Nehemiah 7:17
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 Version
sons 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 Bible
The 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 Bible
The 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 1917
The 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 ...
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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.

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Nehemiah 7
1. Nehemiah commits the charge of Jerusalem to Hanani and Hananiah
5. 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
The specific number of 2,322 descendants indicates the precision with which the records were kept. This number reflects the significant size of the Azgad family, suggesting their prominence and influence within the community. The detailed census underscores the organized effort to repopulate Jerusalem and reestablish the Jewish community. It also serves as a testament to God's faithfulness in preserving His people through the exile and bringing them back to their homeland. The careful documentation of numbers in Nehemiah and Ezra emphasizes the importance of each individual in God's plan and the collective effort required to rebuild the nation.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Nehemiah
The 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 Community
The 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 descendants
בְּנֵ֣י (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


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