Translations
Modern
…the descendants of Adin, 655;
Traditional
The children of Adin, six hundred fifty and five.
Literal
…the sons of Adin, six hundred fifty-five;
Latin
…filii Adin, sexcenti quinquaginta quinque:
Original
Hebrew
English
…the descendants of Adin, 655;
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
Adin: Jewish exile who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel
Glossary
Topics
Adin: A Jewish Captive Israel, Prophecies Concerning: Captivity of Nehemiah is Commissioned to Lead the Remainder of the Captivity