1Now when the wall was built and I had set up the doors, and the gatekeepers and the singers and the Levites were appointed,
2Now when the wall was built and I had set up the doors, and the gatekeepers and the singers and the Levites were appointed,
3Now when the wall was built and I had set up the doors, and the gatekeepers and the singers and the Levites were appointed,
4Now when the wall was built and I had set up the doors, and the gatekeepers and the singers and the Levites were appointed,
5I put my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the governor of the fortress, in charge of Jerusalem; for he was a faithful man and feared God above many.
6I put my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the governor of the fortress, in charge of Jerusalem; for he was a faithful man and feared God above many.
7I put my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the governor of the fortress, in charge of Jerusalem; for he was a faithful man and feared God above many.
8I put my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the governor of the fortress, in charge of Jerusalem; for he was a faithful man and feared God above many.
9I said to them, “Don’t let the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun is hot; and while they stand guard, let them shut the doors, and you bar them; and appoint watches of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, everyone in his watch, with everyone near his house.”
10I said to them, “Don’t let the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun is hot; and while they stand guard, let them shut the doors, and you bar them; and appoint watches of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, everyone in his watch, with everyone near his house.”
11I said to them, “Don’t let the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun is hot; and while they stand guard, let them shut the doors, and you bar them; and appoint watches of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, everyone in his watch, with everyone near his house.”
12I said to them, “Don’t let the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun is hot; and while they stand guard, let them shut the doors, and you bar them; and appoint watches of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, everyone in his watch, with everyone near his house.”
13Now the city was wide and large; but the people were few therein, and the houses were not built.
14Now the city was wide and large; but the people were few therein, and the houses were not built.
15Now the city was wide and large; but the people were few therein, and the houses were not built.
16Now the city was wide and large; but the people were few therein, and the houses were not built.
17My God put into my heart to gather together the nobles, and the rulers, and the people, that they might be listed by genealogy. I found the book of the genealogy of those who came up at the first, and I found this written in it:
18My God put into my heart to gather together the nobles, and the rulers, and the people, that they might be listed by genealogy. I found the book of the genealogy of those who came up at the first, and I found this written in it:
19My God put into my heart to gather together the nobles, and the rulers, and the people, that they might be listed by genealogy. I found the book of the genealogy of those who came up at the first, and I found this written in it:
20My God put into my heart to gather together the nobles, and the rulers, and the people, that they might be listed by genealogy. I found the book of the genealogy of those who came up at the first, and I found this written in it:
21These are the children of the province who went up out of the captivity of those who had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away, and who returned to Jerusalem and to Judah, everyone to his city,
22These are the children of the province who went up out of the captivity of those who had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away, and who returned to Jerusalem and to Judah, everyone to his city,
23These are the children of the province who went up out of the captivity of those who had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away, and who returned to Jerusalem and to Judah, everyone to his city,
24These are the children of the province who went up out of the captivity of those who had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away, and who returned to Jerusalem and to Judah, everyone to his city,
25who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah.
26who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah.
27who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah.
28who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah.
29The children of Parosh: two thousand one hundred seventy-two.
30The children of Parosh: two thousand one hundred seventy-two.
31The children of Parosh: two thousand one hundred seventy-two.
32The children of Parosh: two thousand one hundred seventy-two.
33The children of Shephatiah: three hundred seventy-two.
34The children of Shephatiah: three hundred seventy-two.
35The children of Shephatiah: three hundred seventy-two.
36The children of Shephatiah: three hundred seventy-two.
37The children of Arah: six hundred fifty-two.
38The children of Arah: six hundred fifty-two.
39The children of Arah: six hundred fifty-two.
40The children of Arah: six hundred fifty-two.
41The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab: two thousand eight hundred eighteen.
42The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab: two thousand eight hundred eighteen.
43The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab: two thousand eight hundred eighteen.
44The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab: two thousand eight hundred eighteen.
45The children of Elam: one thousand two hundred fifty-four.
46The children of Elam: one thousand two hundred fifty-four.
47The children of Elam: one thousand two hundred fifty-four.
48The children of Elam: one thousand two hundred fifty-four.
49The children of Zattu: eight hundred forty-five.
50The children of Zattu: eight hundred forty-five.
51The children of Zattu: eight hundred forty-five.
52The children of Zattu: eight hundred forty-five.
53The children of Zaccai: seven hundred sixty.
54The children of Zaccai: seven hundred sixty.
55The children of Zaccai: seven hundred sixty.
56The children of Zaccai: seven hundred sixty.
57The children of Binnui: six hundred forty-eight.
58The children of Binnui: six hundred forty-eight.
59The children of Binnui: six hundred forty-eight.
60The children of Binnui: six hundred forty-eight.
61The children of Bebai: six hundred twenty-eight.
62The children of Bebai: six hundred twenty-eight.
63The children of Bebai: six hundred twenty-eight.
64The children of Bebai: six hundred twenty-eight.
65The children of Azgad: two thousand three hundred twenty-two.
66The children of Azgad: two thousand three hundred twenty-two.
67The children of Azgad: two thousand three hundred twenty-two.
68The children of Azgad: two thousand three hundred twenty-two.
69The children of Adonikam: six hundred sixty-seven.
70The children of Adonikam: six hundred sixty-seven.
71The children of Adonikam: six hundred sixty-seven.
72The children of Adonikam: six hundred sixty-seven.
73The children of Bigvai: two thousand sixty-seven.
74The children of Bigvai: two thousand sixty-seven.
75The children of Bigvai: two thousand sixty-seven.
76The children of Bigvai: two thousand sixty-seven.
77The children of Adin: six hundred fifty-five.
78The children of Adin: six hundred fifty-five.
79The children of Adin: six hundred fifty-five.
80The children of Adin: six hundred fifty-five.
81The children of Ater: of Hezekiah, ninety-eight.
82The children of Ater: of Hezekiah, ninety-eight.
83The children of Ater: of Hezekiah, ninety-eight.
84The children of Ater: of Hezekiah, ninety-eight.
85The children of Hashum: three hundred twenty-eight.
86The children of Hashum: three hundred twenty-eight.
87The children of Hashum: three hundred twenty-eight.
88The children of Hashum: three hundred twenty-eight.
89The children of Bezai: three hundred twenty-four.
90The children of Bezai: three hundred twenty-four.
91The children of Bezai: three hundred twenty-four.
92The children of Bezai: three hundred twenty-four.
93The children of Hariph: one hundred twelve.
94The children of Hariph: one hundred twelve.
95The children of Hariph: one hundred twelve.
96The children of Hariph: one hundred twelve.
97The children of Gibeon: ninety-five.
98The children of Gibeon: ninety-five.
99The children of Gibeon: ninety-five.
100The children of Gibeon: ninety-five.
101The men of Bethlehem and Netophah: one hundred eighty-eight.
102The men of Bethlehem and Netophah: one hundred eighty-eight.
103The men of Bethlehem and Netophah: one hundred eighty-eight.
104The men of Bethlehem and Netophah: one hundred eighty-eight.
105The men of Anathoth: one hundred twenty-eight.
106The men of Anathoth: one hundred twenty-eight.
107The men of Anathoth: one hundred twenty-eight.
108The men of Anathoth: one hundred twenty-eight.
109The men of Beth Azmaveth: forty-two.
110The men of Beth Azmaveth: forty-two.
111The men of Beth Azmaveth: forty-two.
112The men of Beth Azmaveth: forty-two.
113The men of Kiriath Jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth: seven hundred forty-three.
114The men of Kiriath Jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth: seven hundred forty-three.
115The men of Kiriath Jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth: seven hundred forty-three.
116The men of Kiriath Jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth: seven hundred forty-three.
117The men of Ramah and Geba: six hundred twenty-one.
118The men of Ramah and Geba: six hundred twenty-one.
119The men of Ramah and Geba: six hundred twenty-one.
120The men of Ramah and Geba: six hundred twenty-one.
121The men of Michmas: one hundred twenty-two.
122The men of Michmas: one hundred twenty-two.
123The men of Michmas: one hundred twenty-two.
124The men of Michmas: one hundred twenty-two.
125The men of Bethel and Ai: one hundred twenty-three.
126The men of Bethel and Ai: one hundred twenty-three.
127The men of Bethel and Ai: one hundred twenty-three.
128The men of Bethel and Ai: one hundred twenty-three.
129The men of the other Nebo: fifty-two.
130The men of the other Nebo: fifty-two.
131The men of the other Nebo: fifty-two.
132The men of the other Nebo: fifty-two.
133The children of the other Elam: one thousand two hundred fifty-four.
134The children of the other Elam: one thousand two hundred fifty-four.
135The children of the other Elam: one thousand two hundred fifty-four.
136The children of the other Elam: one thousand two hundred fifty-four.
137The children of Harim: three hundred twenty.
138The children of Harim: three hundred twenty.
139The children of Harim: three hundred twenty.
140The children of Harim: three hundred twenty.
141The children of Jericho: three hundred forty-five.
142The children of Jericho: three hundred forty-five.
143The children of Jericho: three hundred forty-five.
144The children of Jericho: three hundred forty-five.
145The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono: seven hundred twenty-one.
146The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono: seven hundred twenty-one.
147The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono: seven hundred twenty-one.
148The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono: seven hundred twenty-one.
149The children of Senaah: three thousand nine hundred thirty.
150The children of Senaah: three thousand nine hundred thirty.
151The children of Senaah: three thousand nine hundred thirty.
152The children of Senaah: three thousand nine hundred thirty.
153The priests: The children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua: nine hundred seventy-three.
154The priests: The children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua: nine hundred seventy-three.
155The priests: The children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua: nine hundred seventy-three.
156The priests: The children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua: nine hundred seventy-three.
157The children of Immer: one thousand fifty-two.
158The children of Immer: one thousand fifty-two.
159The children of Immer: one thousand fifty-two.
160The children of Immer: one thousand fifty-two.
161The children of Pashhur: one thousand two hundred forty-seven.
162The children of Pashhur: one thousand two hundred forty-seven.
163The children of Pashhur: one thousand two hundred forty-seven.
164The children of Pashhur: one thousand two hundred forty-seven.
165The children of Harim: one thousand seventeen.
166The children of Harim: one thousand seventeen.
167The children of Harim: one thousand seventeen.
168The children of Harim: one thousand seventeen.
169The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of the children of Hodevah: seventy-four.
170The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of the children of Hodevah: seventy-four.
171The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of the children of Hodevah: seventy-four.
172The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of the children of Hodevah: seventy-four.
173The singers: the children of Asaph: one hundred forty-eight.
174The singers: the children of Asaph: one hundred forty-eight.
175The singers: the children of Asaph: one hundred forty-eight.
176The singers: the children of Asaph: one hundred forty-eight.
177The gatekeepers: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai: one hundred thirty-eight.
178The gatekeepers: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai: one hundred thirty-eight.
179The gatekeepers: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai: one hundred thirty-eight.
180The gatekeepers: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai: one hundred thirty-eight.
181The temple servants: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,
182The temple servants: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,
183The temple servants: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,
184The temple servants: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,
185the children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,
186the children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,
187the children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,
188the children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,
189the children of Lebana, the children of Hagaba, the children of Salmai,
190the children of Lebana, the children of Hagaba, the children of Salmai,
191the children of Lebana, the children of Hagaba, the children of Salmai,
192the children of Lebana, the children of Hagaba, the children of Salmai,
193the children of Hanan, the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar,
194the children of Hanan, the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar,
195the children of Hanan, the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar,
196the children of Hanan, the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar,
197the children of Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda,
198the children of Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda,
199the children of Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda,
200the children of Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda,
201the children of Gazzam, the children of Uzza, the children of Paseah,
202the children of Gazzam, the children of Uzza, the children of Paseah,
203the children of Gazzam, the children of Uzza, the children of Paseah,
204the children of Gazzam, the children of Uzza, the children of Paseah,
205the children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephushesim,
206the children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephushesim,
207the children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephushesim,
208the children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephushesim,
209the children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,
210the children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,
211the children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,
212the children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,
213the children of Bazlith, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha,
214the children of Bazlith, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha,
215the children of Bazlith, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha,
216the children of Bazlith, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha,
217the children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Temah,
218the children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Temah,
219the children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Temah,
220the children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Temah,
221the children of Neziah, and the children of Hatipha.
222the children of Neziah, and the children of Hatipha.
223the children of Neziah, and the children of Hatipha.
224the children of Neziah, and the children of Hatipha.
225The children of Solomon’s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Perida,
226The children of Solomon’s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Perida,
227The children of Solomon’s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Perida,
228The children of Solomon’s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Perida,
229the children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,
230the children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,
231the children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,
232the children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,
233the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth Hazzebaim, and the children of Amon.
234the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth Hazzebaim, and the children of Amon.
235the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth Hazzebaim, and the children of Amon.
236the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth Hazzebaim, and the children of Amon.
237All the temple servants and the children of Solomon’s servants were three hundred ninety-two.
238All the temple servants and the children of Solomon’s servants were three hundred ninety-two.
239All the temple servants and the children of Solomon’s servants were three hundred ninety-two.
240All the temple servants and the children of Solomon’s servants were three hundred ninety-two.
241These were those who went up from Tel Melah, Tel Harsha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer; but they could not show their fathers’ houses, nor their offspring,7:61 or, seed whether they were of Israel:
242These were those who went up from Tel Melah, Tel Harsha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer; but they could not show their fathers’ houses, nor their offspring,7:61 or, seed whether they were of Israel:
243These were those who went up from Tel Melah, Tel Harsha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer; but they could not show their fathers’ houses, nor their offspring,7:61 or, seed whether they were of Israel:
244These were those who went up from Tel Melah, Tel Harsha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer; but they could not show their fathers’ houses, nor their offspring,7:61 or, seed whether they were of Israel:
245The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda: six hundred forty-two.
246The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda: six hundred forty-two.
247The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda: six hundred forty-two.
248The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda: six hundred forty-two.
249Of the priests: the children of Hobaiah, 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.
250Of the priests: the children of Hobaiah, 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.
251Of the priests: the children of Hobaiah, 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.
252Of the priests: the children of Hobaiah, 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.
253These searched for their genealogical records, but couldn’t find them. Therefore they were deemed disqualified and removed from the priesthood.
254These searched for their genealogical records, but couldn’t find them. Therefore they were deemed disqualified and removed from the priesthood.
255These searched for their genealogical records, but couldn’t find them. Therefore they were deemed disqualified and removed from the priesthood.
256These searched for their genealogical records, but couldn’t find them. Therefore they were deemed disqualified and removed from the priesthood.
257The governor told them not to eat of the most holy things until a priest stood up to minister with Urim and Thummim.
258The governor told them not to eat of the most holy things until a priest stood up to minister with Urim and Thummim.
259The governor told them not to eat of the most holy things until a priest stood up to minister with Urim and Thummim.
260The governor told them not to eat of the most holy things until a priest stood up to minister with Urim and Thummim.
261The whole assembly together was forty-two thousand three hundred sixty,
262The whole assembly together was forty-two thousand three hundred sixty,
263The whole assembly together was forty-two thousand three hundred sixty,
264The whole assembly together was forty-two thousand three hundred sixty,
265in addition to their male servants and their female servants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty-seven. They had two hundred forty-five singing men and singing women.
266in addition to their male servants and their female servants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty-seven. They had two hundred forty-five singing men and singing women.
267in addition to their male servants and their female servants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty-seven. They had two hundred forty-five singing men and singing women.
268in addition to their male servants and their female servants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty-seven. They had two hundred forty-five singing men and singing women.
269Their horses were seven hundred thirty-six; their mules, two hundred forty-five;
270Their horses were seven hundred thirty-six; their mules, two hundred forty-five;
271Their horses were seven hundred thirty-six; their mules, two hundred forty-five;
272Their horses were seven hundred thirty-six; their mules, two hundred forty-five;
273their camels, four hundred thirty-five; their donkeys, six thousand seven hundred twenty.
274their camels, four hundred thirty-five; their donkeys, six thousand seven hundred twenty.
275their camels, four hundred thirty-five; their donkeys, six thousand seven hundred twenty.
276their camels, four hundred thirty-five; their donkeys, six thousand seven hundred twenty.
277Some from among the heads of fathers’ households gave to the work. The governor gave to the treasury one thousand darics of gold,7:70 a daric was a gold coin issued by a Persian king, weighing about 8.4 grams or about 0.27 troy ounces each. fifty basins, and five hundred thirty priests’ garments.
278Some from among the heads of fathers’ households gave to the work. The governor gave to the treasury one thousand darics of gold,7:70 a daric was a gold coin issued by a Persian king, weighing about 8.4 grams or about 0.27 troy ounces each. fifty basins, and five hundred thirty priests’ garments.
279Some from among the heads of fathers’ households gave to the work. The governor gave to the treasury one thousand darics of gold,7:70 a daric was a gold coin issued by a Persian king, weighing about 8.4 grams or about 0.27 troy ounces each. fifty basins, and five hundred thirty priests’ garments.
280Some from among the heads of fathers’ households gave to the work. The governor gave to the treasury one thousand darics of gold,7:70 a daric was a gold coin issued by a Persian king, weighing about 8.4 grams or about 0.27 troy ounces each. fifty basins, and five hundred thirty priests’ garments.
281Some of the heads of fathers’ households gave into the treasury of the work twenty thousand darics of gold, and two thousand two hundred minas7:71 A mina is about 600 grams or 1.3 U. S. pounds, so 2,200 minas is about 1.3 metric tons. of silver.
282Some of the heads of fathers’ households gave into the treasury of the work twenty thousand darics of gold, and two thousand two hundred minas7:71 A mina is about 600 grams or 1.3 U. S. pounds, so 2,200 minas is about 1.3 metric tons. of silver.
283Some of the heads of fathers’ households gave into the treasury of the work twenty thousand darics of gold, and two thousand two hundred minas7:71 A mina is about 600 grams or 1.3 U. S. pounds, so 2,200 minas is about 1.3 metric tons. of silver.
284Some of the heads of fathers’ households gave into the treasury of the work twenty thousand darics of gold, and two thousand two hundred minas7:71 A mina is about 600 grams or 1.3 U. S. pounds, so 2,200 minas is about 1.3 metric tons. of silver.
285That which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand darics of gold, plus two thousand minas of silver, and sixty-seven priests’ garments.
286That which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand darics of gold, plus two thousand minas of silver, and sixty-seven priests’ garments.
287That which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand darics of gold, plus two thousand minas of silver, and sixty-seven priests’ garments.
288That which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand darics of gold, plus two thousand minas of silver, and sixty-seven priests’ garments.
289So the priests, the Levites, the gatekeepers, the singers, some of the people, the temple servants, and all Israel lived in their cities.
290So the priests, the Levites, the gatekeepers, the singers, some of the people, the temple servants, and all Israel lived in their cities.
291So the priests, the Levites, the gatekeepers, the singers, some of the people, the temple servants, and all Israel lived in their cities.
292So the priests, the Levites, the gatekeepers, the singers, some of the people, the temple servants, and all Israel lived in their cities.