Nehemiah 7:50
New International Version
Reaiah, Rezin, Nekoda,

New Living Translation
Reaiah, Rezin, Nekoda,

English Standard Version
the sons of Reaiah, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda,

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Reaiah, the descendants of Rezin, the descendants of Nekoda,

King James Bible
The children of Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda,

New King James Version
the sons of Reaiah, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda,

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Reaiah, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda,

NASB 1995
the sons of Reaiah, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda,

NASB 1977
the sons of Reaiah, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda,

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Reaiah, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda,

Amplified Bible
the sons of Reaiah, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda,

Christian Standard Bible
Reaiah’s descendants, Rezin’s descendants, Nekoda’s descendants,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Reaiah’s descendants, Rezin’s descendants, Nekoda’s descendants,

American Standard Version
the children of Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda,

English Revised Version
the children of Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Reaiah, Rezin, Nekoda,

International Standard Version
Descendants of Reaiah, Rezin, and Nekoda.

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Reaiah, the descendants of Rezin, the descendants of Nekoda,

NET Bible
the descendants of Reaiah, the descendants of Rezin, the descendants of Nekoda,

New Heart English Bible
the descendants of Reaiah, the descendants of Rezin, the descendants of Nekoda,

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda,

World English Bible
the children of Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Reaiah, sons of Rezin, sons of Nekoda,

Young's Literal Translation
sons of Reaiah, sons of Rezin, sons of Nekoda,

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Reaiah, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Raaia, the children of Rasin, the children of Necoda,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the sons of Reaiah, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda,

New American Bible
descendants of Reaiah, descendants of Rezin, descendants of Nekoda,

New Revised Standard Version
of Reaiah, of Rezin, of Nekoda,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Ana, the descendants of Dizon, the descendants of Deborah.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Anah, the children of Itsuun, the children of Dequrah
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the children of Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the children of Raaia, the children of Rasson, the children of Necoda,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
49the descendants of Hanan, the descendants of Giddel, the descendants of Gahar, 50the descendants of Reaiah, the descendants of Rezin, the descendants of Nekoda, 51the descendants of Gazzam, the descendants of Uzza, the descendants of Paseah,…

Cross References
Ezra 2:43-54
The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth, / the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Siaha, the descendants of Padon, / the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Akkub, ...

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 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;

Ezra 8:20
They also brought 220 of the temple servants, all designated by name. David and the officials had appointed them to assist the Levites.

1 Chronicles 23:28-32
but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, / as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. / They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. ...

Numbers 3:5-9
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. / They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. ...

Numbers 8:19
And I have given the Levites as a gift to Aaron and his sons from among the Israelites, to perform the service for the Israelites at the Tent of Meeting and to make atonement on their behalf, so that no plague will come against the Israelites when they approach the sanctuary.”

1 Chronicles 6:48-49
Their fellow Levites were assigned to every kind of service of the tabernacle, the house of God. / But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.

1 Chronicles 23:3-6
The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. / “Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, / 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.” ...

1 Chronicles 24:1-5
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 25:1-8
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 26:12-19
These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did. / They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. / The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. ...

2 Chronicles 31:2
Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.

2 Chronicles 35:3
To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel.

Matthew 23:1-3
Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples: / “The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. / So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.


Treasury of Scripture

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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 Reaiah
Reaiah is mentioned in the genealogical records of the Israelites returning from Babylonian exile. The name Reaiah means "Yahweh has seen," which reflects the belief in God's providence and oversight. This listing in Nehemiah 7 is part of a larger census that underscores the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in post-exilic Israel. The returnees were re-establishing their identity as God's chosen people, and genealogies were crucial for determining land inheritance and temple service eligibility. 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.

the descendants of Rezin
Rezin is another family group listed among the returnees. The name Rezin means "firm" or "stable," which may reflect the resilience of this family in maintaining their identity through the exile. The inclusion of Rezin's descendants highlights the diverse backgrounds of those who returned to Jerusalem. This diversity is a testament to the fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people, as seen in prophecies like Isaiah 11:11-12, which speaks of gathering the remnant from various lands. The return from exile is a type of the ultimate gathering of God's people, foreshadowing the eschatological hope found in the New Testament.

the descendants of Nekoda
Nekoda's descendants are also part of the list of returnees. The name Nekoda means "distinguished" or "marked," suggesting a family that was recognized for its distinctiveness. This listing serves as a reminder of the importance of each family in the rebuilding of the community and the temple. The return to Jerusalem was not just a physical journey but a spiritual renewal, as the people sought to re-establish their covenant relationship with God. The emphasis on family and community in this passage echoes the broader biblical theme of God's people as a chosen and holy nation, as seen in passages like Exodus 19:5-6 and 1 Peter 2:9.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Reaiah
A name mentioned in the genealogical records, possibly indicating a family or clan that returned from the Babylonian exile.

2. Rezin
Another family or clan listed among those who returned to Jerusalem, highlighting the restoration of the community.

3. Nekoda
A group or family that is part of the genealogical record, emphasizing the importance of lineage and heritage in the restoration process.
Teaching Points
Importance of Heritage
Understanding our spiritual heritage helps us appreciate our place in God's plan. Just as the Israelites valued their genealogies, we should value our spiritual lineage in Christ.

God's Faithfulness in Restoration
The return from exile and the restoration of Jerusalem demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises. We can trust God to restore and rebuild areas of our lives that are broken.

Community and Identity
The listing of families underscores the importance of community and identity. In Christ, we are part of a spiritual family that transcends earthly genealogies.

Record Keeping and Accountability
The detailed records in Nehemiah remind us of the importance of accountability and stewardship in our personal and communal lives.

Hope in God's Promises
Just as the Israelites returned to their homeland, we have hope in the promises of God for our future, both in this life and in eternity.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Reaiah,
רְאָיָ֥ה (rə·’ā·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7211: Reaiah -- 'Yah has seen', three Israelites

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

of Rezin,
רְצִ֖ין (rə·ṣîn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7526: Rezin -- a king of Aram (Syria), also an Israelite

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

of Nekoda,
נְקוֹדָֽא׃ (nə·qō·w·ḏā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5353: Nekoda


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