Uzza, Paseah, Besai,
Parallel translations
- WEB the children of Uzza, the children of Paseah, the children of Besai,
- KJV The children of Uzza, the children of Paseah, the children of Besai,
- BSB the descendants of Uzza, the descendants of Paseah, the descendants of Besai,
- ESV the sons of Uzza, the sons of Paseah, the sons of Besai,
- NKJV the sons of Uzza, the sons of Paseah, the sons of Besai,
- NASB the sons of Uzza, the sons of Paseah, the sons of Besai,
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Quick answer
Further families of temple servants are recorded. The list of Nethinim continues.
Overview
The enumeration of temple servants continues with additional households. Their careful inclusion underscores the orderly documentation of the return. Each family counted shared in the rebuilding of God's house and worship.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 1
- Neh 7:51the children of Gazzam, the children of Uzza, the children of Paseah.
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