Scripture Reading

Ezra.1.1-Ezra.2.67

Ezra.1.1-Ezra.2.67

Ezra.1.1

Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying,

Ezra.1.1

In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia--this fulfilled the Message of GOD preached by Jeremiah--GOD prodded Cyrus king of Persia to make an official announcement throughout his kingdom. He wrote it out as follows:

Ezra.1.1

In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken by Jeremiah, the LORD moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to make a proclamation throughout his realm and to put it in writing:

Ezra.1.1

Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, so that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and also put it in writing, saying,

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In the first year of King Cyrus of Persia, the LORD fulfilled Jeremiah's prophecy by stirring the heart of Cyrus to put this proclamation into writing and to send it throughout his kingdom:

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Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah.

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From Cyrus king of Persia, a Proclamation: GOD, the God of the heavens, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth. He has also assigned me to build him a Temple of worship in Jerusalem, Judah.

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"This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: "'The LORD, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth and he has appointed me to build a temple for him at Jerusalem in Judah.

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Thus says Cyrus king of Persia: All the kingdoms of the earth the LORD God of heaven has given me. And He has commanded me to build Him a house at Jerusalem which is in Judah.

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"This is what King Cyrus of Persia says: The LORD, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth. He has appointed me to build him a Temple at Jerusalem in the land of Judah.

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Who is there among you of all his people? his God be with him, and let him go up to Jerusalem, which is in Judah, and build the house of the LORD God of Israel, (he is the God,) which is in Jerusalem.

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Who among you belongs to his people? God be with you! Go to Jerusalem which is in Judah and build The Temple of GOD, the God of Israel, Jerusalem's God.

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Anyone of his people among you-may his God be with him, and let him go up to Jerusalem in Judah and build the temple of the LORD, the God of Israel, the God who is in Jerusalem.

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Who is among you of all His people? May his God be with him, and let him go up to Jerusalem which is in Judah, and build the house of the LORD God of Israel (He is God), which is in Jerusalem.

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All of you who are his people may return to Jerusalem in Judah to rebuild this Temple of the LORD, the God of Israel, who lives in Jerusalem. And may your God be with you!

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And whosoever remaineth in any place where he sojourneth, let the men of his place help him with silver, and with gold, and with goods, and with beasts, beside the freewill offering for the house of God that is in Jerusalem.

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Those who stay behind, wherever they happen to live, will support them with silver, gold, tools, and pack animals, along with Freewill-Offerings for The Temple of God in Jerusalem.

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And the people of any place where survivors may now be living are to provide him with silver and gold, with goods and livestock, and with freewill offerings for the temple of God in Jerusalem.'"

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And whoever is left in any place where he dwells, let the men of his place help him with silver and gold, with goods and livestock, besides the freewill offerings for the house of God which is in Jerusalem.

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Those who live in any place where Jewish survivors are found should contribute toward their expenses by supplying them with silver and gold, supplies for the journey, and livestock, as well as a freewill offering for the Temple of God in Jerusalem."

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Then rose up the chief of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests, and the Levites, with all them whose spirit God had raised, to go up to build the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem.

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The heads of the families of Judah and Benjamin, along with the priests and Levites--everyone, in fact, God prodded--set out to build The Temple of GOD in Jerusalem.

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Then the family heads of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests and Levites-everyone whose heart God had moved-prepared to go up and build the house of the LORD in Jerusalem.

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Then the heads of the fathers' houses of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests and the Levites, with all whose spirits God had moved, arose to go up and build the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem.

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Then God stirred the hearts of the priests and Levites and the leaders of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple of the LORD.

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And all they that were about them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with precious things, beside all that was willingly offered.

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Their neighbors rallied behind them enthusiastically with silver, gold, tools, pack animals, expensive gifts, and, over and above these, Freewill-Offerings.

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All their neighbors assisted them with articles of silver and gold, with goods and livestock, and with valuable gifts, in addition to all the freewill offerings.

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And all those who were around them encouraged them with articles of silver and gold, with goods and livestock, and with precious things, besides all that was willingly offered.

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And all their neighbors assisted by giving them vessels of silver and gold, supplies for the journey, and livestock. They gave them many choice gifts in addition to all the freewill offerings.

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Also Cyrus the king brought forth the vessels of the house of the LORD, which Nebuchadnezzar had brought forth out of Jerusalem, and had put them in the house of his gods;

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Also, King Cyrus turned over to them all the vessels and utensils from The Temple of GOD that Nebuchadnezzar had hauled from Jerusalem and put in the temple of his gods.

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Moreover, King Cyrus brought out the articles belonging to the temple of the LORD, which Nebuchadnezzar had carried away from Jerusalem and had placed in the temple of his god.

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King Cyrus also brought out the articles of the house of the LORD, which Nebuchadnezzar had taken from Jerusalem and put in the temple of his gods;

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King Cyrus himself brought out the valuable items which King Nebuchadnezzar had taken from the LORD's Temple in Jerusalem and had placed in the temple of his own gods.

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Even those did Cyrus king of Persia bring forth by the hand of Mithredath the treasurer, and numbered them unto Sheshbazzar, the prince of Judah.

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Cyrus king of Persia put Mithredath the treasurer in charge of the transfer; he provided a full inventory for Sheshbazzar the prince of Judah, including the following:

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Cyrus king of Persia had them brought by Mithredath the treasurer, who counted them out to Sheshbazzar the prince of Judah.

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and Cyrus king of Persia brought them out by the hand of Mithredath the treasurer, and counted them out to Sheshbazzar the prince of Judah.

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Cyrus directed Mithredath, the treasurer of Persia, to count these items and present them to Sheshbazzar, the leader of the exiles returning to Judah.

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And this is the number of them: thirty chargers of gold, a thousand chargers of silver, nine and twenty knives,

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30 gold dishes,000 silver dishes

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This was the inventory: gold dishes 30 silver dishes 1,000 silver pans 29

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This is the number of them: thirty gold platters, one thousand silver platters, twenty-nine knives,

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These were the items Cyrus donated: gold trays............. 30 silver trays.......... 1,000 silver censers......... 29

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Thirty basons of gold, silver basons of a second sort four hundred and ten, and other vessels a thousand.

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29 silver pans 30 gold bowls 410 duplicate silver bowls 1,000 miscellaneous items.

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gold bowls 30 matching silver bowls 410 other articles 1,000

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thirty gold basins, four hundred and ten silver basins of a similar kind, and one thousand other articles.

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gold bowls............ 30 silver bowls.......... 410 other items.......... 1,000

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All the vessels of gold and of silver were five thousand and four hundred. All these did Sheshbazzar bring up with them of the captivity that were brought up from Babylon unto Jerusalem.

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All told, there were 5,400 gold and silver articles that Sheshbazzar took with him when he brought the exiles back from Babylon to Jerusalem.

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In all, there were 5,400 articles of gold and of silver. Sheshbazzar brought all these along when the exiles came up from Babylon to Jerusalem.

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All the articles of gold and silver were five thousand four hundred. All these Sheshbazzar took with the captives who were brought from Babylon to Jerusalem.

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In all, 5,400 gold and silver items were turned over to Sheshbazzar to take back to Jerusalem when the exiles returned there from Babylon.

Ezra.2.1

Now these are the children of the province that went up out of the captivity, of those which had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away unto Babylon, and came again unto Jerusalem and Judah, every one unto his city;

Ezra.2.1

These are the people from the province who now returned from the captivity, exiles whom Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had carried off captive. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his hometown.

Ezra.2.1

Now these are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles, whom Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had taken captive to Babylon (they returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town,

Ezra.2.1

Now these are the people of the province who came back from the captivity, of those who had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away to Babylon, and who returned to Jerusalem and Judah, everyone to his own city.

Ezra.2.1

Here is the list of the Jewish exiles of the provinces who returned from their captivity to Jerusalem and to the other towns of Judah. They had been deported to Babylon by King Nebuchadnezzar.

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Which came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:

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They came in company with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. The numbers of the returning Israelites by families of origin were as follows:

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in company with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum and Baanah): The list of the men of the people of Israel:

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Those who came with Zerubbabel were Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:

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Their leaders were Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the number of the men of Israel who returned from exile:

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The children of Parosh, two thousand an hundred seventy and two.

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Parosh, 2,172

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the descendants of Parosh 2,172

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the people of Parosh, two thousand one hundred and seventy-two;

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The family of Parosh.................... 2,172

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The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.

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Shephatiah, 372

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of Shephatiah 372

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the people of Shephatiah, three hundred and seventy-two;

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The family of Shephatiah.................. 372

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The children of Arah, seven hundred seventy and five.

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Arah, 775

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of Arah 775

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the people of Arah, seven hundred and seventy-five;

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The family of Arah....................... 775

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The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand eight hundred and twelve.

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Pahath-Moab (sons of Jeshua and Joab), 2,812

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of Pahath-Moab (through the line of Jeshua and Joab) 2,812

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the people of Pahath-Moab, of the people of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand eight hundred and twelve;

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The family of Pahath-moab (descendants of Jeshua and Joab)......... 2,812

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The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.

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Elam, 1,254

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of Elam 1,254

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the people of Elam, one thousand two hundred and fifty-four;

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The family of Elam..................... 1,254

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The children of Zattu, nine hundred forty and five.

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Zattu, 945

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of Zattu 945

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the people of Zattu, nine hundred and forty-five;

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The family of Zattu....................... 945

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The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.

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Zaccai, 760

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of Zaccai 760

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the people of Zaccai, seven hundred and sixty;

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The family of Zaccai...................... 760

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The children of Bani, six hundred forty and two.

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Bani, 642

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of Bani 642

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the people of Bani, six hundred and forty-two;

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The family of Bani....................... 642

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The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three.

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Bebai, 623

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of Bebai 623

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the people of Bebai, six hundred and twenty-three;

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The family of Bebai...................... 623

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The children of Azgad, a thousand two hundred twenty and two.

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Azgad, 1,222

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of Azgad 1,222

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the people of Azgad, one thousand two hundred and twenty-two;

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The family of Azgad.................... 1,222

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The children of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and six.

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Adonikam, 666

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of Adonikam 666

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the people of Adonikam, six hundred and sixty-six;

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The family of Adonikam.................. 666

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The children of Bigvai, two thousand fifty and six.

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Bigvai, 2,056

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of Bigvai 2,056

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the people of Bigvai, two thousand and fifty-six;

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The family of Bigvai.................... 2,056

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The children of Adin, four hundred fifty and four.

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Adin, 454

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of Adin 454

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the people of Adin, four hundred and fifty-four;

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The family of Adin....................... 454

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The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.

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Ater (sons of Hezekiah), 98

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of Ater (through Hezekiah) 98

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the people of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety-eight;

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The family of Ater (descendants of Hezekiah)................. 98

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The children of Bezai, three hundred twenty and three.

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Bezai, 323

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of Bezai 323

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the people of Bezai, three hundred and twenty-three;

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The family of Bezai...................... 323

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The children of Jorah, an hundred and twelve.

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Jorah, 112

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of Jorah 112

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the people of Jorah, one hundred and twelve;

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The family of Jorah...................... 112

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The children of Hashum, two hundred twenty and three.

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Hashum, 223

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of Hashum 223

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the people of Hashum, two hundred and twenty-three;

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The family of Hashum.................... 223

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The children of Gibbar, ninety and five.

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Gibbar, 95.

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of Gibbar 95

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the people of Gibbar, ninety-five;

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The family of Gibbar...................... 95

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The children of Bethlehem, an hundred twenty and three.

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Israelites identified by place of origin were as follows: Bethlehem, 123

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the men of Bethlehem 123

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the people of Bethlehem, one hundred and twenty-three;

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The people of Bethlehem.................. 123

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The men of Netophah, fifty and six.

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Netophah, 56

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of Netophah 56

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the men of Netophah, fifty-six;

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The people of Netophah.................... 56

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The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight.

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Anathoth, 128

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of Anathoth 128

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the men of Anathoth, one hundred and twenty-eight;

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The people of Anathoth.................... 128

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The children of Azmaveth, forty and two.

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Azmaveth, 42

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of Azmaveth 42

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the people of Azmaveth, forty-two;

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The people of Beth-azmaveth.............. 42

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The children of Kirjatharim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three.

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Kiriath Jearim, Kephirah, and Beeroth, 743

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of Kiriath Jearim, Kephirah and Beeroth 743

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the people of Kirjath Arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty-three;

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The peoples of Kiriath-jearim, Kephirah, and Beeroth................... 743

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The children of Ramah and Gaba, six hundred twenty and one.

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Ramah and Geba, 621

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of Ramah and Geba 621

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the people of Ramah and Geba, six hundred and twenty-one;

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The peoples of Ramah and Geba............. 621

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The men of Michmas, an hundred twenty and two.

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Micmash, 122

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of Micmash 122

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the men of Michmas, one hundred and twenty-two;

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The people of Micmash.................... 122

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The men of Bethel and Ai, two hundred twenty and three.

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Bethel and Ai, 223

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of Bethel and Ai 223

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the men of Bethel and Ai, two hundred and twenty-three;

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The peoples of Bethel and Ai................ 223

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The children of Nebo, fifty and two.

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Nebo, 52

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of Nebo 52

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the people of Nebo, fifty-two;

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The citizens of Nebo....................... 52

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The children of Magbish, an hundred fifty and six.

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Magbish, 156

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of Magbish 156

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the people of Magbish, one hundred and fifty-six;

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The citizens of Magbish.................... 156

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The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.

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Elam (the other one), 1,254

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of the other Elam 1,254

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the people of the other Elam, one thousand two hundred and fifty-four;

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The citizens of Elam...................... 1,254

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The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.

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Harim, 320

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of Harim 320

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the people of Harim, three hundred and twenty;

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The citizens of Harim...................... 320

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The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and five.

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Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 725

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of Lod, Hadid and Ono 725

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the people of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred and twenty-five;

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The citizens of Lod, Hadid, and Ono............................... 725

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The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.

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Jericho, 345

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of Jericho 345

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the people of Jericho, three hundred and forty-five;

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The citizens of Jericho..................... 345

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The children of Senaah, three thousand and six hundred and thirty.

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Senaah, 3,630.

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of Senaah 3,630

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the people of Senaah, three thousand six hundred and thirty.

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The citizens of Senaah.................... 3,630

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The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.

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Priestly families: Jedaiah (sons of Jeshua), 973

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The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the family of Jeshua) 973

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The priests: the sons of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred and seventy-three;

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These are the priests who returned from exile: The family of Jedaiah (through the line of Jeshua)...... 973

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The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two.

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Immer, 1,052

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of Immer 1,052

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the sons of Immer, one thousand and fifty-two;

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The family of Immer.......... 1,052

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The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.

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Pashhur, 1,247

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of Pashhur 1,247

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the sons of Pashhur, one thousand two hundred and forty-seven;

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The family of Pashhur......... 1,247

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The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.

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Harim, 1,017.

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of Harim 1,017

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the sons of Harim, one thousand and seventeen.

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The family of Harim.......... 1,017

Ezra.2.40

The Levites: the children of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of Hodaviah, seventy and four.

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Levitical families: Jeshua and Kadmiel (sons of Hodaviah), 74.

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The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua and Kadmiel (through the line of Hodaviah) 74

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The Levites: the sons of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the sons of Hodaviah, seventy-four.

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These are the Levites who returned from exile: The families of Jeshua and Kadmiel (descendants of Hodaviah).......... 74

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The singers: the children of Asaph, an hundred twenty and eight.

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Singers: Asaph's family line, 128.

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The singers: the descendants of Asaph 128

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The singers: the sons of Asaph, one hundred and twenty-eight.

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The singers of the family of Asaph.... 128

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The children of the porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, in all an hundred thirty and nine.

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Security guard families: Shallum, Ater, Talmon, Akkub, Hatita, and Shobai, 139.

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The gatekeepers of the temple: the descendants of Shallum, Ater, Talmon, Akkub, Hatita and Shobai 139

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The sons of the gatekeepers: the sons of Shallum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Talmon, the sons of Akkub, the sons of Hatita, and the sons of Shobai, one hundred and thirty-nine in all.

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The gatekeepers of the families of Shallum, Ater, Talmon, Akkub, Hatita, and Shobai................ 139

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The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,

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Families of temple support staff: Ziha, Hasupha, Tabbaoth,

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The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, Hasupha, Tabbaoth,

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The Nethinim: the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabbaoth,

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The descendants of the following Temple servants returned from exile: Ziha, Hasupha, Tabbaoth,

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The children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon,

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Keros, Siaha, Padon,

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Keros, Siaha, Padon,

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the sons of Keros, the sons of Siaha, the sons of Padon,

Ezra.2.44

Keros, Siaha, Padon,

Ezra.2.45

The children of Lebanah, the children of Hagabah, the children of Akkub,

Ezra.2.45

Lebanah, Hagabah, Akkub,

Ezra.2.45

Lebanah, Hagabah, Akkub,

Ezra.2.45

the sons of Lebanah, the sons of Hagabah, the sons of Akkub,

Ezra.2.45

Lebanah, Hagabah, Akkub,

Ezra.2.46

The children of Hagab, the children of Shalmai, the children of Hanan,

Ezra.2.46

Hagab, Shalmai, Hanan,

Ezra.2.46

Hagab, Shalmai, Hanan,

Ezra.2.46

the sons of Hagab, the sons of Shalmai, the sons of Hanan,

Ezra.2.46

Hagab, Shalmai, Hanan,

Ezra.2.47

The children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah,

Ezra.2.47

Giddel, Gahar, Reaiah,

Ezra.2.47

Giddel, Gahar, Reaiah,

Ezra.2.47

the sons of Giddel, the sons of Gahar, the sons of Reaiah,

Ezra.2.47

Giddel, Gahar, Reaiah,

Ezra.2.48

The children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam,

Ezra.2.48

Rezin, Nekoda, Gazzam,

Ezra.2.48

Rezin, Nekoda, Gazzam,

Ezra.2.48

the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda, the sons of Gazzam,

Ezra.2.48

Rezin, Nekoda, Gazzam,

Ezra.2.49

The children of Uzza, the children of Paseah, the children of Besai,

Ezra.2.49

Uzza, Paseah, Besai,

Ezra.2.49

Uzza, Paseah, Besai,

Ezra.2.49

the sons of Uzza, the sons of Paseah, the sons of Besai,

Ezra.2.49

Uzza, Paseah, Besai,

Ezra.2.50

The children of Asnah, the children of Mehunim, the children of Nephusim,

Ezra.2.50

Asnah, Meunim, Nephussim,

Ezra.2.50

Asnah, Meunim, Nephussim,

Ezra.2.50

the sons of Asnah, the sons of Meunim, the sons of Nephusim,

Ezra.2.50

Asnah, Meunim, Nephusim,

Ezra.2.51

The children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,

Ezra.2.51

Bakbuk, Hakupha, Harhur,

Ezra.2.51

Bakbuk, Hakupha, Harhur,

Ezra.2.51

the sons of Bakbuk, the sons of Hakupha, the sons of Harhur,

Ezra.2.51

Bakbuk, Hakupha, Harhur,

Ezra.2.52

The children of Bazluth, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha,

Ezra.2.52

Bazluth, Mehida, Harsha,

Ezra.2.52

Bazluth, Mehida, Harsha,

Ezra.2.52

the sons of Bazluth, the sons of Mehida, the sons of Harsha,

Ezra.2.52

Bazluth, Mehida, Harsha,

Ezra.2.53

The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Thamah,

Ezra.2.53

Barkos, Sisera, Temah,

Ezra.2.53

Barkos, Sisera, Temah,

Ezra.2.53

the sons of Barkos, the sons of Sisera, the sons of Tamah,

Ezra.2.53

Barkos, Sisera, Temah,

Ezra.2.54

The children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.

Ezra.2.54

Neziah, and Hatipha.

Ezra.2.54

Neziah and Hatipha

Ezra.2.54

the sons of Neziah, and the sons of Hatipha.

Ezra.2.54

Neziah, and Hatipha.

Ezra.2.55

The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Peruda,

Ezra.2.55

Families of Solomon's servants: Sotai, Hassophereth, Peruda,

Ezra.2.55

The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, Hassophereth, Peruda,

Ezra.2.55

The sons of Solomon's servants: the sons of Sotai, the sons of Sophereth, the sons of Peruda,

Ezra.2.55

The descendants of these servants of King Solomon returned from exile: Sotai, Sophereth, Peruda,

Ezra.2.56

The children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,

Ezra.2.56

Jaala, Darkon, Giddel,

Ezra.2.56

Jaala, Darkon, Giddel,

Ezra.2.56

the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,

Ezra.2.56

Jaalah, Darkon, Giddel,

Ezra.2.57

The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Ami.

Ezra.2.57

Shephatiah, Hattil, Pokereth-Hazzebaim, and Ami.

Ezra.2.57

Shephatiah, Hattil, Pokereth-Hazzebaim and Ami

Ezra.2.57

the sons of Shephatiah, the sons of Hattil, the sons of Pochereth of Zebaim, and the sons of Ami.

Ezra.2.57

Shephatiah, Hattil, Pokereth-hazzebaim, and Ami.

Ezra.2.58

All the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's servants, were three hundred ninety and two.

Ezra.2.58

Temple support staff and Solomon's servants added up to 392.

Ezra.2.58

The temple servants and the descendants of the servants of Solomon 392

Ezra.2.58

All the Nethinim and the children of Solomon's servants were three hundred and ninety-two.

Ezra.2.58

In all, the Temple servants and the descendants of Solomon's servants numbered 392.

Ezra.2.59

And these were they which went up from Telmelah, Telharsa, Cherub, Addan, and Immer: but they could not shew their father's house, and their seed, whether they were of Israel:

Ezra.2.59

These are those who came from Tel Melah, Tel Harsha, Kerub, Addon, and Immer. They weren't able to prove their ancestry, whether they were true Israelites or not:

Ezra.2.59

The following came up from the towns of Tel Melah, Tel Harsha, Kerub, Addon and Immer, but they could not show that their families were descended from Israel:

Ezra.2.59

And these were the ones who came up from Tel Melah, Tel Harsha, Cherub, Addan, and Immer; but they could not identify their father's house or their genealogy, whether they were of Israel:

Ezra.2.59

Another group returned to Jerusalem at this time from the towns of Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Kerub, Addan, and Immer. However, they could not prove that they or their families were descendants of Israel.

Ezra.2.60

The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred fifty and two.

Ezra.2.60

Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda, 652 in all.

Ezra.2.60

The descendants of Delaiah, Tobiah and Nekoda 652

Ezra.2.60

the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, and the sons of Nekoda, six hundred and fifty-two;

Ezra.2.60

This group consisted of the families of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda--a total of 652 people.

Ezra.2.61

And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai; which took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name:

Ezra.2.61

Likewise with these priestly families: Hobaiah, Hakkoz, and Barzillai, who had married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite and took that name.

Ezra.2.61

And from among the priests: The descendants of Hobaiah, Hakkoz and Barzillai (a man who had married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by that name).

Ezra.2.61

and of the sons of the priests: the sons of Habaiah, the sons of Koz, and the sons of Barzillai, who took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called by their name.

Ezra.2.61

Three families of priests--Hobaiah, Hakkoz, and Barzillai--also returned to Jerusalem. (This Barzillai had married a woman who was a descendant of Barzillai of Gilead, and he had taken her family name.)

Ezra.2.62

These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put from the priesthood.

Ezra.2.62

They had thoroughly searched for their family records but couldn't find them. And so they were barred from priestly work as ritually unclean.

Ezra.2.62

These searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean.

Ezra.2.62

These sought their listing among those who were registered by genealogy, but they were not found; therefore they were excluded from the priesthood as defiled.

Ezra.2.62

But they had lost their genealogical records, so they were not allowed to serve as priests.

Ezra.2.63

And the Tirshatha said unto them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, till there stood up a priest with Urim and with Thummim.

Ezra.2.63

The governor ruled that they could not eat from the holy food until a priest could determine their status with the Urim and Thummim.

Ezra.2.63

The governor ordered them not to eat any of the most sacred food until there was a priest ministering with the Urim and Thummim.

Ezra.2.63

And the governor said to them that they should not eat of the most holy things till a priest could consult with the Urim and Thummim.

Ezra.2.63

The governor would not even let them eat the priests' share of food from the sacrifices until there was a priest who could consult the LORD about the matter by means of sacred lots.

Ezra.2.64

The whole congregation together was forty and two thousand three hundred and threescore,

Ezra.2.64

The total count for the congregation was 42,360.

Ezra.2.64

The whole company numbered 42,360,

Ezra.2.64

The whole assembly together was forty-two thousand three hundred and sixty,

Ezra.2.64

So a total of 42,360 people returned to Judah,

Ezra.2.65

Beside their servants and their maids, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty and seven: and there were among them two hundred singing men and singing women.

Ezra.2.65

That did not include the male and female slaves, which numbered 7,337. There were also 200 male and female singers,

Ezra.2.65

besides their 7,337 menservants and maidservants; and they also had 200 men and women singers.

Ezra.2.65

besides their male and female servants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred and thirty-seven; and they had two hundred men and women singers.

Ezra.2.65

in addition to 7,337 servants and 200 singers, both men and women.

Ezra.2.66

Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred forty and five;

Ezra.2.66

and they had 736 horses, 245 mules,

Ezra.2.66

They had 736 horses, 245 mules,

Ezra.2.66

Their horses were seven hundred and thirty-six, their mules two hundred and forty-five,

Ezra.2.66

They took with them 736 horses, 245 mules,

Ezra.2.67

Their camels, four hundred thirty and five; their asses, six thousand seven hundred and twenty.

Ezra.2.67

435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys. [JC]

Ezra.2.67

435 camels and 6,720 donkeys.

Ezra.2.67

their camels four hundred and thirty-five, and their donkeys six thousand seven hundred and twenty.

Ezra.2.67

435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys.