Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version of Adonikam 666 New Living Translation The family of Adonikam 666 English Standard Version The sons of Adonikam, 666. Berean Standard Bible the descendants of Adonikam, 666; King James Bible The children of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and six. New King James Version the people of Adonikam, six hundred and sixty-six; New American Standard Bible the sons of Adonikam, 666; NASB 1995 the sons of Adonikam, 666; NASB 1977 the sons of Adonikam, 666; Legacy Standard Bible the sons of Adonikam, 666; Amplified Bible the sons of Adonikam, 666; Christian Standard Bible Adonikam’s descendants 666 Holman Christian Standard Bible Adonikam’s descendants 666 American Standard Version The children of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and six. English Revised Version The children of Adonikam six hundred sixty and six. GOD'S WORD® Translation of Adonikam 666 International Standard Version Descendants of Adonikam: 666 Majority Standard Bible the descendants of Adonikam, 666; NET Bible the descendants of Adonikam: 666; New Heart English Bible The descendants of Adonikam, six hundred sixty-six. Webster's Bible Translation The children of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and six. World English Bible The children of Adonikam, six hundred sixty-six. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionsons of Adonikam, six hundred sixty-six; Young's Literal Translation Sons of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and six. Smith's Literal Translation The sons of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and six. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe children of Adonicam, six hundred sixty-six. Catholic Public Domain Version The sons of Adonikam, six hundred sixty-six. New American Bible descendants of Adonikam, six hundred and sixty-six; New Revised Standard Version Of Adonikam, six hundred sixty-six. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe descendants of Adonikam, six hundred and sixty-six. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The children of Adaniqum, six hundred and sixty and six. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The children of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and six. Brenton Septuagint Translation The children of Adonicam, six hundred and sixty-six. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The List of Returning Exiles…12the descendants of Azgad, 1,222; 13the descendants of Adonikam, 666; 14the descendants of Bigvai, 2,056;… Cross References Nehemiah 7:18 the descendants of Adonikam, 667; 1 Chronicles 9:1-2 So all Israel was recorded in the genealogies written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. / Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants. Nehemiah 11:1-2 Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city of Jerusalem, while the remaining nine were to dwell in their own towns. / And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem. Nehemiah 12:1-7 Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, / Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, / Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth, ... Nehemiah 3:1-32 At the Sheep Gate, Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests began rebuilding. They dedicated it and installed its doors. After building as far as the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel, they dedicated the wall. / The men of Jericho built next to Eliashib, and Zaccur son of Imri built next to them. / The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. ... Nehemiah 8:1-3 At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. / On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand. / So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law. Nehemiah 10:1-27 Now these were the ones who sealed the document: Nehemiah the governor, son of Hacaliah, and also Zedekiah, / Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, / Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah, ... Nehemiah 13:1-3 At that time the Book of Moses was read aloud in the hearing of the people, and in it they found the passage stating that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever enter the assembly of God, / because they had not met the Israelites with food and water, but had hired Balaam to call down a curse against them (although our God had turned the curse into a blessing). / As soon as the people heard this law, they excluded from Israel all of foreign descent. 1 Chronicles 3:19-24 The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei. The children of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah, their sister Shelomith, / and five others: Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed. / The descendants of Hananiah: Pelatiah, Jeshaiah, and the sons of Rephaiah, of Arnan, of Obadiah, and of Shecaniah. ... 1 Chronicles 6:15 Jehozadak went into captivity when the LORD sent Judah and Jerusalem into exile by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar. 1 Chronicles 23:1-32 When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. / Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. / The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. ... 1 Chronicles 24:1-19 These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ... Matthew 1:12-16 After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, / Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor. / Azor was the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud. ... Luke 3:27 the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri, Acts 2:5-11 Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. / And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language. / Astounded and amazed, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? ... Treasury of Scripture The children of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and six. Adonikam Ezra 8:13 And of the last sons of Adonikam, whose names are these, Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them threescore males. Nehemiah 7:18 The children of Adonikam, six hundred threescore and seven. Jump to Previous Adonikam Adoni'kam Children Hundred Six Sixty Sixty-SixJump to Next Adonikam Adoni'kam Children Hundred Six Sixty Sixty-SixEzra 2 1. The number that return of the people36. 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 the descendants of Adonikam Adonikam is a name that means "my lord has arisen" or "the Lord is risen." This name reflects a theocentric worldview, emphasizing the sovereignty and power of God. The descendants of Adonikam were among those who returned from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem and Judah. This return was a fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people to their land after 70 years of captivity, as prophesied by Jeremiah (Jeremiah 29:10). The inclusion of Adonikam's descendants in the list underscores the importance of family lineage and the continuity of God's covenant people. 666 Persons / Places / Events 1. AdonikamAdonikam is a name that means "my lord has risen" or "the Lord is risen." He is the ancestor of a family group that returned from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem. The mention of his descendants in Ezra 2:13 highlights the continuity of the Israelite community and their commitment to reestablishing their lives in their ancestral homeland. 2. The Return from Exile This event marks the return of the Jewish people from Babylonian captivity to Jerusalem, as decreed by King Cyrus of Persia. It is a significant moment in Jewish history, symbolizing restoration and renewal. 3. The Number 666 The number of the descendants of Adonikam is noted as 666. While this number is often associated with negative connotations in other biblical contexts, here it simply records the number of individuals in this family group. Teaching Points Faithfulness in Small DetailsThe listing of names and numbers in Ezra 2, including the descendants of Adonikam, underscores the importance of each individual in God's plan. Every person and family matters in the community of faith. The Importance of Heritage Understanding our spiritual heritage can inspire us to live faithfully. Just as the descendants of Adonikam returned to rebuild their community, we are called to contribute to the building of God's kingdom today. God's Sovereignty in Restoration The return from exile is a powerful reminder of God's ability to restore and renew. No matter how dire our circumstances, God can bring us back to a place of hope and purpose. The Role of Community in God's Plan The collective return of the exiles emphasizes the importance of community in fulfilling God's purposes. We are not meant to walk our spiritual journey alone but in fellowship with others. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew the descendantsבְּנֵי֙ (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Adonikam, אֲדֹ֣נִיקָ֔ם (’ă·ḏō·nî·qām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 140: Adonikam -- 'my Lord has arisen', head of an Israelite family 666; שֵׁ֥שׁ (šêš) Number - feminine singular Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number) Links Ezra 2:13 NIVEzra 2:13 NLT Ezra 2:13 ESV Ezra 2:13 NASB Ezra 2:13 KJV Ezra 2:13 BibleApps.com Ezra 2:13 Biblia Paralela Ezra 2:13 Chinese Bible Ezra 2:13 French Bible Ezra 2:13 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 2:13 The children of Adonikam six hundred sixty-six (Ezr. Ez) |
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