Translations
Modern
…the descendants of Elam, 1,254;
Traditional
The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
Literal
…the sons of Elam, one thousand two hundred fifty-four;
Latin
…filii Ælam, mille ducenti quinquaginta quatuor:
Original
Hebrew
English
…the descendants of Elam, 1,254;
Notes
the descendants of: This list is similar to the one in Ezra 2:3–35, but there are some differences in names and family sizes. People were listed by family (Nehemiah 7:8–25) and by the town where they settled (7:26–38). Most of these towns were north of Jerusalem.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Elam: Ancestor of exiles who returned to Jerusalem
Glossary
Topics
Elam: A Jewish Captive Israel, Prophecies Concerning: Captivity of Nehemiah is Commissioned to Lead the Remainder of the Captivity