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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/7.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any 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 Ater (through Hezekiah) 98<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The family of Ater (descendants of Hezekiah) 98<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Ater, namely of Hezekiah, 98.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of Ater (through Hezekiah), 98;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.<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 Ater of Hezekiah, ninety-eight;<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 Ater, of Hezekiah, 98;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the sons of Ater, of Hezekiah, 98;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />the sons of Ater, of Hezekiah, 98;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />the sons of Ater, of Hezekiah, 98;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the sons of Ater, of Hezekiah, 98;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ater’s descendants: of Hezekiah 98<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ater&#8217s descendants: of Hezekiah 98 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The children of Ater, of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The children of Ater, of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />of Ater, that is, Hezekiah 98<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Ater's descendants through Hezekiah: 98<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of Ater (through Hezekiah), 98;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of Ater (through Hezekiah), 98; <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 Ater, of Hezekiah, ninety-eight.<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 Ater of Hezekiah, ninety eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The children of Ater: of Hezekiah, ninety-eight. <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 Ater of Hezekiah, ninety-eight;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Sons of Ater of Hezekiah: ninety and eight.<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 Ater to Hezekiah, ninety and eight.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The children of Ater, children of Hezechias, ninety-eight. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The sons of Ater, sons of Hezekiah, ninety-eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />descendants of Ater who were descendants of Hezekiah, ninety-eight;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Of Ater, namely of Hezekiah, ninety-eight.<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 Ater, of Hezekiah, ninety-eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The children of Atar of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.<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 Ater, of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The children of Ater, <i>the son</i> of Ezekias, ninety-eight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/7-21.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=1640" 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">20</span>the descendants of Adin, 655; <span class="reftext">21</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/333.htm" title="333: ’ā·ṭêr (N-proper-ms) -- A leader in Isr. From 'atar; maimed; Ater, the name of three Israelites.">of Ater</a> <a href="/hebrew/2396.htm" title="2396: lə·ḥiz·qî·yāh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Yah has strengthened, a king of Judah, also several other Isr. ">(through Hezekiah),</a> <a href="/hebrew/8673.htm" title="8673: tiš·‘îm (Number-cp) -- Ninety. Multiple from tesha'; ninety.">98;</a> <a href="/hebrew/8083.htm" title="8083: ū·šə·mō·nāh (Conj-w:: Number-ms) -- Or shmowneh; feminine shmonah; or shmownah; apparently from shamen through the idea of plumpness; a cardinal number, eight; also eighth."></a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>the descendants of Hashum, 328;…<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/2-20.htm">Ezra 2:20</a></span><br />the descendants of Gibbar, 95;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-14.htm">Nehemiah 11:14</a></span><br />and his associates—128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-13.htm">1 Chronicles 9:13</a></span><br />and 1,760 of their relatives, the heads of their families, able men for the work of the service of the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Nehemiah 3:9</a></span><br />Next to them, Rephaiah son of Hur, ruler of a half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-42.htm">Nehemiah 12:42</a></span><br />and also Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. Then the choirs sang out under the direction of Jezrahiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/2-36.htm">Ezra 2:36-39</a></span><br />The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/10-12.htm">Nehemiah 10:12-13</a></span><br />Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah, / Hodiah, Bani, and Beninu.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-4.htm">Nehemiah 8:4</a></span><br />Ezra the scribe stood on a high wooden platform built for this occasion. At his right side stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, and at his left were Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hash-baddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Nehemiah 9:4-5</a></span><br />And the Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani—stood on the raised platform and cried out in a loud voice to the LORD their God. / Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-12.htm">Nehemiah 11:12</a></span><br />and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1-7</a></span><br />Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, / Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, / Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm">Nehemiah 12:8-9</a></span><br />The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving. / Bakbukiah and Unni, their associates, stood across from them in the services.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Nehemiah 12:24-25</a></span><br />The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. / Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-31.htm">Nehemiah 12:31-42</a></span><br />Then I brought the leaders of Judah up on the wall, and I appointed two great thanksgiving choirs. One was to proceed along the top of the wall to the right, toward the Dung Gate. / Hoshaiah and half the leaders of Judah followed, / along with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/13-13.htm">Nehemiah 13:13</a></span><br />I appointed as treasurers over the storerooms Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, with Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah, to assist them, because they were considered trustworthy. They were responsible for distributing the supplies to their fellow Levites.</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 Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.</p><p class="hdg">Ater</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/2-16.htm">Ezra 2:16</a></b></br> The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/2-42.htm">Ater</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-20.htm">Children</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-16.htm">Eight</a> <a href="/ezra/8-29.htm">Family</a> <a href="/ezra/2-16.htm">Hezekiah</a> <a href="/ezra/2-16.htm">Hezeki'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-11.htm">Namely</a> <a href="/ezra/8-35.htm">Ninety</a> <a href="/ezra/2-16.htm">Ninety-Eight</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/7-45.htm">Ater</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-22.htm">Children</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-22.htm">Eight</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-39.htm">Family</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-17.htm">Hezekiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-17.htm">Hezeki'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-39.htm">Namely</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-25.htm">Ninety</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-15.htm">Ninety-Eight</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 Ater</b><br>The name "Ater" means "left-handed" or "bound," and it appears in several genealogical lists in the Bible. The descendants of Ater are mentioned in the context of those returning from the Babylonian exile. This highlights the importance of family lineage and the restoration of Israel's identity after the exile. The mention of Ater in the genealogical records underscores the continuity of God's people and His faithfulness in preserving them through generations.<p><b>(through Hezekiah)</b><br>This phrase indicates a specific lineage within the family of Ater, suggesting a connection to a notable ancestor named Hezekiah. While this Hezekiah is not the famous King Hezekiah of Judah, the inclusion of a specific ancestor's name emphasizes the importance of heritage and the preservation of family lines. It reflects the Jewish tradition of tracing one's ancestry to establish identity and belonging within the community of Israel.<p><b>98;</b><br>The number 98 represents the count of individuals from this family who returned to Jerusalem. This precise number highlights the meticulous record-keeping of the returning exiles, emphasizing the importance of each family and individual in the restoration of the nation. It also reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to bring His people back to their land, as prophesied in scriptures like <a href="/jeremiah/29-10.htm">Jeremiah 29:10-14</a>. The specific enumeration of families and individuals underscores the collective effort in rebuilding the community and the temple, a task that required the participation of all returning exiles.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/nehemiah.htm">Nehemiah</a></b><br>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 and was appointed as governor of Judah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ater.htm">Ater</a></b><br>A family or clan mentioned in the genealogical records of those who returned from the Babylonian exile. The name "Ater" means "left-handed" or "bound."<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/hezekiah.htm">Hezekiah</a></b><br>Likely a descendant or notable member of the Ater family. The name "Hezekiah" means "Yahweh strengthens."<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city whose walls Nehemiah was tasked with rebuilding. It holds significant religious and historical importance for the Jewish people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_return_from_exile.htm">The Return from Exile</a></b><br>The event where the Jewish people returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity, as decreed by King Cyrus of Persia.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_details.htm">Faithfulness in Small Details</a></b><br>The inclusion of specific family names and numbers in genealogies underscores the importance of each individual in God's plan. Every person matters in the community of faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_restoration.htm">God's Sovereignty in Restoration</a></b><br>The return from exile and the rebuilding of Jerusalem illustrate God's control over history and His ability to restore His people, even after periods of judgment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heritage_and_legacy.htm">The Importance of Heritage and Legacy</a></b><br>Understanding one's spiritual heritage can inspire faithfulness and commitment to God's purposes. The descendants of Ater through Hezekiah remind us of the lasting impact of a godly legacy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_identity.htm">Community and Identity</a></b><br>The genealogical records emphasize the collective identity of God's people. Our identity in Christ connects us to a larger community with a shared mission.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_rebuilding.htm">Perseverance in Rebuilding</a></b><br>Just as Nehemiah and the returned exiles persevered in rebuilding Jerusalem, believers are called to persevere in building their spiritual lives and 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/what's_jerusalem's_role_in_the_bible.htm">What is Jerusalem's significance in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_all_the_names_in_the_bible.htm">What are all the names in the Bible?</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_do_interpreters_align_ezekiel_39_with_other_ot_outcomes_for_israel.htm">How do interpreters harmonize the restoration promises in Ezekiel 39:21-29 with other Old Testament passages that describe different outcomes for Israel?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The children of Ater</span>. Up to this Nehemiah observes the same order as Ezra; but the remaining personal names (three) are placed differently. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/7-21.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">בְּנֵֽי־</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 Ater</span><br /><span class="heb">אָטֵ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ṭêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_333.htm">Strong's 333: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ater -- a leader in Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">(through Hezekiah),</span><br /><span class="heb">לְחִזְקִיָּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḥiz·qî·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2396.htm">Strong's 2396: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hezekiah -- 'Yah has strengthened', a king of Judah, also several other Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">98;</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּשְׁעִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(tiš·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8673.htm">Strong's 8673: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ninety</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/7-21.htm">Nehemiah 7:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/7-21.htm">Nehemiah 7:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/7-21.htm">Nehemiah 7:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/7-21.htm">Nehemiah 7:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/7-21.htm">Nehemiah 7:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/7-21.htm">Nehemiah 7:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/7-21.htm">Nehemiah 7:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/7-21.htm">Nehemiah 7:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/7-21.htm">Nehemiah 7:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/7-21.htm">Nehemiah 7:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/7-21.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 7:21 The children of Ater of Hezekiah ninety-eight (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/7-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 7:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 7:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/7-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 7:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 7:22" /></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>