Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version These searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean. New Living Translation They searched for their names in the genealogical records, but they were not found, so they were disqualified from serving as priests. English Standard Version These sought their registration among those enrolled in the genealogies, but it was not found there, so they were excluded from the priesthood as unclean. Berean Standard Bible These men searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean. King James Bible These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but it was not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put from the priesthood. New King James Version These sought their listing among those who were registered by genealogy, but it was not found; therefore they were excluded from the priesthood as defiled. New American Standard Bible These searched among their ancestral registration, but it could not be located; therefore they were considered unclean and disqualified from the priesthood. NASB 1995 These searched among their ancestral registration, but it could not be located; therefore they were considered unclean and excluded from the priesthood. NASB 1977 These searched among their ancestral registration, but it could not be located; therefore they were considered unclean and excluded from the priesthood. Legacy Standard Bible These searched in their genealogical records, but it could not be found; therefore they were considered unclean and excluded from the priesthood. Amplified Bible These men searched for their ancestral registration among those recorded in the genealogies, but it was not located; so they were excluded from the priesthood as [ceremonially] unclean. Christian Standard Bible These searched for their entries in the genealogical records, but they could not be found, so they were disqualified from the priesthood. Holman Christian Standard Bible These searched for their entries in the genealogical records, but they could not be found, so they were disqualified from the priesthood. American Standard Version These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but it was not found: therefore were they deemed polluted and put from the priesthood. English Revised Version These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but it was not found: therefore were they deemed polluted and put from the priesthood. GOD'S WORD® Translation These people searched for their [family] names in the genealogical records, but their names couldn't be found there. For this reason they were considered contaminated and couldn't be priests. International Standard Version These people searched for their ancestral records, but they couldn't be located. Accordingly, they were considered disqualified from the priesthood. Majority Standard Bible These men searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean. NET Bible They searched for their records in the genealogical materials, but none were found. They were therefore excluded from the priesthood. New Heart English Bible These searched for their genealogical records, but couldn't find them. Therefore were they deemed polluted and put from the priesthood. Webster's Bible Translation These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but it was not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put from the priesthood. World English Bible These searched for their genealogical records, but couldn’t find them. Therefore they were deemed disqualified and removed from the priesthood. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThese have sought their register among those reckoning themselves by genealogy, and it has not been found, and they are redeemed from the priesthood, Young's Literal Translation These have sought their register among those reckoning themselves by genealogy, and it hath not been found, and they are redeemed from the priesthood, Smith's Literal Translation These sought their writing of those being enrolled, and it was not found: and they will be defiled from the priesthood. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThese sought their writing in the re- cord, and found it not: and they were cast out of the priesthood. Catholic Public Domain Version These sought their writing in the census, and they did not find it, and so they were cast out of the priesthood. New American Bible These men searched their family records, but their names could not be found written there; hence they were disqualified from the priesthood, New Revised Standard Version These sought their registration among those enrolled in the genealogies, but it was not found there, so they were excluded from the priesthood as unclean; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThese sought their register among those who were reckoned by genealogy, but it was not found; therefore they were barred from the priesthood. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated These looked in the scroll of their tribes, and they did not find them, and they removed them from the priesthood. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917These sought their register, that is, the genealogy, but it was not found; therefore were they deemed polluted and put from the priesthood. Brenton Septuagint Translation These sought the pedigree of their company, and it was not found, and they were removed as polluted from the priesthood. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The List of Returning Exiles…63And from among the priests: the descendants of Hobaiah, the descendants of Hakkoz, and the descendants of Barzillai (who had married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by their name). 64These men searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean. 65The governor ordered them not to eat the most holy things until there was a priest to consult the Urim and Thummim.… Cross References Ezra 2:62 These men searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean. Numbers 3:10 So you shall appoint Aaron and his sons to carry out the duties of the priesthood; but any outsider who approaches the tabernacle must be put to death.” Numbers 16:39-40 So Eleazar the priest took the bronze censers brought by those who had been burned up, and he had them hammered out to overlay the altar, / just as the LORD commanded him through Moses. This was to be a reminder to the Israelites that no outsider who is not a descendant of Aaron should approach to offer incense before the LORD, lest he become like Korah and his followers. Numbers 18:7 But only you and your sons shall attend to your priesthood for everything concerning the altar and what is inside the veil, and you are to perform that service. I am giving you the work of the priesthood as a gift, but any outsider who comes near the sanctuary must be put to death.” 1 Chronicles 9:1 So all Israel was recorded in the genealogies written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. 1 Chronicles 23:13 The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever. 2 Chronicles 26:18 They took their stand against King Uzziah and said, “Uzziah, you have no right to offer incense to the LORD. Only the priests, the descendants of Aaron, are consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have acted unfaithfully; you will not receive honor from the LORD God.” Ezra 2:59-63 The following came up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addan, and Immer, but they could not prove that their families were descended from Israel: / the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, and the descendants of Nekoda, 652 in all. / And from among the priests: the descendants of Hobaiah, the descendants of Hakkoz, and the descendants of Barzillai (who had married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by their name). ... Leviticus 21:21-23 No descendant of Aaron the priest who has a defect shall approach to present the food offerings to the LORD. Since he has a defect, he is not to come near to offer the food of his God. / He may eat the most holy food of his God as well as the holy food, / but because he has a defect, he must not go near the veil or approach the altar, so as not to desecrate My sanctuaries. For I am the LORD who sanctifies them.’” Deuteronomy 18:5 For the LORD your God has chosen Levi and his sons out of all your tribes to stand and minister in His name for all time. Matthew 7:21-23 Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. / Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ Matthew 22:11-14 But when the king came in to see the guests, he spotted a man who was not dressed in wedding clothes. / ‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ But the man was speechless. / Then the king told the servants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ ... Luke 13:25-27 After the master of the house gets up and shuts the door, you will stand outside knocking and saying, ‘Lord, open the door for us.’ But he will reply, ‘I do not know where you are from.’ / Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.’ / And he will answer, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you are from. Depart from me, all you evildoers.’ John 10:14 I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me, Romans 9:6-8 It is not as though God’s word has failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel. / Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring. Treasury of Scripture These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but it was not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put from the priesthood. These sought Matthew 22:11-13 And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment: … those that were Nehemiah 7:5 And my God put into mine heart to gather together the nobles, and the rulers, and the people, that they might be reckoned by genealogy. And I found a register of the genealogy of them which came up at the first, and found written therein, 1 Chronicles 9:1 So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they were written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah, who were carried away to Babylon for their transgression. but it was Matthew 25:11,12 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us… as polluted Nehemiah 13:29 Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood, and the covenant of the priesthood, and of the Levites. Leviticus 4:3 If the priest that is anointed do sin according to the sin of the people; then let him bring for his sin, which he hath sinned, a young bullock without blemish unto the LORD for a sin offering. Jump to Previous Ancestral Considered Deemed Enrolled Excluded Families Family Found Genealogical Genealogies Genealogy Located Names Nowhere Polluted Priesthood Priests Reckoned Reckoning Record Records Redeemed Register Registration Search Searched Sought UncleanJump to Next Ancestral Considered Deemed Enrolled Excluded Families Family Found Genealogical Genealogies Genealogy Located Names Nowhere Polluted Priesthood Priests Reckoned Reckoning Record Records Redeemed Register Registration Search Searched Sought UncleanNehemiah 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 These men searched for their family records In the post-exilic period, genealogical records were crucial for establishing one's identity and rights within the community of Israel. The returnees from Babylon sought to reestablish their heritage and roles, particularly in the priesthood, which required clear lineage from Aaron. This search reflects the importance of maintaining purity and order in religious service, as seen in Ezra 2:62, where similar efforts are documented. The emphasis on records underscores the value placed on heritage and the continuity of God's covenant people. but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean Persons / Places / Events 1. NehemiahThe governor of Judah who led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and initiated reforms to restore the community's spiritual and social order. 2. Priests The religious leaders responsible for performing sacrifices and maintaining the temple's sanctity. In this context, some were excluded due to lack of genealogical records. 3. Jerusalem The city where the events take place, significant as the spiritual and political center for the Jewish people. 4. Genealogical Records Documents that were crucial for establishing one's identity and eligibility for certain roles, especially in the priesthood. 5. Exclusion from Priesthood The act of barring individuals from priestly duties due to the inability to prove their lineage, emphasizing the importance of purity and order in worship. Teaching Points Importance of Spiritual IntegrityJust as genealogical records were crucial for priestly service, our spiritual integrity and identity in Christ are essential for our service in His kingdom. God's Standards for Leadership God sets high standards for those who lead His people. This calls us to pursue holiness and accountability in our own lives. The Role of Community in Accountability The community's role in verifying records reflects the importance of accountability within the body of Christ. We are called to support and uphold one another in truth. The Transition from Old to New Covenant While the Old Testament emphasized physical lineage, the New Testament focuses on spiritual rebirth and identity in Christ, reminding us of the transformative power of the Gospel. Exclusion and Inclusion in God's Kingdom The exclusion of some priests serves as a reminder that entry into God's service is not based on human standards but on divine calling and qualification through Christ. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew These [men]אֵ֗לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those searched for בִּקְשׁ֧וּ (biq·šū) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1245: To search out, to strive after their family records, כְתָבָ֛ם (ḵə·ṯā·ḇām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3791: Something written, a writing, record, book but they could not וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no find them נִמְצָ֑א (nim·ṣā) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present and so were excluded וַיְגֹֽאֲל֖וּ (way·ḡō·’ă·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Pual - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1351: To soil, desecrate from מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the priesthood {as unclean}. הַכְּהֻנָּֽה׃ (hak·kə·hun·nāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3550: Priesthood Links Nehemiah 7:64 NIVNehemiah 7:64 NLT Nehemiah 7:64 ESV Nehemiah 7:64 NASB Nehemiah 7:64 KJV Nehemiah 7:64 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 7:64 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 7:64 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 7:64 French Bible Nehemiah 7:64 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 7:64 These sought their register among those who (Neh Ne) |
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