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Sophereth

Sophereth (or Hassophereth) was the ancestor of a family of Solomon's servants who were among the exiles that returned to Jerusalem from Babylon.

The name Sophereth means “scribe, numbering”

MaleExile and Return eraOld Testament2 books2 verses

Summary

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezra 2:55; referred to as Sophereth or Hassophereth (סֹפֶ֫רֶת).

Glossary entries

Hassophereth Sophereth

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Mentions

  1. Ezra 2:55
    The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Hassophereth, the descendants of Peruda,
  2. Nehemiah 7:57
    The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Sophereth, the descendants of Perida,