Ezra 2:39
What does Ezra 2:39 mean?
A plain-English look at Ezra 2:39 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Ezra 2:39 means
The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen, complete the listing of priests. With four significant priestly families counted, the community has ample personnel to resume sacrificial service, teaching, and the oversight of temple holiness. This careful genealogical accounting is critical, as later verses will address cases where priestly lineage could not be verified. By closing the priestly list strong, the narrative reassures readers that the community is prepared to restore worship reverently and lawfully.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Sons of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.
Context
This verse concludes the priestly enumeration (vv. 36–39). The next verses will pivot to the Levites (v. 40), whose supportive roles in teaching, music, gatekeeping, and temple service are essential. Following that, singers (v. 41), porters (v. 42), and the Nethinim (vv. 43–54) will be listed. The flow from priests downward reflects the layers of temple ministry necessary for a functioning house of God.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Chronicles 24:8
the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,
- Ezra 10:21
And of the sons of Harim: Maaseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, and Jehiel, and Uzziah.
- Nehemiah 7:42
The children of Harim, a thousandandseventeen.