Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version of Harim 1,017 New Living Translation The family of Harim 1,017 English Standard Version The sons of Harim, 1,017. Berean Standard Bible and the descendants of Harim, 1,017. King James Bible The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen. New King James Version the sons of Harim, one thousand and seventeen. New American Standard Bible the sons of Harim, 1,017. NASB 1995 the sons of Harim, 1,017. NASB 1977 the sons of Harim, 1,017. Legacy Standard Bible the sons of Harim, 1,017. Amplified Bible the sons of Harim, 1,017. Christian Standard Bible and Harim’s descendants 1,017 Holman Christian Standard Bible and Harim’s descendants 1,017 American Standard Version The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen. English Revised Version The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen. GOD'S WORD® Translation of Harim 1,017 International Standard Version Descendants of Harim: 1,017 NET Bible the descendants of Harim: 1,017. New Heart English Bible The descendants of Harim, one thousand seventeen. Webster's Bible Translation The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand the descendants of Harim, 1,017. World English Bible The children of Harim, one thousand seventeen. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionsons of Harim, one thousand and seventeen. Young's Literal Translation Sons of Harim, a thousand and seventeen. Smith's Literal Translation The sons of Harim, a thousand and seventeen. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen. Catholic Public Domain Version The sons of Harim, one thousand seventeen. New American Bible descendants of Harim, one thousand and seventeen. New Revised Standard Version Of Harim, one thousand seventeen. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe descendants of Haram, one thousand and seventeen. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The children of Kharum, one thousand and seventeen. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen. Brenton Septuagint Translation The children of Erem, a thousand and seven. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The List of Returning Exiles…38the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; 39and the descendants of Harim, 1,017 40The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua and Kadmiel (through the line of Hodaviah), 74.… Cross References Nehemiah 7:42 and the descendants of Harim, 1,017. 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, ... Nehemiah 12:12-21 In the days of Joiakim, these were the heads of the priestly families: of the family of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah; / of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan; / of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph; ... 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; ... 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. 1 Chronicles 6:1-15 The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. / The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. ... 1 Chronicles 6:49-53 But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded. / These were the descendants of Aaron: Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son, / Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son, ... 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. ... 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. ... 1 Chronicles 23:13 The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever. 1 Chronicles 23:32 So the Levites were to carry out the responsibilities for the Tent of Meeting and the Holy Place, and, under their brothers the descendants of Aaron, the service of the house of the LORD. 1 Chronicles 24:31 As their brothers the descendants of Aaron did, they also cast lots in the presence of King David and of Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of the families of the priests and Levites—the family heads and their younger brothers alike. 2 Chronicles 8:14 In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God. Treasury of Scripture The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen. Harim Ezra 10:21 And of the sons of Harim; Maaseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, and Jehiel, and Uzziah. 1 Chronicles 24:8 The third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim, Nehemiah 7:42 The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen. Jump to Previous Children Harim Seventeen ThousandJump to Next Children Harim Seventeen 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 and the descendants of Harim, The name "Harim" appears multiple times in the Old Testament, often associated with priestly or Levitical families. In the context of Ezra, Harim is one of the families returning from the Babylonian exile. This return is significant as it fulfills God's promise to restore Israel after the exile. The descendants of Harim are listed among those who returned to help rebuild the temple, indicating their commitment to reestablishing worship in Jerusalem. The name Harim means "dedicated" or "consecrated," which aligns with their role in temple service. This group is also mentioned in Nehemiah 7:42, showing consistency in the records of those who returned. 1017 Persons / Places / Events 1. HarimHarim is one of the priestly families returning from the Babylonian exile. The name "Harim" means "dedicated" or "consecrated," indicating their role in temple service. 2. Babylonian Exile This was a period when the Israelites were taken captive by the Babylonians. The return from exile marks a significant event in Jewish history, symbolizing restoration and renewal. 3. Return to Jerusalem The return to Jerusalem is a pivotal event where the Israelites, including the descendants of Harim, come back to rebuild the temple and restore worship. Teaching Points Faithfulness in ServiceThe descendants of Harim remind us of the importance of faithfulness in our roles, whether in ministry or daily life. Just as they returned to serve in the temple, we are called to serve God faithfully in our contexts. Restoration and Renewal The return from exile symbolizes God's power to restore and renew. No matter how far we may feel from God, He is always ready to bring us back and restore us. Community and Identity The listing of families emphasizes the importance of community and identity in God's plan. We are part of a larger body of believers, and our identity in Christ is crucial. Obedience to God's Word The challenges faced by the returning exiles, such as intermarriage, highlight the need for obedience to God's Word. We must strive to align our lives with biblical principles. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezra 2:39?2. What role did the "sons of Harim" play in Ezra 2:39's context? 3. How does Ezra 2:39 emphasize the importance of genealogical records for priests? 4. Why is maintaining priestly lineage significant in the broader biblical narrative? 5. How can we ensure faithfulness in our spiritual heritage today? 6. What lessons from Ezra 2:39 apply to church leadership and accountability? 7. What is the significance of the Harim priests listed in Ezra 2:39? 8. How does Ezra 2:39 contribute to understanding the post-exilic community's structure? 9. Why is the specific number of priests in Ezra 2:39 important? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezra 2? 11. Who is Asaph in the Bible? 12. How many were the children of Hashum? Two hundred and twenty-three (Ezra 2:19) Three hundred and twenty-eight (Nehemiah 7:22) 13. How many were the children of Azgad? One thousand two hundred and twenty-two (Ezra 2:12) Two thousand three hundred and twenty-two (Nehemiah 7:17) 14. Isaiah 39:8: Why does Hezekiah seem untroubled by the future judgment pronounced on his descendants, and what does this imply about his character or leadership? What Does Ezra 2:39 Mean And- This tiny word stitches Ezra 2:39 to the flow of verses 36–38, where three other priestly lines are tallied (Jedaiah, Immer, Pashhur). The list keeps running, showing that God’s restoration plan (Ezra 1:5; 2:1) is comprehensive. - By repeating “and,” Scripture reminds us that every family matters in the covenant community, just as every member of Christ’s body is vital (1 Corinthians 12:18). - The connective also echoes earlier census records—see Numbers 1:44 and 26:57—where each tribe and clan is linked to the next, underscoring orderly worship (1 Corinthians 14:40). the descendants of Harim - Harim appears among the 24 priestly divisions set up by David (1 Chronicles 24:8), marking this clan as servants at the altar. - Members of this house later helped rebuild Jerusalem’s wall (Nehemiah 3:11) and signed the covenant of renewal (Nehemiah 10:5), proving their ongoing commitment. - Ezra later confronts some Harim men over intermarriage (Ezra 10:21), a sober reminder that even dedicated families must guard holiness (1 Peter 1:15–16). - Their mention here highlights three truths: • God preserves priestly lines so that worship can resume (Ezra 3:2). • Lineage records fulfill promises that Israel would again offer sacrifices in the land (Jeremiah 33:18). • Faithful ancestry does not guarantee present obedience; each generation must choose faithfulness (Joshua 24:14–15). 1,017 - The exact figure shows that inspired Scripture values precision; every individual is counted (Luke 12:7). - Such detailed numbers recall earlier censuses (Numbers 3:39) and foreshadow the 144,000 sealed servants in Revelation 7:4—God knows His people by name and number. - Practical implications: • Accountability—leaders could ensure that priests were sufficient for temple duties (2 Chronicles 31:18). • Encouragement—returnees saw that they were not alone; more than a thousand fellow priests shared the journey (Psalm 133:1). • Validation—accurate records authenticated property rights and priestly credentials (Ezra 2:62). summary Ezra 2:39, though brief—“and the descendants of Harim, 1,017”—packs weighty meaning. The connective “and” ties this clan to God’s larger restoration roster, the phrase “descendants of Harim” spotlights a priestly line called to holiness and service, and the number “1,017” affirms God’s meticulous care for each returning exile. Together they testify that the Lord restores His people deliberately, personally, and faithfully, ensuring that worship in Jerusalem is staffed, recorded, and ready for His glory. Hebrew and the descendantsבְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Harim, חָרִ֔ם (ḥā·rim) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2766: Harim -- 'consecrated', the name of several Israelites 1,017 אֶ֖לֶף (’e·lep̄) Number - masculine singular Strong's 505: A thousand Links Ezra 2:39 NIVEzra 2:39 NLT Ezra 2:39 ESV Ezra 2:39 NASB Ezra 2:39 KJV Ezra 2:39 BibleApps.com Ezra 2:39 Biblia Paralela Ezra 2:39 Chinese Bible Ezra 2:39 French Bible Ezra 2:39 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 2:39 The children of Harim one thousand seventeen (Ezr. 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