Ezra 7:5 nasb — son of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the chief priest.

NASB

"son of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the chief priest."

— Ezra 7:5, NASB

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KJV
“The son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest:”
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ASV
“the son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest— ”
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WEB
“the son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest;”
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NET
“who was the son of Abishua, who was the son of Phinehas, who was the son of Eleazar, who was the son of Aaron the chief priest.”
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DRB
“The son of Abisue, the son of Phinees, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, the priest from the beginning.”
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BBE
“The son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest:”
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KJVA
“The son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest:”
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Ezra 7 — Context

son of Shallum, son of Zadok, son of Ahitub,

son of Amariah, son of Azariah, son of Meraioth,

son of Zerahiah, son of Uzzi, son of Bukki,

son of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the chief priest.

This Ezra went up from Babylon, and he was a scribe skilled in the law of Moses, which the LORD God of Israel had given; and the king granted him all he requested because the hand of the LORD his God was upon him.

Some of the sons of Israel and some of the priests, the Levites, the singers, the gatekeepers and the temple servants went up to Jerusalem in the seventh year of King Artaxerxes.

He came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king.

Ezra 7:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezra 7:5 say?

Ezra 7:5 in the NASB reads: “son of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the chief priest.”

Where is Ezra 7:5 in the Bible?

Ezra 7:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezra, chapter 7, verse 5.

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 7:5.

What translation should I read Ezra 7:5 in?

Ezra 7:5 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 7:5?

Ezra 7:5 reads (NASB): “son of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the chief priest.” 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.

Ezra 7:5 nasb — son of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the chief priest.

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