the children of Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda,
Parallel translations
- KJV The children of Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda,
- BSB the descendants of Reaiah, the descendants of Rezin, the descendants of Nekoda,
- NKJV the sons of Reaiah, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda,
- NASB the sons of Reaiah, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda,
- NLT Reaiah, Rezin, Nekoda,
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Quick answer
More temple servants, Reaiah, Rezin, and Nekoda, are listed among those who returned. The roll of servants goes on.
Overview
These additional servant families round out the workforce that sustained temple ministry. Their inclusion affirms that restored worship was a communal effort involving every rank. God's kingdom advances not by a few alone but through the faithful service of many ordinary people.
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The rebuilt walls and renewed covenant community foreshadow the greater builder who gathers and secures a people for God, the one who declares 'I will build my church.'
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