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Ezra 8:14 Β· KJV

"Of the sons also of Bigvai; Uthai, and Zabbud, and with them seventy males."

King James Version

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Passage Context

12And of the sons of Azgad; Johanan the son of Hakkatan, and with him an hundred and ten males.
13And of the last sons of Adonikam, whose names are these, Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them threescore males.
14Of the sons also of Bigvai; Uthai, and Zabbud, and with them seventy males.
15And I gathered them together to the river that runneth to Ahava; and there abode we in tents three days: and I viewed the people, and the priests, and found there none of the sons of Levi.
16Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, chief men; also for Joiarib, and for Elnathan, men of understanding.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you view the importance of family in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to support your community?

3

When have you felt a sense of belonging to a group?

Life Application

family

Reach out to family members and strengthen those relationships.

support

Find ways to support your local community through service.

People in This Verse

UthaiOT

Uthai is a descendant of Bigvai who returned with Ezra. His participation reflects the collective effort to rebuild Jerusalem.

First appearance: Ezra 8:14

ZabbudOT

Zabbud is another descendant of Bigvai, joining the return to Jerusalem. His name adds to the list of those committed to restoration.

First appearance: Ezra 8:14

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