Ezra 2:30
New International Version
of Magbish 156

New Living Translation
The citizens of Magbish 156

English Standard Version
The sons of Magbish, 156.

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Magbish, 156;

King James Bible
The children of Magbish, an hundred fifty and six.

New King James Version
the people of Magbish, one hundred and fifty-six;

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Magbish, 156;

NASB 1995
the sons of Magbish, 156;

NASB 1977
the sons of Magbish, 156;

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Magbish, 156;

Amplified Bible
the sons of Magbish, 156;

Christian Standard Bible
Magbish’s people 156

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Magbish’s people 156

American Standard Version
The children of Magbish, a hundred fifty and six.

English Revised Version
The children of Magbish, an hundred fifty and six.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
of Magbish 156

International Standard Version
Descendants of exiles from Magbish: 156

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Magbish, 156;

NET Bible
the descendants of Magbish: 156;

New Heart English Bible
The descendants of Magbish, one hundred fifty-six.

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Magbish, a hundred fifty and six.

World English Bible
The children of Magbish, one hundred fifty-six.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Magbish, one hundred fifty-six;

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Magbish, a hundred fifty and six.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Magbish, a hundred fifty and six.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Megbis, a hundred fifty-six.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Magbish, one hundred fifty-six.

New American Bible
descendants of Magbish, one hundred and fifty-six;

New Revised Standard Version
Of Magbish, one hundred fifty-six.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Magdash, one hundred and fifty-six.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Magdash, a hundred and fifty and six.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The children of Magbish, a hundred fifty and six.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The children of Magebis, a hundred and fifty-six.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The List of Returning Exiles
29the descendants of Nebo, 52; 30the descendants of Magbish, 156; 31the descendants of the other Elam, 1,254;…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:33
the men of the other Nebo, 52;

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.

Ezra 3:1-2
By the seventh month, the Israelites had settled in their towns, and the people assembled as one man in Jerusalem. / Then Jeshua son of Jozadak and his fellow priests, along with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his associates, began to build the altar of the God of Israel to sacrifice burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God.

Ezra 4:1-3
When the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the exiles were building a temple for the LORD, the God of Israel, / they approached Zerubbabel and the heads of the families, saying, “Let us build with you because, like you, we seek your God and have been sacrificing to Him since the time of King Esar-haddon of Assyria, who brought us here.” / But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the other heads of the families of Israel replied, “You have no part with us in building a house for our God, since we alone must build it for the LORD, the God of Israel, as Cyrus king of Persia has commanded us.”

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 12:1-26
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, ...

1 Chronicles 9:1-3
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. / 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 8:1
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.

Nehemiah 9:1-3
On the twenty-fourth day of the same month, the Israelites gathered together, fasting and wearing sackcloth, with dust on their heads. / Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all the foreigners, and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. / While they stood in their places, they read from the Book of the Law of the LORD their God for a quarter of the day, and they spent another quarter of the day in confession and worship of the LORD their God.

Nehemiah 10:28-29
“The rest of the people—the priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, temple servants, and all who had separated themselves from the people of the land to obey the Law of God—along with their wives and all their sons and daughters who are able to understand, / hereby join with their noble brothers and commit themselves with a sworn oath to follow the Law of God given through His servant Moses and to obey carefully all the commandments, ordinances, and statutes of the LORD our Lord.

Nehemiah 12:27-30
At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres. / The singers were also assembled from the region around Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites, / from Beth-gilgal, and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for they had built villages for themselves around Jerusalem. ...

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.

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. ...


Treasury of Scripture

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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














the descendants of Magbish
The mention of "the descendants of Magbish" in Ezra 2:30 is part of a genealogical record listing those who returned from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem and Judah. Magbish is not widely referenced elsewhere in the Bible, suggesting it may have been a smaller or less prominent family or clan. The inclusion of such names underscores the comprehensive nature of the return and the importance of each family in the restoration of Israel. This reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to bring His people back to their land, as prophesied in Jeremiah 29:10-14. The genealogical records also emphasize the continuity of God's covenant people, preserving their identity and heritage.

156
The specific number "156" indicates the number of individuals from the family of Magbish who returned. This precise accounting highlights the organized and deliberate nature of the return from exile. It also reflects the importance of each individual in the rebuilding of the community and the reestablishment of worship in Jerusalem. The detailed census mirrors similar records found in the Book of Numbers, where the Israelites were counted before entering the Promised Land, emphasizing the theme of restoration and renewal. The careful documentation of these numbers underscores the faithfulness of God in preserving His people and fulfilling His promises.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ezra
A scribe and priest who led the second group of exiles back to Jerusalem from Babylon. He is known for his dedication to the Law of Moses and his role in the spiritual and physical restoration of Jerusalem.

2. Magbish
A lesser-known place or possibly a family name mentioned in the list of returnees. The exact location or significance of Magbish is not detailed in the Bible, but it represents a group of people who returned from exile.

3. 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 of restoration and fulfillment of God's promises.
Teaching Points
Faithfulness in Small Details
The mention of the descendants of Magbish, though seemingly minor, underscores the importance of every individual and family in God's plan. God values each person and their role in His account.

God's Faithfulness to His Promises
The return from exile is a testament to God's faithfulness. Despite the people's past unfaithfulness, God remained true to His word, fulfilling His promise to restore them.

The Importance of Community
The collective return of various families and groups, including those from Magbish, highlights the strength and importance of community in fulfilling God's purposes.

Restoration and New Beginnings
The return from exile symbolizes a fresh start and the opportunity for spiritual renewal. It encourages believers to seek restoration and renewal in their own lives.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Magbish,
מַגְבִּ֔ישׁ (maḡ·bîš)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4019: Magbish -- an Israelite family

156;
מֵאָ֖ה (mê·’āh)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 3967: A hundred


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