The Tabbaoth are mentioned inEzra 2:43andNehemiah 7:46as one of the families of temple servants who returned to Judah from Babylonian captivity. They are listed along with the Nephisim, Keros, Siaha, Padon, Lebanah, Hagabah, Akkub, Hagab, Shamlai, Hanan, Giddel, Gahar, Reaiah, Rezin, Nekoda, Gazzam, Uzza, Paseah, Besai, Asnah, Meunim, Nephusim, Bakbuk, Hakupha, Harhur, Bazluth, Mehida, Harsha, Barkos, Sisera, Temah, Neziah, and Hatipha. No other details are provided about the specific duties or history of the Tabbaoth family. As temple servants, they likely assisted the Levites in the maintenance and operation of the temple.
Tabbaoth
EnglishA man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.43.