the descendants of Hashum, 223;
Parallel translations
- WEB The children of Hashum, two hundred twenty-three.
- KJV The children of Hashum, two hundred twenty and three.
- ESV The sons of Hashum, 223.
- NKJV the people of Hashum, two hundred and twenty-three;
- NASB the sons of Hashum, 223;
- NLT The family of Hashum 223
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The descendants of Hashum numbered 223. The family list continues.
Overview
The clan of Hashum is registered among the returning exiles. The careful count honors each group within the restored community. These records witness to the reality of God's faithful gathering of His remnant.
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Cross-references · 2
- Neh 7:22the descendants of Hashum, 328;
- Ezra 10:33From the descendants of Hashum: Mattenai, Mattattah, Zabad, Eliphelet, Jeremai, Manasseh, and Shimei.
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