Bible Dictionary
Sophereth
Sophereth, or Hassophereth, was a family among the descendants of Solomon’s servants who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel.
Definition
Sophereth, or Hassophereth, was a family among the descendants of Solomon’s servants.
Biblical Usage
The children of Sophereth are listed among those who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel in Ezra and Nehemiah.
Historical Background
The Revised Version gives “Hassophereth” in Ezra, transliterating the definite article.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(writing). “The children of Sophereth” were a family who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel among the descendants of Solomon’s servants. (Ezra 2:55; Nehemiah 7:57) (B.C. before 536.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>so-fe'-reth, sof'-e-reth, so'-fe-reth (cophereth): One of the remnant returning from captivity (Ezr 2:55 the King James Version; Ne 7:57). In the Revised Version (British and American) of Ezr 2:55 it is "Hassophereth," the definite article being transliterated.</p>