Ezra 2:59 asv — And these were they that went up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addan, andImmer; but they could not show their fat…

American Standard Version

"And these were they that went up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addan, andImmer; but they could not show their fathers’ houses, and their seed, whether they were of Israel: "

— Ezra 2:59, American Standard Version

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Ezra 2 — Context

56

the children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,

57

the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the children of Ami.

58

All the Nethinim, and the children of Solomon’s servants, were three hundred ninety and two.

59

And these were they that went up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addan, andImmer; but they could not show their fathers’ houses, and their seed, whether they were of Israel:

60

the children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred fifty and two.

61

And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Hakkoz, the children of Barzillai, who took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name.

62

These sought their registeramongthose that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they deemed polluted and put from the priesthood.

Ezra 2:59 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezra 2:59 say?
Ezra 2:59 in the American Standard Version reads: “And these were they that went up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addan, andImmer; but they could not show their fathers’ houses, and their seed, whether they were of Israel: ”
Where is Ezra 2:59 in the Bible?
Ezra 2:59 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezra, chapter 2, verse 59.
Who wrote Ezra?
Ezra is traditionally attributed to Ezra (traditional). It was written c. 457–440 BC.
What is the book of Ezra about?
Ezra records the return of Judah from Babylonian exile in two waves — first under Zerubbabel to rebuild the temple, and second under Ezra himself to restore the Law. It is a story of restored worship and renewed obedience.
What are the major themes of Ezra?
Ezra explores themes including Return, Rebuilding the Temple, Restoration, Reform, Repentance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezra 2:59.
What translation should I read Ezra 2:59 in?
Ezra 2:59 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezra 2:59?
Ezra 2:59 reads (ASV): “And these were they that went up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addan, andImmer; but they could not show their fathers’ houses, and their seed, whether they were of Israel: ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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