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1 The gatekeepers, the singers, and the Levites were assigned their duties after the wall had been rebuilt and I had hung the doors. Now when the wall had been built and I had set up the doors, and the gatekeepers, the singers, and the Levites had been appointed, After the wall had been rebuilt and I had set the doors in place, the gatekeepers, the musicians and the Levites were appointed.
2 I put my brother Hanani and Hananiah, the commander of the fortress, in charge of Jerusalem. Hananiah was a trustworthy man, and he feared God more than most people do. I gave my brother Hanani and Hananiah the governor of the castle charge over Jerusalem, for he was a more faithful and God-fearing man than many. I put in charge of Jerusalem my brother Hanani, along with Hananiah the commander of the citadel, because he was a man of integrity and feared God more than most people do.
3 I told them, |The gates of Jerusalem should not be opened at the hottest time of the day. While the [gatekeepers] are still standing there, they should shut the doors and bar them. Order some of the men in Jerusalem to stand guard, some at their posts and others in front of their homes.| And I said to them, “Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun is hot. And while they are still standing guard, let them shut and bar the doors. Appoint guards from among the inhabitants of Jerusalem, some at their guard posts and some in front of their own homes.” I said to them, “The gates of Jerusalem are not to be opened until the sun is hot. While the gatekeepers are still on duty, have them shut the doors and bar them. Also appoint residents of Jerusalem as guards, some at their posts and some near their own houses.”
4 The city was large and wide-open. Few people were in it, and no houses were being built. The city was wide and large, but the people within it were few, and no houses had been rebuilt. Now the city was large and spacious, but there were few people in it, and the houses had not yet been rebuilt.
5 Then my God put the idea into my head that I should gather the nobles, leaders, and people so that they could check their genealogy. I found the book with the genealogy of those who came back the first time. I found the following written in it: Then my God put it into my heart to assemble the nobles and the officials and the people to be enrolled by genealogy. And I found the book of the genealogy of those who came up at the first, and I found written in it: So my God put it into my heart to assemble the nobles, the officials and the common people for registration by families. I found the genealogical record of those who had been the first to return. This is what I found written there:
6 These were the people in the province. They were the ones who left the place where the exiles had been taken captive. King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon had taken them captive. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah. All of them went to their own cities. These were the people of the province who came up out of the captivity of those exiles whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried into exile. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his town. These are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles whom Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had taken captive (they returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town,
7 They went with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the number of Israelite men from the people in exile: They came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel: in company with Zerubbabel, Joshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum and Baanah): The list of the men of Israel:
8 the descendants of Parosh 2,172 the sons of Parosh, 2,172. the descendants of Parosh 2,172
9 of Shephatiah 372 The sons of Shephatiah, 372. of Shephatiah 372
10 of Arah 652 The sons of Arah, 652 of Arah 652
11 of Pahath Moab, that is, of Jeshua and Joab 2,818 The sons of Pahath-moab, namely the sons of Jeshua and Joab, 2,818. of Pahath-Moab (through the line of Jeshua and Joab) 2,818
12 of Elam 1,254 The sons of Elam, 1,254. of Elam 1,254
13 of Zattu 845 The sons of Zattu, 845. of Zattu 845
14 of Zaccai 760 The sons of Zaccai, 760. of Zakkai 760
15 of Binnui 648 The sons of Binnui, 648. of Binnui 648
16 of Bebai 628 The sons of Bebai, 628. of Bebai 628
17 of Azgad 2,322 The sons of Azgad, 2,322. of Azgad 2,322
18 of Adonikam 667 The sons of Adonikam, 667. of Adonikam 667
19 of Bigvai 2,067 The sons of Bigvai, 2,067. of Bigvai 2,067
20 of Adin 655 The sons of Adin, 655. of Adin 655
21 of Ater, that is, Hezekiah 98 The sons of Ater, namely of Hezekiah, 98. of Ater (through Hezekiah) 98
22 of Hashum 328 The sons of Hashum, 328. of Hashum 328
23 of Bezai 324 The sons of Bezai, 324. of Bezai 324
24 of Hariph 112 The sons of Hariph, 112. of Hariph 112
25 of Gibeon 95 The sons of Gibeon, 95. of Gibeon 95
26 the people of Bethlehem and Netophah 188 The men of Bethlehem and Netophah, 188. the men of Bethlehem and Netophah 188
27 of Anathoth 128 The men of Anathoth, 128. of Anathoth 128
28 of Beth Azmaveth 42 The men of Beth-azmaveth, 42. of Beth Azmaveth 42
29 of Kiriath Jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth 743 The men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743. of Kiriath Jearim, Kephirah and Beeroth 743
30 of Ramah and Geba 621 The men of Ramah and Geba, 621. of Ramah and Geba 621
31 of Michmas 122 The men of Michmas, 122. of Mikmash 122
32 of Bethel and Ai 123 The men of Bethel and Ai, 123. of Bethel and Ai 123
33 of the other Nebo 52 The men of the other Nebo, 52. of the other Nebo 52
34 of the other Elam 1,254 The sons of the other Elam, 1,254. of the other Elam 1,254
35 of Harim 320 The sons of Harim, 320. of Harim 320
36 of Jericho 345 The sons of Jericho, 345. of Jericho 345
37 of Lod, Hadid, and Ono 721 The sons of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 721. of Lod, Hadid and Ono 721
38 of Senaah 3,930 The sons of Senaah, 3,930. of Senaah 3,930
39 These priests returned from exile: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the family of Jeshua) 973 The priests: the sons of Jedaiah, namely the house of Jeshua, 973. The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the family of Jeshua) 973
40 of Immer 1,052 The sons of Immer, 1,052. of Immer 1,052
41 of Pashhur 1,247 The sons of Pashhur, 1,247. of Pashhur 1,247
42 of Harim 1,017 The sons of Harim, 1,017. of Harim 1,017
43 These Levites returned from exile: the descendants of Jeshua, that is, of Kadmiel [and] of Hodeiah 74 The Levites: the sons of Jeshua, namely of Kadmiel of the sons of Hodevah, 74. The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua (through Kadmiel through the line of Hodaviah) 74
44 These singers returned from exile: the descendants of Asaph 148 The singers: the sons of Asaph, 148. The musicians: the descendants of Asaph 148
45 These gatekeepers returned from exile: the descendants of Shallum, Ater, Talmon, Akkub, Hatita, and Shobai 138 The gatekeepers: the sons of Shallum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Talmon, the sons of Akkub, the sons of Hatita, the sons of Shobai, 138. The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, Ater, Talmon, Akkub, Hatita and Shobai 138
46 These temple servants returned from exile: the descendants of Ziha, Hasupha, Tabbaoth, The temple servants: the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabbaoth, The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, Hasupha, Tabbaoth,
47 Keros, Sia, Padon, the sons of Keros, the sons of Sia, the sons of Padon, Keros, Sia, Padon,
48 Lebanah, Hagabah, Shalmai, the sons of Lebana, the sons of Hagaba, the sons of Shalmai, Lebana, Hagaba, Shalmai,
49 Hanan, Giddel, Gahar, the sons of Hanan, the sons of Giddel, the sons of Gahar, Hanan, Giddel, Gahar,
50 Reaiah, Rezin, Nekoda, the sons of Reaiah, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda, Reaiah, Rezin, Nekoda,
51 Gazzam, Uzza, Paseah, the sons of Gazzam, the sons of Uzza, the sons of Paseah, Gazzam, Uzza, Paseah,
52 Besai, Meunim, Nephusheshim, the sons of Besai, the sons of Meunim, the sons of Nephushesim, Besai, Meunim, Nephusim,
53 Bakbuk, Hakupha, Harhur, the sons of Bakbuk, the sons of Hakupha, the sons of Harhur, Bakbuk, Hakupha, Harhur,
54 Bazlith, Mehida, Harsha, the sons of Bazlith, the sons of Mehida, the sons of Harsha, Bazluth, Mehida, Harsha,
55 Barkos, Sisera, Temah, the sons of Barkos, the sons of Sisera, the sons of Temah, Barkos, Sisera, Temah,
56 Neziah, and Hatipha. the sons of Neziah, the sons of Hatipha. Neziah and Hatipha
57 These descendants of Solomon's servants returned from exile: the descendants of Sotai, Sophereth, Perida, The sons of Solomon’s servants: the sons of Sotai, the sons of Sophereth, the sons of Perida, The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, Sophereth, Perida,
58 Jaala, Darkon, Giddel, the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel, Jaala, Darkon, Giddel,
59 Shephatiah, Hattil, Pochereth Hazzebaim, and Amon. the sons of Shephatiah, the sons of Hattil, the sons of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the sons of Amon. Shephatiah, Hattil, Pokereth-Hazzebaim and Amon
60 The temple servants and the descendants of Solomon's servants totaled 392. All the temple servants and the sons of Solomon’s servants were 392. The temple servants and the descendants of the servants of Solomon 392
61 The following people came from Tel Melah, Tel Harsha, Cherub, Addan, and Immer, but they couldn't prove they were Israelites on the basis of their father's family or their genealogy: The following were those who came up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer, but they could not prove their fathers’ houses nor their descent, whether they belonged to Israel: The following came up from the towns of Tel Melah, Tel Harsha, Kerub, Addon and Immer, but they could not show that their families were descended from Israel:
62 the descendants of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda. These people totaled 642. the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, 642. the descendants of Delaiah, Tobiah and Nekoda 642
63 These priests [couldn't prove they 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). Also, of the priests: the sons of Hobaiah, the sons of Hakkoz, the sons of Barzillai (who had taken a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by their name). 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).
64 These people searched for their [family] names in the genealogical records, but their names couldn't be found there. For this reason they were considered contaminated and couldn't be priests. These sought their registration among those enrolled in the genealogies, but it was not found there, so they were excluded from the priesthood as unclean. These searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean.
65 The governor told them not to eat any of the most holy food until a priest could use the Urim and Thummim [to settle the problem]. The governor told them that they were not to partake of the most holy food until a priest with Urim and Thummim should arise. The governor, therefore, ordered them not to eat any of the most sacred food until there should be a priest ministering with the Urim and Thummim.
66 The whole assembly totaled 42,360. The whole assembly together was 42,360, The whole company numbered 42,360,
67 In addition to the male and female servants who numbered 7,337, they also had 245 male and female singers. besides their male and female servants, of whom there were 7,337. And they had 245 singers, male and female. besides their 7,337 male and female slaves; and they also had 245 male and female singers.
68 They had 736 horses, 245 mules, Their horses were 736, their mules 245, There were 736 horses, 245 mules,
69 435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys. their camels 435, and their donkeys 6,720. 435 camels and 6,720 donkeys.
70 Some of the heads of the families contributed to this work. The governor contributed the following to the treasury: nearly 18 pounds of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 robes for the priests. Now some of the heads of fathers’ houses gave to the work. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 basins, 30 priests’ garments and 500 minas of silver. Some of the heads of the families contributed to the work. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls and 530 garments for priests.
71 Some of the heads of the families contributed to the treasury for this work: 337 pounds of gold and 3,215 pounds of silver. And some of the heads of fathers’ houses gave into the treasury of the work 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver. Some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the work 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver.
72 The rest of the people contributed 337 pounds of gold, 2,923 pounds of silver, and 67 robes for the priests. And what the rest of the people gave was 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priests’ garments. The total given by the rest of the people was 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver and 67 garments for priests.
73 The priests, Levites, the gatekeepers, the singers, some of the people, the temple servants, and the rest of Israel settled in their own cities. When the seventh month came, the people of Israel were in their own cities. So the priests, the Levites, the gatekeepers, the singers, some of the people, the temple servants, and all Israel, lived in their towns. And when the seventh month had come, the people of Israel were in their towns. The priests, the Levites, the gatekeepers, the musicians and the temple servants, along with certain of the people and the rest of the Israelites, settled in their own towns. When the seventh month came and the Israelites had settled in their towns,
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