Ezra 2:38
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;

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;

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

Majority Standard Bible
the 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.

World English Bible
The children of Pashhur, one thousand two hundred forty-seven.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Pashhur, one 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 Bible
The 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 Bible
The 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 1917
The 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



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
Nehemiah 7:41
the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247;

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. ...

Acts 6:1-7
In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. / So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. / Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them ...

Acts 13:1-3
Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul. / While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.

Romans 12:4-8
Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function, / so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another. / We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; ...

1 Corinthians 12:4-11
There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. / There are different ministries, but the same Lord. / There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. ...


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.

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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 Pashhur
Pashhur was a prominent priestly family in Israel. The name Pashhur appears in several places in the Old Testament, notably in the books of Jeremiah and Chronicles. In Jeremiah 20:1-6, Pashhur, a priest and chief officer in the house of the Lord, opposed Jeremiah, which led to his punishment and a prophecy against him. This connection suggests that the descendants of Pashhur were part of the priestly lineage, which played a significant role in the religious life of Israel. The mention of Pashhur here indicates the continuity of priestly duties and the restoration of religious practices after the Babylonian exile. The return of this family highlights the re-establishment of the temple services and the importance of maintaining the priestly line.

1247
The specific number of 1,247 descendants indicates a substantial family group returning from exile. This number reflects the detailed record-keeping and the importance of genealogies in post-exilic Israel. It underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to bring His people back to their land, as prophesied in Jeremiah 29:10-14. The precision of this number also emphasizes the organized nature of the return under leaders like Zerubbabel and Jeshua, as recorded in Ezra 2. The large number of descendants suggests the resilience and growth of the family even during the years of captivity, symbolizing hope and renewal for the nation of Israel.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Pashhur
Pashhur 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 Heritage
The 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.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the descendants
בְּנֵ֣י (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


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