Nehemiah 7:64-66

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

⁶⁴ These sought their registration among those recorded in the genealogies, but it was not found; so they were excluded from the priesthood as [ceremonially] unclean.

⁶⁵ The governor told them that they should refrain from eating any of the most holy food until a priest with Urim and Thummim should arise [to determine the will of God in the matter].

⁶⁶ The congregation all together was 42,360,