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Ezra 2:62-64
New Catholic Bible
Ezra 2:62-64
New Catholic Bible
62 These men had searched for their names in the genealogical records[a] but they were not to be found there. As a result, they were excluded from the priesthood as unclean. 63 Consequently the governor[b] ordered them not to partake of the most sacred food until a priest arrived to consult the Urim and the Thummim.
64 The entire assemblage numbered forty-two thousand three hundred and sixty people,
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- Ezra 2:62 Genealogical records: during this time period, examining records was extremely important for many reasons. One must prove that they descended from Abraham to be considered a true Jew, and this allowed them to participate in full community life.
- Ezra 2:63 Governor: Sheshbazzar; see Ezr 1:8.
Ezra 2:62-64
New International Version
Ezra 2:62-64
New International Version
62 These searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood(A) as unclean. 63 The governor ordered them not to eat any of the most sacred food(B) until there was a priest ministering with the Urim and Thummim.(C)
64 The whole company numbered 42,360,
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