Nehemiah.7

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Now it came to pass, when the wall was built, and I had set up the doors, and the porters and the singers and the Levites were appointed,

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After the wall was rebuilt and I had installed the doors, and the security guards, the singers, and the Levites were appointed,

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After the wall had been rebuilt and I had set the doors in place, the gatekeepers and the singers and the Levites were appointed.

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Then it was, when the wall was built and I had hung the doors, when the gatekeepers, the singers, and the Levites had been appointed,

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After the wall was finished and I had hung the doors in the gates, the gatekeepers, singers, and Levites were appointed.

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That I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.

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I put my brother Hanani, along with Hananiah the captain of the citadel, in charge of Jerusalem because he was an honest man and feared God more than most men.

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I put in charge of Jerusalem my brother Hanani, along with Hananiah the commander of the citadel, because he was a man of integrity and feared God more than most men do.

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that I gave the charge of Jerusalem to my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the leader of the citadel, for he was a faithful man and feared God more than many.

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I gave the responsibility of governing Jerusalem to my brother Hanani, along with Hananiah, the commander of the fortress, for he was a faithful man who feared God more than most.

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And I said unto them, Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun be hot; and while they stand by, let them shut the doors, and bar them: and appoint watches of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, every one in his watch, and every one to be over against his house.

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I gave them this order: "Don't open the gates of Jerusalem until the sun is up. And shut and bar the gates while the guards are still on duty. Appoint the guards from the citizens of Jerusalem and assign them to posts in front of their own homes."

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I said to them, "The gates of Jerusalem are not to be opened until the sun is hot. While the gatekeepers are still on duty, have them shut the doors and bar them. Also appoint residents of Jerusalem as guards, some at their posts and some near their own houses."

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And I said to them, "Do not let the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun is hot; and while they stand guard, let them shut and bar the doors; and appoint guards from among the inhabitants of Jerusalem, one at his watch station and another in front of his own house."

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I said to them, "Do not leave the gates open during the hottest part of the day. And while the gatekeepers are still on duty, have them shut and bar the doors. Appoint the residents of Jerusalem to act as guards, everyone on a regular watch. Some will serve at their regular posts and some in front of their own homes."

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Now the city was large and great: but the people were few therein, and the houses were not builded.

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The city was large and spacious with only a few people in it and the houses not yet rebuilt.

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Now the city was large and spacious, but there were few people in it, and the houses had not yet been rebuilt.

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Now the city was large and spacious, but the people in it were few, and the houses were not rebuilt.

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At that time the city was large and spacious, but the population was small. And only a few houses were scattered throughout the city.

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And my God put into mine heart to gather together the nobles, and the rulers, and the people, that they might be reckoned by genealogy. And I found a register of the genealogy of them which came up at the first, and found written therein,

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God put it in my heart to gather the nobles, the officials, and the people in general to be registered. I found the genealogical record of those who were in the first return from exile. This is the record I found:

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So my God put it into my heart to assemble the nobles, the officials and the common people for registration by families. I found the genealogical record of those who had been the first to return. This is what I found written there:

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Then my God put it into my heart to gather the nobles, the rulers, and the people, that they might be registered by genealogy. And I found a register of the genealogy of those who had come up in the first return, and found written in it:

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So my God gave me the idea to call together all the leaders of the city, along with the ordinary citizens, for registration. I had found the genealogical record of those who had first returned to Judah. This is what was written there:

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

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These are the people of the province who returned from the captivity of the Exile, the ones Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had carried off captive; they came back to Jerusalem and Judah, each going to his own town.

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

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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, and who returned to Jerusalem and Judah, everyone to his city.

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"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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Who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number, I say, of the men of the people of Israel was this;

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They came back in the company of Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. The numbers of the men of the People of Israel by families of origin:

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in company with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum and Baanah): The list of the men of Israel:

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Those who came with Zerubbabel were Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:

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Their leaders were Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the number of 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 sons 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 sons of Shephatiah, three hundred and seventy-two;

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

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The children of Arah, six hundred fifty and two.

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Arah, 652

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of Arah 652

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the sons of Arah, six hundred and fifty-two;

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The family of Arah...................... 652

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

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Pahath-Moab (sons of Jeshua and Joab), 2,818

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of Pahath-Moab (through the line of Jeshua and Joab) 2,818

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the sons of Pahath-Moab, of the sons of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand eight hundred and eighteen;

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The family of Pahath-moab (descendants of Jeshua and Joab)......... 2,818

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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 sons 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, eight hundred forty and five.

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Zattu, 845

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of Zattu 845

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the sons of Zattu, eight hundred and forty-five;

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The family of Zattu....................... 845

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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 sons of Zaccai, seven hundred and sixty;

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

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The children of Binnui, six hundred forty and eight.

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Binnui, 648

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of Binnui 648

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the sons of Binnui, six hundred and forty-eight;

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The family of Bani..................... 648

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The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and eight.

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Bebai, 628

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of Bebai 628

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the sons of Bebai, six hundred and twenty-eight;

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The family of Bebai...................... 628

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

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Azgad, 2,322

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of Azgad 2,322

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the sons of Azgad, two thousand three hundred and twenty-two;

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The family of Azgad.................... 2,322

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The children of Adonikam, six hundred threescore and seven.

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Adonikam, 667

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of Adonikam 667

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the sons of Adonikam, six hundred and sixty-seven;

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The family of Adonikam.................. 667

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The children of Bigvai, two thousand threescore and seven.

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Bigvai, 2,067

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of Bigvai 2,067

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the sons of Bigvai, two thousand and sixty-seven;

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The family of Bigvai.................... 2,067

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The children of Adin, six hundred fifty and five.

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Adin, 655

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of Adin 655

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the sons of Adin, six hundred and fifty-five;

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The family of Adin...................... 655

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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 sons 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 Hashum, three hundred twenty and eight.

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Hashum, 328

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of Hashum 328

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the sons of Hashum, three hundred and twenty-eight;

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The family of Hashum.................... 328

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The children of Bezai, three hundred twenty and four.

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Bezai, 324

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of Bezai 324

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the sons of Bezai, three hundred and twenty-four;

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The family of Bezai...................... 324

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The children of Hariph, an hundred and twelve.

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Hariph, 112

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of Hariph 112

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the sons of Hariph, one hundred and twelve;

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

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The children of Gibeon, ninety and five.

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Gibeon, 95.

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of Gibeon 95

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the sons of Gibeon, ninety-five;

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

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The men of Bethlehem and Netophah, an hundred fourscore and eight.

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Israelites identified by place of origin: Bethlehem and Netophah, 188

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the men of Bethlehem and Netophah 188

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the men of Bethlehem and Netophah, one hundred and eighty-eight;

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The peoples of Bethlehem and Netophah......................... 188

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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 men of Bethazmaveth, forty and two.

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Beth Azmaveth, 42

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of Beth Azmaveth 42

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the men of Beth Azmaveth, forty-two;

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

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The men of Kirjathjearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred 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 men of Kirjath Jearim, 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 men of Ramah and Geba, 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 men 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 and 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, an hundred twenty and three.

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Bethel and Ai, 123

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of Bethel and Ai 123

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

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The peoples of Bethel and Ai................ 123

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The men of the other Nebo, fifty and two.

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Nebo (the other one), 52

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of the other Nebo 52

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the men of the other Nebo, fifty-two;

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The people of Nebo........................ 52

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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 sons 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 sons of Harim, three hundred and twenty;

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

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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 sons of Jericho, three hundred and forty-five;

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

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

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Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 721

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of Lod, Hadid and Ono 721

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the sons of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred and twenty-one;

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The citizens of Lod, Hadid, and Ono.............................. 721

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

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Senaah, 3,930.

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of Senaah 3,930

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the sons of Senaah, three thousand nine hundred and thirty.

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The citizens of Senaah.................... 3,930

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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

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

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

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

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The Levites: the sons of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, and of the sons of Hodevah, 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 forty and eight.

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Singers: Asaph's family line, 148.

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The singers: the descendants of Asaph 148

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

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The singers of the family of Asaph...148

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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, an hundred thirty and eight.

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Security guard families: Shallum, Ater, Talmon, Akkub, Hatita, and Shobai, 138.

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The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, Ater, Talmon, Akkub, Hatita and Shobai 138

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

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The gatekeepers of the families of Shallum, Ater, Talmon, Akkub, Hatita, and Shobai.............. 138

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

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Families of 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 Sia, the children of Padon,

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Keros, Sia, Padon,

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Keros, Sia, Padon,

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the sons of Keros, the sons of Sia, the sons of Padon,

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Keros, Siaha, Padon,

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The children of Lebana, the children of Hagaba, the children of Shalmai,

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Lebana, Hagaba, Shalmai,

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Lebana, Hagaba, Shalmai,

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the sons of Lebana, the sons of Hagaba, the sons of Salmai,

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Lebanah, Hagabah, Shalmai,

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The children of Hanan, the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar,

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Hanan, Giddel, Gahar,

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Hanan, Giddel, Gahar,

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the sons of Hanan, the sons of Giddel, the sons of Gahar,

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Hanan, Giddel, Gahar,

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The children of Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda,

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Reaiah, Rezin, Nekoda,

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Reaiah, Rezin, Nekoda,

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the sons of Reaiah, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda,

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Reaiah, Rezin, Nekoda,

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The children of Gazzam, the children of Uzza, the children of Phaseah,

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Gazzam, Uzza, Paseah,

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Gazzam, Uzza, Paseah,

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the sons of Gazzam, the sons of Uzza, the sons of Paseah,

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Gazzam, Uzza, Paseah,

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The children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephishesim,

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Besai, Meunim, Nephussim,

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Besai, Meunim, Nephussim,

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the sons of Besai, the sons of Meunim, the sons of Nephishesim,

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Besai, Meunim, Nephusim,

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

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Bakbuk, Hakupha, Harhur,

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Bakbuk, Hakupha, Harhur,

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

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Bakbuk, Hakupha, Harhur,

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The children of Bazlith, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha,

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Bazluth, Mehida, Harsha,

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Bazluth, Mehida, Harsha,

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the sons of Bazlith, the sons of Mehida, the sons of Harsha,

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Bazluth, Mehida, Harsha,

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The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Tamah,

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Barkos, Sisera, Temah,

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Barkos, Sisera, Temah,

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

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Barkos, Sisera, Temah,

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The children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.

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Neziah, and Hatipha.

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Neziah and Hatipha

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the sons of Neziah, and the sons of Hatipha.

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Neziah, and Hatipha.

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

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Families of Solomon's servants: Sotai, Sophereth, Perida,

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The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, Sophereth, Perida,

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

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

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The children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,

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Jaala, Darkon, Giddel,

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Jaala, Darkon, Giddel,

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

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Jaalah, Darkon, Giddel,

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

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Shephatiah, Hattil, Pokereth-Hazzebaim, and Amon.

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Shephatiah, Hattil, Pokereth-Hazzebaim and Amon

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

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Shephatiah, Hattil, Pokereth-hazzebaim, and Ami.

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

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

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

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

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

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And these were they which went up also from Telmelah, Telharesha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer: but they could not shew their father's house, nor their seed, whether they were of Israel.

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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:

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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:

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And these were the ones who came up from Tel Melah, Tel Harsha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer, but they could not identify their father's house nor their lineage, whether they were of Israel:

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"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.

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

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The sons of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda, 642.

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the descendants of Delaiah, Tobiah and Nekoda 642

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

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This group included the families of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda--a total of 642 people.

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

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

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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).

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

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"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.)

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

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They looked high and low for their family records but couldn't find them. And so they were barred from priestly work as ritually unclean.

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

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

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

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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 Thummim.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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The total count for the congregation was 42,360.

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The whole company numbered 42,360,

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Altogether the whole assembly was forty-two thousand three hundred and sixty,

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

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Beside their manservants and their maidservants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty and seven: and they had two hundred forty and five singing men and singing women.

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That did not include the male and female slaves who numbered 7,337. There were also 245 male and female singers.

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besides their 7,337 menservants and maidservants; and they also had 245 men and women singers.

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

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in addition to 7,337 servants and 245 singers, both men and women.

Neh.7.68

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

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And there were 736 horses, 245 mules,

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There were 736 horses, 245 mules,

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

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They took with them 736 horses, 245 mules,

Neh.7.69

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

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435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys.

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435 camels and 6,720 donkeys.

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

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435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys.

Neh.7.70

And some of the chief of the fathers gave unto the work. The Tirshatha gave to the treasure a thousand drams of gold, fifty basons, five hundred and thirty priests' garments.

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Some of the heads of families made voluntary offerings for the work. The governor made a gift to the treasury of 1,000 drachmas of gold (about nineteen pounds), 50 bowls, and 530 garments for the priests.

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Some of the heads of the families contributed to the work. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 drachmas of gold, 50 bowls and 530 garments for priests.

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And some of the heads of the fathers' houses gave to the work. The governor gave to the treasury one thousand gold drachmas, fifty basins, and five hundred and thirty priestly garments.

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"Some of the family leaders gave gifts for the work. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 gold coins, 50 gold basins, and 530 robes for the priests.

Neh.7.71

And some of the chief of the fathers gave to the treasure of the work twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand and two hundred pound of silver.

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Some of the heads of the families made gifts to the treasury for the work; it came to 20,000 drachmas of gold and 2,200 minas of silver (about one and a third tons).

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Some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the work 20,000 drachmas of gold and 2,200 minas of silver.

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Some of the heads of the fathers' houses gave to the treasury of the work twenty thousand gold drachmas, and two thousand two hundred silver minas.

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The other leaders gave to the treasury a total of 20,000 gold coins and some 2,750 pounds of silver for the work.

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And that which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand pound of silver, and threescore and seven priests' garments.

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Gifts from the rest of the people totaled 20,000 drachmas of gold (about 375 pounds), 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 garments for the priests.

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The total given by the rest of the people was 20,000 drachmas of gold, 2,000 minas of silver and 67 garments for priests.

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And that which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand gold drachmas, two thousand silver minas, and sixty-seven priestly garments.

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The rest of the people gave 20,000 gold coins, about 2,500 pounds of silver, and 67 robes for the priests.

Neh.7.73

So the priests, and the Levites, and the porters, and the singers, and some of the people, and the Nethinims, and all Israel, dwelt in their cities; and when the seventh month came, the children of Israel were in their cities.

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The priests, Levites, security guards, singers, and Temple support staff, along with some others, and the rest of the People of Israel, all found a place to live in their own towns.

Neh.7.73

The priests, the Levites, the gatekeepers, the singers and the temple servants, along with certain of the people and the rest of the Israelites, settled in their own towns. When the seventh month came and the Israelites had settled in their towns,

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So the priests, the Levites, the gatekeepers, the singers, some of the people, the Nethinim, and all Israel dwelt in their cities. When the seventh month came, the children of Israel were in their cities.

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"So the priests, the Levites, the gatekeepers, the singers, the Temple servants, along with some of the people--that is to say, all Israel--settled in their own towns." Now in midautumn, when the Israelites had settled in their towns,

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