Nehemiah 7:23
New International Version
of Bezai 324

New Living Translation
The family of Bezai 324

English Standard Version
The sons of Bezai, 324.

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Bezai, 324;

King James Bible
The children of Bezai, three hundred twenty and four.

New King James Version
the sons of Bezai, three hundred and twenty-four;

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Bezai, 324;

NASB 1995
the sons of Bezai, 324;

NASB 1977
the sons of Bezai, 324;

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Bezai, 324;

Amplified Bible
the sons of Bezai, 324;

Christian Standard Bible
Bezai’s descendants 324

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Bezai’s descendants 324

American Standard Version
The children of Bezai, three hundred twenty and four.

English Revised Version
The children of Bezai, three hundred twenty and four.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
of Bezai 324

International Standard Version
Bezai's descendants: 324

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Bezai, 324;

NET Bible
the descendants of Bezai, 324;

New Heart English Bible
The descendants of Bezai, three hundred twenty-four.

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Bezai, three hundred and twenty four.

World English Bible
The children of Bezai: three hundred twenty-four.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Bezai, three hundred twenty-four;

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Bezai: three hundred twenty and four.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Bezai, three hundred twenty and four.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Besai, three hundred twenty-four.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Bezai, three hundred twenty-four.

New American Bible
descendants of Bezai, three hundred and twenty-four;

New Revised Standard Version
Of Bezai, three hundred twenty-four.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Bezel, three hundred and twenty-four.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Bezi, three hundred and twenty and four.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The children of Bezai, three hundred twenty and four.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The children of Besei, three hundred and twenty-four.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
22the descendants of Hashum, 328; 23the descendants of Bezai, 324; 24the descendants of Hariph, 112;…

Cross References
Ezra 2:20
the descendants of Gibbar, 95;

Nehemiah 11:25
As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages;

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

Nehemiah 3:23
Beyond them, Benjamin and Hasshub made repairs in front of their house, and next to them, Azariah son of Maaseiah, the son of Ananiah, made repairs beside his house.

Nehemiah 12:28-29
The singers were also assembled from the region around Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites, / from Beth-gilgal, and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for they had built villages for themselves around Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 11:3-4
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;

Nehemiah 11:20
The rest of the Israelites, with the priests and Levites, were in all the villages of Judah, each on his own inheritance.

Nehemiah 11:36
And some divisions of the Levites of Judah settled in Benjamin.

Nehemiah 12:44
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.

Nehemiah 13:10-11
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,

Nehemiah 13:30-31
Thus I purified the priests and Levites from everything foreign, and I assigned specific duties to each of the priests and Levites. / I also arranged for contributions of wood at the appointed times, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, with favor.

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:

Ezra 2:36-39
The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ...

Ezra 2:59-63
The following came up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addan, and Immer, but they could not prove that their families were descended from Israel: / the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, and the descendants of Nekoda, 652 in all. / And from among the priests: the descendants of Hobaiah, the descendants of Hakkoz, and the descendants of Barzillai (who had married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by their name). ...

Ezra 2:64-67
The whole assembly numbered 42,360, / in addition to their 7,337 menservants and maidservants, as well as their 200 male and female singers. / They had 736 horses, 245 mules, ...


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Bezai, three hundred twenty and four.

Bezai

Ezra 2:17
The children of Bezai, three hundred twenty and three.

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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 Bezai,
The mention of "the descendants of Bezai" refers to a family group or clan that returned from the Babylonian exile. The name Bezai is not widely known outside of these genealogical records, indicating that this family may not have been prominent in other biblical narratives. The inclusion of this family in the list underscores the importance of every group in the restoration of Jerusalem and the reestablishment of the Jewish community. This reflects the biblical theme of God’s concern for all His people, regardless of their prominence.

324;
The specific number, 324, indicates the number of male members from the family of Bezai who returned to Jerusalem. This precise counting reflects the meticulous record-keeping of the post-exilic community, emphasizing the importance of each individual in the collective effort to rebuild the nation. The number also highlights the fulfillment of God’s promise to bring His people back to their land, as seen in prophecies like Jeremiah 29:10-14. The detailed census serves as a testament to the faithfulness of God in preserving His people and ensuring their return, which is a recurring theme throughout the Old Testament.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Nehemiah
A Jewish leader who played a crucial role in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. He was a cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes and was appointed as governor of Judah.

2. Bezai
A family or clan mentioned in the genealogical records of those who returned from the Babylonian exile. The descendants of Bezai were part of the group that helped to repopulate and restore Jerusalem.

3. Jerusalem
The central city of Jewish worship and identity, which had been destroyed by the Babylonians and was in the process of being rebuilt under Nehemiah's leadership.

4. Babylonian Exile
A period when the Israelites were taken captive by the Babylonians, leading to a significant disruption in their national and religious life.

5. Genealogical Records
Lists of families and their descendants, which were crucial for re-establishing the community and religious practices in Jerusalem.
Teaching Points
Importance of Community
The listing of families, such as the descendants of Bezai, underscores the collective effort required to rebuild and restore Jerusalem. It reminds us of the value of community in achieving God's purposes.

Faithfulness in Small Things
Though the descendants of Bezai are not prominent figures, their inclusion in the record highlights the significance of every individual's contribution to God's work.

Restoration and Identity
The genealogical records were vital for re-establishing the identity and religious practices of the Jewish people. This teaches us the importance of knowing our spiritual heritage and identity in Christ.

God's Faithfulness
The return from exile and the rebuilding of Jerusalem demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises. We can trust that God will fulfill His promises in our lives as well.

Role of Leadership
Nehemiah's leadership was crucial in organizing and motivating the people. This illustrates the importance of godly leadership in guiding and inspiring others toward a common goal.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Bezai,
בֵצָ֔י (ḇê·ṣāy)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1209: Bezai -- an Israelite name

324;
שְׁלֹ֥שׁ (šə·lōš)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice


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