of the sons of Shelomith, Ben-Josiphiah, and with him one hundred and sixty males;
Parallel translations
- WEB Of the sons of Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah; and with him one hundred sixty males.
- KJV And of the sons of Shelomith; the son of Josiphiah, and with him an hundred and threescore males.
- BSB from the descendants of Bani, Shelomith son of Josiphiah, and with him 160 men;
- NASB and of the sons of Bani, Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah and 160 males with him;
- NLT From the family of Bani: Shelomith son of Josiphiah and 160 other men.
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From the sons of Shelomith, a son of Josiphiah returned with 160 men. The register of returnees continues.
Overview
One hundred sixty males with the son of Josiphiah from the house of Shelomith are listed. The careful accounting reflects the value God places on each household in His restored community. The list as a whole testifies to a significant, ordered return of His people.
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