Ezra 8:12

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

from the descendants of Azgad, Johanan son of Hakkatan, and with him 110 men;

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

Of the sons of Azgad, Joanan the son of Eccetan, and with him a hundred and ten men.

Free Bible Version

From the sons of Azgad, Johanan, son of Hakkatan, and with him 110 men.

Geneva Bible 1599

And of the sonnes of Azgad, Iohanan the sonne of Hakkatan, and with him an hundreth and ten males.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

Johanan the son of Hakkatan and 110 other men from the clan descended from Azgad

Unlocked Literal Bible

Of the descendants of Azgad, Johanan son of Hakkatan and with him were listed 110 males.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

And from the sons of Azgad: Johanan son of Hakkatan, and with him a hundred and ten who are males.

Context

The Exiles Who Returned with Ezra

¹¹from the descendants of Bebai, Zechariah son of Bebai, and with him 28 men;¹²from the descendants of Azgad, Johanan son of Hakkatan, and with him 110 men;

Summary

In Ezra 8:12, we see a detailed account of the priests who returned from exile with Ezra. These priests were descendants of Phinehas, a priest known for his zeal for the Lord. The mention of these priests highlights the importance of spiritual leadership and continuity in worship practices after the exile. It also signifies the faithfulness of God in preserving a remnant of His people to continue the priestly duties and maintain the worship of the Lord according to His commands.

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