Nehemiah 7:27

Translations

Modern

…the men of Anathoth, 128;

Traditional

The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight.

Literal

…the men of Anathoth, a hundred twenty-eight;

Latin

Viri Anathoth, centum viginti octo.

Original

Hebrew

English

…the men of Anathoth, 128;

Notes

Nehemiah 7:8–38

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.

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Nehemiah

Related verses

Jeremiah 11:21
Therefore this is what the LORD says concerning the people of Anathoth who are seeking your life and saying, “You must not prophesy in the name of the LORD, or you will die by our hand.”
Jeremiah 1:1
These are the words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests in Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin.
Isaiah 10:30
Cry aloud, O Daughter of Gallim! Listen, O Laishah! O wretched Anathoth!
Ezra 2:23
…the men of Anathoth, 128;

Parallels

Ezra 2:1–67

Places

Anathoth: A Levitical city in Benjamin, home of the prophet Jeremiah

Glossary

Book of Ezra Genealogy Singer

Topics

Anathoth: City of Refuge in Benjamin: Inhabitants of, Babylonian Captivity Israel, Prophecies Concerning: Captivity of Nehemiah is Commissioned to Lead the Remainder of the Captivity

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