Nehemiah 7:41

Modern

…the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247;

Traditional

The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.

Literal

…the sons of Pashhur, a thousand two hundred forty-seven;

Latin

Filii Phashur, mille ducenti quadraginta septem.

Hebrew

English

…the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247;

Nehemiah wanted to ensure that only true priests and Levites served in God's temple.

Theme notes and profiles

1 Chronicles 9:12
Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;
1 Chronicles 24:9
…the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,
Ezra 2:38
…the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247;
Ezra 10:22
From the descendants of Pashhur: Elioenai, Maaseiah, Ishmael, Nethanel, Jozabad, and Elasah.

Pashhur: Head of a priestly family that returned from exile