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translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/nehemiah/7.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />of the other Elam 1,254<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The citizens of West Elam 1,254<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of the other Elam, 1,254.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of the other Elam, 1,254;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the sons of the other Elam, one thousand two hundred and fifty-four;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />the sons of the other Elam, 1,254;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the sons of the other Elam, 1,254;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />the sons of the other Elam, 1,254;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />the sons of the other Elam, 1,254;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the sons of the other Elam, 1,254;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the other Elam’s people 1,254<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the other Elam&#8217s people 1,254 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />of the other Elam 1,254<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The other Elam's descendants: 1,254<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of the other Elam, 1,254;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of the other Elam, 1,254; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The descendants of the other Elam, one thousand two hundred fifty-four.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred and fifty four.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The children of the other Elam: one thousand two hundred fifty-four. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />sons of the other Elam, one thousand two hundred fifty-four;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Sons of the other Elam: a thousand two hundred fifty and four.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The sons of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The men of the other Elam, one thousand two hundred fifty-four. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The men of the other Elam, one thousand two hundred fifty-four.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />descendants of the other Elam, one thousand two hundred and fifty-four;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The descendants of the other Elam, one thousand two hundred fifty-four.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The descendants of the other Elam, one thousand two hundred and fifty-four.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Those of Beith Ilam, one thousand and two hundred and fifty and four.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The men of Elamaar, one thousand two hundred and fifty-two.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/7-34.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=1696" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/7.htm">The List of Returning Exiles</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">33</span>the men of the other Nebo, 52; <span class="reftext">34</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/312.htm" title="312: ’a·ḥêr (Adj-ms) -- Another. From 'achar; properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.">of the other</a> <a href="/hebrew/5867.htm" title="5867: ‘ê·lām (N-proper-fs) -- Or mowlam; probably from alam; hidden, i.e. Distant; Elam, a son of Shem and his descendants, with their country; also of six Israelites.">Elam,</a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’e·lep̄ (Number-ms) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand.">1,254;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mā·ṯa·yim (Number-fd) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2572.htm" title="2572: ḥă·miš·šîm (Number-cp) -- Fifty. Multiple of chamesh; fifty."></a> <a href="/hebrew/702.htm" title="702: wə·’ar·bā·‘āh (Conj-w:: Number-ms) -- Four. Masculine oarbaah; from raba'; four."></a> </span><span class="reftext">35</span>the descendants of Harim, 320;…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/2-30.htm">Ezra 2:30</a></span><br />the descendants of Magbish, 156;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-25.htm">Nehemiah 11:25-30</a></span><br />As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages; / in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet; / in Hazar-shual; in Beersheba and its villages; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">Joshua 15:21-32</a></span><br />These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, / Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah, / Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-28.htm">1 Chronicles 4:28-33</a></span><br />They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, / Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, / Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-25.htm">1 Kings 4:25</a></span><br />Throughout the days of Solomon, Judah and Israel dwelt securely from Dan to Beersheba, each man under his own vine and his own fig tree.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">2 Chronicles 11:5-10</a></span><br />Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah. / He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, / Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/32-44.htm">Jeremiah 32:44</a></span><br />Fields will be purchased with silver, and deeds will be signed, sealed, and witnessed in the land of Benjamin, in the areas surrounding Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah—the cities of the hill country, the foothills, and the Negev—because I will restore them from captivity, declares the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/47-13.htm">Ezekiel 47:13-23</a></span><br />This is what the Lord GOD says: “These are the boundaries by which you are to divide the land as an inheritance among the twelve tribes of Israel; Joseph shall receive two portions. / You are to divide it equally among them. Because I swore with an uplifted hand to give it to your forefathers, this land will fall to you as an inheritance. / This shall be the boundary of the land: On the north side it will extend from the Great Sea by way of Hethlon through Lebo-hamath to Zedad, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-52.htm">Numbers 26:52-56</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, / “The land is to be divided among the tribes as an inheritance, according to the number of names. / Increase the inheritance for a large tribe and decrease it for a small one; each tribe is to receive its inheritance according to the number of those registered. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-12.htm">Deuteronomy 3:12-17</a></span><br />So at that time we took possession of this land. To the Reubenites and Gadites I gave the land beyond Aroer along the Arnon Valley, and half the hill country of Gilead, along with its cities. / To the half-tribe of Manasseh I gave the rest of Gilead and all of Bashan, the kingdom of Og. (The entire region of Argob, the whole territory of Bashan, used to be called the land of the Rephaim.) / Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, took the whole region of Argob as far as the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites. He renamed Bashan after himself, Havvoth-jair, by which it is called to this day. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1-17</a></span><br />This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Luke 3:23-38</a></span><br />Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-5.htm">Acts 2:5-11</a></span><br />Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. / And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language. / Astounded and amazed, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-1.htm">Romans 11:1-5</a></span><br />I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. / God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: / “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-29.htm">Galatians 3:29</a></span><br />And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.</p><p class="hdg">the other Elam</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/7-12.htm">Nehemiah 7:12</a></b></br> The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/2-31.htm">Ezra 2:31</a></b></br> The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/7-25.htm">Children</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-12.htm">Elam</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-33.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-12.htm">Fifty-Four</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-23.htm">Four</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-32.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-19.htm">Thousand</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/7-35.htm">Children</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-14.htm">Elam</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-40.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/numbers/1-29.htm">Fifty-Four</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-43.htm">Four</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-35.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-38.htm">Thousand</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-1.htm">Nehemiah commits the charge of Jerusalem to Hanani and Hananiah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-5.htm">A register of the genealogy of them which came at the first out of Babylon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-9.htm">of the people</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-39.htm">of the priests</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-43.htm">of the Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-46.htm">of the Nethinims</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-57.htm">of Solomon's servants</a></span><br><span class="reftext">63. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-63.htm">and of the priests which could not find their pedigree</a></span><br><span class="reftext">66. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-66.htm">The whole number of them, with their substance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">70. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Their offerings</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/nehemiah/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>the descendants of the other Elam,</b><br>This phrase refers to a group of returnees from the Babylonian exile. The mention of "the other Elam" suggests there were multiple families or clans with the name Elam, indicating a common practice of naming groups after a prominent ancestor. Elam was a region east of Babylon, but here it likely refers to a family name rather than the geographical location. This distinction is important for understanding the organization of the returning exiles. The repetition of names in genealogies often highlights the importance of lineage and heritage in Jewish culture, emphasizing the continuity of God's people despite the exile.<p><b>1,254;</b><br>The specific number of 1,254 descendants indicates the precision with which the records were kept, reflecting the importance of each family in the restoration of Jerusalem. This number also underscores the significant size of this group, contributing to the rebuilding efforts. The detailed census aligns with the broader biblical theme of God’s faithfulness in preserving His people. It also connects to other biblical accounts where numbers are used to demonstrate God's provision and the fulfillment of His promises, such as the census in the Book of Numbers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/nehemiah.htm">Nehemiah</a></b><br>The central figure in the book, Nehemiah was a Jewish leader who played a crucial role in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. He was a cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes before returning to Jerusalem.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jericho.htm">Jericho</a></b><br>An ancient city located near the Jordan River, known for its historical significance in Israel's conquest of Canaan. It was the first city conquered by the Israelites under Joshua's leadership.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_men_of_jericho.htm">The Men of Jericho</a></b><br>This group of 345 men is listed among those who returned from exile to help rebuild Jerusalem. Their inclusion highlights the collective effort of various groups in the restoration of the city.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_purpose.htm">Unity in Purpose</a></b><br>The inclusion of the men of Jericho in the rebuilding effort highlights the importance of unity among God's people. Despite their different backgrounds and histories, they came together for a common goal.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_across_generations.htm">Faithfulness Across Generations</a></b><br>The connection between the fall of Jericho and the rebuilding efforts in Nehemiah's time demonstrates God's faithfulness across generations. Believers today are called to continue the legacy of faith and obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/active_participation_in_god's_work.htm">Active Participation in God's Work</a></b><br>The men of Jericho actively participated in the restoration of Jerusalem. This serves as a reminder that every believer has a role to play in God's kingdom work, regardless of their past or status.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/historical_continuity.htm">Historical Continuity</a></b><br>Understanding the historical context of Jericho enriches our appreciation of God's unfolding plan. It encourages us to see our lives as part of a larger account of redemption.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_community.htm">Commitment to Community</a></b><br>The collective effort of the men of Jericho underscores the importance of commitment to community and shared goals. Believers are encouraged to support and build up their local church communities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/azgad's_children__1,222_or_2,322.htm">How many were the children of Azgad? One thousand two hundred and twenty-two (Ezra 2:12) Two thousand three hundred and twenty-two (Nehemiah 7:17)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_ezra_2_21-35_names.htm">How do we reconcile varying family names in Ezra 2:21-35 with their supposed lineage elsewhere in Scripture?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/pahrath-moab_children_freed__2,812_or_2,818.htm">How many children of Pahrath-Moab were freed from Babylonian captivity? 2,812 (Ezra 2:6) or 2,818 (Nehemiah 7:11)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/hashum's_children__223_or_328.htm">How many were the children of Hashum? Two hundred and twenty-three (Ezra 2:19) Three hundred and twenty-eight (Nehemiah 7:22)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/7-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵי֙</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the other</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחֵ֔ר</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_312.htm">Strong's 312: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hinder, next, other</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Elam,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵילָ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5867.htm">Strong's 5867: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elam -- a son of Shem, also his descendants and their country</span><br /><br /><span class="word">1,254;</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶ֕לֶף</span> <span class="translit">(’e·lep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_505.htm">Strong's 505: </a> </span><span class="str2">A thousand</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/7-34.htm">Nehemiah 7:34 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/7-34.htm">Nehemiah 7:34 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/7-34.htm">Nehemiah 7:34 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/7-34.htm">Nehemiah 7:34 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/7-34.htm">Nehemiah 7:34 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/7-34.htm">Nehemiah 7:34 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/7-34.htm">Nehemiah 7:34 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/7-34.htm">Nehemiah 7:34 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/7-34.htm">Nehemiah 7:34 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/7-34.htm">Nehemiah 7:34 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/7-34.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 7:34 The children of the other Elam one (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/7-33.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 7:33"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 7:33" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/7-35.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 7:35"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 7:35" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>