Ezra 2:47
New International Version
Giddel, Gahar, Reaiah,

New Living Translation
Giddel, Gahar, Reaiah,

English Standard Version
the sons of Giddel, the sons of Gahar, the sons of Reaiah,

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Giddel, the descendants of Gahar, the descendants of Reaiah,

King James Bible
The children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah,

New King James Version
the sons of Giddel, the sons of Gahar, the sons of Reaiah,

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Giddel, the sons of Gahar, the sons of Reaiah,

NASB 1995
the sons of Giddel, the sons of Gahar, the sons of Reaiah,

NASB 1977
the sons of Giddel, the sons of Gahar, the sons of Reaiah,

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Giddel, the sons of Gahar, the sons of Reaiah,

Amplified Bible
the sons of Giddel, Gahar, Reaiah,

Christian Standard Bible
Giddel’s descendants, Gahar’s descendants, Reaiah’s descendants,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Giddel’s descendants, Gahar’s descendants, Reaiah’s descendants,

American Standard Version
the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah,

English Revised Version
the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Giddel, Gahar, Reaiah,

International Standard Version
Descendants of Giddel, Gahar, and Reaiah.

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Giddel, the descendants of Gahar, the descendants of Reaiah,

NET Bible
the descendants of Giddel, the descendants of Gahar, the descendants of Reaiah,

New Heart English Bible
the descendants of Giddel, the descendants of Gahar, the descendants of Reaiah,

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah,

World English Bible
the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Giddel, sons of Gahar, sons of Reaiah,

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Giddel, sons of Gahar, sons of Reaiah,

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Giddel, the sons of Gahar, the sons of Reaiah,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Gaddel, the children of Gaher, the children of Raaia,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the sons of Giddel, the sons of Gahar, the sons of Reaiah,

New American Bible
descendants of Giddel, descendants of Gahar, descendants of Reaiah,

New Revised Standard Version
Giddel, Gahar, Reaiah,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Gazal the descendants of Hagar, the children of Daiah,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Gazal, the children of Khagar, the children of Daya,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the children of Geddel, the children of Gaar, the children of Raia,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
46the descendants of Hagab, the descendants of Shalmai, the descendants of Hanan, 47the descendants of Giddel, the descendants of Gahar, the descendants of Reaiah, 48the descendants of Rezin, the descendants of Nekoda, the descendants of Gazzam,…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:49
the descendants of Hanan, the descendants of Giddel, the descendants of Gahar,

Nehemiah 11:3
These are the heads of the provinces who settled in Jerusalem. (In the villages of Judah, however, each lived on his own property in their towns—the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants—

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

Nehemiah 11:21
The temple servants lived on the hill of Ophel, with Ziha and Gishpa over them.

Nehemiah 3:26
and the temple servants living on the hill of Ophel made repairs opposite the Water Gate toward the east and the tower that juts out.

Nehemiah 3:31
Next to him, Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and the merchants, opposite the Inspection Gate, and as far as the upper room above the corner.

1 Chronicles 23:28-32
but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, / as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. / They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. ...

1 Chronicles 6:49
But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.

1 Chronicles 9:14-16
From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari; / Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; / Obadiah son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites.

1 Chronicles 9:22
The number of those chosen to be gatekeepers at the thresholds was 212. They were registered by genealogy in their villages. David and Samuel the seer had appointed them to their positions of trust.

Nehemiah 12:44-47
And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. / They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. ...

Nehemiah 13:5
and had prepared for Tobiah a large room where they had previously stored the grain offerings, the frankincense, the temple articles, and the tithes of grain, new wine, and oil prescribed for the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers, along with the contributions for the priests.

Nehemiah 13:10-14
I also learned that because the portions for the Levites had not been given to them, all the Levites and singers responsible for performing the service had gone back to their own fields. / So I rebuked the officials and asked, “Why has the house of God been neglected?” Then I gathered the Levites and singers together and stationed them at their posts, / and all Judah brought a tenth of the grain, new wine, and oil into the storerooms. ...

Matthew 23:1-3
Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples: / “The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. / So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.

Luke 1:8-9
One day while Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, / he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.


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 Giddel
The name "Giddel" means "very great" or "fortunate." The descendants of Giddel were among the Nethinim, a group of temple servants assigned to assist the Levites in the service of the temple. This role highlights the importance of supporting roles in worship and service to God, emphasizing that every task, no matter how seemingly small, contributes to the greater purpose of glorifying God. The Nethinim were likely non-Israelites who had been integrated into the community, reflecting the inclusivity of God's people and foreshadowing the New Testament teaching that the gospel is for all nations (Matthew 28:19).

the descendants of Gahar
The name "Gahar" is less clear in meaning, but the inclusion of these descendants in the list of returnees from Babylonian exile underscores the faithfulness of God in preserving His people. The return from exile was a fulfillment of God's promise to restore Israel after a period of judgment (Jeremiah 29:10-14). The descendants of Gahar, like other Nethinim, played a crucial role in the reestablishment of temple worship, which was central to the identity and spiritual life of Israel. This reflects the theme of restoration and renewal found throughout Scripture, culminating in the ultimate restoration through Christ.

the descendants of Reaiah
Reaiah, meaning "seen by the Lord," suggests a divine acknowledgment and care for these individuals. The presence of Reaiah's descendants among the returnees highlights the personal nature of God's relationship with His people. Each name in the genealogical records serves as a testament to God's faithfulness in remembering and fulfilling His covenant promises. This personal attention is mirrored in the New Testament, where believers are assured that God knows them by name (John 10:3) and that they are part of a spiritual family with a heavenly inheritance (Ephesians 1:11-14).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Giddel
A family or clan listed among the Nethinim, who were temple servants. The name "Giddel" may mean "great" or "fortunate" in Hebrew.

2. Gahar
Another family or clan of the Nethinim. The name "Gahar" is less clear in meaning but is part of the group dedicated to serving in the temple.

3. Reaiah
Also listed among the Nethinim, Reaiah's name means "Yahweh has seen" in Hebrew. This reflects a common theme of divine oversight and care.
Teaching Points
Faithfulness in Service
The Nethinim, including the descendants of Giddel, Gahar, and Reaiah, were dedicated to serving in the temple. This highlights the importance of faithfulness in whatever role God assigns us.

God's Sovereignty in Restoration
The return of these families from exile demonstrates God's sovereign plan to restore His people and His worship. It reminds us that God is always working to bring about His purposes.

Identity and Purpose
Each name listed carries a meaning that reflects identity and purpose. As believers, understanding our identity in Christ can guide our purpose and service.

Community and Continuity
The listing of these families underscores the importance of community and continuity in faith. We are part of a larger account that God is writing through His people.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Giddel,
גִדֵּ֥ל (ḡid·dêl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1435: Giddel -- 'very great', one of the Nethinim, also one of Solomon's servants

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

of Gahar,
גַ֖חַר (ḡa·ḥar)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1515: Gahar -- 'lurker', an Israelite

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

of Reaiah,
רְאָיָֽה׃ (rə·’ā·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7211: Reaiah -- 'Yah has seen', three Israelites


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