and their brothers, valiant warriors, 128. And their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of Haggedolim.
Parallel translations
- WEB and their brothers, mighty men of valor, one hundred twenty-eight; and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of Haggedolim.
- KJV And their brethren, mighty men of valour, an hundred twenty and eight: and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of one of the great men.
- BSB and his associates—128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer.
- NKJV and their brethren, mighty men of valor, were one hundred and twenty-eight. Their overseer was Zabdiel the son of one of the great men.
- NLT and 128 of his outstanding associates. Their chief officer was Zabdiel son of Haggedolim.
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128 capable priestly relatives served under their overseer Zabdiel. Strong and able men were devoted to the LORD's service.
Overview
This group of 128 'mighty men of valor' were priests fit for demanding service, led by Zabdiel. The military language applied to temple servants suggests dedicated, disciplined ministry. Their organized oversight again shows the orderliness of restored worship, in which capable people gave themselves wholly to God's house.
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