Translations
Modern
…the descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel,
Traditional
The children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,
Literal
…the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,
Latin
…filii Jahala, filii Darcon, filii Jeddel,
Original
Hebrew
English
…the descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel,
Notes
Nehemiah wanted to ensure that only true priests and Levites served in God's temple.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Darkon: Ancestor of a family of temple servants Giddel: Ancestor of Solomon's servants who returned from Babylonian exile Jaalah: Returned exile; descendant of Solomon's servants
Glossary
Barodis Book of Ezra Darkon Genealogy Giddel Jaalah Nethinim Singer
Topics
Darkon: A Servant of Solomon Giddel: One of Solomon's Servants Israel, Prophecies Concerning: Captivity of Nehemiah is Commissioned to Lead the Remainder of the Captivity Jaala: One of the Servants of Solomon Returned from Exile Levites: The List of Those Who Returned from Captivity