King James Version:
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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.
Complete Jewish Bible:
and of the cohanim: descendants of Havayah, descendants of Hakotz, and descendants of Barzillai, who took a wife from the daughters of Barzillai the Gil'adi and was named after them.
Berean Standard Bible:
And from among the priests: the descendants of Hobaiah, the descendants of Hakkoz, and the descendants of Barzillai (who had married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by their name).
American Standard Version:
And of the priests: the children of Hobaiah, the children of Hakkoz, the children of Barzillai, who took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And of the priests{H3548}: the children{H1121} of Habaiah{H2252}, the children{H1121} of Koz{H6976}, the children{H1121} of Barzillai{H1271}, which took{H3947} one of the daughters{H1323} of Barzillai{H1271} the Gileadite{H1569} to wife{H802}, and was called{H7121} after their name{H8034}.
Cross-References (KJV):
2 Samuel 17:27
- And it came to pass, when David was come to Mahanaim, that Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and Machir the son of Ammiel of Lodebar, and Barzillai the Gileadite of Rogelim,
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 2:63
- 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.
2 Samuel 19:31
- ¶ And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and went over Jordan with the king, to conduct him over Jordan.
2 Samuel 19:33
- And the king said unto Barzillai, Come thou over with me, and I will feed thee with me in Jerusalem.
1 Kings 2:7
- But shew kindness unto the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at thy table: for so they came to me when I fled because of Absalom thy brother.
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Commentary for Nehemiah 7:63
Nehemiah 7:63 is a verse that continues the detailed listing of the families and lineages of those who returned from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem. This verse specifically mentions three families of priests: the descendants of Habaiah, Koz, and Barzillai. The historical context of this verse is set after the Babylonian exile, when the Persian emperor, Cyrus the Great, allowed the Jews to return to their homeland and rebuild their temple and city walls, as recorded in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah.
The verse highlights the importance of genealogical records in post-exilic Jewish society, which were crucial for determining priestly lineage and responsibilities. The mention of the Barzillai family is particularly interesting as it refers back to the time of King David when Barzillai the Gileadite showed kindness to David during his flight from Absalom (2 Samuel 17:27-29). As a reward for his loyalty, Barzillai's descendants were honored and given special status.
The verse also notes that a member of the priestly family of Barzillai married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite, which suggests a continuation of the family line and possibly an effort to maintain the purity of the priestly lineage. The practice of marrying within one's lineage or clan was not uncommon in ancient Israel, as it helped to preserve ancestral inheritance and identity.
In summary, Nehemiah 7:63 reflects the post-exilic community's concern with maintaining the integrity of priestly descent, honoring past loyalties and alliances, and ensuring that the priests who served in the temple were of legitimate lineage. This meticulous record-keeping was essential for the religious and social order of the time, as it established the legitimacy of priestly roles and the continuity of Israel's religious heritage.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3548
There are 653 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֹּהֵן
Transliteration: kôhên
Pronunciation: ko-hane'
Description: active participle of כָּהַן; literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman); chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H2252
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֲבַיָּה
Transliteration: Chăbayâh
Pronunciation: khab-ah-yaw'
Description: or חֲבָיָהlemma חֲבָיה missing vowel, corrected to חֲבָיָה; from חָבָה and יָהּ; Jah has hidden; Chabajah, an Israelite; Habaiah. - Strong's Number: H6976
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קוֹץ
Transliteration: Qôwts
Pronunciation: kotse
Description: the same as קוֹץ; Kots, the name of two Israelites; Koz, Hakkoz (including the article). - Strong's Number: H1271
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּרְזִלַּי
Transliteration: Barzillay
Pronunciation: bar-zil-lah'-ee
Description: from בַּרְזֶל; iron-hearted; Barzillai, the name of three Israelites; Barzillai. - Strong's Number: H3947
There are 909 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לָקַח
Transliteration: lâqach
Pronunciation: law-kakh'
Description: a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications); accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. - Strong's Number: H1323
There are 499 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּת
Transliteration: bath
Pronunciation: bath
Description: from בָּנָה (as feminine of בֵּן); a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively); apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. - Strong's Number: H1569
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גִּלְעָדִי
Transliteration: Gilʻâdîy
Pronunciation: ghil-aw-dee'
Description: patronymically from גִּלְעָד; a Giladite or descendant of Gilad; Gileadite. - Strong's Number: H802
There are 729 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אִשָּׁה
Transliteration: ʼishshâh
Pronunciation: ish-shaw'
Description: feminine of אִישׁ or אֱנוֹשׁ; irregular plural, נָשִׁים;(used in the same wide sense as אֱנוֹשׁ); a woman; (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. - Strong's Number: H7121
There are 689 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָרָא
Transliteration: qârâʼ
Pronunciation: kaw-raw'
Description: a primitive root (rather identical with קָרָא through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications); bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. - Strong's Number: H8034
There are 771 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׁם
Transliteration: shêm
Pronunciation: shame
Description: a primitive word (perhaps rather from through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare שָׁמַיִם); an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character; [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.