Nehemiah 7:63 cpdv — and among the priests: the sons of Hobaiah, the sons of Hakkoz, the sons of Barzillai, who took a wife from the daughte…

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

— Nehemiah 7:63, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Nehemiah 7 — Context

60

All the temple servants and the sons of the servants of Solomon, three hundred ninety-two.

61

Now these are the ones who ascended from Telmelah, Telharsha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer; and they were not able to indicate the house of their fathers and their offspring, whether they were of Israel:

62

the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, six hundred forty-two;

63

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

64

These sought their writing in the census, and they did not find it, and so they were cast out of the priesthood.

65

And the cupbearer said to them that they should not eat from the Holy of Holies, until a priest would stand up who was learned and skillful.

66

The entire multitude, which was like one man, was forty-two thousand three hundred sixty,

Nehemiah 7:63 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 7:63 say?
Nehemiah 7:63 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “and among the priests: the sons of Hobaiah, the sons of Hakkoz, the sons of Barzillai, who took a wife from the daughters of Barzillai, a Gileadite, and he was called by their name. ”
Where is Nehemiah 7:63 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 7:63 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 7, verse 63.
Who wrote Nehemiah?
Nehemiah is traditionally attributed to Nehemiah (largely from his memoirs). It was written c. 445–425 BC.
What is the book of Nehemiah about?
Nehemiah, cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes, leads the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls against fierce opposition. The book combines stirring leadership with covenant renewal, ending with reform of priesthood, sabbath, and intermarriage.
What are the major themes of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah explores themes including Leadership, Prayer, Rebuilding, Opposition, Covenant Renewal. These themes shape the meaning and context of Nehemiah 7:63.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 7:63 in?
Nehemiah 7:63 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 Nehemiah 7:63?
Nehemiah 7:63 reads (CPDV): “and among the priests: the sons of Hobaiah, the sons of Hakkoz, the sons of Barzillai, who took a wife from the daughters of Barzillai, a Gileadite, and he was called by their name. ” 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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