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This is the number of the men of Israel who returned from exile: <a href="/esv/nehemiah/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> They came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel: <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel: <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/7.htm">King James Bible</a> Who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number, I say, of the men of the people of Israel was this; <a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/7.htm">New King James Version</a> Those who came with Zerubbabel were Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel: <a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. The number of men of the people of Israel: <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number of men of the people of Israel: <a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number of men of the people of Israel: <a href="/lsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number of men of the people of Israel: <a href="/amp/nehemiah/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> the ones who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. The men of the people of Israel numbered: <a href="/csb/nehemiah/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> They came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. The number of the Israelite men included <a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> They came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. The number of the Israelite men included: <a href="/asv/nehemiah/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel: <a href="/cev/nehemiah/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and that they had come with Zerubbabel, Joshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. <a href="/erv/nehemiah/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel: <a href="/gwt/nehemiah/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> They went with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the number of Israelite men from the people in exile: <a href="/gnt/nehemiah/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> Their leaders were Zerubbabel, Joshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. <a href="/isv/nehemiah/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> They were coming with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. Here is the enumeration of: The Men of Israel: <a href="/net/nehemiah/7.htm">NET Bible</a> They came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. The number of Israelite men was as follows: <a href="/nheb/nehemiah/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the children of Israel: <a href="/wbt/nehemiah/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number, I say, of the men of the people of Israel was this;<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/nehemiah/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel: <a href="/web/nehemiah/7.htm">World English Bible</a> who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel: <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> who are coming in with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel: <a href="/ylt/nehemiah/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> who are coming in with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. Number of the men of the people of Israel: <a href="/slt/nehemiah/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Those coming with Zerubbabel, Joshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/nehemiah/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Who came with Zorobabel, Josue, Nehemias, Azarias, Raamias, Nahamani, Mardochai, Belsam, Mespharath, Begoia, Nahum, Baana. The number of the men of the people of Israel: <a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> They arrived with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel: <a href="/nabre/nehemiah/7.htm">New American Bible</a> They returned with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. The census of the people of Israel: <a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number of the Israelite people:<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Those who came up with Zerubbabel: Joshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamael, Mordecai, Belshan, Mespereth, Bigvai, Nahum, and Baanah. The number of men of the people of Israel was this: <a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Who came up with Zurbabel: Yeshua, Nekhamyah, and Azaryah, and Aramyah, and Nakhmayel, Murdacai, and Belishan, and Maspruth, and Bagway, and Nakhum, and Baana; the number of the men of the people of Israel.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/nehemiah/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel: <a href="/sep/nehemiah/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> with Zorobabel, and Jesus, and Neemia, Azaria, and Reelma, Naemani, Mardochaeus, Balsan, Maspharath, Esdra, Boguia, Inaum, Baana, Masphar, men of the people of Israel. <a href="/parallel/nehemiah/7-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=1567" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/7.htm">The List of Returning Exiles</a> …6These are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles carried away to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar its king. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town, 7<a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: hab·bā·’îm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">accompanied</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">by</a> <a href="/hebrew/2216.htm" title="2216: zə·rub·bā·ḇel (N-proper-ms) -- From zarab and Babel; descended of Babylon, i.e. Born there; Zerubbabel, an Israelite.">Zerubbabel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3442.htm" title="3442: yê·šū·a‘ (N-proper-ms) -- Jeshua. For Yhowshuwa'; he will save; Jeshua, the name of ten Israelites, also of a place in Palestine.">Jeshua,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5166.htm" title="5166: nə·ḥem·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Yah comforts, three Isr. From nacham and Yahh; consolation of Jah; Nechemjah, the name of three Israelites.">Nehemiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5838.htm" title="5838: ‘ă·zar·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or mazaryahuw; from azar and Yahh; Jah has helped; Azarjah, the name of nineteen Israelites.">Azariah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7485.htm" title="7485: ra·‘am·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps thunder of Yah, an Isr. who returned with Zerubbabel. From ra'am and Yahh; Jah has shaken; Raamjah, an Israelite.">Raamiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5167.htm" title="5167: na·ḥă·mā·nî (N-proper-ms) -- Compassionate, an Isr. of Nehemiah's time. From nacham; consolatory; Nachamani, an Israelite.">Nahamani,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4782.htm" title="4782: mā·rə·do·ḵay (N-proper-ms) -- A companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther. Of foreign derivation; Mordecai, an Israelite.">Mordecai,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1114.htm" title="1114: bil·šān (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps inquirer, an Isr. Of uncertain derivation; Bilshan, an Israelite.">Bilshan,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4559.htm" title="4559: mis·pe·reṯ (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite. Feminine of malkuw; enumeration; Mispereth, An Israelite.">Mispereth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/902.htm" title="902: biḡ·way (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps happy, an Isr. name. Probably of foreign origin; Bigvai, an Israelite.">Bigvai,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5149.htm" title="5149: nə·ḥūm (N-proper-ms) -- Comfort, an Isr. of Nehemiah's time. From nacham; comforted; Nechum, an Israelite.">Nehum,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1196.htm" title="1196: ba·‘ă·nāh (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From a derivative of anah with prepositional prefix; in affliction.">and Baanah.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4557.htm" title="4557: mis·par (N-msc) -- Number, tally. From caphar; a number, definite or indefinite; also narration.">This is the count</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’an·šê (N-mpc) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">of the men</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am (N-msc) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel:</a> 8the descendants of Parosh, 2,172;…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ezra/2-2.htm">Ezra 2:2</a> accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel: <a href="/nehemiah/2-9.htm">Nehemiah 2:9</a> Then I went to the governors west of the Euphrates and gave them the king’s letters. The king had also sent army officers and cavalry with me. <a href="/nehemiah/5-14.htm">Nehemiah 5:14</a> Furthermore, from the day King Artaxerxes appointed me to be their governor in the land of Judah, from his twentieth year until his thirty-second year (twelve years total), neither I nor my brothers ate the food allotted to the governor. <a href="/nehemiah/8-9.htm">Nehemiah 8:9</a> Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all of them, “This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the Law. <a href="/nehemiah/10-1.htm">Nehemiah 10:1</a> Now these were the ones who sealed the document: Nehemiah the governor, son of Hacaliah, and also Zedekiah, <a href="/nehemiah/12-26.htm">Nehemiah 12:26</a> They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe. <a href="/nehemiah/12-47.htm">Nehemiah 12:47</a> So in the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah, all Israel contributed the daily portions for the singers and gatekeepers. They also set aside daily portions for the Levites, and the Levites set aside daily portions for the descendants of Aaron. <a href="/ezra/3-2.htm">Ezra 3:2</a> Then Jeshua son of Jozadak and his fellow priests, along with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his associates, began to build the altar of the God of Israel to sacrifice burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God. <a href="/ezra/4-3.htm">Ezra 4:3</a> But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the other heads of the families of Israel replied, “You have no part with us in building a house for our God, since we alone must build it for the LORD, the God of Israel, as Cyrus king of Persia has commanded us.” <a href="/ezra/7-6.htm">Ezra 7:6</a> this Ezra came up from Babylon. He was a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses, which the LORD, the God of Israel, had given. The king had granted Ezra all his requests, for the hand of the LORD his God was upon him. <a href="/ezra/8-1.htm">Ezra 8:1</a> These are the family heads and genealogical records of those who returned with me from Babylon during the reign of King Artaxerxes: <a href="/ezra/10-18.htm">Ezra 10:18</a> Among the descendants of the priests who had married foreign women were found these descendants of Jeshua son of Jozadak and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah. <a href="/matthew/1-12.htm">Matthew 1:12</a> After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, <a href="/matthew/1-17.htm">Matthew 1:17</a> In all, then, there were fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Christ. <a href="/luke/3-27.htm">Luke 3:27</a> the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number, I say, of the men of the people of Israel was this;Zerubbabel<a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1,7,10</a> Now these are the priests and the Levites that went up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, … <a href="/ezekiel/1-11.htm">Ezekiel 1:11</a> Thus were their faces: and their wings were stretched upward; two wings of every one were joined one to another, and two covered their bodies.Sheshbazzar<a href="/nehemiah/2-2.htm">Nehemiah 2:2</a> Wherefore the king said unto me, Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? this is nothing else but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid,<a href="/haggai/1-1.htm">Haggai 1:1</a> In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of the month, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet unto Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, saying,<a href="/matthew/1-12.htm">Matthew 1:12,13</a> And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel; … Zorobabel.<a href="/ezra/3-8.htm">Ezra 3:8,9</a> Now in the second year of their coming unto the house of God at Jerusalem, in the second month, began Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the remnant of their brethren the priests and the Levites, and all they that were come out of the captivity unto Jerusalem; and appointed the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to set forward the work of the house of the LORD… <a href="/ezra/5-2.htm">Ezra 5:2</a> Then rose up Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and began to build the house of God which is at Jerusalem: and with them were the prophets of God helping them.<a href="/zechariah/3-1.htm">Zechariah 3:1-3</a> And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him… Joshua.<a href="/ezra/2-2.htm">Ezra 2:2</a> Which came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:Seraiah, Reelaiah.<a href="/ezra/2-2.htm">Ezra 2:2</a> Which came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:Mizpar.<a href="/nehemiah/12-3.htm">Nehemiah 12:3</a> Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth,<a href="/ezra/2-2.htm">Ezra 2:2</a> Which came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:Rehum <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/3-24.htm">Azariah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-24.htm">Azari'ah</a> <a href="/ezra/2-2.htm">Baanah</a> <a href="/ezra/8-14.htm">Bigvai</a> <a href="/ezra/2-2.htm">Bilshan</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-10.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Jeshua</a> <a href="/ezra/2-2.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/ezra/2-2.htm">Mor'decai</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-16.htm">Nehemiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-1.htm">Nehemi'ah</a> <a href="/ezra/5-2.htm">Zerubbabel</a> <a href="/ezra/5-2.htm">Zerub'babel</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/8-7.htm">Azariah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-2.htm">Azari'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-27.htm">Baanah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-19.htm">Bigvai</a> <a href="/ezra/2-2.htm">Bilshan</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-61.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-11.htm">Jeshua</a> <a href="/esther/2-5.htm">Mordecai</a> <a href="/esther/2-5.htm">Mor'decai</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-9.htm">Nehemiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-1.htm">Nehemi'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Zerubbabel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Zerub'babel</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 7</div>1. <a href="/nehemiah/7-1.htm">Nehemiah commits the charge of Jerusalem to Hanani and Hananiah</a> 5. <a href="/nehemiah/7-5.htm">A register of the genealogy of them which came at the first out of Babylon</a> 9. <a href="/nehemiah/7-9.htm">of the people</a> 39. <a href="/nehemiah/7-39.htm">of the priests</a> 43. <a href="/nehemiah/7-43.htm">of the Levites</a> 46. <a href="/nehemiah/7-46.htm">of the Nethinims</a> 57. <a href="/nehemiah/7-57.htm">of Solomon's servants</a> 63. <a href="/nehemiah/7-63.htm">and of the priests which could not find their pedigree</a> 66. <a href="/nehemiah/7-66.htm">The whole number of them, with their substance</a> 70. <a href="/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Their offerings</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>accompanied by Zerubbabel Zerubbabel was a key leader in the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem. He was a descendant of King David and played a significant role in the rebuilding of the temple, as prophesied in <a href="/haggai/2-23.htm">Haggai 2:23</a>. His leadership is a type of Christ, as he was instrumental in restoring worship in Jerusalem.Jeshua Jeshua, also known as Joshua, was the high priest who returned with Zerubbabel. He is mentioned in the prophetic visions of Zechariah (<a href="/zechariah/3.htm">Zechariah 3:1-10</a>), where he is depicted as a symbol of the coming Messiah, who would cleanse the people from sin.Nehemiah Nehemiah, the central figure of the book, was a cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes. He was instrumental in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, demonstrating leadership and faithfulness. His actions foreshadow the protective and restorative work of Christ for His people.Azariah Azariah, a common name in the Old Testament, means "Yahweh has helped." This name reflects the divine assistance experienced by the returning exiles, emphasizing God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises.Raamiah Little is known about Raamiah, but his inclusion in this list highlights the collective effort of various leaders in the restoration of Jerusalem. His name means "thunder of Yahweh," suggesting a powerful presence or influence.Nahamani Nahamani is another figure about whom little is known. His name means "comforter," which may symbolize the comfort and hope brought to the exiles as they returned to their homeland.Mordecai This Mordecai is not the same as the one in the Book of Esther, but his name, meaning "warrior" or "follower of Marduk," indicates a strong character. The name's presence in the list underscores the diverse backgrounds of those involved in the restoration.Bilshan Bilshan's name means "inquirer" or "searcher." This could reflect the seeking of God's will and guidance by the leaders during the challenging task of rebuilding.Mispereth Mispereth, meaning "numbering" or "recording," may indicate a role in organizing or documenting the returnees, highlighting the importance of order and record-keeping in the restoration process.Bigvai Bigvai was one of the leaders who returned with Zerubbabel, as mentioned in <a href="/ezra/2-2.htm">Ezra 2:2</a>. His name means "happy" or "fortunate," reflecting the joy and blessing of returning to the Promised Land.Nehum Nehum, meaning "comfort," aligns with the theme of divine comfort and restoration for the exiles. This name reinforces the message of hope and renewal found throughout the book of Nehemiah.Baanah Baanah, meaning "in affliction," may represent the hardships faced by the exiles. His inclusion in the list serves as a reminder of the trials endured and the perseverance required to rebuild Jerusalem.This is the count of the men of Israel: The enumeration of the men of Israel signifies the importance of community and identity in the post-exilic period. It reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people and reestablish them in their land, as seen in prophecies like <a href="/jeremiah/29-10.htm">Jeremiah 29:10-14</a>. This census also underscores the continuity of God's covenant with Israel, despite their previous disobedience and exile.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/z/zerubbabel.htm">Zerubbabel</a> A leader of the first group of Jews returning from Babylonian exile, a descendant of David, and a governor of Judah. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jeshua.htm">Jeshua</a> The high priest who returned with Zerubbabel, playing a key role in rebuilding the temple. 3. <a href="/topical/n/nehemiah.htm">Nehemiah</a> The central figure in the book, known for his leadership in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls. 4. <a href="/topical/a/azariah,_raamiah,_nahamani,_mordecai,_bilshan,_mispereth,_bigvai,_nehum,_baanah.htm">Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah</a> Leaders among the returning exiles, each contributing to the restoration of Israel. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_return_from_exile.htm">The Return from Exile</a> This event marks a significant moment in Jewish history, symbolizing restoration and renewal after the Babylonian captivity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_legacy.htm">Leadership and Legacy</a> The leaders listed in <a href="/nehemiah/7-7.htm">Nehemiah 7:7</a> exemplify the importance of godly leadership in times of restoration. Their commitment to God's purposes serves as a model for Christian leaders today. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_exile.htm">Faithfulness in Exile</a> The return from exile illustrates God's faithfulness to His promises. Believers can trust that God will fulfill His promises, even in difficult circumstances. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_cooperation.htm">Community and Cooperation</a> The collective effort of these leaders and the people highlights the power of community in achieving God's purposes. Christians are called to work together in unity for the kingdom of God. <a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_renewal.htm">Restoration and Renewal</a> Just as the Israelites experienced physical and spiritual renewal, believers are invited to experience personal and communal restoration through Christ. <a href="/topical/h/historical_continuity.htm">Historical Continuity</a> Understanding the historical context of the return from exile helps believers appreciate the continuity of God's redemptive plan throughout Scripture.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 7</a> <a href="/q/why_do_ezra_2_2_and_neh._7_7_differ.htm">What explains the differences between the genealogies in Ezra 2:2 and Nehemiah 7:7 if they reference the same returnees? </a> <a href="/q/which_numbers_are_accurate__nehemiah_or_ezra.htm">If the numbers in Nehemiah 7 differ from parallel lists in Ezra, which set of figures is historically accurate, and why do they conflict?</a> <a href="/q/are_nehemiah_10_1-27_names_accurate.htm">Is the extensive list of names in Nehemiah 10:1–27 historically consistent with known genealogical records, or are there discrepancies? </a> <a href="/q/is_neh._7_6-73_list_archaeologically_proven.htm">Does the detailed list of families and possessions in Nehemiah 7:6-73 have any archaeological corroboration, or could it be exaggerated?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - Jeshua, Nehemiah, etc. To the eleven names given by Ezra, Nehemiah adds one, "Nahamani," the sixth. He gives the others in the same order as Ezra, but spells some of the names differently - e.g. "Azariah" for "Seraiah," "Raamiah" for "Reelaiah," "Mispereth" for "Mizpar," and "Nehum" for "Rehum." <a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/7-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>accompanied הַבָּאִ֣ים (hab·bā·’îm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go by עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with Zerubbabel, זְרֻבָּבֶ֗ל (zə·rub·bā·ḇel) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2216.htm">Strong's 2216: </a> Zerubbabel -- 'begotten in Babylon', a leader of returning Israelite exiles Jeshua, יֵשׁ֡וּעַ (yê·šū·a‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3442.htm">Strong's 3442: </a> Jeshua Nehemiah, נְחֶמְיָ֡ה (nə·ḥem·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5166.htm">Strong's 5166: </a> Nehemiah -- 'Yah comforts', three Israelites Azariah, עֲ֠זַרְיָה (‘ă·zar·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5838.htm">Strong's 5838: </a> Azariah -- 'Yah has helped', the name of a number of Israelites Raamiah, רַֽעַמְיָ֨ה (ra·‘am·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7485.htm">Strong's 7485: </a> Raamiah -- perhaps 'thunder of Yah', an Israelite who returned with Zerubbabel Nahamani, נַחֲמָ֜נִי (na·ḥă·mā·nî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5167.htm">Strong's 5167: </a> Nahamani -- 'compassionate', an Israelite of Nehemiah's time Mordecai, מָרְדֳּכַ֥י (mā·rə·do·ḵay) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4782.htm">Strong's 4782: </a> Mordecai -- a companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther Bilshan, בִּלְשָׁ֛ן (bil·šān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1114.htm">Strong's 1114: </a> Bilshan -- perhaps 'inquirer', an Israelite Mispereth, מִסְפֶּ֥רֶת (mis·pe·reṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4559.htm">Strong's 4559: </a> Mispereth -- an Israelite Bigvai, בִּגְוַ֖י (biḡ·way) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_902.htm">Strong's 902: </a> Bigvai -- perhaps 'happy', an Israelite name Nehum, נְח֣וּם (nə·ḥūm) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5149.htm">Strong's 5149: </a> Nehum -- 'comfort', an Israelite of Nehemiah's time and Baanah. בַּעֲנָ֑ה (ba·‘ă·nāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1196.htm">Strong's 1196: </a> Baanah -- the name of several Israelites [This is] the count מִסְפַּ֕ר (mis·par) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4557.htm">Strong's 4557: </a> A number, definite, indefinite, narration of the men אַנְשֵׁ֖י (’an·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person of Israel: יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/7-7.htm">Nehemiah 7:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/7-7.htm">Nehemiah 7:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/nehemiah/7-7.htm">Nehemiah 7:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/7-7.htm">Nehemiah 7:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/7-7.htm">Nehemiah 7:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/7-7.htm">Nehemiah 7:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/7-7.htm">Nehemiah 7:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/7-7.htm">Nehemiah 7:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/7-7.htm">Nehemiah 7:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/nehemiah/7-7.htm">Nehemiah 7:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-7.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 7:7 Who came with Zerubbabel Jeshua Nehemiah Azariah (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/7-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 7:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 7:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/7-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 7:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 7:8" /></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>