New International Reader's Version

Ezra 8:9-15 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

9. Obadiah came from the family line of Joab. Obadiah was the son of Jehiel. The total number of men with him was 218.

10. Shelomith came from the family line of Bani. Shelomith was the son of Josiphiah. The total number of men with him was 160.

11. Zechariah came from the family line of Bebai. Zechariah was the son of Bebai. The total number of men with him was 28.

12. Johanan came from the family line of Azgad. Johanan was the son of Hakkatan. The total number of men with him was 110.

13. Eliphelet, Jeuel and Shemaiah came from the family line of Adonikam. Some members of their family had gone up to Jerusalem before them. The total number of men with them was 60.

14. Uthai and Zaccur came from the family line of Bigvai. The total number of men with them was 70.

15. I gathered the people together at the waterway that flows toward Ahava. We camped there for three days. I looked for Levites among the people and priests. But I didn't find any.