Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version of Azgad 2,322 New Living Translation The family of Azgad 2,322 English Standard Version The sons of Azgad, 2,322. Berean Standard Bible the descendants of Azgad, 2,322; King James Bible The children of Azgad, two thousand three hundred twenty and two. New King James Version the sons of Azgad, two thousand three hundred and twenty-two; New American Standard Bible the sons of Azgad, 2,322; NASB 1995 the sons of Azgad, 2,322; NASB 1977 the sons of Azgad, 2,322; Legacy Standard Bible the sons of Azgad, 2,322; Amplified Bible the sons of Azgad, 2,322; Christian Standard Bible Azgad’s descendants 2,322 Holman Christian Standard Bible Azgad’s descendants 2,322 American Standard Version The children of Azgad, two thousand three hundred twenty and two. English Revised Version The children of Azgad, two thousand three hundred twenty and two. GOD'S WORD® Translation of Azgad 2,322 International Standard Version Azgad's descendants: 2,322 Majority Standard Bible the descendants of Azgad, 2,322; NET Bible the descendants of Azgad, 2,322; New Heart English Bible The descendants of Azgad, two thousand three hundred twenty-two. Webster's Bible Translation The children of Azgad, two thousand three hundred and twenty two. World English Bible The children of Azgad: two thousand three hundred twenty-two. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionsons of Azgad, two thousand three hundred twenty-two; Young's Literal Translation Sons of Azgad: two thousand three hundred twenty and two. Smith's Literal Translation The sons of Azgad, two thousand three hundred twenty and two. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe children of Azgad, two thousand three hundred twenty-two. Catholic Public Domain Version The sons of Azgad, two thousand three hundred twenty-two. New American Bible descendants of Azgad, two thousand three hundred and twenty-two; New Revised Standard Version Of Azgad, two thousand three hundred twenty-two. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe descendants of Azgar, two thousand three hundred and twenty-two. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The children of Azgar, two thousand and three hundred and twenty and two. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The children of Azgad, two thousand three hundred twenty and two. Brenton Septuagint Translation The children of Asgad, two thousand three hundred and twenty-two. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The List of Returning Exiles…16the descendants of Bebai, 628; 17the descendants of Azgad, 2,322; 18the descendants of Adonikam, 667;… Cross References Ezra 2:11 the descendants of Bebai, 623; 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. 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. ... Ezra 2:1-2 Now 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, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel: Nehemiah 3:1-32 At the Sheep Gate, Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests began rebuilding. They dedicated it and installed its doors. After building as far as the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel, they dedicated the wall. / The men of Jericho built next to Eliashib, and Zaccur son of Imri built next to them. / The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. ... 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 8:1-8 At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. / On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand. / So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law. ... Nehemiah 6:15-16 So the wall was completed in fifty-two days, on the twenty-fifth of Elul. / When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and disheartened, for they realized that this task had been accomplished by our God. Nehemiah 2:17-18 Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in. Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned down. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so that we will no longer be a disgrace.” / I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me, and what the king had said to me. “Let us start rebuilding,” they replied, and they set their hands to this good work. Nehemiah 4:6 So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work. Nehemiah 5:14-19 Furthermore, from the day King Artaxerxes appointed me to be their governor in the land of Judah, from his twentieth year until his thirty-second year (twelve years total), neither I nor my brothers ate the food allotted to the governor. / The governors before me had heavily burdened the people, taking from them bread and wine plus forty shekels of silver. Their servants also oppressed the people. But I did not do this, because of my fear of God. / Instead, I devoted myself to the construction of the wall, and all my servants were gathered there for the work; we did not acquire any land. ... Nehemiah 13:10-14 I also learned that because the portions for the Levites had not been given to them, all the Levites and singers responsible for performing the service had gone back to their own fields. / So I rebuked the officials and asked, “Why has the house of God been neglected?” Then I gathered the Levites and singers together and stationed them at their posts, / and all Judah brought a tenth of the grain, new wine, and oil into the storerooms. ... Matthew 1:1-17 This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ... Luke 3:23-38 Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ... Acts 2:41-47 Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day. / They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. / A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs. ... Treasury of Scripture The children of Azgad, two thousand three hundred twenty and two. Azgad Ezra 2:12 The children of Azgad, a thousand two hundred twenty and two. Jump to Previous Azgad Children Hundred Thousand Three Twenty Twenty-TwoJump to Next Azgad Children Hundred Thousand Three Twenty Twenty-TwoNehemiah 7 1. Nehemiah commits the charge of Jerusalem to Hanani and Hananiah5. A register of the genealogy of them which came at the first out of Babylon 9. of the people 39. of the priests 43. of the Levites 46. of the Nethinims 57. of Solomon's servants 63. and of the priests which could not find their pedigree 66. The whole number of them, with their substance 70. Their offerings the descendants of Azgad The mention of the descendants of Azgad highlights the importance of genealogies in the post-exilic community. Genealogies were crucial for establishing identity and inheritance rights among the Israelites. Azgad is one of the families that returned from the Babylonian exile, as also noted in Ezra 2:12. This return signifies the fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people to their land. The name Azgad means "strong is Gad," which may reflect the tribe's strength or the divine strength attributed to them. 2322 Persons / Places / Events 1. NehemiahThe central figure in the book, Nehemiah was a Jewish leader who played a crucial role in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. His leadership and dedication to God's work are central themes in the book. 2. Azgad A family or clan mentioned in the genealogical records. The descendants of Azgad were part of the group that returned from Babylonian exile to Jerusalem. Their inclusion in the list highlights their role in the restoration of the Jewish community. 3. Jerusalem The city where the events of Nehemiah take place. It was the spiritual and political center for the Jewish people, and its restoration was vital for the re-establishment of Jewish identity and worship. 4. Babylonian Exile The period when the Jewish people were taken captive to Babylon. The return from exile and the rebuilding of Jerusalem are significant events in Jewish history, symbolizing renewal and faithfulness to God's promises. 5. Genealogical Records The lists in Nehemiah 7 serve to document those who returned from exile and to establish their rightful place in the community. These records were important for maintaining tribal and family identities. Teaching Points Importance of CommunityThe listing of families like Azgad highlights the importance of community and collective identity in God's plan. Each family and individual has a role in the larger account of God's people. Faithfulness in Small Details The meticulous recording of names and numbers shows that God values each person and detail. Our contributions, no matter how small, are significant in God's eyes. Restoration and Renewal The return from exile and rebuilding of Jerusalem symbolize spiritual renewal. We are called to participate in God's work of restoration in our own lives and communities. Heritage and Identity Understanding our spiritual heritage helps us appreciate our identity in Christ. Just as the Israelites valued their genealogies, we should value our spiritual lineage and the legacy of faith. God's Faithfulness The return of the exiles and the rebuilding efforts demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises. We can trust God to fulfill His promises in our lives as well. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew the descendantsבְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Azgad, עַזְגָּ֔ד (‘az·gāḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5803: Azgad -- 'Gad is mighty', an Israelite name 2,322; אַלְפַּ֕יִם (’al·pa·yim) Number - md Strong's 505: A thousand Links Nehemiah 7:17 NIVNehemiah 7:17 NLT Nehemiah 7:17 ESV Nehemiah 7:17 NASB Nehemiah 7:17 KJV Nehemiah 7:17 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 7:17 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 7:17 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 7:17 French Bible Nehemiah 7:17 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 7:17 The children of Azgad two thousand three (Neh Ne) |