The children of Gibbar, ninety and five.
Parallel translations
- WEB The children of Gibbar, ninety-five.
- BSB the descendants of Gibbar, 95;
- NKJV the people of Gibbar, ninety-five;
- NASB the sons of Gibbar, 95;
- NLT The family of Gibbar 95
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Quick answer
The descendants of Gibbar numbered 95. The genealogical roll continues.
Overview
The house of Gibbar is listed among the returnees, with a parallel in Nehemiah's list (Gibeon). The continued enumeration maintains the documented record of the return. Each entry affirms the historical restoration of God's people.
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- Neh 7:25The children of Gibeon, ninety and five.
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