Translations
Modern
The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973;
Traditional
The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.
Literal
The priests: The sons of Jedaiah (of the house of Jeshua), nine hundred seventy-three;
Latin
Sacerdotes: filii Idaia in domo Josue, nongenti septuaginta tres.
Original
Hebrew
English
The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973;
Notes
Nehemiah wanted to ensure that only true priests and Levites served in God's temple.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Jedaiah: Head of a priestly division during David's reign Jeshua: Head of a priestly family that returned from exile
Glossary
Topics
Israel, Prophecies Concerning: Captivity of Nehemiah is Commissioned to Lead the Remainder of the Captivity Jedaiah: A Priest of the Captivity Jeshua: Also Called Jeshuah: 973 of his Descendants Returned from Babylon Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Return from the Captivity