Nehemiah 7:39
New International Version
The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the family of Jeshua) 973

New Living Translation
These are the priests who returned from exile: The family of Jedaiah (through the line of Jeshua) 973

English Standard Version
The priests: the sons of Jedaiah, namely the house of Jeshua, 973.

Berean Standard Bible
The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973;

King James Bible
The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.

New King James Version
The priests: the sons of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred and seventy-three;

New American Standard Bible
The priests: the sons of Jedaiah of the house of Jeshua, 973;

NASB 1995
The priests: the sons of Jedaiah of the house of Jeshua, 973;

NASB 1977
The priests: the sons of Jedaiah of the house of Jeshua, 973;

Legacy Standard Bible
The priests: the sons of Jedaiah of the house of Jeshua, 973;

Amplified Bible
These are the priests: the sons of Jedaiah of the house of Jeshua, 973;

Christian Standard Bible
The priests included Jedaiah’s descendants of the house of Jeshua 973

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The priests included: Jedaiah’s descendants of the house of Jeshua 973

American Standard Version
The priests: The children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.

English Revised Version
The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
These priests returned from exile: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the family of Jeshua) 973

International Standard Version
The Priests: Jedaiah's descendants from the household of Jeshua: 973

Majority Standard Bible
The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973;

NET Bible
The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the family of Jeshua), 973;

New Heart English Bible
The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy-three.

Webster's Bible Translation
The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred and seventy three.

World English Bible
The priests: The children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua: nine hundred seventy-three.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The priests: sons of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy-three;

Young's Literal Translation
The priests: sons of Jedaiah: of the house of Jeshua: nine hundred seventy and three;

Smith's Literal Translation
The priests: the sons of Jedaiah for the house of Joshua, nine hundred seventy and three.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The priests: the children of Idaia in the house of Josue, nine hundred and seventy-three.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The priests: the sons of Jedaiah in the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy-three.

New American Bible
The priests: descendants of Jedaiah of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred and seventy-three;

New Revised Standard Version
The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah, namely the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy-three.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah, of the house of Joshua, nine hundred and seventy-three.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The Priests, the sons of Yedaia, of the house of Yeshua, nine hundred and seventy and three.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The priests: The children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The priests; the sons of Jodae, pertaining to the house of Jesus, nine hundred and seventy-three.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The List of Returning Exiles
38and the descendants of Senaah, 3,930. 39The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; 40the descendants of Immer, 1,052;…

Cross References
Ezra 2:36
The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973;

1 Chronicles 24:7-19
The first lot fell to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah, / the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim, / the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin, ...

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 10:2-8
Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, / Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah, / Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch, ...

Ezra 8:1-20
These are the family heads and genealogical records of those who returned with me from Babylon during the reign of King Artaxerxes: / from the descendants of Phinehas, Gershom; from the descendants of Ithamar, Daniel; from the descendants of David, Hattush / of the descendants of Shecaniah; from the descendants of Parosh, Zechariah, and with him were registered 150 men; ...

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.

Numbers 3:6-10
“Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. / They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. / They shall take care of all the furnishings of the Tent of Meeting and fulfill obligations for the Israelites by attending to the service of the tabernacle. ...

Numbers 18:1-7
So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood. / But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. ...

1 Kings 8:4
and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up.

2 Chronicles 29:4-5
Then he brought in the priests and Levites and gathered them in the square on the east side. / “Listen to me, O Levites,” he said. “Consecrate yourselves now and consecrate the house of the LORD, the God of your fathers. Remove from the Holy Place every impurity.

Matthew 23:2-3
“The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. / So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.

Luke 1:5
In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron.

Acts 6:7
So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.


Treasury of Scripture

The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.

Jedaiah

1 Chronicles 24:7
Now the first lot came forth to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah,

Ezra 2:36
The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.

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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 priests
The role of the priests in ancient Israel was of paramount importance. They were the mediators between God and the people, responsible for performing sacrifices and maintaining the sanctity of the temple. The Hebrew word for priest, "kohen," signifies one who stands in service. The priests were descendants of Aaron, Moses' brother, and were set apart for their sacred duties. Their presence in the list underscores the restoration of religious order and worship in post-exilic Jerusalem, highlighting the community's commitment to reestablishing their covenant relationship with God.

The descendants of Jedaiah
Jedaiah is one of the priestly families that returned from the Babylonian exile. The name Jedaiah means "Yahweh knows" or "Yahweh has known," reflecting a deep trust in God's omniscience and providence. This lineage is significant as it connects the returning exiles to their ancestral heritage, emphasizing continuity and faithfulness to God's promises. The mention of specific families like Jedaiah serves to authenticate the genealogical records, ensuring that the priesthood remains pure and legitimate according to the Law of Moses.

(through the house of Jeshua)
Jeshua, also known as Joshua, was a high priest who played a crucial role in the rebuilding of the temple and the spiritual renewal of the people. The name Jeshua means "Yahweh is salvation," pointing to the redemptive work of God among His people. The house of Jeshua represents a lineage of leadership and spiritual guidance, crucial for the restoration of worship in Jerusalem. This connection to Jeshua highlights the continuity of God's salvific plan through the priesthood, foreshadowing the ultimate salvation brought through Jesus Christ, whose name in Hebrew is also Yeshua.

973
This number signifies the specific count of individuals from the priestly family of Jedaiah who returned to Jerusalem. The precision of this number reflects the meticulous nature of the genealogical records kept by the Israelites. It underscores the importance of each individual in the collective effort to restore the nation and its worship practices. The detailed enumeration of the returning exiles serves as a testament to God's faithfulness in preserving His people and fulfilling His promises, even through the trials of exile and return. Each person counted is a reminder of the personal and communal commitment to rebuilding and renewing their covenant with God.

Verses 39-42. - This section exactly reproduces Ezra 2:36-39.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The priests:
הַֽכֹּהֲנִ֑ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3548: Priest

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

of Jedaiah
יְדַֽעְיָה֙ (yə·ḏa‘·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3048: Jedaiah -- 'Yah has known', the name of several Israelites

(through the house
לְבֵ֣ית (lə·ḇêṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of Jeshua),
יֵשׁ֔וּעַ (yê·šū·a‘)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3442: Jeshua

973;
תְּשַׁ֥ע (tə·ša‘)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8672: Nine, ninth


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