Bunni, Azgad, Bebai,
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- WEB Bunni, Azgad, Bebai,
- KJV Bunni, Azgad, Bebai,
- NKJV Bunni, Azgad, Bebai,
- NASB Bunni, Azgad, Bebai,
- NLT Bunni, Azgad, Bebai,
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Quick answer
Bunni, Azgad, and Bebai are named among the lay leaders who sealed the covenant. It matters because it records ordinary families committing to God.
Overview
These heads of households join the roster of covenant signatories. The naming of lay families underscores that covenant faithfulness is the calling of the whole people of God. It anticipates the wide fellowship of all who are united to Christ by faith.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Ezra 2:11–12the descendants of Bebai, 623;
- Neh 7:16–17the descendants of Bebai, 628;
- Ezra 8:11–12from the descendants of Bebai, Zechariah son of Bebai, and with him 28 men;
- Ezra 10:28From the descendants of Bebai: Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, and Athlai.
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