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and their brothers, heads of their fathers` houses, one thousand seven hundred sixty; very able men for the work of the service of the house of God.
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A Large and Dedicated Priesthood
The verse mentions 1,760 priests, a significant number that underscores the importance of restoring temple worship after the exile. Scholars note this large figure likely represents the total number of priests from various families, not just the clan leaders, highlighting a massive and organized return to service.
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19th Century
Anglican
The priests resident in Jerusalem. (Compare to Nehemiah 11:10-14.)
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And their brethren, heads of the house of their fathers, one thousand and seven hundred and threescore . ] These, with ot…
Presbyterian
This chapter expresses that one end of recording all these genealogies was to direct the Jews, when they returned from captivity, with whom to unit…
