Ezra 2:11
New International Version
of Bebai 623

New Living Translation
The family of Bebai 623

English Standard Version
The sons of Bebai, 623.

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Bebai, 623;

King James Bible
The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three.

New King James Version
the people of Bebai, six hundred and twenty-three;

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Bebai, 623;

NASB 1995
the sons of Bebai, 623;

NASB 1977
the sons of Bebai, 623;

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Bebai, 623;

Amplified Bible
the sons of Bebai, 623;

Christian Standard Bible
Bebai’s descendants 623

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Bebai’s descendants 623

American Standard Version
The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three.

English Revised Version
The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
of Bebai 623

International Standard Version
Descendants of Bebai: 623

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Bebai, 623;

NET Bible
the descendants of Bebai: 623;

New Heart English Bible
The descendants of Bebai, six hundred twenty-three.

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three.

World English Bible
The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty-three.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Bebai, six hundred twenty-three;

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty-three.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Bebai, six hundred twenty-three.

New American Bible
descendants of Bebai, six hundred and twenty-three;

New Revised Standard Version
Of Bebai, six hundred twenty-three.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Bebai, six hundred and twenty-three.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Bebi, six hundred and twenty and three.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The children of Babai, six hundred and twenty-three.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
10the descendants of Bani, 642; 11the descendants of Bebai, 623; 12the descendants of Azgad, 1,222;…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:16
the descendants of Bebai, 628;

1 Chronicles 9:3-9
Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem: / Uthai son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, a descendant of Perez son of Judah. / From the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons. ...

Nehemiah 11:4-6
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; / and Maaseiah son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, a descendant of Shelah. / The descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of valor.

1 Chronicles 3:19-24
The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei. The children of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah, their sister Shelomith, / and five others: Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed. / The descendants of Hananiah: Pelatiah, Jeshaiah, and the sons of Rephaiah, of Arnan, of Obadiah, and of Shecaniah. ...

Nehemiah 12:1-7
Now 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, ...

1 Chronicles 24:1-19
These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ...

Nehemiah 3:1-32
At the Sheep Gate, Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests began rebuilding. They dedicated it and installed its doors. After building as far as the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel, they dedicated the wall. / The men of Jericho built next to Eliashib, and Zaccur son of Imri built next to them. / The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. ...

1 Chronicles 23:1-32
When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. / Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. / The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. ...

Nehemiah 8:1-18
At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. / On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand. / So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law. ...

1 Chronicles 26:1-19
These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph. / Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, / Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh. ...

Nehemiah 10:1-27
Now these were the ones who sealed the document: Nehemiah the governor, son of Hacaliah, and also Zedekiah, / Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, / Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah, ...

1 Chronicles 27:1-15
This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ...

Nehemiah 9:1-38
On the twenty-fourth day of the same month, the Israelites gathered together, fasting and wearing sackcloth, with dust on their heads. / Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all the foreigners, and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. / While they stood in their places, they read from the Book of the Law of the LORD their God for a quarter of the day, and they spent another quarter of the day in confession and worship of the LORD their God. ...

1 Chronicles 28:1-21
Now David summoned all the leaders of Israel to Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials and mighty men—every mighty man of valor. / Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build it, / but God said to me, ‘You are not to build a house for My Name, because you are a man of war who has shed blood.’ ...

Nehemiah 13:1-31
At that time the Book of Moses was read aloud in the hearing of the people, and in it they found the passage stating that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever enter the assembly of God, / because they had not met the Israelites with food and water, but had hired Balaam to call down a curse against them (although our God had turned the curse into a blessing). / As soon as the people heard this law, they excluded from Israel all of foreign descent. ...


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three.

Bebai

Ezra 8:11
And of the sons of Bebai; Zechariah the son of Bebai, and with him twenty and eight males.

Ezra 10:28
Of the sons also of Bebai; Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, and Athlai.

Nehemiah 7:16
The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and eight.

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Ezra 2
1. The number that return of the people
36. of the priests
40. of the Levites
43. of the Nethinims
55. of Solomon's servants
61. of the priests who could not show their pedigree
64. The whole number of them, with their substance
68. Their offerings














the descendants of Bebai
The mention of "the descendants of Bebai" refers to one of the families or clans that returned from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem and Judah. Bebai is listed among the leaders who signed the covenant in Nehemiah 10:15, indicating a commitment to follow God's law. This highlights the importance of family lineage and the continuity of faith and tradition among the Israelites. The name Bebai itself may mean "fatherly" or "my father is Yahweh," reflecting the theocentric nature of Hebrew names.

623
The number 623 represents the count of individuals from the Bebai family who returned. This specific number underscores the detailed record-keeping and the importance of each family in the restoration of the Jewish community. The precision of these records reflects the historical accuracy and the significance of each family in the rebuilding efforts. The return of such a substantial number of people from a single family indicates their commitment to reestablishing their heritage and faith in the Promised Land. This return fulfills prophecies such as those found in Jeremiah 29:10, where God promises to bring His people back after 70 years of exile.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Pahath-moab
This name means "governor of Moab" and refers to a family or clan that returned from the Babylonian exile. The name suggests a connection to Moab, a region east of the Dead Sea, indicating possible historical ties or influence.

2. Jeshua
A leader among the returning exiles, often associated with the priestly line. Jeshua played a significant role in the rebuilding of the temple and the spiritual restoration of the people.

3. Joab
Another leader or family head mentioned in the lineage of Pahath-moab. The name Joab is common in the Old Testament, often associated with leadership and military prowess.

4. The Return from Exile
This event marks the return of the Jewish people from Babylonian captivity, a significant moment of restoration and renewal for the nation of Israel.

5. The Census of the Exiles
The listing of names and numbers in Ezra 2 serves as a record of those who returned to Jerusalem and Judah, emphasizing the continuity of God's people and His faithfulness to His promises.
Teaching Points
Faithfulness in Heritage
The detailed genealogies remind us of the importance of our spiritual heritage and God's faithfulness through generations. We are encouraged to honor and continue the legacy of faith in our own families.

Role of Leadership
Leaders like Jeshua and Joab played crucial roles in guiding the people during times of transition. We are called to support and pray for our leaders as they navigate challenges and lead us in faith.

Restoration and Renewal
The return from exile symbolizes God's power to restore and renew His people. In our lives, God can bring restoration from spiritual exile and renew our hearts and communities.

Commitment to Worship
The returning exiles prioritized the rebuilding of the temple, showing their commitment to worship. We are reminded to prioritize our relationship with God and communal worship in our lives.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the descendants
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Bebai,
בֵבָ֔י (ḇê·ḇāy)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 893: Bebai -- an Israelite

623;
שֵׁ֥שׁ (šêš)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number)


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