Ezra 2:9
New International Version
of Zakkai 760

New Living Translation
The family of Zaccai 760

English Standard Version
The sons of Zaccai, 760.

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Zaccai, 760;

King James Bible
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.

New King James Version
the people of Zaccai, seven hundred and sixty;

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Zaccai, 760;

NASB 1995
the sons of Zaccai, 760;

NASB 1977
the sons of Zaccai, 760;

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Zaccai, 760;

Amplified Bible
the sons of Zaccai, 760;

Christian Standard Bible
Zaccai’s descendants 760

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Zaccai’s descendants 760

American Standard Version
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.

English Revised Version
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
of Zaccai 760

International Standard Version
Descendants of Zaccai: 760

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Zaccai, 760;

NET Bible
the descendants of Zaccai: 760;

New Heart English Bible
The descendants of Zaccai, seven hundred sixty.

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and sixty.

World English Bible
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred sixty.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Zaccai, seven hundred and sixty;

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Zaccai, seven hundred and sixty.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Zaccai, seven hundred and sixty.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Zachai, seven hundred sixty.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Zaccai, seven hundred sixty.

New American Bible
descendants of Zaccai, seven hundred and sixty;

New Revised Standard Version
Of Zaccai, seven hundred sixty.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Zaccai, seven hundred and sixty.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Zakkai, seven hundred and sixty.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The children of Zacchu, seven hundred and sixty.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The List of Returning Exiles
8the descendants of Zattu, 945; 9the descendants of Zaccai, 760; 10the descendants of Bani, 642;…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:14
the descendants of Zaccai, 760;

1 Chronicles 9:3
Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:

Nehemiah 11:4-6
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. / The descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of valor.

1 Chronicles 2:1-2
These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

1 Chronicles 4:1-2
The descendants of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal. / Reaiah son of Shobal was the father of Jahath, and Jahath was the father of Ahumai and Lahad. These were the clans of the Zorathites.

1 Chronicles 4:24-27
The descendants of Simeon: Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul. / The sons of Shaul: Shallum, Mibsam, and Mishma. / The sons of Mishma: Hammuel, Zaccur, and Shimei. ...

1 Chronicles 6:54-60
Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. ...

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 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 12:12-21
In the days of Joiakim, these were the heads of the priestly families: of the family of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah; / of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan; / of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph; ...

Matthew 1:1-2
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.

Luke 3:23-34
Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...

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? ...

Romans 11:1-5
I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. / God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: / “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? ...

Philippians 3:5
circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin; a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee;


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and three score.

Zaccai

Nehemiah 7:14
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.

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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 Zaccai
The name "Zaccai" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "pure" or "innocent." This name appears in the genealogical records of those returning from the Babylonian exile. The mention of Zaccai's descendants highlights the importance of family lineage and heritage in Jewish culture, especially in the context of returning to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple and reestablish the community. The genealogical records served to affirm the identity and legitimacy of those returning, ensuring they were part of the covenant community. This emphasis on lineage can be seen throughout the Old Testament, such as in the genealogies of Genesis and the detailed records in 1 Chronicles.

760
The specific number of 760 descendants indicates the size of this family group returning to Jerusalem. This number reflects the careful record-keeping and organization of the returning exiles, as documented in the book of Ezra. The precision of these numbers underscores the historical reliability of the text and the importance of each family in the restoration of Israel. The return from exile was a fulfillment of God's promise to bring His people back to their land, as prophesied in Jeremiah 29:10. The detailed census also mirrors the earlier censuses taken during the wilderness period in the books of Numbers, emphasizing continuity in God's plan for His people.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Zaccai
A family or clan leader whose descendants returned from the Babylonian exile. The name Zaccai is of Hebrew origin, possibly meaning "pure" or "innocent." This family is part of the larger group of Israelites who returned to Jerusalem and Judah to rebuild the temple and restore their community.

2. Babylonian Exile
A significant event in Jewish history where the people of Judah were taken captive to Babylon. The return from exile marks a period of restoration and renewal for the Jewish people.

3. Return to Jerusalem
The event of the Jewish exiles returning to their homeland, as recorded in the book of Ezra, signifies a fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people.
Teaching Points
Faithfulness in Small Details
The listing of families, such as the descendants of Zaccai, underscores the importance of each individual and family in God's plan. God values every person and their role in His redemptive history.

God's Promises Fulfilled
The return of the exiles is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Believers can trust that God will fulfill His promises in their lives as well.

Community Restoration
The collective return of families highlights the importance of community in God's work. Believers are encouraged to participate in and contribute to the restoration and building of their faith communities.

Heritage and Identity
The mention of specific families reminds believers of the importance of understanding their spiritual heritage and identity in Christ.

Hope in Restoration
Just as the exiles returned to rebuild, believers can find hope in God's ability to restore and renew their lives, no matter the circumstances.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Zaccai,
זַכָּ֔י (zak·kāy)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2140: Zaccai -- an Israelite

760;
שְׁבַ֥ע (šə·ḇa‘)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number


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