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(This Barzillai had married a woman who was a descendant of Barzillai of Gilead, and he had taken her family name.) <a href="/esv/ezra/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> Also, of the sons of the priests: the sons of Habaiah, the sons of Hakkoz, and the sons of Barzillai (who had taken a wife from the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called by their name). <a href="/bsb/ezra/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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). <a href="/kjv/ezra/2.htm">King James Bible</a> And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai; which took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name: <a href="/nkjv/ezra/2.htm">New King James Version</a> and of the sons of the priests: the sons of Habaiah, the sons of Koz, and the sons of Barzillai, who took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called by their name. <a href="/nasb_/ezra/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Of the sons of the priests: the sons of Hobaiah, the sons of Hakkoz, the sons of Barzillai, who took a wife from the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and he was called by their name. <a href="/nasb/ezra/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> Of the sons of the priests: the sons of Habaiah, the sons of Hakkoz, the sons of Barzillai, who took a wife from the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and he was called by their name. <a href="/nasb77/ezra/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And of the sons of the priests: the sons of Habaiah, the sons of Hakkoz, the sons of Barzillai, who took a wife from the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and he was called by their name. <a href="/lsb/ezra/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Of the sons of the priests: the sons of Hobaiah, the sons of Hakkoz, the sons of Barzillai, who took a wife from the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and he was called by their name. <a href="/amp/ezra/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Of the sons of the priests: the sons of Hobaiah, of Hakkoz, and of Barzillai, who took a wife from the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and he was known by their name. <a href="/csb/ezra/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and from the descendants of the priests: the descendants of Hobaiah, the descendants of Hakkoz, the descendants of Barzillai—who had taken a wife from the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite and who bore their name. <a href="/hcsb/ezra/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and from the descendants of the priests: the descendants of Hobaiah, the descendants of Hakkoz, the descendants of Barzillai—who had taken a wife from the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by their name. <a href="/asv/ezra/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Hakkoz, the children of Barzillai, who took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name. <a href="/erv/ezra/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Hakkoz, the children of Barzillai, which took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name. <a href="/gwt/ezra/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> These descendants of the priests [couldn't prove their families were Israelites]: the descendants of Hobaiah, Hakkoz, and Barzillai (who had married one of the daughters of Barzillai from Gilead and took that [family] name). <a href="/isv/ezra/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> Descendants of the Priests: Descendants of Habaiah, Hakkoz, and Barzillai, who married one of the daughters of Barzillai from Gilead and took that name. <a href="/msb/ezra/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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). <a href="/net/ezra/2.htm">NET Bible</a> And from among the priests: the descendants of Hobaiah, the descendants of Hakkoz, and the descendants of Barzillai (who had taken a wife from the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by that name). <a href="/nheb/ezra/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Of the descendants of the priests: the descendants of Habaiah, the descendants of Hakkoz, the descendants of Barzillai, who took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name. <a href="/wbt/ezra/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai: who took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name: <a href="/web/ezra/2.htm">World English Bible</a> Of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Hakkoz, and the children of Barzillai, who took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezra/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And of the sons of the priests: sons of Habaiah, sons of Koz, sons of Barzillai (who took a wife from the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and is called by their name); <a href="/ylt/ezra/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And of the sons of the priests: sons of Habaiah, sons of Koz, sons of Barzillai (who took from the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite a wife, and is called by their name;) <a href="/slt/ezra/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> From the sons of the priests: the sons of Habiah, the sons of Koz, the sons of Barzillai, who took a wife from the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and he will be called by their name.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezra/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And of the children of the priests: the children of Hobia, the children of Accos, the children of Berzellai, who took a wife of the daughters of Berzellai, the Galaadite, and was called by their name: <a href="/cpdv/ezra/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And from the sons of the priests: the sons of Hobaiah, the sons of Hakkoz, the sons of Barzillai, who took a wife from the daughters of Barzillai, the Gileadite, and who were called by their name. <a href="/nabre/ezra/2.htm">New American Bible</a> Also, of the priests: descendants of Habaiah, descendants of Hakkoz, descendants of Barzillai (he had married one of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite and was named after him). <a href="/nrsvce/ezra/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Also, of the descendants of the priests: the descendants of Habaiah, Hakkoz, and Barzillai (who had married one of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called by their name).<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezra/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And of the descendants of the priests: the descendants of Habaiah, the descendants of Khoz, the descendants of Barzillai, who took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called after their name. <a href="/hpbt/ezra/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And from the children of the Priests, the children of Khabiyah, the children of Qehuuts, the children of Barzali who took a wife of the daughters of Barzali the Galadite, and he was called by their name.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezra/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Hakkoz, the children of Barzillai, who took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name. <a href="/sep/ezra/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And of the children of the priests, the children of Labeia, the children of Akkus, the children of Berzellai, who took a wife of the daughter of Berzellai the Galaadite, and was called by their name. <a href="/parallel/ezra/2-61.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sh6ec6iQe9M?start=481" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ezra/2.htm">The List of Returning Exiles</a> …60the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, and the descendants of Nekoda, 652 in all. 61<a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·mib·bə·nê (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">And from</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hă·nîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">among the priests:</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/2252.htm" title="2252: ḥo·ḇay·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Yah has hidden, an Isr. Or Chabayah; from chabah and Yahh; Jah has hidden; Chabajah, an Israelite.">of Hobaiah,</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/6976.htm" title="6976: haq·qō·wṣ (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. The same as qowts; Kots, the name of two Israelites.">of Hakkoz,</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.).">and the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/1271.htm" title="1271: ḇar·zil·lay (N-proper-ms) -- Man of iron, three Isr. From barzel; iron-hearted; Barzillai, the name of three Israelites.">of Barzillai</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">(who</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: lā·qaḥ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">had married</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: ’iš·šāh (N-fs) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: mib·bə·nō·wṯ (Prep-m:: N-fpc) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">a daughter</a> <a href="/hebrew/1271.htm" title="1271: bar·zil·lay (N-proper-ms) -- Man of iron, three Isr. From barzel; iron-hearted; Barzillai, the name of three Israelites.">of Barzillai</a> <a href="/hebrew/1569.htm" title="1569: hag·gil·‘ā·ḏî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- A desc. of Gilead, also an inhab. of Gilead. Patronymically from Gil'ad; a Giladite or descendant of Gilad.">the Gileadite</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: way·yiq·qā·rê (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">and was called</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">by</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">their name).</a> 62These men searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/nehemiah/7-63.htm">Nehemiah 7:63-65</a> 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). / These men searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean. / The governor ordered them not to eat the most holy things until there was a priest to consult the Urim and Thummim. <a href="/numbers/16-1.htm">Numbers 16:1-3</a> Now Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath son of Levi, along with some Reubenites—Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth—conducted / a rebellion against Moses, along with 250 men of Israel renowned as leaders of the congregation and representatives in the assembly. / They came together against Moses and Aaron and told them, “You have taken too much upon yourselves! For everyone in the entire congregation is holy, and the LORD is in their midst. Why then do you exalt yourselves above the assembly of the LORD?” <a href="/numbers/16-31.htm">Numbers 16:31-35</a> As soon as Moses had finished saying all this, the ground beneath them split open, / and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them and their households—all Korah’s men and all their possessions. / They went down alive into Sheol with all they owned. The earth closed over them, and they vanished from the assembly. ... <a href="/numbers/26-9.htm">Numbers 26:9-11</a> and the sons of Eliab were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. It was Dathan and Abiram, chosen by the congregation, who rebelled against Moses and Aaron with the followers of Korah who rebelled against the LORD. / And the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them along with Korah, whose followers died when the fire consumed 250 men. They serve as a warning sign. / However, the line of Korah did not die out. <a href="/1_chronicles/6-61.htm">1 Chronicles 6:61-63</a> To the rest of the Kohathites, ten cities were allotted from the half-tribe of Manasseh. / The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan. / The Merarites, according to their clans, were allotted twelve cities from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. <a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-19</a> 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. ... <a href="/1_samuel/2-27.htm">1 Samuel 2:27-36</a> Then a man of God came to Eli and told him, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Did I not clearly reveal Myself to your father’s house when they were in Egypt under Pharaoh’s house? / And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites. / Why then do you kick at My sacrifice and offering that I have prescribed for My dwelling place? You have honored your sons more than Me by fattening yourselves with the best of all the offerings of My people Israel.’ ... <a href="/2_samuel/8-17.htm">2 Samuel 8:17</a> Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe; <a href="/1_kings/2-26.htm">1 Kings 2:26-27</a> Then the king said to Abiathar the priest, “Go back to your fields in Anathoth. Even though you deserve to die, I will not put you to death at this time, since you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and you suffered through all that my father suffered.” / So Solomon banished Abiathar from the priesthood of the LORD and thus fulfilled the word that the LORD had spoken at Shiloh against the house of Eli. <a href="/1_kings/12-31.htm">1 Kings 12:31</a> Jeroboam also built shrines on the high places and appointed from every class of people priests who were not Levites. <a href="/2_kings/23-9.htm">2 Kings 23:9</a> Although the priests of the high places did not come up to the altar of the LORD in Jerusalem, they ate unleavened bread with their fellow priests. <a href="/matthew/1-13.htm">Matthew 1:13-16</a> Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor. / Azor was the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud. / Eliud was the father of Eleazar, Eleazar the father of Matthan, Matthan the father of Jacob, ... <a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Matthew 7:21-23</a> 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!’ <a href="/matthew/22-11.htm">Matthew 22:11-14</a> 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.’ ... <a href="/mark/2-26.htm">Mark 2:26</a> During the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai; which took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name:the children<a href="/nehemiah/7-63.htm">Nehemiah 7:63,64</a> And of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai, which took one of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite to wife, and was called after their name… Barzillai<a href="/2_samuel/17-27.htm">2 Samuel 17:27</a> And it came to pass, when David was come to Mahanaim, that Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and Machir the son of Ammiel of Lodebar, and Barzillai the Gileadite of Rogelim,<a href="/2_samuel/19-31.htm">2 Samuel 19:31-39</a> And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and went over Jordan with the king, to conduct him over Jordan… <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">1 Kings 2:7</a> But shew kindness unto the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at thy table: for so they came to me when I fled because of Absalom thy brother.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">Barzillai</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">Barzil'lai</a> <a href="/ezra/2-60.htm">Children</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-1.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-18.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/ezra/2-60.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">Gileadite</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-63.htm">Habaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-10.htm">Hakkoz</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-63.htm">Hobaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-8.htm">Koz</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-6.htm">Married</a> <a href="/ezra/2-36.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-22.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/7-63.htm">Barzillai</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-63.htm">Barzil'lai</a> <a href="/ezra/3-1.htm">Children</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-18.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/ezra/9-2.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/ezra/3-9.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-63.htm">Gileadite</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-63.htm">Habaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-4.htm">Hakkoz</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-63.htm">Hobaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-4.htm">Koz</a> <a href="/ezra/10-2.htm">Married</a> <a href="/ezra/2-62.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-18.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Ezra 2</div>1. <a href="/ezra/2-1.htm">The number that return of the people</a> 36. <a href="/ezra/2-36.htm">of the priests</a> 40. <a href="/ezra/2-40.htm">of the Levites</a> 43. <a href="/ezra/2-43.htm">of the Nethinims</a> 55. <a href="/ezra/2-55.htm">of Solomon's servants</a> 61. <a href="/ezra/2-61.htm">of the priests who could not show their pedigree</a> 64. <a href="/ezra/2-64.htm">The whole number of them, with their substance</a> 68. <a href="/ezra/2-68.htm">Their offerings</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/2.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/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And from among the priests: This phrase indicates a specific group within the returning exiles, highlighting the importance of the priestly lineage in post-exilic Israel. The priests were responsible for temple worship and sacrifices, and maintaining their genealogical purity was crucial. This reflects the emphasis on holiness and separation for those serving in the temple, as seen in Leviticus and Numbers.the descendants of Hobaiah, Hobaiah is a name that appears only in this context, suggesting a lesser-known priestly family. The mention of descendants underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in maintaining the priestly role, as seen in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles.the descendants of Hakkoz, Hakkoz is a more prominent priestly family, mentioned in <a href="/1_chronicles/24-10.htm">1 Chronicles 24:10</a> as one of the divisions of priests established by King David. This connection emphasizes the continuity of priestly service from the time of David through the exile and return.and the descendants of Barzillai (who had married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by their name): Barzillai the Gileadite was a wealthy supporter of King David during Absalom's rebellion (<a href="/2_samuel/17-27.htm">2 Samuel 17:27-29</a>). His loyalty to David is remembered, and his name carries honor. The priestly descendant marrying into this family and taking the name signifies the merging of priestly and noble lines, reflecting the social and familial dynamics of the time. This also highlights the importance of names and heritage in Israelite culture, as seen in the emphasis on genealogies throughout the Old Testament.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/hobaiah.htm">Hobaiah</a> A family line among the priests returning from Babylonian exile. Their lineage was questioned due to lack of genealogical records. 2. <a href="/topical/h/hakkoz.htm">Hakkoz</a> Another priestly family whose lineage was scrutinized. They were unable to prove their ancestry, which was crucial for priestly duties. 3. <a href="/topical/b/barzillai.htm">Barzillai</a> A priestly family that had intermarried with the family of Barzillai the Gileadite, adopting their name. This highlights the importance of maintaining distinct priestly lineage. 4. <a href="/topical/b/barzillai_the_gileadite.htm">Barzillai the Gileadite</a> A notable figure from the time of King David, known for his loyalty and support during Absalom's rebellion. His name carried significant honor and respect. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_return_from_exile.htm">The Return from Exile</a> The broader context of this passage is the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem, a pivotal event in Jewish history.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/i/importance_of_genealogy_in_priesthood.htm">Importance of Genealogy in Priesthood</a> The priestly role required a verified lineage to ensure purity and adherence to God's commands. This underscores the importance of spiritual heritage and faithfulness in leadership roles today. <a href="/topical/i/intermarriage_and_identity.htm">Intermarriage and Identity</a> The adoption of the Barzillai name illustrates the complexities of identity and heritage. Believers are reminded to maintain their spiritual identity in Christ, even amidst cultural influences. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_and_legacy.htm">Faithfulness and Legacy</a> Barzillai the Gileadite's legacy of faithfulness to David serves as a reminder of the lasting impact of loyalty and integrity. Christians are encouraged to build a legacy of faithfulness to God. <a href="/topical/c/challenges_of_restoration.htm">Challenges of Restoration</a> The return from exile was fraught with challenges, including verifying priestly lineages. This reflects the broader theme of restoration and the need for diligence and faithfulness in rebuilding spiritual lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezra_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezra 2</a> <a href="/q/who_was_barzillai_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Barzillai in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_verify_aaron's_priestly_lineage.htm">How can the exclusive priestly role assigned to Aaron’s descendants (Numbers 18:1–7) be historically verified given the sparse archaeological evidence for tribal lineages? </a> <a href="/q/does_nehemiah_7_61-65_contradict_ezra.htm">Why does Nehemiah 7:61–65 reference priests unable to prove their lineage, and does this contradict earlier genealogical records found in Ezra? </a> <a href="/q/how_reconcile_2_chr_31_15-16_with_no_parallels.htm">In 2 Chronicles 31:15–16, how do we reconcile the detailed priestly organization described here with the lack of parallel records in other historical texts from that era? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezra/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(61) Barzillai the Gileadite.--See the well-known history in <a href="/2_samuel/17-27.htm" title="And it came to pass, when David was come to Mahanaim, that Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and Machir the son of Ammiel of Lodebar, and Barzillai the Gileadite of Rogelim,">2Samuel 17:27</a>.After their name.--Rather, after her name, she having been probably an heiress.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezra/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 61. - Of the children of the priests. Some of those who claimed to be descendants of Aaron, and therefore priests, had also lost the evidence of their descent. This loss was held to disqualify them from the exercise of the priestly office (ver. 62). <a href="/commentaries/ezra/2-61.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And from וּמִבְּנֵי֙ (ū·mib·bə·nê) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son among the priests: הַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest the descendants בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Habaiah, חֳבַיָּ֖ה (ḥo·ḇay·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2252.htm">Strong's 2252: </a> Habaiah -- 'Yah has hidden', an Israelite the descendants בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Hakkoz, הַקּ֑וֹץ (haq·qō·wṣ) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6976.htm">Strong's 6976: </a> Hakkoz -- two Israelites and the descendants בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Barzillai בַרְזִלַּ֗י (ḇar·zil·lay) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1271.htm">Strong's 1271: </a> Barzillai -- 'man of iron', three Israelites (who אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that had married לָ֠קַח (lā·qaḥ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take a daughter מִבְּנ֞וֹת (mib·bə·nō·wṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> A daughter of Barzillai בַּרְזִלַּ֤י (bar·zil·lay) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1271.htm">Strong's 1271: </a> Barzillai -- 'man of iron', three Israelites the Gileadite הַגִּלְעָדִי֙ (hag·gil·‘ā·ḏî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1569.htm">Strong's 1569: </a> Gileadite -- a descendant of Gilead, also an inhabitant of Gilead and was called וַיִּקָּרֵ֖א (way·yiq·qā·rê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read by עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against their name). שְׁמָֽם׃ (šə·mām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/2-61.htm">Ezra 2:61 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezra/2-61.htm">Ezra 2:61 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezra/2-61.htm">Ezra 2:61 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezra/2-61.htm">Ezra 2:61 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezra/2-61.htm">Ezra 2:61 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/2-61.htm">Ezra 2:61 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/2-61.htm">Ezra 2:61 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/2-61.htm">Ezra 2:61 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/2-61.htm">Ezra 2:61 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezra/2-61.htm">Ezra 2:61 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezra/2-61.htm">OT History: Ezra 2:61 Of the children of the priests: (Ezr. 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