Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version of Bigvai 2,056 New Living Translation The family of Bigvai 2,056 English Standard Version The sons of Bigvai, 2,056. Berean Standard Bible the descendants of Bigvai, 2,056; King James Bible The children of Bigvai, two thousand fifty and six. New King James Version the people of Bigvai, two thousand and fifty-six; New American Standard Bible the sons of Bigvai, 2,056; NASB 1995 the sons of Bigvai, 2,056; NASB 1977 the sons of Bigvai, 2,056; Legacy Standard Bible the sons of Bigvai, 2,056; Amplified Bible the sons of Bigvai, 2,056; Christian Standard Bible Bigvai’s descendants 2,056 Holman Christian Standard Bible Bigvai’s descendants 2,056 American Standard Version The children of Bigvai, two thousand fifty and six. English Revised Version The children of Bigvai, two thousand fifty and six. GOD'S WORD® Translation of Bigvai 2,056 International Standard Version Descendants of Bigvai: 2,056 Majority Standard Bible the descendants of Bigvai, 2,056; NET Bible the descendants of Bigvai: 2,056; New Heart English Bible The descendants of Bigvai, two thousand fifty-six. Webster's Bible Translation The children of Bigvai, two thousand fifty and six. World English Bible The children of Bigvai, two thousand fifty-six. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionsons of Bigvai, two thousand fifty-six; Young's Literal Translation Sons of Bigvai, two thousand fifty and six. Smith's Literal Translation The sons of Bigvai, two thousand fifty and six. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe children of Beguai, two thousand fifty-six. Catholic Public Domain Version The sons of Bigvai, two thousand fifty-six. New American Bible descendants of Bigvai, two thousand and fifty-six; New Revised Standard Version Of Bigvai, two thousand fifty-six. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe descendants of Bigvai, two thousand and fifty-six. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The children of Bagvai, two thousand and fiftysix. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The children of Bigvai, two thousand fifty and six. Brenton Septuagint Translation The children of Bague, two thousand and fifty-six. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The List of Returning Exiles…13the descendants of Adonikam, 666; 14the descendants of Bigvai, 2,056; 15the descendants of Adin, 454;… Cross References Nehemiah 7:18 the descendants of Adonikam, 667; 1 Chronicles 9:3-4 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. 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 3:23-24 Beyond them, Benjamin and Hasshub made repairs in front of their house, and next to them, Azariah son of Maaseiah, the son of Ananiah, made repairs beside his house. / After him, Binnui son of Henadad repaired another section, from the house of Azariah to the angle and the corner, 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, ... Nehemiah 10:14-27 And the leaders of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani, / Bunni, Azgad, Bebai, / Adonijah, Bigvai, Adin, ... 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 8:1-8 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. ... Nehemiah 9:1-3 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. Nehemiah 13:1-3 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. Matthew 1:12-16 After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, / Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor. / Azor was the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud. ... Luke 3:27-31 the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri, / the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er, / the son of Joshua, the son of Eliezer, the son of Jorim, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, ... Acts 2:5-11 Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. / And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language. / Astounded and amazed, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? ... Romans 11:1-5 I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. / God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: / “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? ... Treasury of Scripture The children of Bigvai, two thousand fifty and six. Bigvai Ezra 8:14 Of the sons also of Bigvai; Uthai, and Zabbud, and with them seventy males. Nehemiah 7:19 The children of Bigvai, two thousand threescore and seven. Jump to Previous Bigvai Bigva'i Children Fifty Fifty-Six Six ThousandJump to Next Bigvai Bigva'i Children Fifty Fifty-Six Six ThousandEzra 2 1. The number that return of the people36. 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 Bigvai Bigvai is listed among the leaders who returned with Zerubbabel from the Babylonian exile. This return is significant as it marks the fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people to their land after 70 years of captivity, as prophesied by Jeremiah (Jeremiah 29:10). The mention of Bigvai's descendants highlights the importance of family lineage and continuity in Jewish culture, emphasizing the restoration of the community and the reestablishment of their identity as God's chosen people. Bigvai is also mentioned in Ezra 8:14, where his descendants are part of the second wave of returnees led by Ezra, indicating their continued commitment to the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the temple. 2056 Persons / Places / Events 1. BigvaiBigvai is a name mentioned in the context of the return of the exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem. The descendants of Bigvai were part of the group that returned to rebuild the temple and restore the community in Jerusalem. The name Bigvai appears in other parts of Ezra and Nehemiah, indicating a family or clan of some significance during the post-exilic period. 2. Return from Exile This event marks the return of the Jewish people from Babylonian captivity, a significant moment in Jewish history. It represents a fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people to their land after a period of judgment and exile. 3. Rebuilding of the Temple The returnees, including the descendants of Bigvai, were part of the effort to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem, which had been destroyed by the Babylonians. This was a central focus of the return, symbolizing the restoration of worship and the covenant relationship with God. Teaching Points Faithfulness in Small DetailsThe mention of specific families and numbers, like the descendants of Bigvai, underscores the importance of each individual's role in God's plan. God values every person and their contribution to His work. God's Sovereignty and Promise The return from exile is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Despite the challenges and the long period of waiting, God orchestrated the return at the right time. Community and Cooperation The rebuilding of the temple required the collective effort of many families and individuals. This teaches the importance of unity and cooperation in achieving God's purposes. Legacy and Influence The descendants of Bigvai remind us of the impact one family can have over generations. Our faithfulness today can influence future generations in their walk with God. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew the descendantsבְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Bigvai, בִגְוָ֔י (ḇiḡ·wāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 902: Bigvai -- perhaps 'happy', an Israelite name 2,056; אַלְפַּ֖יִם (’al·pa·yim) Number - md Strong's 505: A thousand Links Ezra 2:14 NIVEzra 2:14 NLT Ezra 2:14 ESV Ezra 2:14 NASB Ezra 2:14 KJV Ezra 2:14 BibleApps.com Ezra 2:14 Biblia Paralela Ezra 2:14 Chinese Bible Ezra 2:14 French Bible Ezra 2:14 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 2:14 The children of Bigvai two thousand fifty-six (Ezr. Ez) |
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