Ezra 2:60
New International Version
The descendants of Delaiah, Tobiah and Nekoda 652

New Living Translation
This group included the families of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda—a total of 652 people.

English Standard Version
the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, and the sons of Nekoda, 652.

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, and the descendants of Nekoda, 652 in all.

King James Bible
The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred fifty and two.

New King James Version
the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, and the sons of Nekoda, six hundred and fifty-two;

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, and the sons of Nekoda, 652.

NASB 1995
the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, 652.

NASB 1977
the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, 652.

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, 652.

Amplified Bible
the sons of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda, 652.

Christian Standard Bible
Delaiah’s descendants, Tobiah’s descendants, Nekoda’s descendants 652

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Delaiah’s descendants, Tobiah’s descendants, Nekoda’s descendants 652

American Standard Version
the children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred fifty and two.

English Revised Version
the children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred fifty and two.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the descendants of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda. These people totaled 652.

International Standard Version
Descendants of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda: 652

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, and the descendants of Nekoda, 652 in all.

NET Bible
the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, and the descendants of Nekoda: 652.

New Heart English Bible
the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, the descendants of Nekoda, six hundred fifty-two.

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred fifty and two.

World English Bible
the children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred fifty-two.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Delaiah, sons of Tobiah, sons of Nekoda, six hundred fifty-two.

Young's Literal Translation
sons of Delaiah, sons of Tobiah, sons of Nekoda, six hundred fifty and two.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, six hundred fifty and two.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Dalaia, the children of Tobia, the children of Necoda, six hundred fifty-two.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, six hundred fifty-two.

New American Bible
descendants of Delaiah, descendants of Tobiah, descendants of Nekoda, six hundred and fifty-two.

New Revised Standard Version
the descendants of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda, six hundred fifty-two.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, the children of Nekariah, six hundred and fifty-two.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Delaia, the children of Tubia, the children of Neqaryah: six hundred and fifty and two.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred fifty and two.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the children of Dalaea, the children of Bua, the children of Tobias, the children of Necoda, six hundred and fifty-two.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The List of Returning Exiles
59The following came up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addan, and Immer, but could not prove that their families were descended from Israel: 60the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, and the descendants of Nekoda, 652 in all. 61And from among the priests: the descendants of Hobaiah, the descendants of Hakkoz, and the descendants of Barzillai (who had married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by their name).…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:62
the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, and the descendants of Nekoda, 642 in all.

Nehemiah 7:64
These men searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean.

Nehemiah 7:5-73
Then my God put it into my heart to assemble the nobles, the officials, and the people to be enrolled by genealogy. I found the genealogical register of those who had first returned, and I found the following written in it: / These are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles carried away to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar its king. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town, / accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel: ...

Nehemiah 11:3-4
These are the heads of the provinces who settled in Jerusalem. (In the villages of Judah, however, each lived on his own property in their towns—the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants— / while some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem.) From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez;

Nehemiah 11:20
The rest of the Israelites, with the priests and Levites, were in all the villages of Judah, each on his own inheritance.

Nehemiah 12:1-26
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 13:3
As soon as the people heard this law, they excluded from Israel all of foreign descent.

1 Chronicles 9:1-2
So all Israel was recorded in the genealogies written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. / Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants.

1 Chronicles 9:3-9
Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem: / Uthai son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, a descendant of Perez son of Judah. / From the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons. ...

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; ...

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 9:17-18
These were the gatekeepers: Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their relatives. Shallum was their chief; / he was previously stationed at the King’s Gate on the east side. These were the gatekeepers from the camp of the Levites.

1 Chronicles 9:19-22
Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his relatives from the Korahites were assigned to guard the thresholds of the Tent, just as their fathers had been assigned to guard the entrance to the dwelling of the LORD. / In earlier times Phinehas son of Eleazar had been in charge of the gatekeepers, and the LORD was with him. / Zechariah son of Meshelemiah was the gatekeeper at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. ...

1 Chronicles 9:33-34
Those who were musicians, the heads of Levite families, stayed in the temple chambers and were exempt from other duties because they were on duty day and night. / All these were heads of Levite families, chiefs according to their genealogies, and they lived in Jerusalem.

Matthew 1:12-16
After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, / Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor. / Azor was the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud. ...


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred fifty and two.

of Delaiah

Nehemiah 7:62
The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred forty 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 Delaiah
The name Delaiah means "Yahweh has drawn" or "Yahweh has delivered." This name appears in other parts of the Old Testament, such as in 1 Chronicles 24:18, where Delaiah is listed among the priestly divisions. The mention of descendants here suggests a family or clan that returned from the Babylonian exile. The return from exile is a significant theme in the Bible, symbolizing restoration and fulfillment of God's promises to His people.

the descendants of Tobiah
Tobiah is a name that means "Yahweh is good." This name is also associated with a notable adversary of Nehemiah during the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls (Nehemiah 2:10). However, the Tobiah mentioned here is likely a different individual or family line. The presence of this name among the returnees highlights the diverse backgrounds of those who came back to Judah, emphasizing the inclusivity of God's plan for restoration.

and the descendants of Nekoda
Nekoda means "marked" or "distinguished." This name appears in the list of returnees, indicating a family or group that was part of the post-exilic community. The inclusion of such names underscores the importance of genealogical records in maintaining the identity and heritage of the Israelite people. It also reflects the meticulous nature of the chroniclers in preserving the history of those who returned to rebuild the nation.

652 in all
The specific number of 652 indicates the total count of individuals from these families who returned. This precise enumeration reflects the careful record-keeping of the post-exilic community, which was crucial for re-establishing the social and religious order in Jerusalem. The number also signifies the fulfillment of God's promise to bring His people back to their land, as prophesied in books like Jeremiah and Isaiah. The return of these families is a testament to God's faithfulness and the hope of restoration for His people.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Delaiah
A family group listed among those returning from the Babylonian exile. Their name means "Yahweh has drawn" or "Yahweh has delivered."

2. Tobiah
Another family group mentioned in the list of returnees. The name Tobiah means "Yahweh is good."

3. Nekoda
A family group whose descendants are also listed among the returnees. The meaning of Nekoda is uncertain, but it is a name that appears in other genealogical records.

4. Babylonian Exile
The period during which the Israelites were exiled to Babylon, following the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC. The return from exile marks a significant event in Jewish history, symbolizing restoration and renewal.

5. Return to Jerusalem
The event of the Jewish exiles returning to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple and restore their community and worship practices.
Teaching Points
Importance of Identity and Heritage
The listing of families in Ezra 2:60 underscores the importance of knowing one's identity and heritage. In a spiritual sense, Christians are encouraged to understand their identity in Christ and their place in God's family.

Faithfulness in Uncertainty
Despite the uncertainty of their lineage, these families returned to Jerusalem, demonstrating faithfulness and commitment to God's promises. Believers today are called to trust in God's faithfulness, even when circumstances are unclear.

Community Restoration
The return from exile was not just about individual families but the restoration of the entire community. Christians are reminded of the importance of community and working together to rebuild and restore the church and society.

God's Sovereignty in History
The return of the exiles illustrates God's sovereignty in orchestrating historical events for His purposes. Believers can take comfort in knowing that God is in control of history and their personal lives.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Delaiah,
דְלָיָ֥ה (ḏə·lā·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1806: Delaiah -- 'Yah has drawn', five Israelites

the descendants
בְנֵי־ (ḇə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Tobiah
טוֹבִיָּ֖ה (ṭō·w·ḇî·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2900: Tobiah -- 'Yah is my good', three Israelites, also an Ammonite

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

of Nekoda,
נְקוֹדָ֑א (nə·qō·w·ḏā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5353: Nekoda

652 [in all].
שֵׁ֥שׁ (šêš)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number)


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