Nehemiah 7:58
New International Version
Jaala, Darkon, Giddel,

New Living Translation
Jaalah, Darkon, Giddel,

English Standard Version
the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel,

King James Bible
The children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,

New King James Version
the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,

NASB 1995
the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,

NASB 1977
the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,

Amplified Bible
the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,

Christian Standard Bible
Jaala’s descendants, Darkon’s descendants, Giddel’s descendants,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Jaala’s descendants, Darkon’s descendants, Giddel’s descendants,

American Standard Version
the children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,

English Revised Version
the children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jaala, Darkon, Giddel,

International Standard Version
Descendants of Jaala, Darkon, and Giddel,

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel,

NET Bible
the descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel,

New Heart English Bible
the descendants of Jaalah, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel,

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,

World English Bible
the children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Jaala, sons of Darkon, sons of Giddel,

Young's Literal Translation
sons of Jaala, sons of Darkon, sons of Giddel,

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Jahala, the children of Darcon, the children of Jeddel,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the sons of Jaalah, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,

New American Bible
descendants of Jaala, descendants of Darkon, descendants of Giddel,

New Revised Standard Version
of Jaala, of Darkon, of Giddel,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Daron, the descendants of Giddel.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Ella, the children of Darun, the children of Gadal
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the children of Jala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the children of Jelel, the children of Dorcon, the children of Gadael,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
57The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Sophereth, the descendants of Perida, 58the descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel, 59the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the descendants of Amon.…

Cross References
Ezra 2:50
the descendants of Asnah, the descendants of Meunim, the descendants of Nephusim,

Nehemiah 11:3-4
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;

1 Chronicles 9:2-3
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:

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 11:21
The temple servants lived on the hill of Ophel, with Ziha and Gishpa over them.

1 Chronicles 9:17-19
These were the gatekeepers: Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their relatives. Shallum was their chief; / he was previously stationed at the King’s Gate on the east side. These were the gatekeepers from the camp of the Levites. / Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his relatives from the Korahites were assigned to guard the thresholds of the Tent, just as their fathers had been assigned to guard the entrance to the dwelling of the LORD.

Ezra 2:55-58
The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Hassophereth, the descendants of Peruda, / the descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel, / the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the descendants of Ami. ...

Nehemiah 3:26
and the temple servants living on the hill of Ophel made repairs opposite the Water Gate toward the east and the tower that juts out.

1 Chronicles 9:14-16
From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari; / Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; / Obadiah son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites.

Nehemiah 12:25
Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates.

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; ...

Nehemiah 10:28-29
“The rest of the people—the priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, temple servants, and all who had separated themselves from the people of the land to obey the Law of God—along with their wives and all their sons and daughters who are able to understand, / hereby join with their noble brothers and commit themselves with a sworn oath to follow the Law of God given through His servant Moses and to obey carefully all the commandments, ordinances, and statutes of the LORD our Lord.

1 Chronicles 9:20-22
In earlier times Phinehas son of Eleazar had been in charge of the gatekeepers, and the LORD was with him. / Zechariah son of Meshelemiah was the gatekeeper at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. / The number of those chosen to be gatekeepers at the thresholds was 212. They were registered by genealogy in their villages. David and Samuel the seer had appointed them to their positions of trust.

Nehemiah 12:44-47
And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. / They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. ...

1 Chronicles 9:33-34
Those who were musicians, the heads of Levite families, stayed in the temple chambers and were exempt from other duties because they were on duty day and night. / All these were heads of Levite families, chiefs according to their genealogies, and they lived in Jerusalem.


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,

Ezra 2:56
The children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,

Jaalah

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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 sons of Jaala
The name "Jaala" is of Hebrew origin, and while its exact meaning is uncertain, it is often associated with the idea of "wild goat" or "ascending." In the context of Nehemiah, the mention of "the sons of Jaala" signifies the inclusion of a specific family line among those returning from the Babylonian exile. This highlights the importance of each family in the restoration of Jerusalem, emphasizing that every individual and family has a role in God's redemptive plan. Historically, genealogies were crucial for establishing identity and inheritance rights, especially after the return from exile when re-establishing community and religious practices was vital.

the sons of Darkon
The name "Darkon" is less common, and its meaning is not well-documented, but it may be related to the idea of "scatter" or "scatterer." This could symbolize the dispersion of the Israelites during the exile and their subsequent gathering back to their homeland. The inclusion of "the sons of Darkon" in this list serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness in bringing His people back together, regardless of their previous dispersion. It underscores the theme of restoration and unity that is prevalent throughout the book of Nehemiah.

the sons of Giddel
The name "Giddel" is derived from a Hebrew root meaning "to be great" or "to grow." This suggests a sense of increase or prosperity, which is fitting in the context of the rebuilding efforts in Jerusalem. The mention of "the sons of Giddel" reflects the hope and expectation of growth and blessing as the Israelites return to their land and rebuild their lives. It serves as an encouragement that God not only restores but also blesses and causes His people to flourish.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Jaala,
יַעְלָ֥א (ya‘·lā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3279: Jaala -- an Israelite

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

of Darkon,
דַרְק֖וֹן (ḏar·qō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1874: Darkon -- one of the Nethinim

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

of Giddel,
גִדֵּֽל׃ (ḡid·dêl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1435: Giddel -- 'very great', one of the Nethinim, also one of Solomon's servants


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