Ezra 2:62 nasb — These searched among their ancestral registration, but they could not be located; therefore they were considered unclea…

NASB

"These searched among their ancestral registration, but they could not be located; therefore they were considered unclean and excluded from the priesthood."

— Ezra 2:62, NASB

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Ezra 2 — Context

59

Now these are those who came up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addan and Immer, but they were not able to give evidence of their fathers' households and their descendants, whether they were of Israel:

60

the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, 652.

61

Of the sons of the priests: the sons of Habaiah, the sons of Hakkoz, the sons of Barzillai, who took a wife from the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and he was called by their name.

62

These searched among their ancestral registration, but they could not be located; therefore they were considered unclean and excluded from the priesthood.

63

The governor said to them that they should not eat from the most holy things until a priest stood up with Urim and Thummim.

64

The whole assembly numbered 42,360,

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besides their male and female servants who numbered 7,337; and they had singing men and women.

Ezra 2:62 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezra 2:62 say?
Ezra 2:62 in the NASB reads: “These searched among their ancestral registration, but they could not be located; therefore they were considered unclean and excluded from the priesthood.”
Where is Ezra 2:62 in the Bible?
Ezra 2:62 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezra, chapter 2, verse 62.
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 2:62.
What translation should I read Ezra 2:62 in?
Ezra 2:62 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 2:62?
Ezra 2:62 reads (NASB): “These searched among their ancestral registration, but they could not be located; therefore they were considered unclean and excluded from the priesthood.” 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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