the sons of Azmaveth, 42;
Parallel translations
- WEB The children of Azmaveth, forty-two.
- KJV The children of Azmaveth, forty and two.
- BSB the descendants of Azmaveth, 42;
- NKJV the people of Azmaveth, forty-two;
- NLT The people of Beth-azmaveth 42
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Quick answer
The descendants of Azmaveth numbered 42. The list of returning communities continues.
Overview
The small group from Azmaveth is registered among the returnees. The inclusion of even modest numbers shows that no community was overlooked. The resettlement of these towns reflects the steady rebuilding of God's people in the land.
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- Neh 7:28The men of Beth Azmaveth, forty-two.
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