Ezra 8:14 web — Of the sons of Bigvai, Uthai and Zabbud; and with them seventy males.

World English Bible

"Of the sons of Bigvai, Uthai and Zabbud; and with them seventy males."

— Ezra 8:14, World English Bible

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Ezra 8 — Context

11

Of the sons of Bebai, Zechariah the son of Bebai; and with him twenty-eight males.

12

Of the sons of Azgad, Johanan the son of Hakkatan; and with him one hundred ten males.

13

Of the sons of Adonikam, [who were] the last; and these are their names: Eliphelet, Jeuel, and Shemaiah; and with them sixty males.

14

Of the sons of Bigvai, Uthai and Zabbud; and with them seventy males.

15

I gathered them together to the river that runs to Ahava; and there we encamped three days: and I viewed the people, and the priests, and found there none of the sons of Levi.

16

Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, chief men; also for Joiarib, and for Elnathan, who were teachers.

17

I sent them forth to Iddo the chief at the place Casiphia; and I told them what they should tell Iddo, [and] his brothers the Nethinim, at the place Casiphia, that they should bring to us ministers for the house of our God.

Ezra 8:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezra 8:14 say?
Ezra 8:14 in the World English Bible reads: “Of the sons of Bigvai, Uthai and Zabbud; and with them seventy males.”
Where is Ezra 8:14 in the Bible?
Ezra 8:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezra, chapter 8, verse 14.
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 8:14.
What translation should I read Ezra 8:14 in?
Ezra 8:14 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 8:14?
Ezra 8:14 reads (WEB): “Of the sons of Bigvai, Uthai and Zabbud; and with them seventy males.” 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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