Ezra 2:51
New International Version
Bakbuk, Hakupha, Harhur,

New Living Translation
Bakbuk, Hakupha, Harhur,

English Standard Version
the sons of Bakbuk, the sons of Hakupha, the sons of Harhur,

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Bakbuk, the descendants of Hakupha, the descendants of Harhur,

King James Bible
The children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,

New King James Version
the sons of Bakbuk, the sons of Hakupha, the sons of Harhur,

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Bakbuk, the sons of Hakupha, the sons of Harhur,

NASB 1995
the sons of Bakbuk, the sons of Hakupha, the sons of Harhur,

NASB 1977
the sons of Bakbuk, the sons of Hakupha, the sons of Harhur,

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Bakbuk, the sons of Hakupha, the sons of Harhur,

Amplified Bible
the sons of Bakbuk, Hakupha, Harhur,

Christian Standard Bible
Bakbuk’s descendants, Hakupha’s descendants, Harhur’s descendants,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Bakbuk’s descendants, Hakupha’s descendants, Harhur’s descendants,

American Standard Version
the children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,

English Revised Version
the children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Bakbuk, Hakupha, Harhur,

International Standard Version
Descendants of Bakbuk, Hakupha, and Harhur.

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Bakbuk, the descendants of Hakupha, the descendants of Harhur,

NET Bible
the descendants of Bakbuk, the descendants of Hakupha, the descendants of Harhur,

New Heart English Bible
the descendants of Bakbuk, the descendants of Hakupha, the descendants of Harhur,

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,

World English Bible
the children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Bakbuk, sons of Hakupha, sons of Harhur,

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Bakbuk, sons of Hakupha, sons of Harhur,

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Bakbuk, the sons of Hakupha, the sons of Harhur,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Bacbuc, the children of Hacupha, the children of Harhur,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the sons of Bakbuk, the sons of Hakupha, the sons of Harhur,

New American Bible
descendants of Bakbuk, descendants of Hakupha, descendants of Harhur,

New Revised Standard Version
Bakbuk, Hakupha, Harhur,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Bakbuk, the descendants of Hakupha, the descendants of Harhur,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Baqbuq, the children of Khequpha, the children of Khadkhur,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the children of Bacbuc, the children of Acupha, the children of Arur,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
50the descendants of Asnah, the descendants of Meunim, the descendants of Nephusim, 51the descendants of Bakbuk, the descendants of Hakupha, the descendants of Harhur, 52the descendants of Bazluth, the descendants of Mehida, the descendants of Harsha,…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:53
the descendants of Bakbuk, the descendants of Hakupha, the descendants of Harhur,

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 1:5-11
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. / And all their neighbors supported them with articles of silver and gold, with goods and livestock, and with valuables, in addition to all their freewill offerings. / King Cyrus also brought out the articles belonging to the house of the LORD that Nebuchadnezzar had carried away from Jerusalem and placed in the temple of his gods. ...

Nehemiah 11:3-36
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— / 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; / and Maaseiah son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, a descendant of Shelah. ...

1 Chronicles 9:2-3
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:

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, ...

Ezra 8:1-20
These are the family heads and genealogical records of those who returned with me from Babylon during the reign of King Artaxerxes: / from the descendants of Phinehas, Gershom; from the descendants of Ithamar, Daniel; from the descendants of David, Hattush / of the descendants of Shecaniah; from the descendants of Parosh, Zechariah, and with him were registered 150 men; ...

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 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 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 13:10-14
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. ...

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 24:1-31
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. ...

1 Chronicles 25:1-31
Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ...

1 Chronicles 26:1-32
These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph. / Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, / Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh. ...


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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 sons of Bakbuk
The name "Bakbuk" is intriguing and may be derived from a Hebrew root meaning "bottle" or "flask," possibly indicating a vessel or container. This could metaphorically suggest a family known for carrying or preserving something valuable, perhaps their faith or traditions. Historically, the mention of "sons" indicates a lineage or family group, emphasizing the importance of heritage and continuity in the post-exilic community. The returnees were reclaiming their identity and heritage after the Babylonian exile, and each family name listed in this chapter represents a thread in the tapestry of Israel's restoration.

the sons of Hakupha
"Hakupha" might be derived from a root meaning "bent" or "crooked," which could imply a physical characteristic or a metaphorical description of the family's past challenges or struggles. In the context of the return from exile, this name serves as a reminder of God's redemptive power to straighten what is bent and to restore what is broken. The inclusion of such names in the genealogical record underscores the comprehensive nature of God's grace, which extends to all families and individuals, regardless of their past.

the sons of Harhur
The name "Harhur" is less clear in its etymology, but it may be related to a root meaning "to be scorched" or "burnt." This could symbolize a family that has endured trials or fiery ordeals, perhaps during the exile. The listing of Harhur's descendants among the returnees highlights the theme of perseverance and hope. Despite the "scorching" experiences of exile, these families were part of the remnant that God preserved and brought back to Jerusalem. This serves as an inspirational reminder that God is faithful to His promises and that He can bring beauty from ashes, restoring His people to their intended purpose and place.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Bakbuk,
בַקְבּ֥וּק (ḇaq·būq)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1227: Bakbuk -- one of the Nethinim

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

of Hakupha,
חֲקוּפָ֖א (ḥă·qū·p̄ā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2709: Hakupha -- an Israelite

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

of Harhur,
חַרְחֽוּר׃ (ḥar·ḥūr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2744: Harhur -- an Israelite


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