the sons of Immer, one thousand and fifty-two;
Parallel translations
- WEB The children of Immer, one thousand fifty-two.
- KJV The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two.
- BSB the descendants of Immer, 1,052;
- NASB the sons of Immer, 1,052;
- NLT The family of Immer 1,052
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Quick answer
The priests of Immer returned, numbering 1,052. The priestly families were carefully accounted for.
Overview
Immer's house is listed among the priestly divisions returning to serve at the rebuilt temple. Verified priestly descent was vital, since only legitimate priests could offer acceptable worship. The concern for true priesthood points to our need for a perfect mediator, met fully in Christ (1 Timothy 2:5).
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Cross-references · 2
- 1 Chr 24:14the fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer,
- Ezra 2:37The children of Immer, one thousand fifty-two.
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