Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Jaala, Darkon, Giddel, New Living Translation Jaalah, Darkon, Giddel, English Standard Version the sons of Jaala, 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 Jaala, 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 Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel, NASB 1995 the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel, NASB 1977 the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel, Legacy Standard Bible the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel, Amplified Bible the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel, Christian Standard Bible Jaala’s descendants, Darkon’s descendants, Giddel’s descendants, Holman Christian Standard Bible Jaala’s descendants, Darkon’s descendants, Giddel’s descendants, American Standard Version the children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel, English Revised Version the children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel; GOD'S WORD® Translation Jaala, Darkon, Giddel, International Standard Version Descendants of Jaala, 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 Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel, World English Bible the children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionsons of Jaala, sons of Darkon, sons of Giddel, Young's Literal Translation sons of Jaala, sons of Darkon, sons of Giddel, Smith's Literal Translation The sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe children of Jahala, the children of Darcon, the children of Jeddel, Catholic Public Domain Version the sons of Jaalah, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel, New American Bible descendants of Jaala, descendants of Darkon, descendants of Giddel, New Revised Standard Version of Jaala, of Darkon, of Giddel, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Daron, the descendants of Giddel. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The children of Ella, the children of Darun, the children of Gadal OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917the children of Jala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel; Brenton Septuagint Translation the children of Jelel, the children of Dorcon, the children of Gadael, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The List of Returning Exiles…57The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Sophereth, the descendants of Perida, 58the descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel, 59the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the descendants of Amon.… Cross References Ezra 2:50 the descendants of Asnah, the descendants of Meunim, the descendants of Nephusim, 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; 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: 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, ... Nehemiah 11:21 The temple servants lived on the hill of Ophel, with Ziha and Gishpa over them. 1 Chronicles 9:17-19 These were the gatekeepers: Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their relatives. Shallum was their chief; / he was previously stationed at the King’s Gate on the east side. These were the gatekeepers from the camp of the Levites. / Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his relatives from the Korahites were assigned to guard the thresholds of the Tent, just as their fathers had been assigned to guard the entrance to the dwelling of the LORD. Ezra 2:55-58 The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Hassophereth, the descendants of Peruda, / the descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel, / the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the descendants of Ami. ... Nehemiah 3:26 and the temple servants living on the hill of Ophel made repairs opposite the Water Gate toward the east and the tower that juts out. 1 Chronicles 9:14-16 From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari; / Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; / Obadiah son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites. Nehemiah 12:25 Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates. 1 Chronicles 9:10-13 From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin; / Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple; / Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; ... Nehemiah 10:28-29 “The rest of the people—the priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, temple servants, and all who had separated themselves from the people of the land to obey the Law of God—along with their wives and all their sons and daughters who are able to understand, / hereby join with their noble brothers and commit themselves with a sworn oath to follow the Law of God given through His servant Moses and to obey carefully all the commandments, ordinances, and statutes of the LORD our Lord. 1 Chronicles 9:20-22 In earlier times Phinehas son of Eleazar had been in charge of the gatekeepers, and the LORD was with him. / Zechariah son of Meshelemiah was the gatekeeper at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. / The number of those chosen to be gatekeepers at the thresholds was 212. They were registered by genealogy in their villages. David and Samuel the seer had appointed them to their positions of trust. Nehemiah 12:44-47 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. / They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. ... 1 Chronicles 9:33-34 Those who were musicians, the heads of Levite families, stayed in the temple chambers and were exempt from other duties because they were on duty day and night. / All these were heads of Levite families, chiefs according to their genealogies, and they lived in Jerusalem. Treasury of Scripture The children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel, Ezra 2:56 The children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel, Jaalah Jump to Previous Children Darkon Giddel JaalaJump to Next Children Darkon Giddel JaalaNehemiah 7 1. Nehemiah commits the charge of Jerusalem to Hanani and Hananiah5. 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 Jaala The mention of "the descendants of Jaala" in Nehemiah 7:58 is part of a genealogical record listing those who returned from the Babylonian exile. This list is significant as it underscores the restoration of the Jewish community in Jerusalem. The name Jaala is not widely referenced elsewhere in the Bible, suggesting that this family may have been relatively obscure or small. The inclusion of such names highlights the comprehensive nature of the record, emphasizing that every family, regardless of size or prominence, was important in the re-establishment of the Jewish people. This reflects the biblical theme of God's concern for all His people, as seen in passages like Isaiah 43:1, where God calls His people by name. the descendants of Darkon the descendants of Giddel Persons / Places / Events 1. JaalaA family or clan mentioned in the context of those returning from the Babylonian exile. Their specific role or significance is not detailed, but they are part of the community rebuilding Jerusalem. 2. Darkon Another family or clan listed among the returnees. Like Jaala, they are part of the collective effort to restore the city and its religious practices. 3. Giddel A family or group included in the genealogical record of those who returned to Jerusalem. Their inclusion signifies their importance in the restoration process. Teaching Points Importance of CommunityThe listing of families like Jaala, Darkon, and Giddel highlights the collective effort required in God's work. Each family, regardless of their size or prominence, plays a vital role in the community's spiritual and physical restoration. Faithfulness in Small Things Though these families are not widely known, their inclusion in Scripture reminds us that God values faithfulness in all tasks, big or small. Our contributions to God's kingdom, no matter how seemingly insignificant, are noted by Him. Heritage and Identity The genealogical records emphasize the importance of knowing one's heritage and identity in God's plan. As believers, understanding our spiritual heritage can strengthen our faith and commitment to God's purposes. Restoration and Renewal The return from exile and the rebuilding of Jerusalem symbolize spiritual renewal. This encourages us to seek personal and communal restoration in our walk with God. Unity in Diversity The diverse groups listed in Nehemiah 7 illustrate the beauty of unity in diversity within the body of Christ. Each member brings unique gifts and strengths to the community. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew the descendantsבְּנֵי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Jaala, יַעְלָ֥א (ya‘·lā) 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 Links Nehemiah 7:58 NIVNehemiah 7:58 NLT Nehemiah 7:58 ESV Nehemiah 7:58 NASB Nehemiah 7:58 KJV Nehemiah 7:58 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 7:58 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 7:58 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 7:58 French Bible Nehemiah 7:58 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 7:58 The children of Jaala the children (Neh Ne) |