New International VersionRezin, Nekoda, Gazzam,
New Living TranslationRezin, Nekoda, Gazzam,
English Standard Versionthe sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda, the sons of Gazzam,
Berean Standard Biblethe descendants of Rezin, the descendants of Nekoda, the descendants of Gazzam,
King James BibleThe children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam,
New King James Versionthe sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda, the sons of Gazzam,
New American Standard Biblethe sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda, the sons of Gazzam,
NASB 1995the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda, the sons of Gazzam,
NASB 1977the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda, the sons of Gazzam,
Legacy Standard Biblethe sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda, the sons of Gazzam,
Amplified Biblethe sons of Rezin, Nekoda, Gazzam,
Christian Standard BibleRezin’s descendants, Nekoda’s descendants, Gazzam’s descendants,
Holman Christian Standard BibleRezin’s descendants, Nekoda’s descendants, Gazzam’s descendants,
American Standard Versionthe children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam,
English Revised Versionthe children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam;
GOD'S WORD® TranslationRezin, Nekoda, Gazzam,
International Standard VersionDescendants of Rezin, Nekoda, and Gazzam.
NET Biblethe descendants of Rezin, the descendants of Nekoda, the descendants of Gazzam,
New Heart English Biblethe descendants of Rezin, the descendants of Nekoda, the descendants of Gazzam,
Webster's Bible TranslationThe children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethe descendants of Rezin, the descendants of Nekoda, the descendants of Gazzam,
World English Biblethe children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionsons of Rezin, sons of Nekoda, sons of Gazzam,
Young's Literal Translation Sons of Rezin, sons of Nekoda, sons of Gazzam,
Smith's Literal TranslationThe sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda, the sons of Gazztam, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe children of Basin, the children of Necoda, the children of Gazam,
Catholic Public Domain Versionthe sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda, the sons of Gazzam,
New American Bibledescendants of Rezin, descendants of Nekoda, descendants of Gazzam,
New Revised Standard VersionRezin, Nekoda, Gazzam, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe descendants of Dizon the descendants of Deborah, the descendants of Gazam,
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedThe children of Daytsun, the children of Deburah, the children of Gazam, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam;
Brenton Septuagint Translationthe children of Rason, the children of Necoda, the children of Gazem,
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Context The List of Returning Exiles… 47the descendants of Giddel, the descendants of Gahar, the descendants of Reaiah, 48the descendantsof Rezin,the descendantsof Nekoda,the descendantsof Gazzam,49the descendants of Uzza, the descendants of Paseah, the descendants of Besai,…
Cross References Nehemiah 7:50the descendants of Reaiah, the descendants of Rezin, the descendants of Nekoda,
Nehemiah 11:3-4These are the heads of the provinces who settled in Jerusalem. (In the villages of Judah, however, each lived on his own property in their towns—the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants— / while some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem.) From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez;
1 Chronicles 9:2-3Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants. / Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:
Nehemiah 3:26and the temple servants living on the hill of Ophel made repairs opposite the Water Gate toward the east and the tower that juts out.
Nehemiah 11:21The temple servants lived on the hill of Ophel, with Ziha and Gishpa over them.
1 Chronicles 9:14-16From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari; / Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; / Obadiah son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites.
Nehemiah 12:44-47And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. / They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. ...
Nehemiah 13:10-14I also learned that because the portions for the Levites had not been given to them, all the Levites and singers responsible for performing the service had gone back to their own fields. / So I rebuked the officials and asked, “Why has the house of God been neglected?” Then I gathered the Levites and singers together and stationed them at their posts, / and all Judah brought a tenth of the grain, new wine, and oil into the storerooms. ...
1 Chronicles 23:28-32but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, / as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. / They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. ...
Nehemiah 8:7-8The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—instructed the people in the Law as they stood in their places. / So they read from the Book of the Law of God, explaining it and giving insight, so that the people could understand what was being read.
Nehemiah 9:4-5And the Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani—stood on the raised platform and cried out in a loud voice to the LORD their God. / Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise.
Nehemiah 10:28-29“The rest of the people—the priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, temple servants, and all who had separated themselves from the people of the land to obey the Law of God—along with their wives and all their sons and daughters who are able to understand, / hereby join with their noble brothers and commit themselves with a sworn oath to follow the Law of God given through His servant Moses and to obey carefully all the commandments, ordinances, and statutes of the LORD our Lord.
Nehemiah 12:1-9Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, / Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, / Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth, ...
Nehemiah 13:22Then I instructed the Levites to purify themselves and guard the gates in order to keep the Sabbath day holy. Remember me for this as well, O my God, and show me mercy according to Your abundant loving devotion.
Matthew 23:1-3Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples: / “The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. / So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.
Treasury of Scripture The children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam, Jump to Previous ChildrenGazzamNekodaNeko'daRezinJump to Next ChildrenGazzamNekodaNeko'daRezinEzra 2 1.The number that return of the people36.of the priests40.of the Levites43.of the Nethinims55.of Solomon's servants61.of the priests who could not show their pedigree64.The whole number of them, with their substance68.Their offeringsthe descendants of RezinThe name "Rezin" is associated with a king of Aram who opposed Israel during the reign of King Ahaz ( 2 Kings 16:5-9). However, the Rezin mentioned here is likely unrelated, as this list in Ezra 2 pertains to those returning from Babylonian exile. The descendants of Rezin were part of the Nethinim, temple servants who assisted the Levites. This role highlights the importance of service and support in worship, reflecting the New Testament principle of serving one another in love ( Galatians 5:13). the descendants of Nekoda The name "Nekoda" appears in bothEzra 2 andNehemiah 7, indicating a family line that returned from exile. The repetition of these names in both books underscores the careful record-keeping and the importance of lineage in post-exilic Jewish society. This attention to genealogical detail reflects the broader biblical theme of God's faithfulness to His covenant people, preserving their identity and heritage through generations, as seen in the genealogies of Jesus inMatthew 1 andLuke 3. the descendants of Gazzam Gazzam is another family listed among the Nethinim. The Nethinim's role as temple servants is significant, as it demonstrates the inclusivity of God's plan, where even those not of priestly lineage could serve in the temple. This foreshadows the New Testament teaching that all believers are a "royal priesthood" (1 Peter 2:9), emphasizing that service to God is not limited by heritage but is open to all who are called. The mention of Gazzam and other Nethinim families highlights the restoration of worship practices and the reestablishment of the temple's function after the exile. Persons / Places / Events 1. LebanahA name listed among the Nethinim, a group of temple servants who returned from Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel. The name "Lebanah" may be derived from a root meaning "white" or "frankincense," indicating a possible connection to purity or service. 2. HagabahAnother name among the Nethinim. The root of "Hagabah" can mean "locust," which might symbolize smallness or insignificance, yet they were part of the essential service to the temple. 3. ShalmaiAlso listed among the Nethinim. The name "Shalmai" could be related to "peace" or "recompense," suggesting a role in the restoration and peace of the community. Teaching Points The Value of ServiceThe Nethinim, though not as prominent as priests or Levites, played a crucial role in the functioning of the temple. This teaches us that every role in the body of Christ is valuable, no matter how small it may seem. Faithfulness in Small ThingsThe descendants of Lebanah, Hagabah, and Shalmai remind us of the importance of faithfulness in seemingly minor tasks. God honors those who serve diligently, regardless of their position. Restoration and RebuildingJust as these groups were part of the restoration of the temple, we are called to be part of God's work in restoring and rebuilding lives and communities through our service. Heritage of ServiceThe mention of these names underscores the importance of a heritage of service. We are encouraged to pass on a legacy of faithfulness and dedication to future generations. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Ezra 2
Why does Ezekiel 48 envision a temple layout vastly different from historical records of Solomon's and Zerubbabel's temples?
Is there archaeological evidence to confirm or refute the specific clans and numbers listed in Ezra 2:1-70?
Ezekiel 46:4-8 prescribes animal sacrifices long after the exile; how does this align with other texts that emphasize altered religious practices or question the necessity of sacrifices?
If Isaiah 48:14-15 is referring to Cyrus as God's instrument, why is there scant archaeological evidence linking this prophecy directly to him?
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Hebrew the descendantsבְּנֵי־(bə·nê-)Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121:A sonof Rezin,רְצִ֥ין(rə·ṣîn)Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7526:Rezin -- a king of Aram (Syria), also an Israelitethe descendantsבְּנֵי־(bə·nê-)Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121:A sonof Nekoda,נְקוֹדָ֖א(nə·qō·w·ḏā)Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5353:Nekodathe descendantsבְּנֵ֥י(bə·nê)Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121:A sonof Gazzam,גַזָּֽם׃(ḡaz·zām)Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1502:Gazzam -- 'devourer', an Israelite
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