Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

These are now the chief of their fathers, and this is the genealogy of them that went up with me from Babylon, in the reign of Artaxerxes the king.

Them that went up

Bible References

The chief

Ezra 1:5
Then the leaders of Judah and Benjamin, along with the priests and the Levites -- all those whose mind God had stirred -- got ready to go up in order to build the temple of the Lord in Jerusalem.
1 Chronicles 9:34
These were the family leaders of the Levites, as listed in their genealogical records. They lived in Jerusalem.
1 Chronicles 24:31
Just like their relatives, the descendants of Aaron, they also cast lots before King David, Zadok, Ahimelech, the leaders of families, the priests, and the Levites. The families of the oldest son cast lots along with the those of the youngest.
1 Chronicles 26:32
Jeriah had 2,700 relatives who were respected family leaders. King David placed them in charge of the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh; they took care of all matters pertaining to God and the king.
2 Chronicles 26:12
The total number of family leaders who led warriors was 2,600.
Nehemiah 7:70
Some of the family leaders contributed to the work. The governor contributed to the treasury 1,000 gold drachmas, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments.

Genealogy

Ezra 2:62
They searched for their records in the genealogical materials, but did not find them. They were therefore excluded from the priesthood.
1 Chronicles 4:33
They also lived in all the settlements that surrounded these towns as far as Baal. These were their settlements; they kept genealogical records.
1 Chronicles 9:1
The people of Judah were carried away to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness.

Them that went up

Ezra 7:7
In the seventh year of King Artaxerxes, Ezra brought up to Jerusalem some of the Israelites and some of the priests, the Levites, the attendants, the gatekeepers, and the temple servants.

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