Ezra 2:56
New International Version
Jaala, Darkon, Giddel,

New Living Translation
Jaalah, Darkon, Giddel,

English Standard Version
the sons of Jaalah, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel,

King James Bible
The children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,

New King James Version
the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Jaalah, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,

NASB 1995
the sons of Jaalah, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,

NASB 1977
the sons of Jaalah, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Jaalah, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,

Amplified Bible
the sons of Jaalah, Darkon, Giddel,

Christian Standard Bible
Jaalah’s descendants, Darkon’s descendants, Giddel’s descendants,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Jaalah’s descendants, Darkon’s descendants, Giddel’s descendants,

American Standard Version
the children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,

English Revised Version
the children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jaalah, Darkon, Giddel,

International Standard Version
Descendants of Jaalah, Darkon, and Giddel.

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel,

NET Bible
the descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel,

New Heart English Bible
the descendants of Jaalah, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel,

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,

World English Bible
the children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Jaalah, sons of Darkon, sons of Giddel,

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Jaalah, sons of Darkon, sons of Giddel,

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Jaalah, the sons of Darkon, the eons of Giddel,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Jala, the children of Dercon, the children of Geddel,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the sons of Jaalah, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,

New American Bible
descendants of Jaalah, descendants of Darkon, descendants of Giddel,

New Revised Standard Version
Jaalah, Darkon, Giddel,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Jaalah, the children of Tarkon, the descendants of Giddel,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Ala, the children of Shephatyah, the children of Tarquun,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the children of Jeela, the children of Darcon, the children of Gedel,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
55The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Sophereth, the descendants of Peruda, 56the descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel, 57the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the descendants of Ami.…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:58
the descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel,

Joshua 9:27
On that day he made them woodcutters and water carriers, as they are to this day for the congregation of the LORD and for the altar at the place He would choose.

1 Kings 9:20-21
As for all the people who remained of the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites (the people who were not Israelites)— / their descendants who remained in the land, those whom the Israelites were unable to devote to destruction—Solomon conscripted these people to be forced laborers, as they are to this day.

2 Chronicles 8:7-8
As for all the people who remained of the Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites (these people were not Israelites)— / their descendants who remained in the land, those whom the Israelites had not destroyed—Solomon conscripted these people to be forced laborers, as they are to this day.

Exodus 12:38
And a mixed multitude also went up with them, along with great droves of livestock, both flocks and herds.

Deuteronomy 29:11
your children and wives, and the foreigners in your camps who cut your wood and draw your water—

1 Samuel 8:11-17
He said, “This will be the manner of the king who will reign over you: He will take your sons and appoint them to serve his own chariots and horses, and to run in front of his chariots. / He will appoint some for himself as commanders of thousands and of fifties, and others to plow his ground, to reap his harvest, and to make his weapons of war and equipment for his chariots. / And he will take your daughters to be perfumers, cooks, and bakers. ...

2 Samuel 21:2
At this, David summoned the Gibeonites and spoke to them. (Now the Gibeonites were not Israelites, but a remnant of the Amorites. The Israelites had taken an oath concerning them, but in his zeal for Israel and Judah, Saul had sought to kill them.)

Leviticus 25:44-46
Your menservants and maidservants shall come from the nations around you, from whom you may purchase them. / You may also purchase them from the foreigners residing among you or their clans living among you who are born in your land. These may become your property. / You may leave them to your sons after you to inherit as property; you can make them slaves for life. But as for your brothers, the Israelites, no man may rule harshly over his brother.

Genesis 9:25
he said, “Cursed be Canaan! A servant of servants shall he be to his brothers.”

Isaiah 56:3-6
Let no foreigner who has joined himself to the LORD say, “The LORD will utterly exclude me from His people.” And let the eunuch not say, “I am but a dry tree.” / For this is what the LORD says: “To the eunuchs who keep My Sabbaths, who choose what pleases Me and hold fast to My covenant— / I will give them, in My house and within My walls, a memorial and a name better than that of sons and daughters. I will give them an everlasting name that will not be cut off. ...

Jeremiah 34:8-11
After King Zedekiah had made a covenant with all the people in Jerusalem to proclaim liberty, the word came to Jeremiah from the LORD / that each man should free his Hebrew slaves, both male and female, and no one should hold his fellow Jew in bondage. / So all the officials and all the people who entered into this covenant agreed that they would free their menservants and maidservants and no longer hold them in bondage. They obeyed and released them, ...

Ezekiel 44:7-9
In addition to all your other abominations, you brought in foreigners uncircumcised in both heart and flesh to occupy My sanctuary; you defiled My temple when you offered My food—the fat and the blood; you broke My covenant. / And you have not kept charge of My holy things, but have appointed others to keep charge of My sanctuary for you.’ / This is what the Lord GOD says: No foreigner uncircumcised in heart and flesh may enter My sanctuary—not even a foreigner who lives among the Israelites.

Matthew 15:22-28
And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.” / But Jesus did not answer a word. So His disciples came and urged Him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” / He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” ...

Mark 7:24-30
Jesus left that place and went to the region of Tyre. Not wanting anyone to know He was there, He entered a house, but was unable to escape their notice. / Instead, a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit soon heard about Jesus, and she came and fell at His feet. / Now she was a Greek woman of Syrophoenician origin, and she kept asking Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter. ...


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,

Jaalah

Nehemiah 7:58
The children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,

Jaala

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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 Jaalah
The phrase "the descendants of Jaalah" refers to a specific family lineage within the returning exiles. The name "Jaalah" is of Hebrew origin, possibly meaning "wild goat" or "ascending." This name, like many in the genealogical lists, signifies the importance of family heritage and identity among the Israelites. In the context of the post-exilic community, these genealogies were crucial for re-establishing tribal and familial connections, which were essential for the restoration of religious and social order in Jerusalem. The mention of "descendants" underscores the continuity of God's covenant promises through generations, highlighting the faithfulness of God in preserving His people despite their past disobedience and exile.

the descendants of Darkon
"Darkon" is another name listed among the returning exiles. The etymology of "Darkon" is less clear, but it may be related to a root meaning "scatter" or "scatterer." This could symbolically reflect the scattering of the Israelites during the Babylonian exile and their subsequent gathering back to the Promised Land. The inclusion of Darkon's descendants in this list emphasizes the comprehensive nature of God's redemptive plan, which includes all families and tribes, regardless of their previous status or obscurity. It serves as a reminder that every individual and family has a place in God's unfolding account of redemption and restoration.

the descendants of Giddel
The name "Giddel" is thought to mean "great" or "large" in Hebrew. The descendants of Giddel, like those of Jaalah and Darkon, are part of the larger narrative of return and rebuilding. The repetition of the phrase "the descendants of" throughout this chapter highlights the collective effort and unity required to rebuild the temple and the city of Jerusalem. It also reflects the biblical theme of generational blessing and responsibility, where each generation is called to contribute to the fulfillment of God's purposes. The mention of Giddel's descendants serves as an encouragement that no matter one's past or the size of one's family, each has a role in the community of faith and in the work of God's kingdom.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Jaala,
יַעְלָ֥ה (ya‘·lāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3279: Jaala -- an Israelite

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

of Darkon,
דַרְק֖וֹן (ḏar·qō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1874: Darkon -- one of the Nethinim

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

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


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