Translations
Modern
The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua (through Kadmiel, through the line of Hodevah), 74.
Traditional
The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, and of the children of Hodevah, seventy and four.
Literal
The Levites: The sons of Jeshua (of Kadmiel and of the sons of Hodevah), seventy-four.
Latin
…filii Josue et Cedmihel filiorum
Original
Hebrew
English
The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua (through Kadmiel, through the line of Hodevah), 74.
Notes
Nehemiah wanted to ensure that only true priests and Levites served in God's temple.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Hodaviah: A Levite who returned from exile Jeshua: A prominent Levite leader during the post-exilic period Kadmiel: A Levite who returned from Babylonian exile Levi: Son of Jacob; progenitor of the Levites
Glossary
Book of Ezra Genealogy Hodaviah Hodevah Jeshua (Person) Judah (Person) Kadmiel Singer
Topics
Hodevah: A Levite Israel, Prophecies Concerning: Captivity of Nehemiah is Commissioned to Lead the Remainder of the Captivity Jeshua: A Levite Who had Charge of the Tithes: His Descendants Returned with Ezra from Babylon Kadmiel: A Levite Levites: The List of Those Who Returned from Captivity