Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And from among the priests: The descendants of Hobaiah, Hakkoz and Barzillai (a man who had married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by that name). New Living Translation Three families of priests—Hobaiah, Hakkoz, and Barzillai—also returned. (This Barzillai had married a woman who was a descendant of Barzillai of Gilead, and he had taken her family name.) English Standard Version 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). Berean Standard Bible 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). Berean Literal Bible And of the sons of the priests: The sons of Hobaiah, the sons of Koz, and the sons of Barzillai (who took a wife from the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and he was called by their name). King James Bible 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: New King James Version 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. New American Standard Bible 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. NASB 1995 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. NASB 1977 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. Legacy Standard Bible 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. Amplified Bible 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. Berean Annotated Bible And from among the priests: the descendants of Hobaiah (YHWH has hidden), the descendants of Hakkoz (thorn), and the descendants of Barzillai (my iron) (who had married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite (rocky region) and was called by their name) Christian Standard Bible 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible 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. American Standard Version 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. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation 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). International Standard Version Descendants of the Priests: Descendants of Habaiah, Hakkoz, and Barzillai, who married one of the daughters of Barzillai from Gilead and took that name. NET Bible 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). New Heart English Bible 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd 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). World English Bible 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd 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); Berean Literal Bible And of the sons of the priests: The sons of Hobaiah, the sons of Koz, and the sons of Barzillai (who took a wife from the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and he was called by their name). Young's Literal Translation 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;) Smith's Literal Translation 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd 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: Catholic Public Domain Version 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. New American Bible 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). New Revised Standard Version 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). Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd 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. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated 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. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The List of Returning Exiles…60the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, and the descendants of Nekoda, 652 in all. 61And 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). 62These men searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean.… Cross References And from among the priests: Numbers 3:10 So you shall appoint Aaron and his sons to carry out the duties of the priesthood; but any outsider who approaches the tabernacle must be put to death.” Exodus 28:1 “Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests. the descendants of Hobaiah, Nehemiah 7:63 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). 2 Chronicles 31:17-19 and to the priests enrolled according to their families in the genealogy, as well as to the Levites twenty years of age or older, according to their responsibilities and divisions. / The genealogy included all the little ones, wives, sons, and daughters of the whole assembly. For they had faithfully consecrated themselves as holy. / As for the priests, the descendants of Aaron, who lived on the farmlands around each of their cities or in any other city, men were designated by name to distribute a portion to every male among the priests and to every Levite listed by the genealogies. the descendants of Hakkoz, 1 Chronicles 24:10 the seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah, 1 Chronicles 24:7-19 The first lot fell to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah, / the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim, / the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin, … and the descendants of Barzillai (who had married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by their name). 1 Kings 2:7 But show loving devotion to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table, because they stood by me when I fled from your brother Absalom. 2 Samuel 19:31-39 Now Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim to cross the Jordan with the king and send him on his way from there. / Barzillai was quite old, eighty years of age, and since he was a very wealthy man, he had provided for the king while he stayed in Mahanaim. / The king said to Barzillai, “Cross over with me, and I will provide for you at my side in Jerusalem.” … 2 Samuel 17:27-29 When David came to Mahanaim, he was met by Shobi son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, Machir son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim. / They brought beds, basins, and earthen vessels, as well as wheat, barley, flour, roasted grain, beans, lentils, / honey, curds, sheep, and cheese from the herd for David and his people to eat. For they said, “The people have become hungry, exhausted, and thirsty in the wilderness.” Numbers 16:1-3 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?” Numbers 16:31-35 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. … Numbers 26:9-11 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. 1 Chronicles 6:61-63 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. 1 Chronicles 24:1-19 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. … 1 Samuel 2:27-36 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.’ … 2 Samuel 8:17 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe; Treasury of Scripture 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 Nehemiah 7:63,64 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 2 Samuel 17:27 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, 2 Samuel 19:31-39 And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and went over Jordan with the king, to conduct him over Jordan… 1 Kings 2:7 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. Jump to Previous Barzillai Barzil'lai Children Daughter Daughters Descendants Gileadite Habaiah Hakkoz Hobaiah Koz Married Priests WifeJump to Next Barzillai Barzil'lai Children Daughter Daughters Descendants Gileadite Habaiah Hakkoz Hobaiah Koz Married Priests WifeEzra 2 1. The number that return of the people36. of the priests 40. of the Levites 43. of the Nethinims 55. of Solomon's servants 61. of the priests who could not show their pedigree 64. The whole number of them, with their substance 68. Their offerings 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, the descendants of Hakkoz, and the descendants of Barzillai (who had married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by their name): Persons / Places / Events 1. HobaiahA family line among the priests returning from Babylonian exile. Their lineage was questioned due to lack of genealogical records. 2. Hakkoz Another priestly family whose lineage was scrutinized. They were unable to prove their ancestry, which was crucial for priestly duties. 3. Barzillai 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. Barzillai the Gileadite 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. The Return from Exile The broader context of this passage is the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem, a pivotal event in Jewish history. Teaching Points Importance of Genealogy in PriesthoodThe 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. Intermarriage and Identity 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. Faithfulness and Legacy 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. Challenges of Restoration 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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezra 2:61?2. How does Ezra 2:61 emphasize the importance of genealogical records for priesthood? 3. What lessons can we learn about spiritual leadership from Ezra 2:61? 4. How does Ezra 2:61 connect to God's covenant with the Levitical priesthood? 5. Why is maintaining spiritual integrity crucial, as seen in Ezra 2:61? 6. How can we ensure our spiritual lineage aligns with biblical standards today? 7. How does Ezra 2:61 challenge the concept of priestly lineage and legitimacy? 8. What historical evidence supports the genealogical claims in Ezra 2:61? 9. Why is priestly lineage significant in the context of Ezra 2:61? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezra 2? 11. Who was Barzillai in the Bible? 12. 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? 13. Why does Nehemiah 7:61–65 reference priests unable to prove their lineage, and does this contradict earlier genealogical records found in Ezra? 14. 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? What Does Ezra 2:61 Mean And from among the priests• The verse appears in a census that lists those returning from Babylon (Ezra 2:36–70). • Priestly families were expected to prove unbroken descent from Aaron for temple service (Exodus 28:1; Numbers 3:10). • By spotlighting certain clans, Ezra underlines how seriously God’s people guarded holiness and order (cf. Malachi 2:7). the descendants of Hobaiah • Named here and again in the parallel record (Nehemiah 7:63). • When examined, they “could not find their records and were excluded from the priesthood” (Ezra 2:62). • Their situation warns that privilege without verifiable obedience cannot stand (2 Chronicles 31:16–18). the descendants of Hakkoz • Hakkoz is elsewhere listed among the twenty-four priestly divisions (1 Chronicles 24:10). • Over time, exile disrupted their archives. Without documentation, they shared Hobaiah’s disqualification (Ezra 2:62). • God’s standard for leaders remains consistent, even after national upheaval (Leviticus 10:1–3). and the descendants of Barzillai • Unique because an unnamed priest “had married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite” (2 Samuel 17:27; 19:31–39). • Out of respect for his esteemed father-in-law, he adopted the Barzillai name—a choice that later complicated his credentials. • Honor was commendable (1 Kings 2:7), yet fidelity to God’s established order took precedence. (who had married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by their name) • Marriage into a notable lay family blurred the clear priestly lineage required for temple service. • The decision to assume a non-priestly surname illustrates how cultural gestures can unintentionally hinder ministry opportunities (cf. 2 Corinthians 6:3). • Ultimately, these priests were told to “not eat the most holy things until a priest could consult Urim and Thummim” (Ezra 2:63), showing both mercy and caution. summary Ezra 2:61 highlights three priestly lines that could not verify their genealogy after the exile. God’s people honored lineage because priestly service demanded unquestioned legitimacy. Hobaiah, Hakkoz, and the adopted Barzillai branch all lacked documentation, so they were temporarily barred from sacred duties. The verse underscores God’s unwavering call for purity and order among His leaders while reminding believers today that faithful obedience—and clear identification with His standards—matters more than titles or personal honor. (61) Barzillai the Gileadite.--See the well-known history in 2Samuel 17:27.After their name.--Rather, after her name, she having been probably an heiress. 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).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And fromוּמִבְּנֵי֙ (ū·mib·bə·nê) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son among the priests: הַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest the descendants בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Habaiah, חֳבַיָּ֖ה (ḥo·ḇay·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2252: Habaiah -- 'Yah has hidden', an Israelite the descendants בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Hakkoz, הַקּ֑וֹץ (haq·qō·wṣ) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6976: Hakkoz -- two Israelites and the descendants בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Barzillai בַרְזִלַּ֗י (ḇar·zil·lay) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1271: Barzillai -- 'man of iron', three Israelites (who אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that had married לָ֠קַח (lā·qaḥ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take a daughter מִבְּנ֞וֹת (mib·bə·nō·wṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 1323: A daughter of Barzillai בַּרְזִלַּ֤י (bar·zil·lay) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1271: Barzillai -- 'man of iron', three Israelites the Gileadite הַגִּלְעָדִי֙ (hag·gil·‘ā·ḏî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1569: 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 Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read by עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against their name). שְׁמָֽם׃ (šə·mām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 8034: A name Links Ezra 2:61 NIVEzra 2:61 NLT Ezra 2:61 ESV Ezra 2:61 NASB Ezra 2:61 KJV Ezra 2:61 BibleApps.com Ezra 2:61 Biblia Paralela Ezra 2:61 Chinese Bible Ezra 2:61 French Bible Ezra 2:61 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 2:61 Of the children of the priests: (Ezr. 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