Ezra 2:20
New International Version
of Gibbar 95

New Living Translation
The family of Gibbar 95

English Standard Version
The sons of Gibbar, 95.

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Gibbar, 95;

King James Bible
The children of Gibbar, ninety and five.

New King James Version
the people of Gibbar, ninety-five;

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Gibbar, 95;

NASB 1995
the sons of Gibbar, 95;

NASB 1977
the sons of Gibbar, 95;

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Gibbar, 95;

Amplified Bible
the sons of Gibbar, 95;

Christian Standard Bible
Gibbar’s descendants 95

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Gibbar’s descendants 95

American Standard Version
The children of Gibbar, ninety and five.

English Revised Version
The children of Gibbar, ninety and five.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
of Gibbar 95

International Standard Version
Descendants of Gibbar: 95

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Gibbar, 95;

NET Bible
the descendants of Gibbar: 95.

New Heart English Bible
The descendants of Gibbar, ninety-five.

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Gibbar, ninety and five.

World English Bible
The children of Gibbar, ninety-five.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Gibbar, ninety-five;

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Gibbar, ninety and five.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Gibber, ninety and five.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Gebbar, ninety-five.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Gibbar, ninety-five.

New American Bible
descendants of Gibeon, ninety-five;

New Revised Standard Version
Of Gibbar, ninety-five.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Gad, ninety-five.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Gad, ninety and five.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The children of Gibbar, ninety and five.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The children of Gaber, ninety-five.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
19the descendants of Hashum, 223; 20the descendants of Gibbar, 95; 21the men of Bethlehem, 123;…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:25
the descendants of Gibeon, 95;

Nehemiah 11:25-30
As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages; / in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet; / in Hazar-shual; in Beersheba and its villages; ...

1 Chronicles 9:2-3
Now 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 3:23
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.

Nehemiah 12:27-30
At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres. / The singers were also assembled from the region around Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites, / from Beth-gilgal, and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for they had built villages for themselves around Jerusalem. ...

Nehemiah 11:1-2
Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city of Jerusalem, while the remaining nine were to dwell in their own towns. / And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.

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 8:1-3
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 13:10-14
I 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. ...

Nehemiah 2:17-18
Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in. Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned down. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so that we will no longer be a disgrace.” / I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me, and what the king had said to me. “Let us start rebuilding,” they replied, and they set their hands to this good work.

Nehemiah 4:6
So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.

Nehemiah 6:15-16
So the wall was completed in fifty-two days, on the twenty-fifth of Elul. / When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and disheartened, for they realized that this task had been accomplished by our God.

Nehemiah 12:44-47
And 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 13:1-3
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.


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Gibbar, ninety and five.

Gibbar

Nehemiah 7:25
The children of Gibeon, ninety and five.

Gibeon

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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
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the descendants of Gibbar,
The mention of "the descendants of Gibbar" in Ezra 2:20 refers to a specific family or clan that returned from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem and Judah. The name "Gibbar" is not widely known outside of this context, and there is limited information about this group elsewhere in the Bible. This highlights the importance of every family in the restoration of Israel, emphasizing that each group, regardless of size or fame, played a role in the rebuilding of the community. The listing of names in Ezra 2 serves to authenticate the historical return and to ensure that the genealogical records were maintained, which was crucial for the re-establishment of tribal and family identities in post-exilic Israel.

95;
The number "95" indicates the count of individuals from the family of Gibbar who returned. This specific enumeration underscores the precision and care taken in documenting the returnees, reflecting the importance of each person in the restoration process. The detailed census in Ezra 2 parallels the lists found in Nehemiah 7, which serves to confirm the accuracy and reliability of these records. The careful documentation of numbers also reflects the biblical theme of God's faithfulness in preserving a remnant of His people, as seen in other passages such as Isaiah 10:20-22 and Romans 11:5. This remnant theology is significant in understanding the continuity of God's covenant promises throughout the Old and New Testaments.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Gibbar
A name mentioned in the genealogical list of those who returned from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel. The descendants of Gibbar numbered 95. The name "Gibbar" may mean "strong" or "mighty" in Hebrew, indicating a possible characteristic or reputation of this family or individual.

2. Return from Exile
This event marks the return of the Jewish people from Babylonian captivity to Jerusalem and Judah, as decreed by King Cyrus of Persia. It was a significant moment of restoration and rebuilding for the Jewish community.

3. Zerubbabel
A leader of the first group of exiles returning to Jerusalem. He played a crucial role in the rebuilding of the temple and the re-establishment of Jewish worship.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Heritage and Identity
The listing of names and numbers in Ezra 2 underscores the importance of knowing one's heritage and identity. As Christians, understanding our spiritual heritage in Christ is vital for our identity and purpose.

God's Faithfulness in Restoration
The return from exile is a testament to God's faithfulness in restoring His people. In our lives, God is faithful to restore and rebuild what is broken when we turn back to Him.

The Role of Community in God's Plan
The collective return of families and groups highlights the importance of community in God's redemptive plan. We are called to be part of a community of believers, supporting and encouraging one another in our faith journey.

Obedience to God's Call
The willingness of the exiles to return to Jerusalem despite the challenges reflects obedience to God's call. We are encouraged to respond to God's leading, trusting in His provision and guidance.Verse 20. - The children of Gibbar. For "Gibbar" we should probably read "Gibeon," which occurs in the corresponding passage of Nehemiah (Nehemiah 7:25). The writer at this point passes from persons to places, making the latter portion of his list topographical. Gibeon was a well-known town in Benjamin (Joshua 18:25). Other Benjamite towns in the list are Anathoth, Ramah, Gabs, Michmas, Bethel, and Jericho. It would seem that the descendants of the captives carried off from these places retained a traditional knowledge of the locality to which they belonged.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Gibbar,
גִבָּ֖ר (ḡib·bār)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1402: Gibbar -- 'hero', an Israelite

95;
תִּשְׁעִ֥ים (tiš·‘îm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 8673: Ninety


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