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38 Of the priests the following had assumed the priesthood but were not found registered: the sons of Habai′ah, the sons of Hakkoz, the sons of Jaddus who had married Agia, one of the daughters of Barzil′lai, and was called by his name. 39 And when the genealogy of these men was sought in the register and was not found, they were excluded from serving as priests. 40 And Nehemi′ah and Attharias[a] told them not to share in the holy things until a high priest should appear wearing Urim and Thummim.[b]

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  1. 1 Esdras 5:40 Or the governor
  2. 1 Esdras 5:40 Gk Manifestation and Truth

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