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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/7.htm" 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/nehemiah/7.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Jaala, Darkon, Giddel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Jaalah, Darkon, Giddel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jaala’s descendants, Darkon’s descendants, Giddel’s descendants,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jaala&#8217s descendants, Darkon&#8217s descendants, Giddel&#8217s descendants, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />the children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />the children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jaala, Darkon, Giddel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Descendants of Jaala, Darkon, and Giddel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of Jaalah, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />sons of Jaala, sons of Darkon, sons of Giddel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> sons of Jaala, sons of Darkon, sons of Giddel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The children of Jahala, the children of Darcon, the children of Jeddel, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />the sons of Jaalah, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />descendants of Jaala, descendants of Darkon, descendants of Giddel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />of Jaala, of Darkon, of Giddel,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Daron, the descendants of Giddel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The children of Ella, the children of Darun, the children of Gadal<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />the children of Jala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />the children of Jelel, the children of Dorcon, the children of Gadael,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/7-58.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/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=1840" 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/nehemiah/7.htm">The List of Returning Exiles</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">57</span>The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Sophereth, the descendants of Perida, <span class="reftext">58</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/3279.htm" title="3279: ya‘·lā (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite. Or Yaaalah; the same as ya'alah or direct from ya'al; Jaala or Jaalah, one of the Nethinim.">of Jaala,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/1874.htm" title="1874: ḏar·qō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- One of the Nethinim. Of uncertain derivation; Darkon, one of Solomon's servants.">of Darkon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/1435.htm" title="1435: ḡid·dêl (N-proper-ms) -- From gadal; stout; Giddel, the name of one of the Nethinim, also of one of Solomon's servants.">of Giddel,</a> </span><span class="reftext">59</span>the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the descendants of Amon.…<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="/ezra/2-50.htm">Ezra 2:50</a></span><br />the descendants of Asnah, the descendants of Meunim, the descendants of Nephusim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-3.htm">Nehemiah 11:3-4</a></span><br />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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-2.htm">1 Chronicles 9:2-3</a></span><br />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:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/2-43.htm">Ezra 2:43-54</a></span><br />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, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-21.htm">Nehemiah 11:21</a></span><br />The temple servants lived on the hill of Ophel, with Ziha and Gishpa over them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-17.htm">1 Chronicles 9:17-19</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/2-55.htm">Ezra 2:55-58</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm">Nehemiah 3:26</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-14.htm">1 Chronicles 9:14-16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-25.htm">Nehemiah 12:25</a></span><br />Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-10.htm">1 Chronicles 9:10-13</a></span><br />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; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/10-28.htm">Nehemiah 10:28-29</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-20.htm">1 Chronicles 9:20-22</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-44.htm">Nehemiah 12:44-47</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-33.htm">1 Chronicles 9:33-34</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/2-56.htm">Ezra 2:56</a></b></br> The children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,</p><p class="hdg">Jaalah </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/7-57.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezra/2-56.htm">Darkon</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-49.htm">Giddel</a> <a href="/ezra/2-56.htm">Jaala</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/7-59.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezra/2-56.htm">Darkon</a> <a href="/ezra/2-47.htm">Giddel</a> <a href="/ezra/2-56.htm">Jaala</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-1.htm">Nehemiah commits the charge of Jerusalem to Hanani and Hananiah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-5.htm">A register of the genealogy of them which came at the first out of Babylon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-9.htm">of the people</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-39.htm">of the priests</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-43.htm">of the Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-46.htm">of the Nethinims</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-57.htm">of Solomon's servants</a></span><br><span class="reftext">63. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-63.htm">and of the priests which could not find their pedigree</a></span><br><span class="reftext">66. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-66.htm">The whole number of them, with their substance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">70. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Their offerings</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/nehemiah/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/nehemiah/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>the descendants of Jaala</b><br>The mention of "the descendants of Jaala" in <a href="/nehemiah/7-58.htm">Nehemiah 7:58</a> is part of a genealogical record listing those who returned from the Babylonian exile. This list is significant as it underscores the restoration of the Jewish community in Jerusalem. The name Jaala 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, emphasizing that every family, regardless of size or prominence, was important in the re-establishment of the Jewish people. This reflects the biblical theme of God's concern for all His people, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/43.htm">Isaiah 43:1</a>, where God calls His people by name.<p><b>the descendants of Darkon</b><br>"Darkon" is another name that appears only in these genealogical lists, both in <a href="/nehemiah/7.htm">Nehemiah 7</a> and the parallel account in <a href="/ezra/2.htm">Ezra 2</a>. The repetition of these names in both books suggests the importance of maintaining an accurate record of those who returned to Jerusalem. This was crucial for re-establishing tribal and familial identities, which were central to Jewish social and religious life. The name Darkon itself is of uncertain meaning, but its inclusion signifies the diverse backgrounds of those who returned. This diversity is echoed in the New Testament, where the early church is described as a body made up of many different parts (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>), each essential to the whole.<p><b>the descendants of Giddel</b><br>The "descendants of Giddel" are also listed among the returnees. Like Jaala and Darkon, Giddel is not a prominent name elsewhere in Scripture, but its presence in this list is significant. The careful documentation of these families underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to bring His people back to their land, as prophesied in <a href="/jeremiah/29-10.htm">Jeremiah 29:10</a>. The return from exile is a type of the ultimate redemption and restoration that is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who brings spiritual restoration to all who believe in Him. The meticulous recording of these names also serves as a reminder of the importance of each individual in God's plan, a theme that resonates throughout the Bible, including in the parable of the lost sheep (<a href="/luke/15-3.htm">Luke 15:3-7</a>), where every single one is valued and sought after.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jaala.htm">Jaala</a></b><br>A family or clan mentioned in the context of those returning from the Babylonian exile. Their specific role or significance is not detailed, but they are part of the community rebuilding Jerusalem.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/darkon.htm">Darkon</a></b><br>Another family or clan listed among the returnees. Like Jaala, they are part of the collective effort to restore the city and its religious practices.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/giddel.htm">Giddel</a></b><br>A family or group included in the genealogical record of those who returned to Jerusalem. Their inclusion signifies their importance in the restoration process.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/importance_of_community.htm">Importance of Community</a></b><br>The listing of families like Jaala, Darkon, and Giddel highlights the collective effort required in God's work. Each family, regardless of their size or prominence, plays a vital role in the community's spiritual and physical restoration.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_things.htm">Faithfulness in Small Things</a></b><br>Though these families are not widely known, their inclusion in Scripture reminds us that God values faithfulness in all tasks, big or small. Our contributions to God's kingdom, no matter how seemingly insignificant, are noted by Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_identity.htm">Heritage and Identity</a></b><br>The genealogical records emphasize the importance of knowing one's heritage and identity in God's plan. As believers, understanding our spiritual heritage can strengthen our faith and commitment to God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_renewal.htm">Restoration and Renewal</a></b><br>The return from exile and the rebuilding of Jerusalem symbolize spiritual renewal. This encourages us to seek personal and communal restoration in our walk with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>The diverse groups listed in <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Nehemiah 7</a> illustrate the beauty of unity in diversity within the body of Christ. Each member brings unique gifts and strengths to the community.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_neh._7_6-73_list_archaeologically_proven.htm">Does the detailed list of families and possessions in Nehemiah 7:6-73 have any archaeological corroboration, or could it be exaggerated?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/singers__200_(ezra)_or_245_(nehemiah).htm">How many singers accompanied the assembly? Two hundred (Ezra 2:65) Two hundred and forty-five (Nehemiah 7:67)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_ezra_2_2_and_neh._7_7_differ.htm">What explains the differences between the genealogies in Ezra 2:2 and Nehemiah 7:7 if they reference the same returnees?</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/nehemiah/7-58.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 descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural 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 Jaala,</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעְלָ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(ya‘·lā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3279.htm">Strong's 3279: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jaala -- an Israelite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural 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 Darkon,</span><br /><span class="heb">דַרְק֖וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(ḏar·qō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1874.htm">Strong's 1874: </a> </span><span class="str2">Darkon -- one of the Nethinim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural 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 Giddel,</span><br /><span class="heb">גִדֵּֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḡid·dêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1435.htm">Strong's 1435: </a> </span><span class="str2">Giddel -- 'very great', one of the Nethinim, also one of Solomon's servants</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/7-58.htm">Nehemiah 7:58 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/7-58.htm">Nehemiah 7:58 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/7-58.htm">Nehemiah 7:58 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/7-58.htm">Nehemiah 7:58 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/7-58.htm">Nehemiah 7:58 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/7-58.htm">Nehemiah 7:58 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/7-58.htm">Nehemiah 7:58 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/7-58.htm">Nehemiah 7:58 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/7-58.htm">Nehemiah 7:58 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/7-58.htm">Nehemiah 7:58 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/7-58.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 7:58 The children of Jaala the children (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/7-57.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 7:57"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 7:57" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/7-59.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 7:59"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 7:59" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>