Nehemiah 7:17
New International Version
of Azgad 2,322

New Living Translation
The family of Azgad 2,322

English Standard Version
The sons of Azgad, 2,322.

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Azgad, 2,322;

King James Bible
The children of Azgad, two thousand three hundred twenty and two.

New King James Version
the sons of Azgad, two thousand three hundred and twenty-two;

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Azgad, 2,322;

NASB 1995
the sons of Azgad, 2,322;

NASB 1977
the sons of Azgad, 2,322;

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Azgad, 2,322;

Amplified Bible
the sons of Azgad, 2,322;

Christian Standard Bible
Azgad’s descendants 2,322

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Azgad’s descendants 2,322

American Standard Version
The children of Azgad, two thousand three hundred twenty and two.

English Revised Version
The children of Azgad, two thousand three hundred twenty and two.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
of Azgad 2,322

International Standard Version
Azgad's descendants: 2,322

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Azgad, 2,322;

NET Bible
the descendants of Azgad, 2,322;

New Heart English Bible
The descendants of Azgad, two thousand three hundred twenty-two.

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Azgad, two thousand three hundred and twenty two.

World English Bible
The children of Azgad: two thousand three hundred twenty-two.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Azgad, two thousand three hundred twenty-two;

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Azgad: two thousand three hundred twenty and two.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Azgad, two thousand three hundred twenty and two.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Azgad, two thousand three hundred twenty-two.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Azgad, two thousand three hundred twenty-two.

New American Bible
descendants of Azgad, two thousand three hundred and twenty-two;

New Revised Standard Version
Of Azgad, two thousand three hundred twenty-two.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Azgar, two thousand three hundred and twenty-two.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Azgar, two thousand and three hundred and twenty and two.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The children of Azgad, two thousand three hundred twenty and two.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The children of Asgad, two thousand three hundred and twenty-two.

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Context
The List of Returning Exiles
16the descendants of Bebai, 628; 17the descendants of Azgad, 2,322; 18the descendants of Adonikam, 667;…

Cross References
Ezra 2:11
the descendants of Bebai, 623;

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 9:3-9
Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem: / Uthai son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, a descendant of Perez son of Judah. / From the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons. ...

Ezra 2:1-2
Now 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, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:

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 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, ...

Nehemiah 8:1-8
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. / On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand. / So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law. ...

Nehemiah 6:15-16
So the wall was completed in fifty-two days, on the twenty-fifth of Elul. / When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and disheartened, for they realized that this task had been accomplished by our God.

Nehemiah 2:17-18
Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in. Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned down. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so that we will no longer be a disgrace.” / I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me, and what the king had said to me. “Let us start rebuilding,” they replied, and they set their hands to this good work.

Nehemiah 4:6
So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.

Nehemiah 5:14-19
Furthermore, from the day King Artaxerxes appointed me to be their governor in the land of Judah, from his twentieth year until his thirty-second year (twelve years total), neither I nor my brothers ate the food allotted to the governor. / The governors before me had heavily burdened the people, taking from them bread and wine plus forty shekels of silver. Their servants also oppressed the people. But I did not do this, because of my fear of God. / Instead, I devoted myself to the construction of the wall, and all my servants were gathered there for the work; we did not acquire any land. ...

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 1:1-17
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. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...

Luke 3:23-38
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 2:41-47
Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day. / They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. / A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs. ...


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Azgad, two thousand three hundred twenty and two.

Azgad

Ezra 2:12
The children of Azgad, a thousand two hundred twenty and two.

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Nehemiah 7
1. Nehemiah commits the charge of Jerusalem to Hanani and Hananiah
5. A register of the genealogy of them which came at the first out of Babylon
9. of the people
39. of the priests
43. of the Levites
46. of the Nethinims
57. of Solomon's servants
63. and of the priests which could not find their pedigree
66. The whole number of them, with their substance
70. Their offerings














the descendants of Azgad
The phrase "the descendants of Azgad" refers to the lineage or family group that traces its ancestry back to an individual named Azgad. In the context of the Book of Nehemiah, this listing is part of a genealogical record of those who returned from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem and Judah. The name "Azgad" itself is of Hebrew origin, meaning "strong is Gad" or "Gad is mighty." Gad was one of the tribes of Israel, and the name reflects a connection to strength and divine favor. This genealogical record underscores the importance of family heritage and continuity in the Jewish faith, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's promises to restore His people to their land.

2,322
The number "2,322" represents the count of individuals from the family of Azgad who returned to Jerusalem. This specific enumeration highlights the meticulous nature of the record-keeping during the post-exilic period. It reflects the organized effort to re-establish the community and religious practices in Jerusalem. Historically, such detailed records were crucial for maintaining tribal and family identities, which were essential for land ownership, religious duties, and social structure. The precision of this number also serves as a testament to the faithfulness of God in preserving His people through the exile and bringing them back to their homeland, fulfilling the prophecies and promises given through the prophets. This return was not just a physical journey but a spiritual renewal, as the people sought to restore their covenant relationship with God.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Azgad,
עַזְגָּ֔ד (‘az·gāḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5803: Azgad -- 'Gad is mighty', an Israelite name

2,322;
אַלְפַּ֕יִם (’al·pa·yim)
Number - md
Strong's 505: A thousand


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