Ezra 2:10
New International Version
of Bani 642

New Living Translation
The family of Bani 642

English Standard Version
The sons of Bani, 642.

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Bani, 642;

King James Bible
The children of Bani, six hundred forty and two.

New King James Version
the people of Bani, six hundred and forty-two;

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Bani, 642;

NASB 1995
the sons of Bani, 642;

NASB 1977
the sons of Bani, 642;

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Bani, 642;

Amplified Bible
the sons of Bani, 642;

Christian Standard Bible
Bani’s descendants 642

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Bani’s descendants 642

American Standard Version
The children of Bani, six hundred forty and two.

English Revised Version
The children of Bani, six hundred forty and two.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
of Bani 642

International Standard Version
Descendants of Bani: 642

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Bani, 642;

NET Bible
the descendants of Bani: 642;

New Heart English Bible
The descendants of Bani, six hundred forty-two.

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Bani, six hundred forty and two.

World English Bible
The children of Bani, six hundred forty-two.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Bani, six hundred forty-two;

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Bani, six hundred forty and two.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Bani, six hundred forty and two.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Bani, six hundred forty-two.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Bani, six hundred forty-two.

New American Bible
descendants of Bani, six hundred and forty-two;

New Revised Standard Version
Of Bani, six hundred forty-two.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Bani, six hundred and forty-two.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Beni, one hundred and forty and two.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The children of Bani, six hundred forty and two.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The children of Banui, six hundred and forty-two.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The List of Returning Exiles
9the descendants of Zaccai, 760; 10the descendants of Bani, 642; 11the descendants of Bebai, 623;…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:15
the descendants of Binnui, 648;

Nehemiah 7:6-73
These are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles carried away to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar its king. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town, / accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel: / the descendants of Parosh, 2,172; ...

Ezra 1:5
So the family heads of Judah and Benjamin, along with the priests and Levites—everyone whose spirit God had stirred—prepared to go up and rebuild the house of the LORD in Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 11:4
while some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem.) From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez;

Nehemiah 12:1
Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,

1 Chronicles 9:3
Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:

1 Chronicles 9:2
Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants.

Nehemiah 12:7
Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah. These were the leaders of the priests and their associates in the days of Jeshua.

Nehemiah 12:12
In the days of Joiakim, these were the heads of the priestly families: of the family of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah;

Nehemiah 12:26
They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe.

Nehemiah 12:47
So in the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah, all Israel contributed the daily portions for the singers and gatekeepers. They also set aside daily portions for the Levites, and the Levites set aside daily portions for the descendants of Aaron.

Matthew 1:12
After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,

Luke 3:27
the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,

Matthew 1:11-12
and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon. / After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,

Luke 3:23-38
Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Bani, six hundred forty and two.

Ezra 10:34
Of the sons of Bani; Maadai, Amram, and Uel,

Nehemiah 7:15
The children of Binnui, six hundred forty and eight.

Binnui.

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Ezra 2
1. The number that return of the people
36. of the priests
40. of the Levites
43. of the Nethinims
55. of Solomon's servants
61. of the priests who could not show their pedigree
64. The whole number of them, with their substance
68. Their offerings














of Bani
The name "Bani" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "built" or "builder." This name appears multiple times in the Old Testament, often associated with individuals who played significant roles in the rebuilding and restoration efforts of Israel. In the context of Ezra, the mention of Bani highlights the importance of family lineage and the collective effort of the Israelites in returning to Jerusalem. The Bani family, like many others listed in this chapter, represents the continuity of God's covenant people and their commitment to rebuilding the temple and reestablishing their community in the Promised Land. This reflects the broader biblical theme of restoration and renewal, emphasizing God's faithfulness in preserving His people through generations.

642
The specific number "642" indicates the number of individuals from the family of Bani who returned to Jerusalem. This precise enumeration underscores the historical accuracy and attention to detail in the biblical record. It also reflects the organized and communal nature of the return from exile, as each family contributed to the collective mission of restoration. The listing of numbers in this chapter serves as a testament to the fulfillment of God's promises, as He brought His people back to their homeland. It also inspires modern readers to consider their own roles within the larger community of faith, encouraging participation in the ongoing work of building and restoring God's kingdom on earth. The faithfulness of these 642 individuals serves as a reminder of the impact that each person can have in the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the descendants
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Bani,
בָנִ֔י (ḇā·nî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1137: Bani -- the name of several Israelites

642;
שֵׁ֥שׁ (šêš)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number)


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