The children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,
Parallel translations
- WEB the children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,
- BSB the descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel,
- NKJV the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,
- NASB the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,
- NLT Jaalah, Darkon, Giddel,
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More descendants of Solomon's servants, Jaala, Darkon, and Giddel, are listed among the returnees. The roll continues.
Overview
This continues the record of Solomon's servants' descendants who came back to serve. Their careful enumeration mirrors the listing of the temple servants alongside them. The detail affirms that every group contributing to God's house was valued and preserved in the covenant record.
Cross-references & the web
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- Ezra 2:56The children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,
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