And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin,
Parallel translations
- WEB Of the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, Jachin,
- BSB From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin;
- NKJV Of the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin;
- NASB From the priests were Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, Jachin,
- NLT Among the priests who returned were Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, Jakin,
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Quick answer
Begins listing the priests who resettled Jerusalem. It marks the return of the worship leadership essential to the temple.
Overview
Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin head the list of returning priests. Their presence was vital, for without priests the temple sacrifices could not resume. The Chronicler highlights the restoration of true worship, reminding readers that access to God depended on appointed mediators, a need fully and finally met in Jesus, our great High Priest.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 2
- Neh 11:10–24Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin.
- Neh 12:19And of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;
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