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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/ezra/7.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />the son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ezra/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />son of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the high priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezra/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />son of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the chief priest—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezra/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezra/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezra/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezra/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />son of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the chief priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezra/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />son of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the chief priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezra/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />son of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the chief priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezra/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />son of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the chief priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezra/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezra/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abishua’s son, Phinehas’s son, Eleazar’s son, the chief priest Aaron’s son<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezra/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abishua&#8217s son, Phinehas&#8217s son, Eleazar&#8217s son, Aaron the chief priest&#8217s son <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezra/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />the son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezra/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />the son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezra/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />who was the son of Abishua, who was the son of Phinehas, who was the son of Eleazer, who was the son of Aaron (the first priest).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezra/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />son of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezra/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />son of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the chief priest) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezra/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezra/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />who was the son of Abishua, who was the son of Phinehas, who was the son of Eleazar, who was the son of Aaron the chief priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezra/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />the son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezra/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezra/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest— <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezra/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />son of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the head priest;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezra/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> son of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the head priest;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezra/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Son of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the head priest:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezra/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The son of Abisue, the son of Phinees, the son of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest from the beginning. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezra/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />the son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, priest from the beginning,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezra/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />son of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron, the high priest—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezra/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />son of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of the chief priest Aaron—<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezra/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezra/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Son of Abishu, son of Phinkhes, son of Eliazar, son of Aaron the Priest.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezra/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />the son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezra/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />the son of Abisue, the son of Phinees, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the first priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezra/7-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sh6ec6iQe9M?start=1600" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ezra/7.htm">Ezra Goes Up to Jerusalem</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>the son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki, <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/50.htm" title="50: ’ă·ḇî·šū·a‘ (N-proper-ms) -- My father is rescue, two Isr. From 'ab and showa'; father of plenty; Abishua, the name of two Israelites.">of Abishua,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/6372.htm" title="6372: pî·nə·ḥās (N-proper-ms) -- Three Isr. Apparently from peh and a variation of nachash; mouth of a serpent; Pinechas, the name of three Israelites.">of Phinehas,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/499.htm" title="499: ’el·‘ā·zār (N-proper-ms) -- God has helped, six Isr. From 'el and azar; God helper; Elazar, the name of seven Israelites.">of Eleazar,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/175.htm" title="175: ’a·hă·rōn (N-proper-ms) -- An elder brother of Moses. Of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses.">of Aaron</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: hā·rōš (Art:: N-ms) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">the chief</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hên (Art:: N-ms) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">priest—</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>this Ezra came up from Babylon. He was a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses, which the LORD, the God of Israel, had given. The king had granted Ezra all his requests, for the hand of the LORD his God was upon him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-3.htm">1 Chronicles 6:3-15</a></span><br />The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas was the father of Abishua, / Abishua was the father of Bukki, Bukki was the father of Uzzi, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/6-16.htm">Exodus 6:16-25</a></span><br />These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. / The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans. / The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-10.htm">Nehemiah 12:10-11</a></span><br />Jeshua was the father of Joiakim, Joiakim was the father of Eliashib, Eliashib was the father of Joiada, / Joiada was the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan was the father of Jaddua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-11.htm">1 Chronicles 9:11</a></span><br />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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-10.htm">2 Chronicles 31:10</a></span><br />and Azariah, the chief priest of the household of Zadok, answered him, “Since the people began to bring their contributions into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat, and there is plenty left over, because the LORD has blessed His people; this great abundance is what is left over.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/10-38.htm">Nehemiah 10:38</a></span><br />A priest of Aaron’s line is to accompany the Levites when they collect the tenth, and the Levites are to bring a tenth of these tithes to the storerooms of the treasury in the house of our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-19</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-17.htm">2 Chronicles 26:17-18</a></span><br />Then Azariah the priest, along with eighty brave priests of the LORD, went in after him. / 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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-50.htm">1 Chronicles 6:50-53</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Aaron: Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son, / Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son, / Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-3.htm">2 Chronicles 35:3</a></span><br />To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-9.htm">Nehemiah 8:9</a></span><br />Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all of them, “This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the Law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1-17</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Luke 3:23-38</a></span><br />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, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11-17</a></span><br />Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. / He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest:</p><p class="hdg">Phinehas</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/6-25.htm">Exodus 6:25</a></b></br> And Eleazar Aaron's son took him <i>one</i> of the daughters of Putiel to wife; and she bare him Phinehas: these <i>are</i> the heads of the fathers of the Levites according to their families.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/25-7.htm">Numbers 25:7-13</a></b></br> And when Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, saw <i>it</i>, he rose up from among the congregation, and took a javelin in his hand; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/31-6.htm">Numbers 31:6</a></b></br> And Moses sent them to the war, a thousand of <i>every</i> tribe, them and Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, to the war, with the holy instruments, and the trumpets to blow in his hand.</p><p class="hdg">Eleazar</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/10-6.htm">Leviticus 10:6,12,16</a></b></br> And Moses said unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, his sons, Uncover not your heads, neither rend your clothes; lest ye die, and lest wrath come upon all the people: but let your brethren, the whole house of Israel, bewail the burning which the LORD hath kindled… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/3-32.htm">Numbers 3:32</a></b></br> And Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest <i>shall be</i> chief over the chief of the Levites, <i>and have</i> the oversight of them that keep the charge of the sanctuary.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/20-25.htm">Numbers 20:25-28</a></b></br> Take Aaron and Eleazar his son, and bring them up unto mount Hor: … </p><p class="hdg">chief priest</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/19-11.htm">2 Chronicles 19:11</a></b></br> And, behold, Amariah the chief priest <i>is</i> over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also the Levites <i>shall be</i> officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/26-20.htm">2 Chronicles 26:20</a></b></br> And Azariah the chief priest, and all the priests, looked upon him, and, behold, he <i>was</i> leprous in his forehead, and they thrust him out from thence; yea, himself hasted also to go out, because the LORD had smitten him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/5-4.htm">Hebrews 5:4</a></b></br> And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as <i>was</i> Aaron.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/35-14.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-4.htm">Abishua</a> <a href="/ezra/5-10.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-4.htm">Eleazar</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-28.htm">Elea'zar</a> <a href="/ezra/5-10.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-20.htm">Phinehas</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-20.htm">Phin'ehas</a> <a href="/ezra/2-63.htm">Priest</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/10-38.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-4.htm">Abishua</a> <a href="/ezra/7-28.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/ezra/8-33.htm">Eleazar</a> <a href="/ezra/10-25.htm">Elea'zar</a> <a href="/ezra/9-3.htm">Head</a> <a href="/ezra/8-2.htm">Phinehas</a> <a href="/ezra/8-2.htm">Phin'ehas</a> <a href="/ezra/7-11.htm">Priest</a><div class="vheading2">Ezra 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/7-1.htm">Ezra goes up to Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/7-11.htm">The gracious commission of Artaxerxes to Ezra</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/7-27.htm">Ezra blesses God for this favor</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezra/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezra/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ezra/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>the son of Abishua</b><br>Abishua is a lesser-known figure in the Bible, mentioned primarily in genealogies. He was the son of Phinehas and the grandson of Eleazar. His name means "father of deliverance," which may reflect the role of his lineage in maintaining the priestly line. The genealogical record here emphasizes the continuity of the priestly line from Aaron, underscoring the legitimacy and authority of Ezra's priestly heritage.<p><b>the son of Phinehas</b><br>Phinehas is a significant figure in Israel's history, known for his zealousness for God's holiness. In <a href="/numbers/25.htm">Numbers 25</a>, Phinehas is commended for his decisive action against idolatry and immorality, which stopped a plague among the Israelites. His actions earned him a covenant of peace and a perpetual priesthood for his descendants. This connection highlights the zeal and commitment to God's law that Ezra would have inherited.<p><b>the son of Eleazar</b><br>Eleazar, the son of Aaron, served as a priest during the Israelites' wilderness journey. He succeeded his father as the high priest and played a crucial role in the distribution of the land among the tribes of Israel (<a href="/joshua/14.htm">Joshua 14:1</a>). His name means "God has helped," reflecting the divine assistance given to the priestly line. Eleazar's role in maintaining the sanctity of the priesthood is a precursor to Ezra's mission to restore the law and worship in Jerusalem.<p><b>the son of Aaron the chief priest—</b><br>Aaron, the brother of Moses, was the first high priest of Israel, appointed by God. His role established the Aaronic priesthood, which was central to Israel's worship and sacrificial system. Aaron's priesthood is a type of Christ, who is our ultimate High Priest (<a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Hebrews 4:14-16</a>). The mention of Aaron as the "chief priest" underscores the authority and sacred responsibility of the priestly office, which Ezra inherits. This lineage emphasizes the continuity of God's covenantal promises and the importance of maintaining purity in worship and adherence to the law.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezra.htm">Ezra</a></b><br>A scribe and priest, Ezra was a key figure in the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem. He was instrumental in re-establishing the Law of Moses among the people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/abishua.htm">Abishua</a></b><br>The son of Phinehas and grandson of Eleazar, Abishua was part of the priestly lineage that traced back to Aaron, the first high priest of Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/phinehas.htm">Phinehas</a></b><br>Known for his zealousness for God's holiness, Phinehas was the son of Eleazar and grandson of Aaron. His actions in <a href="/bsb/numbers/25.htm">Numbers 25</a> were pivotal in stopping a plague among the Israelites.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/eleazar.htm">Eleazar</a></b><br>The son of Aaron, Eleazar served as a priest and was involved in significant events during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm">Aaron</a></b><br>The brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel, Aaron was chosen by God to lead the priestly line, which played a crucial role in the spiritual life of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_heritage.htm">The Importance of Godly Heritage</a></b><br>Ezra's lineage underscores the significance of a godly heritage and the responsibility to uphold and pass on faith and values to future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/z/zeal_for_god's_holiness.htm">Zeal for God's Holiness</a></b><br>Like Phinehas, believers are called to be zealous for God's holiness, standing firm against sin and upholding righteousness in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_across_generations.htm">Faithfulness Across Generations</a></b><br>The continuity of the priestly line from Aaron to Ezra highlights God's faithfulness and the importance of remaining faithful to His calling across generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_spiritual_leadership.htm">The Role of Spiritual Leadership</a></b><br>Ezra's role as a priest and scribe emphasizes the importance of spiritual leadership in guiding and teaching God's people according to His Word.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezra_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezra 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_the_high_priest_in_the_bible.htm">Who was the high priest in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_ezra_7_1-5_genealogy.htm">In Ezra 7:1-5, how do we reconcile the seemingly abbreviated genealogy of Ezra with other Old Testament genealogical records that appear longer or contradictory?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_1_chr_6_50-53_alter_names.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 6:50-53 omit or alter certain names compared to other lists (compare Ezra 7:1-5), and what does this suggest about its trustworthiness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/which_numbers_are_accurate__nehemiah_or_ezra.htm">If the numbers in Nehemiah 7 differ from parallel lists in Ezra, which set of figures is historically accurate, and why do they conflict?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezra/7-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">the son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Abishua,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִישׁ֗וּעַ</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî·šū·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_50.htm">Strong's 50: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abishua -- 'my father is rescue', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Phinehas,</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּֽינְחָס֙</span> <span class="translit">(pî·nə·ḥās)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6372.htm">Strong's 6372: </a> </span><span class="str2">Phinehas -- three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Eleazar,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶלְעָזָ֔ר</span> <span class="translit">(’el·‘ā·zār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_499.htm">Strong's 499: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eleazar -- 'God has helped', six Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Aaron</span><br /><span class="heb">אַהֲרֹ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(’a·hă·rōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_175.htm">Strong's 175: </a> </span><span class="str2">Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the chief</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרֹֽאשׁ׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">priest—</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכֹּהֵ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kō·hên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Priest</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/7-5.htm">Ezra 7:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezra/7-5.htm">Ezra 7:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezra/7-5.htm">Ezra 7:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezra/7-5.htm">Ezra 7:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezra/7-5.htm">Ezra 7:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/7-5.htm">Ezra 7:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/7-5.htm">Ezra 7:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/7-5.htm">Ezra 7:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/7-5.htm">Ezra 7:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezra/7-5.htm">Ezra 7:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezra/7-5.htm">OT History: Ezra 7:5 The son of Abishua the son (Ezr. 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