Ezra 2:37
New International Version
of Immer 1,052

New Living Translation
The family of Immer 1,052

English Standard Version
The sons of Immer, 1,052.

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Immer, 1,052;

King James Bible
The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two.

New King James Version
the sons of Immer, one thousand and fifty-two;

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Immer, 1,052;

NASB 1995
the sons of Immer, 1,052;

NASB 1977
the sons of Immer, 1,052;

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Immer, 1,052;

Amplified Bible
the sons of Immer, 1,052;

Christian Standard Bible
Immer’s descendants 1,052

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Immer’s descendants 1,052

American Standard Version
The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two.

English Revised Version
The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
of Immer 1,052

International Standard Version
Descendants of Immer: 1,052

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Immer, 1,052;

NET Bible
the descendants of Immer: 1,052;

New Heart English Bible
The descendants of Immer, one thousand fifty-two.

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two.

World English Bible
The children of Immer, one thousand fifty-two.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Immer, one thousand fifty-two;

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Imner, a thousand fifty and two.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Immer, a thousand fifty and two.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Emmer, a thousand fifty-two.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Immer, one thousand fifty-two.

New American Bible
descendants of Immer, one thousand and fifty-two;

New Revised Standard Version
Of Immer, one thousand fifty-two.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Immer, one thousand two hundred and fifty-two.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Amir, one thousand and two hundred and fifty and two.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The children of Emmer, a thousand and fifty-two.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The List of Returning Exiles
36The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; 37the descendants of Immer, 1,052; 38the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247;…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:40
the descendants of Immer, 1,052;

Nehemiah 11:12
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;

1 Chronicles 9:12
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;

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. ...

1 Chronicles 23:1-6
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. ...

2 Chronicles 31:17
and to the priests enrolled according to their families in the genealogy, as well as to the Levites twenty years of age or older, according to their responsibilities and divisions.

2 Chronicles 35:3-5
To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. / Prepare yourselves by families in your divisions, according to the instructions written by David king of Israel and Solomon his son. / Moreover, stand in the Holy Place by the divisions of the families of your kinsmen the lay people, and by the divisions of the families of the Levites.

Exodus 28:1-4
“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. / Make holy garments for your brother Aaron, to give him glory and splendor. / You are to instruct all the skilled craftsmen, whom I have filled with a spirit of wisdom, to make garments for Aaron’s consecration, so that he may serve Me as priest. ...

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. ...

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.” ...

Matthew 23:1-3
Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples: / “The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. / So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.

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. ...

Luke 1:8-9
One day while Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, / he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.

Acts 6:7
So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two.

Immer

Ezra 10:20
And of the sons of Immer; Hanani, and Zebadiah.

1 Chronicles 24:14
The fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer,

Nehemiah 7:40
The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two.

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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 Immer
The phrase "the descendants of Immer" refers to a specific priestly family within the tribe of Levi. The name "Immer" is derived from the Hebrew root "אמר" (pronounced 'Immer'), which means "he has said" or "he has spoken." This name may reflect a divine calling or proclamation, emphasizing the family's role in communicating God's will through priestly duties. Historically, the family of Immer was one of the 24 priestly divisions established by King David (1 Chronicles 24:14). This division of labor ensured that the temple services were conducted in an orderly manner, with each family serving at the temple at appointed times. The mention of Immer in Ezra highlights the continuity of priestly service from the time of the First Temple to the rebuilding efforts after the Babylonian exile. It underscores the importance of maintaining spiritual leadership and religious practices as the Israelites sought to restore their community and worship.

1,052
The specific number "1,052" indicates the count of male members from the family of Immer who returned from the Babylonian exile. This precise enumeration reflects the meticulous record-keeping and organizational efforts of the returning exiles. In the broader context of the Book of Ezra, these numbers serve to document the fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people to their land. The return of such a significant number of priests from the family of Immer signifies the re-establishment of the temple's sacrificial system and the reinstitution of proper worship practices. It also highlights the faithfulness of God in preserving a remnant of His people, ensuring that the priestly line and temple services could continue. This restoration was crucial for the spiritual renewal of the nation, as the temple was the center of religious life and a symbol of God's presence among His people. The detailed record of returning families, including the descendants of Immer, serves as a testament to God's providence and the resilience of the Jewish faith community.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Immer,
אִמֵּ֔ר (’im·mêr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 564: Immer -- the name of several Israelites, perhaps also a place in Babylon

1,052;
אֶ֖לֶף (’e·lep̄)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 505: A thousand


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