Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version These searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean. New Living Translation They searched for their names in the genealogical records, but they were not found, so they were disqualified from serving as priests. English Standard Version These sought their registration among those enrolled in the genealogies, but they were not found there, and so they were excluded from the priesthood as unclean. Berean Standard Bible These men searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean. King James Bible These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put from the priesthood. New King James Version These sought their listing among those who were registered by genealogy, but they were not found; therefore they were excluded from the priesthood as defiled. New American Standard Bible These searched among their genealogical registration but they could not be located; so they were considered defiled and excluded from the priesthood. NASB 1995 These searched among their ancestral registration, but they could not be located; therefore they were considered unclean and excluded from the priesthood. NASB 1977 These searched among their ancestral registration, but they could not be located; therefore they were considered unclean and excluded from the priesthood. Legacy Standard Bible These searched in their genealogical records, but they could not be found; therefore they were considered unclean and excluded from the priesthood. Amplified Bible These searched [for their names] among those registered in the genealogies, but they were not found; so they were excluded from the priesthood as [ceremonially] unclean. Christian Standard Bible These searched for their entries in the genealogical records, but they could not be found, so they were disqualified from the priesthood. Holman Christian Standard Bible These searched for their entries in the genealogical records, but they could not be found, so they were disqualified from the priesthood. American Standard Version These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they deemed polluted and put from the priesthood. English Revised Version These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they deemed polluted and put from the priesthood. GOD'S WORD® Translation These people searched for their [family] names in the genealogical records, but their names couldn't be found there. For this reason they were considered contaminated and couldn't be priests. International Standard Version These people searched for their ancestral registrations but they couldn't be located. Accordingly, they were assigned an "unclean" status and couldn't be priests. Majority Standard Bible These men searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean. NET Bible They searched for their records in the genealogical materials, but did not find them. They were therefore excluded from the priesthood. New Heart English Bible These sought their place among those who were registered by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they deemed polluted and put from the priesthood. Webster's Bible Translation These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put from the priesthood. World English Bible These sought their place among those who were registered by genealogy, but they were not found; therefore they were deemed disqualified and removed from the priesthood. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthese have sought their register among those reckoning themselves by genealogy, and they have not been found, and they are redeemed from the priesthood, Young's Literal Translation these have sought their register among those reckoning themselves by genealogy, and they have not been found, and they are redeemed from the priesthood, Smith's Literal Translation These sought their writing of those being enrolled, and they found not: and they will be polluted from the priesthood. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThese sought the writing of their genealogy, and found it not, and they were cast out of the priesthood. Catholic Public Domain Version These sought the writing of their genealogy, and they did not find it, and so they were cast out of the priesthood. New American Bible These searched their family records, but their names could not be found there, and they were excluded from the priesthood. New Revised Standard Version These looked for their entries in the genealogical records, but they were not found there, and so they were excluded from the priesthood as unclean; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThese sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found; therefore they were removed from the priesthood. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated These looked in the book of their genealogies and they did not find them, and they removed them from the priesthood. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917These sought their register, that is, the genealogy, but it was not found; therefore were they deemed polluted and put from the priesthood. Brenton Septuagint Translation These sought their genealogy as though they had been reckoned, but they were not found; and they were removed, as polluted, from the priesthood. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The List of Returning Exiles…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). 62These men searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean. 63The governor ordered them not to eat the most holy things until there was a priest to consult the Urim and Thummim.… Cross References 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 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: Nehemiah 2:13-16 So I went out at night through the Valley Gate toward the Well of the Serpent and the Dung Gate, and I inspected the walls of Jerusalem that had been broken down and the gates that had been destroyed by fire. / Then I went on to the Fountain Gate and the King’s Pool, but there was no room for the animal under me to get through; / so I went up the valley by night and inspected the wall. Then I headed back and reentered through the Valley Gate. ... Nehemiah 11:4-6 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; / and Maaseiah son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, a descendant of Shelah. / The descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of valor. Nehemiah 12:22-23 In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded. / As for the descendants of Levi, the family heads up to the days of Johanan son of Eliashib were recorded in the Book of the Chronicles. Nehemiah 13:29 Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood and the covenant of the priesthood and of the Levites. Numbers 3:10 So you shall appoint Aaron and his sons to carry out the duties of the priesthood; but any outsider who approaches the tabernacle must be put to death.” Numbers 16:39-40 So Eleazar the priest took the bronze censers brought by those who had been burned up, and he had them hammered out to overlay the altar, / just as the LORD commanded him through Moses. This was to be a reminder to the Israelites that no outsider who is not a descendant of Aaron should approach to offer incense before the LORD, lest he become like Korah and his followers. Numbers 18:7 But only you and your sons shall attend to your priesthood for everything concerning the altar and what is inside the veil, and you are to perform that service. I am giving you the work of the priesthood as a gift, but any outsider who comes near the sanctuary must be put to death.” 1 Chronicles 9:1 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. 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 24:2 But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. 1 Chronicles 26:13 They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. 2 Chronicles 31:19 As for the priests, the descendants of Aaron, who lived on the farmlands around each of their cities or in any other city, men were designated by name to distribute a portion to every male among the priests and to every Levite listed by the genealogies. 2 Chronicles 35:5 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 These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put from the priesthood. therefore Leviticus 21:21-23 No man that hath a blemish of the seed of Aaron the priest shall come nigh to offer the offerings of the LORD made by fire: he hath a blemish; he shall not come nigh to offer the bread of his God… Numbers 3:10 And thou shalt appoint Aaron and his sons, and they shall wait on their priest's office: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death. Numbers 16:40 To be a memorial unto the children of Israel, that no stranger, which is not of the seed of Aaron, come near to offer incense before the LORD; that he be not as Korah, and as his company: as the LORD said to him by the hand of Moses. Ezekiel 44:10-14 And the Levites that are gone away far from me, when Israel went astray, which went astray away from me after their idols; they shall even bear their iniquity… Jump to Previous Ancestral Considered Deemed Enrolled Excluded Families Family Found Genealogical Genealogies Genealogy Located Names Nowhere Polluted Priesthood Priests Reckoned Reckoning Record Records Redeemed Register Registration Search Searched Sought UncleanJump to Next Ancestral Considered Deemed Enrolled Excluded Families Family Found Genealogical Genealogies Genealogy Located Names Nowhere Polluted Priesthood Priests Reckoned Reckoning Record Records Redeemed Register Registration Search Searched Sought UncleanEzra 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 These men searched for their family records In the post-exilic period, genealogical records were crucial for establishing one's identity and rights, especially for those claiming priestly lineage. The importance of these records is underscored in the context of the return from Babylonian exile, where maintaining the purity of the priesthood was paramount. This search reflects the broader biblical theme of identity and belonging, as seen in other genealogical lists in Genesis and Chronicles. but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean Persons / Places / Events 1. The ExilesThe group of Israelites returning from Babylonian captivity to Jerusalem and Judah, seeking to restore their community and religious practices. 2. Priests The descendants of Aaron responsible for performing sacrifices and maintaining the temple rituals. Their lineage was crucial for their role. 3. Family Records Genealogical records that were essential for proving one's heritage, especially for those claiming the priesthood. 4. The Priesthood A sacred office in Israel, requiring purity and a verified lineage from Aaron to serve in the temple. 5. Unclean A term used to describe those who were not ritually pure or did not meet the requirements for priestly service. Teaching Points The Importance of Spiritual HeritageJust as the Israelites needed to verify their lineage, Christians should understand their spiritual heritage in Christ, rooted in faith and the teachings of the apostles. Purity and Service The exclusion of those without verified records underscores the importance of purity and preparation for service. Believers are called to live holy lives, prepared for God's work. God's Standards for Leadership The rigorous standards for priesthood remind us that leadership in the church requires accountability and adherence to biblical principles. The Role of Community in Accountability The community's role in verifying records highlights the importance of accountability within the church body, ensuring leaders are qualified and faithful. Trust in God's Sovereignty Even when excluded, those individuals had to trust in God's plan and timing. Believers today can trust that God is sovereign over their roles and opportunities in His kingdom.(62) Their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy.--Better, their record, or the record of the Enregistered. Polluted.--Levitically disqualified. Hebrew These [men]אֵ֗לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those searched for בִּקְשׁ֧וּ (biq·šū) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1245: To search out, to strive after their family records, כְתָבָ֛ם (ḵə·ṯā·ḇām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3791: Something written, a writing, record, book but they could not וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no find them נִמְצָ֑אוּ (nim·ṣā·’ū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present and so were excluded וַֽיְגֹאֲל֖וּ (way·ḡō·’ă·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Pual - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1351: To soil, desecrate from מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the priesthood {as unclean}. הַכְּהֻנָּֽה׃ (hak·kə·hun·nāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3550: Priesthood Links Ezra 2:62 NIVEzra 2:62 NLT Ezra 2:62 ESV Ezra 2:62 NASB Ezra 2:62 KJV Ezra 2:62 BibleApps.com Ezra 2:62 Biblia Paralela Ezra 2:62 Chinese Bible Ezra 2:62 French Bible Ezra 2:62 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 2:62 These sought their register among those who (Ezr. 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