Nehemiah 7:28

The List of Returning Exiles · Nehemiah 7:4–69
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Translations

Modern
…the men of Beth-azmaveth, 42;
Traditional
The men of Beth–azmaveth, forty and two.
Literal
…the men of Beth-azmaveth, forty-two;
Latin
Viri Bethazmoth, quadraginta duo.

Original

Hebrew
English
…the men of Beth-azmaveth, 42;

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

Nehemiah

Parallels

Ezra 2:1–67

Places

Beth-azmaveth: Town of Benjamin, home to some who returned from exile

Glossary

Azmaveth (Place) Beth-Azmaveth Book of Ezra Genealogy Singer

Topics

Azmaveth: A Village of Judah or Benjamin: Called Beth-Azmaveth Beth-Azmaveth: A Town of Benjamin Israel, Prophecies Concerning: Captivity of Nehemiah is Commissioned to Lead the Remainder of the Captivity