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Ezra 2:47 Cross-References
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“The children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah,”
Ezra 2:47 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 2:47
The children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah—Three more Nethinim families receive mention in this meticulous census. Giddel (גִּדֵּל, giddel) means "he has made great" or "magnified," from the root gadal (to grow, be great). Remarkably, a servant-class family bore a name celebrating greatness—perhaps ironic (greatness through humble service) or testimonial (God magnified humble servants). This name appears twice in Nethinim lists (also Ezra 2:56), suggesting either two distinct families or a particularly prominent clan.Gahar (גַּחַר, possibly "hiding place" or "lurking...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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