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38 Of the priests the following had assumed the priesthood but were not found registered: the descendants of Habaiah, the descendants of Hakkoz, and the descendants of Jaddus who had married Agia, one of the daughters of Barzillai, and was called by his name. 39 When a search was made in the register and the genealogy of these men was not found, they were excluded from serving as priests. 40 And Nehemiah and Attharias[a] told them not to share in the holy things until a high priest[b] should appear wearing Urim and Thummim.[c](A)

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  1. 5.40 Or the governor
  2. 5.40 Other ancient authorities read priest
  3. 5.40 Gk Manifestation and Truth