the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, 642.
Parallel translations
- WEB The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred forty-two.
- KJV The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred forty and two.
- BSB the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, and the descendants of Nekoda, 642 in all.
- NKJV the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, six hundred and forty-two;
- NLT This group included the families of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda—a total of 642 people.
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The families of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda, numbering 642, could not prove their Israelite origin. Their status remained uncertain.
Overview
These households are named among those unable to establish their ancestral records. Their inclusion in the list, despite the uncertainty, shows honesty in recording the community's actual situation. The careful handling of doubtful cases reflects a reverent concern to preserve the holiness and identity of God's people.
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- Ezra 2:60the children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred fifty-two.
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