and the moon the larger one to govern the day, and the smaller one to govern the night. He also made the stars. 1:26 Or man; Hebrew reads adam.

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1 Reference Genesis 1:14 Genesis 1:16 Genesis 1:26 Genesis 2:5 Genesis 2:10 Genesis 10:15 Genesis 11:26 Then God said, Let great lights appear in the sky to separate the day from the night. Let them mark off the seasons, days, and years. God made two great lights, the sun and the moon the larger one to govern the day, and the smaller one to govern the night. He also made the stars. Then God said, Let us make human beings* in our image, to be like ourselves. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground. 1:26 Or man; Hebrew reads adam. neither wild plants nor grains were growing on the earth. The Lord God had not yet sent rain to water the earth, and there were no people to cultivate the soil. A river watered the garden and then flowed out of Eden and divided into four branches. Canaan s oldest son was Sidon, the ancestor of the Sidonians. Canaan was also the ancestor of the Hittites, When Terah was 70 years old, he had become the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. Then God said, Let lights appear in the sky to separate the day from the night. Let them be signs to mark the seasons, days, and years. God made two great lights the larger one to govern the day, and the smaller one to govern the night. He also made the stars. Then God said, Let us make human beings* in our image, to be like us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground. 1:26 Or man; Hebrew reads adam. neither wild plants nor grains were growing on the earth. For the Lord God had not yet sent rain to water the earth, and there were no people to cultivate the soil. A river flowed from the land of Eden, watering the garden and then dividing into four branches. Canaan s oldest son was Sidon, the ancestor of the Sidonians. Canaan was also the ancestor of the Hittites,* 10:15 Hebrew ancestor of Heth. After Terah was 70 years old, he became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran.

2 Genesis 12:14 Genesis 13:15 Genesis 17:7 Genesis 17:15 Genesis 20:16 And sure enough, when Abram arrived in Egypt, everyone spoke of Sarai s beauty. I am giving all this land, as far as you can see, to you and your descendants* as a permanent possession. 13:15 Hebrew seed. I will confirm my covenant with you and your descendants after you, from generation to generation. This is the everlasting covenant: I will always be your God and the God of your descendants after you. Then God said to Abraham, Regarding Sarai, your wife her name will no longer be Sarai. From now on her name will be Sarah.* 17:15 Sarai and Sarah both mean princess. And he said to Sarah, Look, I am giving your brother 1,000 pieces of silver* in the presence of all these witnesses. This is to compensate you for any wrong I may have done to you. This will settle any claim against me, and your reputation is cleared. 20:16 Hebrew 1,000 shekels of silver, about 25 pounds or 11.4 kilograms in weight. And sure enough, when Abram arrived in Egypt, everyone noticed Sarai s beauty. I am giving all this land, as far as you can see, to you and your descendants* as a permanent possession. 13:15 Hebrew seed; also in 13:16. I will confirm my covenant with you and your descendants* after you, from generation to generation. This is the everlasting covenant: I will always be your God and the God of your descendants after you. 17:7 Hebrew seed; also in 17:7b, 8, 9, 10, 19. Then God said to Abraham, Regarding Sarai, your wife her name will no longer be Sarai. From now on her name will be Sarah.* 17:15 Sarai and Sarah both mean princess ; the change in spelling may reflect the difference in dialect between Ur and Canaan. And he said to Sarah, Look, I am giving your brother 1,000 pieces of silver* in the presence of all these witnesses. This is to compensate you for any wrong I may have done to you. This will settle any claim against me, and your reputation is cleared. 20:16 Hebrew 1,000 [shekels] of silver, about 25 pounds or 11.4 kilograms in weight.

3 Genesis 21:9 Genesis 22:17 But Sarah saw Ishmael the son of Abraham and her Egyptian servant Hagar making fun of her son, Isaac.* 21:9 As in Greek version and Latin Vulgate; Hebrew omits of her son, Isaac. I will certainly bless you. I will multiply your descendants beyond number, like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will conquer the cities of their enemies. But Sarah saw Ishmael the son of Abraham and her Egyptian servant Hagar making fun of her son, Isaac.* 21:9 As in Greek version and Latin Vulgate; Hebrew lacks of her son, Isaac. I will certainly bless you. I will multiply your descendants* beyond number, like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will conquer the cities of their enemies. 22:17 Hebrew seed; also in 22:17b, 18. Genesis 23:7-8 Genesis 24:7 7 Then Abraham bowed low before the Hittites and said, 8 "Since you are willing to help me in this way,... For the Lord, the God of heaven, who took me from my father s house and my native land, solemnly promised to give this land to my descendants. He will send his angel ahead of you, and he will see to it that you find a wife there for my son. 7 Then Abraham bowed low before the Hittites 8 and said, "Since you are willing to help me in this way,... For the Lord, the God of heaven, who took me from my father s house and my native land, solemnly promised to give this land to my descendants.* He will send his angel ahead of you, and he will see to it that you find a wife there for my son. 24:7 Hebrew seed; also in 24:60. Genesis 24: He had seen the nose-ring and the bracelets on his sister s wrists, and had heard Rebekah tell what the man had said. So he rushed out to the spring, where the man was still standing beside his camels. Laban said to him, 31 "Come and stay with us, He had seen the nose-ring and the bracelets on his sister s wrists, and had heard Rebekah tell what the man had said. So he rushed out to the spring, where the man was still standing beside his camels. 31 Laban said to him, "Come and stay with us,...

4 Genesis 26:3 Genesis 27:25-26 Genesis 28:4 Genesis 28:19 Genesis 29:21 Genesis 29:35 Live here as a foreigner in this land, and I will be with you and bless you. I hereby confirm that I will give all these lands to you and your descendants, just as I solemnly promised Abraham, your father. 25 Then Isaac said, Now, my son, bring me the wild game. Let me eat it, and then I will give you my blessing. So Jacob took the food to his father, and Isaac ate it. He also drank the wine that Jacob served him. Then Isaac said to Jacob, 26 "Please come a little closer and kiss me, my son." May God pass on to you and your descendants the blessings he promised to Abraham. May you own this land where you are now living as a foreigner, for God gave this land to Abraham. He named that place Bethel (which means house of God ), although the name of the nearby village was Luz. Finally, the time came for him to marry her. I have fulfilled my agreement, Jacob said to Laban. Now give me my wife so I can marry her. Once again Leah became pregnant and gave birth to another son. She named him Judah,* for she said, Now I will praise the LORD! And then she stopped having children. 29:35 Judah sounds like the Hebrew Live here as a foreigner in this land, and I will be with you and bless you. I hereby confirm that I will give all these lands to you and your descendants,* just as I solemnly promised Abraham, your father. 26:3 Hebrew seed; also in 26:4, Then Isaac said, Now, my son, bring me the wild game. Let me eat it, and then I will give you my blessing. So Jacob took the food to his father, and Isaac ate it. He also drank the wine that Jacob served him. 26 Then Isaac said to Jacob, "Please come a little closer and kiss me, my son." May God pass on to you and your descendants* the blessings he promised to Abraham. May you own this land where you are now living as a foreigner, for God gave this land to Abraham. 28:4 Hebrew seed; also in 28:13, 14. He named that place Bethel (which means house of God ), although it was previously called Luz. Finally, the time came for him to marry her. I have fulfilled my agreement, Jacob said to Laban. Now give me my wife so I can sleep with her. Once again Leah became pregnant and gave birth to another son. She named him Judah,* for she said, Now I will praise the LORD! And then she stopped having children. 29:35 Judah is related to the Hebrew

5 term for praise. term for praise. Genesis 30:43 Genesis 31:26-27 Genesis 36:22 Genesis 36:32 Genesis 36:33 Genesis 36:34 Genesis 36:35 Genesis 36:36 As a result, Jacob became very wealthy, with large flocks of sheep and goats, male and female servants, and many camels and donkeys. 26 What do you mean by stealing away like this? Laban demanded. How dare you drag my daughters away like prisoners of war? 27 Why did you slip away secretly? Why did you steal away? And why didn't you say you wanted to leave?... The descendants of Lotan were Hori and Heman. Lotan also had a sister named Timna. Bela son of Beor, who ruled in Edom from the city of Dinhabah. After Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah became king in his place. After Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites became king in his place. After Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad became king in his place and ruled from the city of Avith. He was the one who defeated the Midianites in the land of Moab. After Hadad died, Samlah from the city of Masrekah became king in his place. As a result, Jacob became very wealthy, with large flocks of sheep and goats, female and male servants, and many camels and donkeys. 26 What do you mean by deceiving me like this? Laban demanded. How dare you drag my daughters away like prisoners of war? 27 Why did you slip away secretly? Why did you deceive me? And why didn't you say you wanted to leave?... The descendants of Lotan were Hori and Hemam. Lotan s sister was named Timna. Bela son of Beor, who ruled in Edom from his city of Dinhabah. When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah became king in his place. When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites became king in his place. When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad became king in his place and ruled from the city of Avith. He was the one who defeated the Midianites in the land of Moab. When Hadad died, Samlah from the city of Masrekah became king in his place.

6 Genesis 36:37 Genesis 36:38 Genesis 36:39 Genesis 37:26 Genesis 37:36 Genesis 46:4 After Samlah died, Shaul from the city of Rehoboth-on-the-River became king in his place. After Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Acbor became king in his place. After Baal-hanan son of Acbor died, Hadad* became king in his place and ruled from the city of Pau. Hadad s wife was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred and granddaughter of Mezahab. 36:39 As in some Hebrew manuscripts, Samaritan Pentateuch, and Syriac version (see also 1 Chr 1:50); most Hebrew manuscripts read Hadar. Judah said to his brothers, What will we gain by killing our brother? His blood would just give us a guilty conscience. Meanwhile, the Midianite traders* arrived in Egypt, where they sold Joseph to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, the king of Egypt. Potiphar was captain of the palace guard. 37:36 Hebrew Medanites, a variant spelling of Midianites; compare 37:28. I will go with you down to Egypt, and I will bring you back again. But you will die in Egypt with Joseph attending to you. When Samlah died, Shaul from the city of Rehoboth-on-the-River became king in his place. When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Acbor became king in his place. When Baal-hanan son of Acbor died, Hadad* became king in his place and ruled from the city of Pau. His wife was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred and granddaughter of Mezahab. 36:39 As in some Hebrew manuscripts, Samaritan Pentateuch, and Syriac version (see also 1 Chr 1:50); most Hebrew manuscripts read Hadar. Judah said to his brothers, What will we gain by killing our brother? We'd have to cover up the crime.* 37:26 Hebrew cover his blood. Meanwhile, the Midianite traders* arrived in Egypt, where they sold Joseph to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, the king of Egypt. Potiphar was captain of the palace guard. 37:36 Hebrew the Medanites. The relationship between the Midianites and Medanites is unclear; compare 37:28. See also 25:2. I will go with you down to Egypt, and I will bring you back again. You will die in Egypt, but Joseph will be with you to close your eyes.

7 Genesis 48:4 Genesis 48:22 Exodus 24:9 Exodus 27:18 Leviticus 5:6 He said to me, I will make you fruitful, and I will multiply your descendants. I will make you a multitude of nations. And I will give this land of Canaan to your descendants after you as an everlasting possession. And beyond what I have given your brothers, I am giving you an extra portion of the land* that I took from the Amorites with my sword and bow. 48:22 Or giving you the ridge of land. The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain. Then Moses, Aaron, Nadab, Abihu, and the seventy elders of Israel climbed up the mountain again. So the entire courtyard will be 150 feet long and 75 feet wide, with curtain walls 7½ feet high,* made from finely woven linen. The bases for the posts will be made of bronze. 27:18 Hebrew 100 cubits [46 meters] long and 50 cubits [23 meters] wide and 5 cubits [2.3 meters] high. Then you must bring to the LORD as the penalty for your sin a female from the flock, either a sheep or a goat. This is a sin offering with which the priest will purify you from your sin, making you right with the LORD.* 5:6 Or will make atonement for you; similarly in 5:10, 13, 16, 18. He said to me, I will make you fruitful, and I will multiply your descendants. I will make you a multitude of nations. And I will give this land of Canaan to your descendants* after you as an everlasting possession. 48:4 Hebrew seed; also in 48:19. And beyond what I have given your brothers, I am giving you an extra portion of the land* that I took from the Amorites with my sword and bow. 48:22 Or an extra ridge of land. The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain. Then Moses, Aaron, Nadab, Abihu, and the seventy elders of Israel climbed up the mountain. So the entire courtyard will be 150 feet long and 75 feet wide, with curtain walls 7½ feet high,* made from finely woven linen. The bases for the posts will be made of bronze. 27:18 Hebrew 100 cubits [46 meters] long and 50 by 50 [23 meters] wide and 5 cubits [2.3 meters] high. Then you must bring to the LORD as the penalty for your sin a female from the flock, either a sheep or a goat. This is a sin offering with which the priest will purify you from your sin, making you right with the LORD.* 5:6 Or will make atonement for you for your sin; similarly in 5:10, 13, 16,

8 18. Leviticus 6:29 Leviticus 7:6 Leviticus 21:20 Leviticus 22:22 Numbers 1:20-21 Only males from a priest s family may eat from this offering, for it is most holy. All males from a priest s family may eat the meat. It must be eaten in a sacred place, for it is most holy. or is hunchbacked or dwarfed, or has a defective eye, or skin sores or moles, or damaged testicles. You must not offer an animal that is blind, crippled, or injured, or that has an oozing sore, a skin sore, or scabs. Such animals must never be offered on the altar as special gifts to the Lord This is the number of men twenty years old or older who were able to go to war, as their names were listed in the records of their clans and families*: Any male from a priest s family may eat from this offering; it is most holy. Any male from a priest s family may eat the meat. It must be eaten in a sacred place, for it is most holy. or is hunchbacked or dwarfed, or has a defective eye, or skin sores or scabs, or damaged testicles. You must not offer an animal that is blind, crippled, or injured, or that has a wart, a skin sore, or scabs. Such animals must never be offered on the altar as special gifts to the Lord This is the number of men twenty years old or older who were able to go to war, as their names were listed in the records of their clans and families*: Tribe Number Tribe Number Reuben (Jacob s* oldest son)...46,500 1:20-21a In the Hebrew text, this phrase (This is the number of men twenty years old or older who were able to go to war, as their names were listed in the records of their clans and families) is repeated in 1:22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, Reuben (Jacob s* oldest son)...46,500 1:20-21a In the Hebrew text, this sentence (This is the number of men twenty years old or older who were able to go to war, as their names were listed in the records of their clans and families) is repeated in 1:22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40,

9 Numbers 21:21 Deuteronomy 9:22 Deuteronomy 12:16 Deuteronomy 12:23 Deuteronomy 12:25 Deuteronomy 15: :20-21b Hebrew Israel s. The names Jacob and Israel are often interchanged throughout the Old Testament, referring sometimes to the individual patriarch and sometimes to the nation. The Israelites then sent ambassadors to King Sihon of the Amorites with this message: You also made the LORD angry at Taberah,* Massah,* and Kibrothhattaavah.* 9:22a Taberah means place of burning. See Num 11:1-3. 9:22b Massah means place of testing. See Exod 17:1-7. 9:22c Kibroth-hattaavah means graves of craving. See Num 11: But you must not eat the blood. You must pour it out on the ground like water. But never eat the blood, for the blood is the life, and you must not eat the lifeblood with the meat. Do not eat the blood, so that all may go well with you and your children after you, because you will be doing what pleases the LORD. But you must not eat the blood. You must pour it out on the ground like water :20-21b Hebrew Israel s. The names Jacob and Israel are often interchanged throughout the Old Testament, referring sometimes to the individual patriarch and sometimes to the nation. The Israelites sent ambassadors to King Sihon of the Amorites with this message: You also made the LORD angry at Taberah,* Massah,* and Kibrothhattaavah.* 9:22a Taberah means place of burning. See Num 11:1-3. 9:22b Massah means place of testing. See Exod 17:1-7. 9:22c Kibroth-hattaavah means graves of gluttony. See Num 11: But you must not consume the blood. You must pour it out on the ground like water. But never consume the blood, for the blood is the life, and you must not consume the lifeblood with the meat. Do not consume the blood, so that all may go well with you and your children after you, because you will be doing what pleases the LORD. But you must not consume the blood. You must pour it out on the ground like water.

10 Joshua 7:1 Joshua 8:32 Joshua 13:26 Joshua 18:28 But Israel violated the instructions about the things set apart for the LORD.* A man named Achan had stolen some of these dedicated things, so the LORD was very angry with the Israelites. Achan was the son of Carmi, a descendant of Zimri* son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah. 7:1a The Hebrew term used here refers to the complete consecration of things or people to the LORD, either by destroying them or by giving them as an offering; similarly in 7:11, 12, 13, 15. 7:1b As in Greek version (see also 1 Chr 2:6); Hebrew reads Zabdi. Also in 7:17, 18. And as the Israelites watched, Joshua copied onto the stones of the altar* the instructions Moses had given them. 8:32 Or onto stones. It extended from Heshbon to Ramath-mizpeh and Betonim, and from Mahanaim to Lo-debar.* 13:26 Or to the territory of Debir. Zela, Haeleph, Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, and Kiriathjearim* fourteen towns with their surrounding villages. This was the homeland allocated to the clans of the tribe of Benjamin. But Israel violated the instructions about the things set apart for the LORD.* A man named Achan had stolen some of these dedicated things, so the LORD was very angry with the Israelites. Achan was the son of Carmi, a descendant of Zimri* son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah. 7:1a The Hebrew term used here refers to the complete consecration of things or people to the LORD, either by destroying them or by giving them as an offering; similarly in 7:11, 12, 13, 15. 7:1b As in parallel text at 1 Chr 2:6; Hebrew reads Zabdi. Also in 7:17, 18. And as the Israelites watched, Joshua copied onto the stones of the altar* the instructions Moses had given them. 8:32 Hebrew onto the stones. It extended from Heshbon to Ramathmizpeh and Betonim, and from Mahanaim to the territory of Lodebar.* 13:26 Hebrew Li-debir, apparently a variant spelling of Lo-debar (compare 2 Sam 9:4; 17:27; Amos 6:13). Zela, Haeleph, Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, and Kiriath* fourteen towns with their surrounding villages. This was the homeland allocated to the clans of the tribe of Benjamin.

11 18:28 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads Kiriath. 18:28 Some Greek manuscripts read Kiriath-jearim. Joshua 19:29 Judges 9:8 Then the boundary turned toward Ramah and the fortified city of Tyre, where it turned toward Hosah and came to the Mediterranean Sea.* The territory also included Mehebel, Aczib, 19:29 Hebrew the sea. Once upon a time the trees decided to elect a king. First they said to the olive tree, Be our king! Then the boundary turned toward Ramah and the fortress of Tyre, where it turned toward Hosah and came to the Mediterranean Sea.* The territory also included Mehebel, Aczib, 19:29 Hebrew the sea. Once upon a time the trees decided to choose a king. First they said to the olive tree, Be our king! 1 Samuel 2:20 Before they returned home, Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife and say, May the LORD give you other children to take the place of this one she gave to the LORD.* 2:20 As in Dead Sea Scrolls and Greek version; Masoretic Text reads this one she requested of the LORD in prayer. 1 Samuel 14:47 Now when Saul had secured his grasp on Israel s throne, he fought against his enemies in every direction against Moab, Ammon, Edom, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. And wherever he turned, he was victorious. Before they returned home, Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife and say, May the LORD give you other children to take the place of this one she gave to the LORD.* 2:20 As in Dead Sea Scrolls and Greek version; Masoretic Text reads this one he requested of the LORD. Now when Saul had secured his grasp on Israel s throne, he fought against his enemies in every direction against Moab, Ammon, Edom, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. And wherever he turned, he was victorious.* 14:47 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads he acted wickedly.

12 1 Samuel 18:1 After David had finished talking with Saul, he met Jonathan, the king s son. There was an immediate bond of love between them, and they became the best of friends. 1 Samuel 19:1 Saul now urged his servants and his son Jonathan to assassinate David. But Jonathan, because of his close friendship with David, 1 Samuel 28:23 But Saul refused. The men who were with him also urged him to eat, so he finally yielded and got up from the ground and sat on the couch. 1 Samuel 28:25 She brought the meal to Saul and his men, and they ate it. Then they went out into the night. 2 Samuel 2:4 Then the men of Judah came to David and crowned him king over the people of Judah. When David heard that the men of Jabesh-gilead had buried Saul, 2 Samuel 2:8 Ishbosheth Crowned King of Israel 8 But Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul s army, had already gone to Mahanaim with Saul s son Ishbosheth.* 2:8 Ishbosheth is another name for Esh-baal. After David had finished talking with Saul, he met Jonathan, the king s son. There was an immediate bond between them, for Jonathan loved David. Saul now urged his servants and his son Jonathan to assassinate David. But Jonathan, because of his strong affection for David, But Saul refused to eat anything. Then his advisers joined the woman in urging him to eat, so he finally yielded and got up from the ground and sat on the couch. She brought the meal to Saul and his advisers, and they ate it. Then they went out into the night. Then the men of Judah came to David and anointed him king over the people of Judah. When David heard that the men of Jabesh-gilead had buried Saul, Ishbosheth Proclaimed King of Israel 8 But Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul s army, had already gone to Mahanaim with Saul s son Ishbosheth.* 2:8 Ishbosheth is another name for Esh-baal.

13 2 Samuel 6:5 David and all the people of Israel were celebrating before the LORD, singing songs* and playing all kinds of musical instruments lyres, harps, tambourines, castanets, and cymbals. 6:5 As in Greek version (see also 1 Chr 13:8); Hebrew reads before the LORD with all manner of cypress trees. 2 Samuel 8:4 David captured 1,700 charioteers* and 20,000 foot soldiers. He crippled all the chariot horses except enough for 100 chariots. 8:4 Greek version reads 1,000 chariots and 7,000 charioteers; compare 1 Chr 18:4. 2 Samuel 8:13 So David became very famous. After his return he destroyed 18,000 Edomites* in the Valley of Salt. 8:13 As in a few Hebrew manuscripts and Greek and Syriac versions (see also 8:14; 1 Chr 18:12); most Hebrew manuscripts read Arameans. David and all the people of Israel were celebrating before the LORD, singing songs* and playing all kinds of musical instruments lyres, harps, tambourines, castanets, and cymbals. 6:5 As in Dead Sea Scrolls and Greek version (see also 1 Chr 13:8); Masoretic Text reads before the LORD with all manner of cypress wood. David captured 1,000 chariots, 7,000 charioteers,* and 20,000 foot soldiers. He crippled all the chariot horses except enough for 100 chariots. 8:4 As in Dead Sea Scrolls and Greek version (see also 1 Chr 18:4); Masoretic Text reads captured 1,700 charioteers. So David became even more famous when he returned from destroying 18,000 Edomites* in the Valley of Salt. 8:13 As in a few Hebrew manuscripts and Greek and Syriac versions (see also 8:14; 1 Chr 18:12); most Hebrew manuscripts read Arameans. 2 Samuel 9: You and your sons and servants are to farm the land for him to produce food for your master s household.* But Mephibosheth, your master s grandson, will eat here at my table. (Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.) Ziba replied, 11 "Yes, my lord the king;... 9:10 As in Greek version; Hebrew 10 You and your sons and servants are to farm the land for him to produce food for your master s household.* But Mephibosheth, your master s grandson, will eat here at my table. (Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.) 11 Ziba replied, "Yes, my lord the king;... 9:10 As in Greek version; Hebrew

14 reads your master s grandson. reads your master s grandson. 2 Samuel 12:24 Then David comforted Bathsheba, his wife, and slept with her. She became pregnant and gave birth to a son, and they named him Solomon. The LORD loved the child Then David comforted Bathsheba, his wife, and slept with her. She became pregnant and gave birth to a son, and David* named him Solomon. The LORD loved the child 12:24 Hebrew he; an alternate Hebrew reading and some Hebrew manuscripts read she. 2 Samuel 13:27 But Absalom kept on pressing the king until he finally agreed to let all his sons attend, including Amnon. So Absalom prepared a feast fit for a king.* 13:27 As in Greek and Latin versions (compare also Dead Sea Scrolls); the Hebrew text omits this sentence. 2 Samuel 13:34 Meanwhile Absalom escaped. Then the watchman on the Jerusalem wall saw a great crowd coming toward the city from the west. He ran to tell the king, I see a crowd of people coming from the Horonaim road* along the side of the hill. 13:34 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads from the road behind him. But Absalom kept on pressing the king until he finally agreed to let all his sons attend, including Amnon. So Absalom prepared a feast fit for a king.* 13:27 As in Greek and Latin versions (compare also Dead Sea Scrolls); the Hebrew text lacks this sentence. Meanwhile Absalom escaped. Then the watchman on the Jerusalem wall saw a great crowd coming down the hill on the road from the west. He ran to tell the king, I see a crowd of people coming from the Horonaim road along the side of the hill. * 13:34 As in Greek version; Hebrew lacks this sentence.

15 2 Samuel 13:39 And King David, now reconciled to Amnon s death, longed to be reunited with his son Absalom.* 13:39 Or no longer felt a need to go out after Absalom. And King David,* now reconciled to Amnon s death, longed to be reunited with his son Absalom.* 13:39a Dead Sea Scrolls and Greek version read And the spirit of the king. 13:39b Or no longer felt a need to go out after Absalom. 2 Samuel 15:5 When people tried to bow before him, Absalom wouldn t let them. Instead, he took them by the hand and embraced them. 2 Samuel 19:14 Then Amasa* convinced all the men of Judah, and they responded unanimously. They sent word to the king, Return to us, and bring back all who are with you. 19:14 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads he. 2 Samuel 19:39 So all the people crossed the Jordan with the king. After David had blessed and embraced him, Barzillai returned to his own home. 2 Samuel 21:16 Ishbi-benob was a descendant of the giants*; his bronze spearhead weighed more than seven pounds,* and he was armed with a new sword. He had cornered David and was about to kill him. 21:16a As in Greek version; Hebrew reads a descendant of the Rephaites; also in 21:18, 20, :16b Hebrew 300 shekels [3.4 kilograms]. When people tried to bow before him, Absalom wouldn t let them. Instead, he took them by the hand and kissed them. Then Amasa* convinced all the men of Judah, and they responded unanimously. They sent word to the king, Return to us, and bring back all who are with you. 19:14 Or David; Hebrew reads he. So all the people crossed the Jordan with the king. After David had blessed Barzillai and kissed him, Barzillai returned to his own home. Ishbi-benob was a descendant of the giants*; his bronze spearhead weighed more than seven pounds,* and he was armed with a new sword. He had cornered David and was about to kill him. 21:16a Or a descendant of the Rapha; also in 21:18, 20, :16b Hebrew 300 shekels [3.4 kilograms].

16 2 Samuel 23:20 There was also Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a valiant warrior* from Kabzeel. He did many heroic deeds, which included killing two champions* of Moab. Another time, on a snowy day, he chased a lion down into a pit and killed it. 23:20a Or son of Jehoiada, son of Ishhai. 23:20b Or two sons of Ariel. There was also Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a valiant warrior* from Kabzeel. He did many heroic deeds, which included killing two champions* of Moab. Another time, on a snowy day, he chased a lion down into a pit and killed it. 23:20a Or son of Jehoiada, son of Ishhai. 23:20b Hebrew two of Ariel. 2 Samuel 23:33 33 Jonathan son of Shagee* from Harar; Ahiam son of Sharar from Harar; 23:33 As in parallel text at 1 Chr 11:34; Hebrew reads Jonathan, Shammah; some Greek manuscripts read Jonathan son of Shammah. Jonathan 33 son of Shagee* from Harar; Ahiam son of Sharar from Harar; 23:33 As in parallel text at 1 Chr 11:34; Hebrew reads Jonathan, Shammah; some Greek manuscripts read Jonathan son of Shammah. 2 Samuel 24:7 Then they came to the stronghold of Tyre, and all the towns of the Hivites and Canaanites. Finally, they went south to Judah* as far as Beersheba. 24:7 Or they went to the Negev of Judah. 1 Kings 3:15 Then Solomon woke up and realized it had been a dream. He returned to Jerusalem and stood before the Ark of the LORD s Covenant, where he sacrificed burnt offerings and peace offerings. Then he invited all his officials to a great banquet. 1 Kings 10:16 King Solomon made 200 large shields of hammered gold, each weighing more than fifteen pounds.* 10:16 Hebrew 600 shekels [6.8 kilograms]. Then they came to the fortress of Tyre, and all the towns of the Hivites and Canaanites. Finally, they went south to Judah* as far as Beersheba. 24:7 Or they went to the Negev of Judah. Then Solomon woke up and realized it had been a dream. He returned to Jerusalem and stood before the Ark of the Lord's Covenant, where he sacrificed burnt offerings and peace offerings. Then he invited all his officials to a great banquet. King Solomon made 200 large shields of hammered gold, each weighing more than fifteen pounds.* 10:16 Hebrew 600 [shekels] of gold [6.8 kilograms].

17 1 Kings 10:29 At that time chariots from Egypt could be purchased for 600 pieces of silver,* and horses for 150 pieces of silver.* They were then exported to the kings of the Hittites and the kings of Aram. 10:29a Hebrew 600 shekels of silver, about 15 pounds or 6.8 kilograms in weight. 10:29b Hebrew 150 [shekels], about 3.8 pounds or 1.7 kilograms in weight. 1 Kings 17:15 So she did as Elijah said, and she and Elijah and her son continued to eat for many days. 1 Kings 19:16 Then anoint Jehu son of Nimshi to be king of Israel, and anoint Elisha son of Shaphat from the town of Abelmeholah to replace you as my prophet. At that time chariots from Egypt could be purchased for 600 pieces of silver,* and horses for 150 pieces of silver.* They were then exported to the kings of the Hittites and the kings of Aram. 10:29a Hebrew 600 [shekels] of silver, about 15 pounds or 6.8 kilograms in weight. 10:29b Hebrew 150 [shekels], about 3.8 pounds or 1.7 kilograms in weight. So she did as Elijah said, and she and Elijah and her family continued to eat for many days. Then anoint Jehu grandson of Nimshi* to be king of Israel, and anoint Elisha son of Shaphat from the town of Abel-meholah to replace you as my prophet. 19:16 Hebrew descendant of Nimshi; compare 2 Kgs 9:2, Kings 6:30 When the king heard this, he tore his clothes in despair. And as the king walked along the wall, the people could see that he was wearing burlap under his robe next to his skin.* When the king heard this, he tore his clothes in despair. And as the king walked along the wall, the people could see that he was wearing burlap under his robe next to his skin. 6:30 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads wearing burlap next to his skin from the house. 2 Kings 14:29 When Jeroboam II died, he was buried in Samaria* with the kings of Israel. Then his son Zechariah became the next king. 14:29 As in some Greek manuscripts; When Jeroboam II died, he was buried in Samaria* with the kings of Israel. Then his son Zechariah became the next king. 14:29 As in some Greek manuscripts;

18 Hebrew omits in Samaria. Hebrew lacks he was buried in Samaria. 2 Kings 20:4 But before Isaiah had left the middle courtyard, this message came to him from the LORD: But before Isaiah had left the middle courtyard,* this message came to him from the LORD: 20:4 As in Greek version and an alternate reading in the Masoretic Text; the other alternate reads the middle of the city. 1 Chronicles 1:1 The descendants of Adam were* Seth, Enosh, The descendants of Adam were Seth, Enosh, 1:1 Hebrew lacks The descendants of Adam were. 1 Chronicles 1:13 Canaan s oldest son was Sidon, the ancestor of the Sidonians. Canaan was also the ancestor of the Hittites, Canaan s oldest son was Sidon, the ancestor of the Sidonians. Canaan was also the ancestor of the Hittites,* 1:13 Hebrew ancestor of Heth. 1 Chronicles 1:36 The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho,* Gatam, Kenaz, and Amalek, who was born to Timna.* 1:36a As in many Hebrew manuscripts and a few Greek manuscripts (see also Gen 36:11); most Hebrew manuscripts read Zephi. 1:36b As in some Greek manuscripts (see also Gen 36:12); Hebrew reads Kenaz, Timna, and Amalek. 1 Chronicles 1:37 The sons of Reuel were Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. The descendants of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho,* Gatam, Kenaz, and Amalek, who was born to Timna.* 1:36a As in many Hebrew manuscripts and a few Greek manuscripts (see also Gen 36:11); most Hebrew manuscripts read Zephi. 1:36b As in some Greek manuscripts (see also Gen 36:12); Hebrew reads Kenaz, Timna, and Amalek. The descendants of Reuel were Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah.

19 1 Chronicles 1:38 The sons of Seir were Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. 1 Chronicles 1:39 The sons of Lotan were Hori and Heman.* Lotan s sister was named Timna. 1:39 As in parallel text at Gen 36:22; Hebrew reads and Homam. 1 Chronicles 1:40 The sons of Shobal were Alvan,* Manahath, Ebal, Shepho,* and Onam. The sons of Zibeon were Aiah and Anah. 1:40a As in many Hebrew manuscripts and a few Greek manuscripts (see also Gen 36:23); most Hebrew manuscripts read Alian. 1:40b As in some Hebrew manuscripts (see also Gen 36:23); most Hebrew manuscripts read Shephi. 1 Chronicles 1:41 The son of Anah was Dishon. The sons of Dishon were Hemdan,* Eshban, Ithran, and Keran. 1:41 As in many Hebrew manuscripts and some Greek manuscripts (see also Gen 36:26); most Hebrew manuscripts read Hamran. 1 Chronicles 1:42 The sons of Ezer were Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan.* The sons of Dishan* were Uz and Aran. 1:42a As in many Hebrew and Greek manuscripts (see also Gen 36:27); most Hebrew manuscripts read The descendants of Seir were Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. The descendants of Lotan were Hori and Hemam.* Lotan s sister was named Timna. 1:39 As in parallel text at Gen 36:22; Hebrew reads and Homam. The descendants of Shobal were Alvan,* Manahath, Ebal, Shepho,* and Onam. The descendants of Zibeon were Aiah and Anah. 1:40a As in many Hebrew manuscripts and a few Greek manuscripts (see also Gen 36:23); most Hebrew manuscripts read Alian. 1:40b As in some Hebrew manuscripts (see also Gen 36:23); most Hebrew manuscripts read Shephi. The son of Anah was Dishon. The descendants of Dishon were Hemdan,* Eshban, Ithran, and Keran. 1:41 As in many Hebrew manuscripts and some Greek manuscripts (see also Gen 36:26); most Hebrew manuscripts read Hamran. The descendants of Ezer were Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan.* The descendants of Dishan* were Uz and Aran. 1:42a As in many Hebrew and Greek manuscripts (see also Gen 36:27); most Hebrew manuscripts read

20 Jaakan. 1:42b Hebrew Dishon; compare 1:38 and parallel text at Gen 36:28. Jaakan. 1:42b Hebrew Dishon; compare 1:38 and parallel text at Gen 36:28. 1 Chronicles 1:43 These are the kings who ruled in Edom before there were kings in Israel*: Bela son of Beor, who ruled from his city of Dinhabah. 1:43 Or before an Israelite king ruled over them. 1 Chronicles 1:44 When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah became king. 1 Chronicles 1:45 When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites became king. 1 Chronicles 1:46 When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad became king and ruled from the city of Avith. He was the one who destroyed the Midianite army in the land of Moab. 1 Chronicles 1:47 When Hadad died, Samlah from the city of Masrekah became king. 1 Chronicles 1:48 When Samlah died, Shaul from the city of Rehoboth on the river became king. 1 Chronicles 1:49 When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Acbor became king. These are the kings who ruled in the land of Edom before any king ruled over the Israelites*: Bela son of Beor, who ruled from his city of Dinhabah. 1:43 Or before an Israelite king ruled over them. When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah became king in his place. When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites became king in his place. When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad became king in his place and ruled from the city of Avith. He was the one who destroyed the Midianite army in the land of Moab. When Hadad died, Samlah from the city of Masrekah became king in his place. When Samlah died, Shaul from the city of Rehoboth-on-the-River became king in his place. When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Acbor became king in his place.

21 1 Chronicles 1:50 When Baal-hanan died, Hadad became king and ruled from the city of Pau.* His wife was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred and granddaughter of Me-zahab. 1:50 As in many Hebrew manuscripts, some Greek manuscripts, Syriac version, and Latin Vulgate (see also Gen 36:39); most Hebrew manuscripts read Pai. 1 Chronicles 1:54 Magdiel, and Iram. These were the clan leaders of Edom. 1 Chronicles 4:7 Helah gave birth to Zereth, Izhar, Ethnan, When Baal-hanan died, Hadad became king in his place and ruled from the city of Pau.* His wife was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred and granddaughter of Me-zahab. 1:50 As in many Hebrew manuscripts, some Greek manuscripts, Syriac version, and Latin Vulgate (see also Gen 36:39); most Hebrew manuscripts read Pai. Magdiel, and Iram. These are the clan leaders of Edom. Helah gave birth to Zereth, Izhar,* Ethnan, 4:7 As in an alternate reading in the Masoretic Text (see also Latin Vulgate); the other alternate and the Greek version read Zohar. 1 Chronicles 6:58 Holon,* Debir, 6:58 As in parallel text at Josh 21:15; Hebrew reads Hilen. 1 Chronicles 8:9 Hodesh, his new wife gave birth to Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam, 1 Chronicles 15:18 The following men were chosen as their assistants: Zechariah, Jaaziel,* Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. 15:18 Or Zechariah son of Jaaziel; or Zechariah, Ben, Jaaziel. Holon,* Debir, 6:58 As in parallel text at Josh 21:15; Masoretic Text reads Hilez; other manuscripts read Hilen. His wife Hodesh gave birth to Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam, The following men were chosen as their assistants: Zechariah, Jaaziel,* Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. 15:18 As in several Hebrew manuscripts and Greek version (see also parallel lists in 15:20; 16:5); Masoretic Text reads Zechariah ben Jaaziel.

22 1 Chronicles 20:3 He also made slaves of the people of Rabbah and forced them to labor with* saws, iron picks, and iron axes.* That is how David dealt with the people of all the Ammonite towns. Then David and all the army returned to Jerusalem. 20:3a Or He also brought out the people of Rabbah and cut them with. 20:3b As in parallel text at 2 Sam 12:31; Hebrew reads and saws. 2 Chronicles 1:17 At that time chariots from Egypt could be purchased for 600 pieces of silver,* and horses for 150 pieces of silver.* They were then exported to the kings of the Hittites and the kings of Aram. 1:17a Hebrew 600 shekels of silver, about 15 pounds or 6.8 kilograms in weight. 1:17b Hebrew 150 shekels, about 3.8 pounds or 1.7 kilograms in weight. 2 Chronicles 3:4 The entry room at the front of the Temple was 30 feet* wide, running across the entire width of the Temple, and 30 feet* high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold. 3:4a Hebrew 20 cubits [9.2 meters]; also in 3:8, 11, 13. 3:4b As in some Greek and Syriac manuscripts, which read 20 cubits [9.2 meters]; Hebrew reads 120 cubits, which is 180 feet or 55 meters. He also made slaves of the people of Rabbah and forced them to labor with saws, iron picks, and iron axes.* That is how David dealt with the people of all the Ammonite towns. Then David and all the army returned to Jerusalem. 20:3 As in parallel text at 2 Sam 12:31; Hebrew reads and cut them with saws, iron picks, and saws. At that time chariots from Egypt could be purchased for 600 pieces of silver,* and horses for 150 pieces of silver.* They were then exported to the kings of the Hittites and the kings of Aram. 1:17a Hebrew 600 [shekels] of silver, about 15 pounds or 6.8 kilograms in weight. 1:17b Hebrew 150 [shekels], about 3.8 pounds or 1.7 kilograms in weight. The entry room at the front of the Temple was 30 feet* wide, running across the entire width of the Temple, and 30 feet* high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold. 3:4a Hebrew 20 cubits [9.2 meters]; also in 3:8, 11, 13. 3:4b As in some Greek and Syriac manuscripts, which read 20 cubits [9.2 meters]; Hebrew reads 120 [cubits], which is 180 feet or 55 meters.

23 2 Chronicles 5:9 These poles were so long that their ends could be seen from the Temple s main room the Holy Place* but not from the outside. They are still there to this day. 5:9 As in parallel text at 1 Kgs 8:8; Hebrew reads from the Ark in front of the Most Holy Place. 2 Chronicles 9:15 King Solomon made 200 large shields of hammered gold, each weighing more than 15 pounds.* 9:15 Hebrew 600 shekels [6.8 kilograms]. 2 Chronicles 9:16 He also made 300 smaller shields of hammered gold, each weighing more than 7½ pounds.* The king placed these shields in the Palace of the Forest of Lebanon. 9:16 Hebrew 300 shekels [3.4 kilograms]. 2 Chronicles 16:3 Let there be a treaty between you and me like the one between your father and my father. See, I am sending you silver and gold. Break your treaty with King Baasha of Israel so that he will leave me alone. These poles were so long that their ends could be seen from the Temple s main room the Holy Place* but not from the outside. They are still there to this day. 5:9 As in some Hebrew manuscripts and Greek version (see also 1 Kgs 8:8); Masoretic Text reads from the Ark in front of the Most Holy Place. King Solomon made 200 large shields of hammered gold, each weighing more than 15 pounds.* 9:15 Hebrew 600 [shekels] of hammered gold [6.8 kilograms]. He also made 300 smaller shields of hammered gold, each weighing more than 7½ pounds.* The king placed these shields in the Palace of the Forest of Lebanon. 9:16 Hebrew 300 [shekels] of gold [3.4 kilograms]. Let there be a treaty* between you and me like the one between your father and my father. See, I am sending you silver and gold. Break your treaty with King Baasha of Israel so that he will leave me alone. 16:3 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads There is a treaty.

24 2 Chronicles 16:4 Ben-hadad agreed to King Asa s request and sent the commanders of his army to attack the towns of Israel. They conquered the towns of Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah,* and all the store cities in Naphtali. 16:4 As in parallel text at 1 Kgs 15:20; Hebrew reads Abel-maim, a variant spelling of Abel-beth-maacah. 2 Chronicles 21:2 Jehoram s brothers the other sons of Jehoshaphat were Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariahu, Michael, and Shephatiah; all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Judah.* 21:2 Hebrew of Israel; also in 21:4. The author of Chronicles sees Judah as representative of the true Israel. See also some Hebrew manuscripts, Greek and Syriac versions, and Latin Vulgate. 2 Chronicles 22:7 But God had decided that this visit would be Ahaziah s downfall. While he was there, Ahaziah went out with Joram to meet Jehu son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had appointed to destroy the dynasty of Ahab. Ben-hadad agreed to King Asa s request and sent the commanders of his army to attack the towns of Israel. They conquered the towns of Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah,* and all the store cities in Naphtali. 16:4 As in parallel text at 1 Kgs 15:20; Hebrew reads Abel-maim, another name for Abel-beth-maacah. Jehoram s brothers the other sons of Jehoshaphat were Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariahu, Michael, and Shephatiah; all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Judah.* 21:2 Masoretic Text reads of Israel; also in 21:4. The author of Chronicles sees Judah as representative of the true Israel. (Some Hebrew manuscripts, Greek and Syriac versions, and Latin Vulgate read of Judah.) But God had decided that this visit would be Ahaziah s downfall. While he was there, Ahaziah went out with Joram to meet Jehu grandson of Nimshi,* whom the LORD had appointed to destroy the dynasty of Ahab. 22:7 Hebrew descendant of Nimshi; compare 2 Kgs 9:2, 14.

25 2 Chronicles 22:11 But Ahaziah s sister Jehosheba,* the daughter of King Jehoram, took Ahaziah s infant son, Joash, and stole him away from among the rest of the king s children, who were about to be killed. She put Joash and his nurse in a bedroom. In this way, Jehosheba, wife of Jehoiada the priest and sister of Ahaziah, hid the child so that Athaliah could not murder him. 22:11 As in parallel text at 2 Kgs 11:2; Hebrew omits Ahaziah s sister and reads Jehoshabeath [a variant spelling of Jehosheba]. 2 Chronicles 24:16 He was buried among the kings in the City of David, because he had done so much good in Judah* for God and his Temple. But Ahaziah s sister Jehosheba,* the daughter of King Jehoram, took Ahaziah s infant son, Joash, and stole him away from among the rest of the king s children, who were about to be killed. She put Joash and his nurse in a bedroom. In this way, Jehosheba, wife of Jehoiada the priest and sister of Ahaziah, hid the child so that Athaliah could not murder him. 22:11 As in parallel text at 2 Kgs 11:2; Hebrew lacks Ahaziah s sister and reads Jehoshabeath [a variant spelling of Jehosheba]. He was buried among the kings in the City of David, because he had done so much good in Israel for God and his Temple. 24:16 Hebrew in Israel. The author of Chronicles sees Judah as representative of the true Israel. 2 Chronicles 26:15 And he produced machines mounted on the walls of Jerusalem, designed by experts to shoot arrows and hurl stones* from the towers and the corners of the wall. His fame spread far and wide, for the Lord gave him marvelous help, and he became very powerful. 26:15 Or to protect those who shot arrows and stones. And he built structures on the walls of Jerusalem, designed by experts to protect those who shot arrows and hurled large stones* from the towers and the corners of the wall. His fame spread far and wide, for the Lord gave him marvelous help, and he became very powerful. 26:15 Or to shoot arrows and hurl large stones.

26 2 Chronicles 28:19 The LORD was humbling Judah because of King Ahaz of Judah,* for he had encouraged his people to sin and had been utterly unfaithful to the LORD. 28:19 Hebrew of Israel; also in 28:23, 27. The author of Chronicles sees Judah as representative of the true Israel. See also some Hebrew manuscripts, Greek and Syriac versions, and Latin Vulgate. 2 Chronicles 31:5 The people of Israel responded immediately and generously by bringing the first of their crops and grain, new wine, olive oil, honey, and all the produce of their fields. They brought a large quantity a tithe of all they produced. The LORD was humbling Judah because of King Ahaz of Judah,* for he had encouraged his people to sin and had been utterly unfaithful to the LORD. 28:19 Masoretic Text reads of Israel; also in 28:23, 27. The author of Chronicles sees Judah as representative of the true Israel. (Some Hebrew manuscripts and Greek version read of Judah.) When the people of Israel heard these requirements, they responded generously by bringing the first share of their grain, new wine, olive oil, honey, and all the produce of their fields. They brought a large quantity a tithe of all they produced. Ezra 2:31 The citizens of Elam 1,254 The citizens of West Elam* 1,254 2:31 Or of the other Elam. Ezra 7:12 Ezra 8:14 12 * From Artaxerxes, the king of kings, to Ezra the priest, the teacher of the law of the God of heaven. 7:12 The original text of 7:12-26 is in Aramaic. From the family of Bigvai: Uthai, Zaccur, and 70 other men. 12 * From Artaxerxes, the king of kings, to Ezra the priest, the teacher of the law of the God of heaven. Greetings. 7:12 The original text of 7:12-26 is in Aramaic. From the family of Bigvai: Uthai, Zaccur,* and 70 other men. 8:14 As in Greek and Syriac versions and an alternate reading of the Masoretic Text; the other alternate reads Zabbud. Nehemiah 7:33 The people of Nebo 52 The people of West Nebo* 52

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