Nehemiah 7:64 nasb — These searched among their ancestral registration, but it could not be located; therefore they were considered unclean…

NASB

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

— Nehemiah 7:64, NASB

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Nehemiah 7 — Context

61

These were they who came up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addon and Immer; but they could not show their fathers' houses or their descendants, whether they were of Israel:

62

the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, 642.

63

Of the priests: the sons of Hobaiah, the sons of Hakkoz, the sons of Barzillai, who took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai, the Gileadite, and was named after them.

64

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

65

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

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The whole assembly together was 42,360,

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besides their male and their female servants, of whom there were 7,337; and they had male and female singers.

Nehemiah 7:64 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 7:64 say?
Nehemiah 7:64 in the NASB reads: “These searched among their ancestral registration, but it could not be located; therefore they were considered unclean and excluded from the priesthood.”
Where is Nehemiah 7:64 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 7:64 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 7, verse 64.
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 7:64.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 7:64 in?
Nehemiah 7:64 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 7:64?
Nehemiah 7:64 reads (NASB): “These searched among their ancestral registration, but it 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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