of the sons of Shecaniah, of the sons of Parosh, Zechariah; and registered with him were one hundred and fifty males;
Parallel translations
- WEB Of the sons of Shecaniah, of the sons of Parosh, Zechariah; and with him were listed by genealogy of the males one hundred fifty.
- KJV Of the sons of Shechaniah, of the sons of Pharosh; Zechariah: and with him were reckoned by genealogy of the males an hundred and fifty.
- BSB of the descendants of Shecaniah; from the descendants of Parosh, Zechariah, and with him were registered 150 men;
- NASB of the sons of Shecaniah who was of the sons of Parosh, Zechariah, and with him 150 males who were in the genealogical list;
- NLT a descendant of Shecaniah. From the family of Parosh: Zechariah and 150 other men were registered.
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Quick answer
From the family of Shecaniah, of the sons of Parosh, Zechariah returned with 150 men. God brings back a sizable company of His people.
Overview
This entry records Zechariah and 150 males registered by genealogy from the house of Parosh. The detailed counting reflects orderly care in restoring the community. Each named group represents real families heeding the call to return, and the totals show God gathering a substantial remnant for the renewal of Jerusalem.
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