Nehemiah 7:53
New International Version
Bakbuk, Hakupha, Harhur,

New Living Translation
Bakbuk, Hakupha, Harhur,

English Standard Version
the sons of Bakbuk, the sons of Hakupha, the sons of Harhur,

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Bakbuk, the descendants of Hakupha, the descendants of Harhur,

King James Bible
The children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,

New King James Version
the sons of Bakbuk, the sons of Hakupha, the sons of Harhur,

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Bakbuk, the sons of Hakupha, the sons of Harhur,

NASB 1995
the sons of Bakbuk, the sons of Hakupha, the sons of Harhur,

NASB 1977
the sons of Bakbuk, the sons of Hakupha, the sons of Harhur,

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Bakbuk, the sons of Hakupha, the sons of Harhur,

Amplified Bible
the sons of Bakbuk, the sons of Hakupha, the sons of Harhur,

Christian Standard Bible
Bakbuk’s descendants, Hakupha’s descendants, Harhur’s descendants,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Bakbuk’s descendants, Hakupha’s descendants, Harhur’s descendants,

American Standard Version
the children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,

English Revised Version
the children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Bakbuk, Hakupha, Harhur,

International Standard Version
Descendants of Bakbuk, Hakupha, and Harhur.

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Bakbuk, the descendants of Hakupha, the descendants of Harhur,

NET Bible
the descendants of Bakbuk, the descendants of Hakupha, the descendants of Harhur,

New Heart English Bible
the descendants of Bakbuk, the descendants of Hakupha, the descendants of Harhur,

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,

World English Bible
the children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Bakbuk, sons of Hakupha, sons of Harhur,

Young's Literal Translation
sons of Bakbuk, sons of Hakupha, sons of Harhur,

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Bakbuk, the sons of Hakupha, the sons of Harhur,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Bacbuc, the children of Hacupha, the children of Harhur,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the sons of Bakbuk, the sons of Hakupha, the sons of Harhur,

New American Bible
descendants of Bakbuk, descendants of Hakupha, descendants of Harhur,

New Revised Standard Version
of Bakbuk, of Hakupha, of Harhur,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Bakbuk, the descendants of Hakupha, the descendants of Harhur.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Baqbuq, the children of Khequpha, the children of Kharkhur
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the children of Bacbuc, the children of Achipha, the children of Arur,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
52the descendants of Besai, the descendants of Meunim, the descendants of Nephushesim, 53the descendants of Bakbuk, the descendants of Hakupha, the descendants of Harhur, 54the descendants of Bazlith, the descendants of Mehida, the descendants of Harsha,…

Cross References
Ezra 2:43-54
The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth, / the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Siaha, the descendants of Padon, / the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Akkub, ...

Nehemiah 11:3-19
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; / 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. ...

1 Chronicles 9:2-34
Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants. / 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. ...

1 Chronicles 23:3-32
The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. / “Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, / 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.” ...

1 Chronicles 24:1-19
These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ...

1 Chronicles 25:1-31
Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ...

1 Chronicles 26:12-32
These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did. / They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. / The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. ...

1 Chronicles 27:1-15
This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ...

Numbers 3:5-10
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “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. ...

Numbers 4:1-33
Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, / “Take a census of the Kohathites among the Levites by their clans and families, / men from thirty to fifty years old—everyone who is qualified to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting. ...

Numbers 8:5-26
Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, / “Take the Levites from among the Israelites and make them ceremonially clean. / This is what you must do to cleanse them: Sprinkle them with the water of purification. Have them shave their whole bodies and wash their clothes, and so purify themselves. ...

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 29:34
However, since there were not enough priests to skin all the burnt offerings, their Levite brothers helped them until the work was finished and until the priests had consecrated themselves. For the Levites had been more diligent in consecrating themselves than the priests had been.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

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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 Bakbuk
The mention of "the descendants of Bakbuk" in Nehemiah 7:53 is part of a genealogical record of those who returned from the Babylonian exile. This list is crucial for establishing the continuity of the Jewish community and their rightful claim to the land and temple service. The name Bakbuk is not widely referenced elsewhere in the Bible, suggesting that this family may have been relatively obscure or small. The inclusion of such names highlights the comprehensive nature of the record, ensuring that even lesser-known families were acknowledged. This reflects the biblical theme of God's concern for all His people, regardless of their prominence.

the descendants of Hakupha
Similarly, "the descendants of Hakupha" are listed among those returning to Jerusalem. The name Hakupha is also not prominent in other biblical texts, which may indicate a humble or less influential family. The recording of their return emphasizes the restoration of the community and the importance of each family in the re-establishment of Israel's religious and social structures. This aligns with the biblical principle that every member of the community has a role in God's plan, echoing the New Testament teaching that all parts of the body of Christ are essential (1 Corinthians 12:12-27).

the descendants of Harhur
"The descendants of Harhur" complete this particular verse's list of families. Like the previous names, Harhur is not a major figure elsewhere in Scripture, underscoring the inclusive nature of the genealogical record. This inclusion serves as a reminder of the fulfillment of God's promises to bring His people back to their land, as prophesied by Jeremiah (Jeremiah 29:10-14). The detailed listing of families, including those less known, illustrates the meticulous care taken to preserve the identity and heritage of the Jewish people, which is a recurring theme throughout the Old Testament.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Barkos
A family or clan mentioned among the temple servants who returned from the Babylonian exile. Their specific role or history is not detailed in the Bible, but they were part of the group dedicated to serving in the temple.

2. Sisera
While the name Sisera is more famously associated with the Canaanite commander defeated by Deborah and Barak in Judges, here it refers to a different group or family among the temple servants. The connection to the historical Sisera is not explicit, but the name may have been common.

3. Temah
Another family or group listed among the temple servants. Like Barkos and Sisera, they were part of the community that returned to Jerusalem to help reestablish worship and service in the temple.
Teaching Points
Faithfulness in Service
The inclusion of these families among the temple servants underscores the importance of faithfulness in seemingly small or background roles. Every contribution to God's work is valuable and recognized.

Heritage and Identity
The listing of these names highlights the significance of heritage and identity in the community of faith. It reminds us of the importance of knowing our spiritual lineage and the legacy we leave for future generations.

Restoration and Renewal
The return of these families to Jerusalem symbolizes the broader theme of restoration and renewal. God calls His people to return to Him and participate in rebuilding what has been broken.

Community and Cooperation
The collective effort of various families in temple service illustrates the power of community and cooperation in achieving God's purposes. It encourages us to work together in unity for the common good.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Bakbuk,
בַקְבּ֥וּק (ḇaq·būq)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1227: Bakbuk -- one of the Nethinim

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

of Hakupha,
חֲקוּפָ֖א (ḥă·qū·p̄ā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2709: Hakupha -- an Israelite

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

of Harhur,
חַרְחֽוּר׃ (ḥar·ḥūr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2744: Harhur -- an Israelite


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