New International Version of Pashhur 1,247 New Living Translation The family of Pashhur 1,247 English Standard Version The sons of Pashhur, 1,247. Berean Standard Bible the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; Berean Literal Bible The sons of Pashhur, a thousand two hundred forty-seven. King James Bible The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven. New King James Version the sons of Pashhur, one thousand two hundred and forty-seven; New American Standard Bible the sons of Pashhur, 1,247; NASB 1995 the sons of Pashhur, 1,247; NASB 1977 the sons of Pashhur, 1,247; Legacy Standard Bible the sons of Pashhur, 1,247; Amplified Bible the sons of Pashhur, 1,247; Berean Annotated Bible the descendants of Pashhur (freedom), 1,247; Christian Standard Bible Pashhur’s descendants 1,247 Holman Christian Standard Bible Pashhur’s descendants 1,247 American Standard Version The children of Pashhur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven. English Revised Version The children of Pashhur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven. GOD'S WORD® Translation of Pashhur 1,247 International Standard Version Descendants of Pashhur: 1,247 NET Bible the descendants of Pashhur: 1,247; New Heart English Bible The descendants of Pashhur, one thousand two hundred forty-seven. Webster's Bible Translation The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethe descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; World English Bible The children of Pashhur, one thousand two hundred forty-seven. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionsons of Pashhur, one thousand two hundred forty-seven; Berean Literal Bible The sons of Pashhur, a thousand two hundred forty-seven. Young's Literal Translation Sons of Pashhur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven. Smith's Literal Translation The sons of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe children of Pheshur, a thousand two hundred forty-seven. Catholic Public Domain Version The sons of Pashhur, one thousand two hundred forty-seven. New American Bible descendants of Pashhur, one thousand two hundred and forty-seven; New Revised Standard Version Of Pashhur, one thousand two hundred forty-seven. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe descendants of Pashur, one thousand two hundred and seventy-four. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The children of Pashkhur, one thousand and two hundred and seventy and four. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The children of Pashhur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven. Brenton Septuagint Translation The children of Phassur, a thousand two hundred and forty-seven. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The List of Returning Exiles…37the descendants of Immer, 1,052; 38the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; 39and the descendants of Harim, 1,017.… Cross References the descendants of Pashhur, Ezra 10:22 From the descendants of Pashhur: Elioenai, Maaseiah, Ishmael, Nethanel, Jozabad, and Elasah. 1 Chronicles 9:12-13 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; / and 1,760 of their relatives, the heads of their families, able men for the work of the service of the house of God. Jeremiah 20:1-6 When Pashhur the priest, the son of Immer and the chief official in the house of the LORD, heard Jeremiah prophesying these things, / he had Jeremiah the prophet beaten and put in the stocks at the Upper Gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD. / The next day, when Pashhur released Jeremiah from the stocks, Jeremiah said to him, “The LORD does not call you Pashhur, but Magor-missabib. … 1,247; Nehemiah 7:41 the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; 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 10:9 The Levites: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel, Nehemiah 12:8 The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving. 1 Chronicles 9:14-16 From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari; / Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; / Obadiah son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites. 1 Chronicles 23:4 “Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, 1 Chronicles 23:27-32 For according to the final instructions of David, the Levites twenty years of age or older were counted, / but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, / as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. … 1 Chronicles 25:1 Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: 1 Chronicles 26:12-19 These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did. / They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. / The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. … 2 Chronicles 29:25-30 Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. / And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. … 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 35:3-6 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. … Treasury of Scripture The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven. Pashur Ezra 10:22 And of the sons of Pashur; Elioenai, Maaseiah, Ishmael, Nethaneel, Jozabad, and Elasah. 1 Chronicles 9:12 And Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasiai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; Nehemiah 7:41 The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven. Jump to Previous Children Forty Forty-Seven Hundred Pashhur Pashur Seven ThousandJump to Next Children Forty Forty-Seven Hundred Pashhur Pashur Seven 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 Pashhur, Pashhur was a priestly family whose members returned from Babylon to resume their place in Israel’s worship. Their inclusion among the returning exiles shows that the priesthood was being restored along with the temple and the community in Jerusalem. Ezr 10:22 From the descendants of Pashhur: Elioenai, Maaseiah… 1,247; The large number of returning descendants demonstrates that this family had remained substantial during the exile. Their careful registration helped preserve the priestly line and prepare for the renewal of temple service. Neh 7:41 the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; Persons / Places / Events 1. PashhurPashhur is a name associated with a priestly family. In the context of Ezra 2:38, it refers to the descendants of a priestly line returning from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem. The name Pashhur appears in other parts of the Bible, often associated with priestly duties and sometimes with opposition to prophetic messages. 2. The Return from Exile This event marks the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem, as decreed by King Cyrus of Persia. It is a significant moment in Jewish history, symbolizing restoration and renewal of worship in the temple. 3. The Census of the Returnees Ezra 2 provides a detailed list of the families and individuals who returned to Jerusalem. This census underscores the importance of community and continuity of the Jewish people and their religious practices. Teaching Points The Importance of Lineage and HeritageThe mention of the descendants of Pashhur highlights the significance of maintaining spiritual and familial heritage. In a modern context, Christians are encouraged to value their spiritual lineage and the faith traditions passed down through generations. Restoration and Renewal The return from exile symbolizes God's faithfulness in restoring His people. Believers today can find hope in God's ability to restore and renew their lives, even after periods of spiritual exile or hardship. Community and Identity The detailed census in Ezra emphasizes the importance of community and collective identity. Christians are reminded of the value of being part of a faith community, where they can find support, accountability, and shared purpose. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezra 2:38?2. How does Ezra 2:38 demonstrate God's faithfulness in preserving the priestly line? 3. What role did the descendants of Pashhur play in rebuilding the temple community? 4. How can we ensure our family serves God like Pashhur's descendants in Ezra? 5. What does Ezra 2:38 teach about the importance of spiritual heritage today? 6. How does Ezra 2:38 connect to God's covenant promises in the Old Testament? 7. What is the significance of the sons of Asaph in Ezra 2:38? 8. How does Ezra 2:38 reflect the importance of worship in Israel's restoration? 9. Why is the specific number of Asaph's descendants mentioned in Ezra 2:38? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezra 2? Ezra 2:38, though brief, proclaims three truths: God remembers His people (“descendants”), restores priestly ministry (“of Pashhur”), and records each servant (“1,247”). The verse assures us that the Lord keeps covenant lineages intact, raises up leaders for worship, and values every individual who commits to His rebuilding work. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew the descendantsבְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Pashhur, פַשְׁח֔וּר (p̄aš·ḥūr) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6583: Pashhur -- five Israelites 1,247; אֶ֕לֶף (’e·lep̄) Number - masculine singular Strong's 505: A thousand Additonal Resources Ezra 2:38 Blue Letter BibleEzra 2:38 Bible Gateway Ezra 2:38 Bible.com Ezra 2:38 NIV |



