The children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,

EZRA 2:56KJV
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Ezra 2:56 (KJV)

What does Ezra 2:56 mean?

Ezra 2:56 lists three family groups—those descended from Jaalah, Darkon, and Giddel—who returned from exile to Jerusalem. This verse is part of a larger record naming the people and families who came back to rebuild their community after being taken captive.

Ezra is recounting the names of families and individuals who returned from Babylonian exile under the leadership of Zerubbabel. The verse is one line in a long census, showing who was present and helping to reestablish the nation of Israel. Each name represents a group of descendants, highlighting the continuity of family lines and the restoration of the Jewish people in their homeland.

Where else these words appear

“Jaalah” Hebrew H3279 · used in 2 verses

  • Nehemiah 7:58 The children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,

“Darkon” Hebrew H1874 · used in 2 verses

  • Nehemiah 7:58 The children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,

“Giddel” Hebrew H1435 · used in 4 verses

  • Ezra 2:47 The children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah,
  • Nehemiah 7:49 The children of Hanan, the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar,
  • Nehemiah 7:58 The children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,