the sons of Zaccai, 760;
Parallel translations
- WEB The children of Zaccai, seven hundred sixty.
- KJV The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.
- BSB the descendants of Zaccai, 760;
- NKJV the sons of Zaccai, seven hundred and sixty;
- NLT The family of Zaccai 760
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Quick answer
The descendants of Zaccai number 760. The family count proceeds.
Overview
The Zaccai family is recorded among the returnees from exile. The steady accumulation of names and numbers builds a picture of a whole people restored to their land. These records testify to God's covenant faithfulness, fulfilling His promise to bring His people back and re-establish them in the place of His presence.
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- Ezra 2:9The children of Zaccai, seven hundred sixty.
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