The children of Bani, six hundred forty and two.
Parallel translations
- WEB The children of Bani, six hundred forty-two.
- BSB the descendants of Bani, 642;
- NKJV the people of Bani, six hundred and forty-two;
- NASB the sons of Bani, 642;
- NLT The family of Bani 642
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Quick answer
The descendants of Bani numbered 642. The family census continues.
Overview
The house of Bani is added to those who returned to Judah. The steady accumulation of names reflects the breadth of the restored community. Each family counted shares in the renewed covenant life God was establishing.
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Cross-references · 2
- Ezra 10:34Of the sons of Bani; Maadai, Amram, and Uel,
- Neh 7:15The children of Binnui, six hundred forty and eight.
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