These are the priests who returned from exile: The family of Jedaiah (through the line of Jeshua) 973
Parallel translations
- WEB The priests: The children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy-three.
- KJV The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.
- BSB The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973;
- NKJV The priests: the sons of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred and seventy-three;
- NASB The priests: the sons of Jedaiah of the house of Jeshua, 973;
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Quick answer
The priests of Jedaiah's line, through Jeshua's house, returned, numbering 973. The list now turns to the priesthood.
Overview
Here the register shifts to the priests, essential for restoring temple worship and sacrifice. Jedaiah's large priestly house ensured that the renewed community could approach God through the appointed ministry. This careful preservation of the priesthood looks ahead to the great High Priest, Jesus Christ, who fulfills and surpasses it (Hebrews 7:23-27).
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Cross-references · 2
- Ezra 2:36The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy-three.
- 1 Chr 24:7–19Now the first lot came out to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah,
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