Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua (through Kadmiel through the line of Hodaviah) 74 New Living Translation These are the Levites who returned from exile: The families of Jeshua and Kadmiel (descendants of Hodaviah) 74 English Standard Version The Levites: the sons of Jeshua, namely of Kadmiel of the sons of Hodevah, 74. Berean Standard Bible The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua (through Kadmiel, through the line of Hodevah), 74. King James Bible The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, and of the children of Hodevah, seventy and four. New King James Version The Levites: the sons of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, and of the sons of Hodevah, seventy-four. New American Standard Bible The Levites: the sons of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of the sons of Hodevah, 74. NASB 1995 The Levites: the sons of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of the sons of Hodevah, 74. NASB 1977 The Levites: the sons of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of the sons of Hodevah, 74. Legacy Standard Bible The Levites: the sons of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of the sons of Hodevah, 74. Amplified Bible These are the Levites: the sons of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of the sons of Hodevah, 74. Christian Standard Bible The Levites included Jeshua’s descendants: of Kadmiel Hodevah’s descendants 74 Holman Christian Standard Bible The Levites included: Jeshua’s descendants: of Kadmiel Hodevah’s descendants 74. American Standard Version The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of the children of Hodevah, seventy and four. English Revised Version The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of the children of Hodevah, seventy and four. GOD'S WORD® Translation These Levites returned from exile: the descendants of Jeshua, that is, of Kadmiel [and] of Hodeiah 74 International Standard Version The Descendants of Levi: Jeshua of Kadmiel's descendants: that is, Hodevah's descendants: 74 Majority Standard Bible The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua (through Kadmiel, through the line of Hodevah), 74. NET Bible The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua (through Kadmiel, through the line of Hodaviah), 74. New Heart English Bible The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of the descendants of Hodaviah, seventy-four. Webster's Bible Translation The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, and of the children of Hodevah, seventy four. World English Bible The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of the children of Hodevah: seventy-four. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe Levites: sons of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of sons of Hodevah, seventy-four. Young's Literal Translation The Levites: sons of Jeshua, of Kadmiel: of sons of Hodevah: seventy and four. Smith's Literal Translation The Levites: the sons of Joshua to Kadmiel, to the sons to Hodevah, seventy and four. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe children of Josue and Cedmihel, the sons Catholic Public Domain Version The Levites: the sons of Jeshua and Kadmiel, the sons New American Bible The Levites: descendants of Jeshua, Kadmiel of the descendants of Hodeviah, seventy-four. New Revised Standard Version The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua, namely of Kadmiel of the descendants of Hodevah, seventy-four. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe Levites: the descendants of Joshua, of Kadmiel, and of the descendants of Hodiah, seventy-four. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The Levites, the children of Yeshua of Qadmayel, of the children of Hudia, seventy and four. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of the children of Hodeiah, seventy and four. Brenton Septuagint Translation The Levites; the children of Jesus the son of Cadmiel, with the children of Uduia, seventy-four. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The List of Returning Exiles…42and the descendants of Harim, 1,017. 43The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua (through Kadmiel, through the line of Hodevah), 74 44The singers: the descendants of Asaph, 148.… Cross References Ezra 2:40 The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua and Kadmiel (through the line of Hodaviah), 74. 1 Chronicles 9:14-16 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. Nehemiah 11:15-18 From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni; / Shabbethai and Jozabad, two leaders of the Levites, who supervised the work outside the house of God; / Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. ... 1 Chronicles 6:31-32 These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them. 1 Chronicles 23:2-5 Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. / The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. / “Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, ... 1 Chronicles 25:1-7 Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ... 2 Chronicles 29:25-30 Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. / And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. ... 2 Chronicles 31:2 Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling. 2 Chronicles 35:15 The singers, the descendants of Asaph, were at their stations according to the command of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer. And the gatekeepers at each gate did not need to leave their posts, because their fellow Levites made preparations for them. Ezra 3:10-11 When the builders had laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites (the sons of Asaph) with cymbals, took their positions to praise the LORD, as David king of Israel had prescribed. / And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid. Psalm 134:1-2 A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! / Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD! Psalm 135:1-2 Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD. Give praise, O servants of the LORD, / who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God. Matthew 26:30 And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. Luke 1:8-9 One day while Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, / he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. Luke 1:23 And when the days of his service were complete, he returned home. Treasury of Scripture The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, and of the children of Hodevah, seventy and four. Hodevah Ezra 2:40 The Levites: the children of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of Hodaviah, seventy and four. Hodaviah Nehemiah 3:9 And next unto them repaired Rephaiah the son of Hur, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem. Judah Jump to Previous Children Descendants Four Hodaviah Jeshua Kadmiel Kad'mi-El Levites Namely Seventy Seventy-FourJump to Next Children Descendants Four Hodaviah Jeshua Kadmiel Kad'mi-El Levites Namely Seventy Seventy-FourNehemiah 7 1. Nehemiah commits the charge of Jerusalem to Hanani and Hananiah5. A register of the genealogy of them which came at the first out of Babylon 9. of the people 39. of the priests 43. of the Levites 46. of the Nethinims 57. of Solomon's servants 63. and of the priests which could not find their pedigree 66. The whole number of them, with their substance 70. Their offerings The Levites The Levites were a distinct tribe in Israel, set apart for religious duties and temple service. Their role was crucial in maintaining the spiritual life of the nation. Historically, the Levites did not receive a territorial inheritance like the other tribes, as their inheritance was the Lord Himself (Numbers 18:20-24). This highlights their unique calling and dedication to God's service, emphasizing the importance of spiritual leadership and service in the community of faith. The descendants of Jeshua Through Kadmiel Through the line of Hodaviah 74 Persons / Places / Events 1. NehemiahA Jewish leader who played a crucial role in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls after the Babylonian exile. He was a cupbearer to the Persian king and later became the governor of Judah. 2. Levites A tribe of Israel set apart for religious duties and temple service. They were descendants of Levi, one of Jacob's twelve sons. 3. Jeshua A prominent priestly figure during the time of the return from exile. He was instrumental in the rebuilding of the temple and re-establishing worship in Jerusalem. 4. Kadmiel A leader among the Levites who returned from Babylonian exile. He played a role in the spiritual and physical restoration of Jerusalem. 5. Hodaviah An ancestor in the lineage of the Levites mentioned in this passage, highlighting the importance of genealogical records in maintaining the purity and continuity of the Levitical line. Teaching Points The Importance of GenealogyThe detailed genealogical records in Nehemiah highlight the importance of heritage and identity in God's plan. Understanding our spiritual heritage can strengthen our faith and commitment to God's purposes. Faithfulness in Service The Levites' dedication to their roles, despite the challenges of returning from exile, serves as a model for faithfulness in our own service to God. We are called to serve diligently in whatever capacity God has placed us. Community and Worship The Levites' role in re-establishing worship in Jerusalem underscores the importance of community in our spiritual lives. We are encouraged to actively participate in and contribute to our faith communities. Restoration and Renewal The return of the Levites and their involvement in rebuilding efforts symbolize God's work of restoration and renewal. We can trust God to restore and renew our lives, even after periods of exile or hardship.Verse 43. - The children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, and of the children of Hodevah may be corrected from Ezra 2:40 and Ezra 3:9. It should be "Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of Hodevah." This ancestor of Joshua and Kadmiel appears under the three forms of Hodevah, Hodaviah (Ezra 2:40), and Judah (Ezra 3:9). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The Levites:הַלְוִיִּ֑ם (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi the descendants בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Jeshua יֵשׁ֧וּעַ (yê·šū·a‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3442: Jeshua (through Kadmiel, לְקַדְמִיאֵ֛ל (lə·qaḏ·mî·’êl) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6934: Kadmiel -- 'God is the ancient one', a Levite name through the line לִבְנֵ֥י (liḇ·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Hodevah), לְהוֹדְוָ֖ה (lə·hō·wḏ·wāh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1937: Hodevah -- a Levitical family 74 שִׁבְעִ֥ים (šiḇ·‘îm) Number - common plural Strong's 7657: Seventy (a cardinal number) Links Nehemiah 7:43 NIVNehemiah 7:43 NLT Nehemiah 7:43 ESV Nehemiah 7:43 NASB Nehemiah 7:43 KJV Nehemiah 7:43 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 7:43 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 7:43 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 7:43 French Bible Nehemiah 7:43 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 7:43 The Levites: the children of Jeshua (Neh Ne) |