Ezra 2:36
New International Version
The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the family of Jeshua) 973

New Living Translation
These are the priests who returned from exile: The family of Jedaiah (through the line of Jeshua) 973

English Standard Version
The priests: the sons of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, 973.

Berean Standard Bible
The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973;

King James Bible
The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.

New King James Version
The priests: the sons of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred and seventy-three;

New American Standard Bible
The priests: the sons of Jedaiah of the house of Jeshua, 973;

NASB 1995
The priests: the sons of Jedaiah of the house of Jeshua, 973;

NASB 1977
The priests: the sons of Jedaiah of the house of Jeshua, 973;

Legacy Standard Bible
The priests: the sons of Jedaiah of the house of Jeshua, 973;

Amplified Bible
The priests: the sons of Jedaiah of the house of Jeshua, 973;

Christian Standard Bible
The priests included Jedaiah’s descendants of the house of Jeshua 973

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The priests included: Jedaiah’s descendants of the house of Jeshua 973

American Standard Version
The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.

English Revised Version
The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
These priests returned from exile: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the family of Jeshua) 973

International Standard Version
The Priests: Descendants of Jedaiah from the household of Jeshua: 973

Majority Standard Bible
The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973;

NET Bible
The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the family of Jeshua): 973;

New Heart English Bible
The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy-three.

Webster's Bible Translation
The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.

World English Bible
The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy-three.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The priests: sons of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy-three;

Young's Literal Translation
The Priests: sons of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.

Smith's Literal Translation
The priests: the sons of Jedaiah to the house of Joshua, nine hundred seventy and three.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The priests: the children of Jadaia of the house of Josue, nine hundred seventy-three.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The priests: the sons of Jedaiah of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy-three.

New American Bible
The priests: descendants of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred and seventy-three;

New Revised Standard Version
The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy-three.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah, of the house of Joshua, nine hundred and seventy-three.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The Priests, the sons of Yedaia of the house of Yeshua, nine hundred and seventy and three.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The priests: The children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the priests, the sons of Jedua, belonging to the house of Jesus, were nine hundred and seventy-three.

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Context
The List of Returning Exiles
35and the descendants of Senaah, 3,630. 36The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; 37the descendants of Immer, 1,052;…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:39
The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973;

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 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 9:10-13
From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin; / Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple; / Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; ...

Nehemiah 11:10-14
From the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib; Jachin; / Seraiah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of the house of God; / and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; ...

2 Chronicles 31:2
Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.

2 Chronicles 35:4
Prepare yourselves by families in your divisions, according to the instructions written by David king of Israel and Solomon his son.

Exodus 28:1
“Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests.

Leviticus 8:1-13
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Take Aaron and his sons, their garments, the anointing oil, the bull of the sin offering, the two rams, and the basket of unleavened bread, / and assemble the whole congregation at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.” ...

Numbers 3:5-10
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. / They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. ...

Numbers 18:1-7
So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood. / But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. ...

1 Samuel 2:28
And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites.

2 Kings 23:4
Then the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, the priests second in rank, and the doorkeepers to remove from the temple of the LORD all the articles made for Baal, Asherah, and all the host of heaven. And he burned them outside Jerusalem in the fields of Kidron and carried their ashes to Bethel.

Matthew 2:4-6
And when he had assembled all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he asked them where the Christ was to be born. / “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written: / ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of My people Israel.’”

Luke 1:5-9
In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron. / Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord. / But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well along in years. ...


Treasury of Scripture

The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.

Jedaiah

1 Chronicles 9:10
And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin,

1 Chronicles 24:7
Now the first lot came forth to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah,

Jeshua

Ezra 3:9
Then stood Jeshua with his sons and his brethren, Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah, together, to set forward the workmen in the house of God: the sons of Henadad, with their sons and their brethren the Levites.

Nehemiah 7:39
The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.

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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 priests
This phrase refers to a specific group within the Israelite community who were set apart for religious duties. The Hebrew word for "priests" is "כֹּהֲנִים" (kohanim), which denotes those who serve in the temple, offering sacrifices and performing rituals. Historically, the priesthood was established through Aaron, the brother of Moses, and was a hereditary office. The role of the priests was crucial in maintaining the spiritual life of Israel, acting as mediators between God and the people. In the context of Ezra, the return of the priests to Jerusalem signifies the restoration of proper worship and religious order after the Babylonian exile.

The descendants of Jedaiah
This phrase identifies a specific family line within the priestly class. "Jedaiah" (יְדַעְיָה) means "Yahweh knows" or "Yahweh has known," indicating a divine acknowledgment or selection. The mention of Jedaiah highlights the importance of genealogical records in maintaining the purity and legitimacy of the priesthood. Each priestly family had specific roles and responsibilities, and their lineage was meticulously recorded to ensure that only those of legitimate descent could serve in the temple.

(through the house of Jeshua)
This parenthetical phrase provides additional genealogical information, linking the descendants of Jedaiah to the house of Jeshua. "Jeshua" (יֵשׁוּעַ) is a variant of the name Joshua, meaning "Yahweh is salvation." Jeshua was a significant figure during the return from exile, serving as the high priest and playing a key role in the rebuilding of the temple. This connection underscores the continuity of leadership and the fulfillment of God's promises to restore His people and their worship practices.

973
This number specifies the count of individuals from the family of Jedaiah who returned to Jerusalem. The precision of this number reflects the careful record-keeping and organization of the returning exiles. It also emphasizes the substantial commitment of the priestly families to reestablish their presence and function in the land. The return of such a significant number of priests was essential for the reconstitution of the temple services and the spiritual renewal of the community.

(36) The priests: the children of Jedaiah.--The priests are then given by family names, their numbers being very large in proportion to each of the other classes. Three only of David's priestly courses are represented (1Chronicles 24:7-8; 1Chronicles 24:14); Pashur, a name mentioned elsewhere as the name of a priestly race, not being among the twenty-four in the Chronicles.

Of the house of Jeshua.--A peculiar expression, seeming to indicate merely that the present high priest belonged to the race of Jedaiah, who, in that case, is not the same as the head of the second order in the Chronicles, unless indeed he sprang from the high-priestly family of Eleazar.

Verse 36. - The priests. Four priestly families went up with Zerubbabel. Of these, three traced their descent to persons who had been heads of the priestly courses in the reign of David, viz., Jedaiah, Immer, and Hardin (1 Chronicles 24:7, 8, 14). The other family had for founder a priest named Pashur, who was not otherwise distinguished. The numbers assigned to the priests by Ezra are identical with those in Nehemiah (Nehemiah 7:39-42). Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua. To whose house, that is, Jeshua, the existing high priest, belonged. Hence, no doubt, the precedency given to the house of Jedaiah, which numerically was the least important.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The priests:
הַֽכֹּהֲנִ֑ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3548: Priest

The descendants
בְּנֵ֤י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Jedaiah
יְדַֽעְיָה֙ (yə·ḏa‘·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3048: Jedaiah -- 'Yah has known', the name of several Israelites

(through the house
לְבֵ֣ית (lə·ḇêṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of Jeshua),
יֵשׁ֔וּעַ (yê·šū·a‘)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3442: Jeshua

973;
תְּשַׁ֥ע (tə·ša‘)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8672: Nine, ninth


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