the descendants of Zattu, 945;
Parallel translations
- WEB The children of Zattu, nine hundred forty-five.
- KJV The children of Zattu, nine hundred forty and five.
- NKJV the people of Zattu, nine hundred and forty-five;
- NASB the sons of Zattu, 945;
- NLT The family of Zattu 945
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Quick answer
The descendants of Zattu numbered 945. Another household is counted among the returnees.
Overview
The house of Zattu is listed among those who came back to Judah. The ongoing census underscores the orderly restoration of the covenant community. These names stand as a memorial of those willing to leave Babylon to rebuild God's city and worship.
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Cross-references · 2
- Neh 7:13the descendants of Zattu, 845;
- Ezra 10:27From the descendants of Zattu: Elioenai, Eliashib, Mattaniah, Jeremoth, Zabad, and Aziza.
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