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The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls and 530 garments for priests. <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> Some of the family leaders gave gifts for the work. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 gold coins, 50 gold basins, and 530 robes for the priests. <a href="/esv/nehemiah/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now some of the heads of fathers’ houses gave to the work. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 basins, 30 priests’ garments and 500 minas of silver. <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Some of the heads of the families contributed to the project. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments. <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/7.htm">King James Bible</a> And some of the chief of the fathers gave unto the work. The Tirshatha gave to the treasure a thousand drams of gold, fifty basons, five hundred and thirty priests' garments. <a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/7.htm">New King James Version</a> And some of the heads of the fathers’ houses gave to the work. The governor gave to the treasury one thousand gold drachmas, fifty basins, and five hundred and thirty priestly garments. <a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Some of the heads of fathers’ households gave to the work. The governor gave to the treasury a thousand gold drachmas, fifty basins, and 530 priests’ garments. <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> Some from among the heads of fathers&#8217 households gave to the work. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 gold drachmas, 50 basins, 530 priests&#8217 garments. <a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And some from among the heads of fathers’ households gave to the work. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 gold drachmas, 50 basins, 530 priests’ garments. <a href="/lsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Some from among the heads of fathers’ households gave to the work. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 gold drachmas, 50 bowls, 530 priests’ tunics. <a href="/amp/nehemiah/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Some from among the heads of fathers’ households gave to the work. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 gold drachmas, 50 basins, 530 priests’ garments. <a href="/csb/nehemiah/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Some of the family heads contributed to the project. The governor gave 1,000 gold coins, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments to the treasury. <a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Some of the family leaders gave to the project. The governor gave 1,000 gold coins, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments to the treasury. <a href="/asv/nehemiah/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> And some from among the heads of fathers' houses gave unto the work. The governor gave to the treasury a thousand darics of gold, fifty basins, five hundred and thirty priests' garments. <a href="/erv/nehemiah/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> And some from among the heads of fathers' houses gave unto the work. The Tirshatha gave to the treasury a thousand darics of gold, fifty basons, five hundred and thirty priests' garments. <a href="/gwt/nehemiah/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Some of the heads of the families contributed to this work. The governor contributed the following to the treasury: nearly 18 pounds of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 robes for the priests. <a href="/isv/nehemiah/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> Some of the heads of the families contributed to the work. The governor contributed 1,000 gold drachmas to the treasury, along with 50 basins, and 530 priestly garments. <a href="/net/nehemiah/7.htm">NET Bible</a> Some of the family leaders contributed to the work. The governor contributed to the treasury 1,000 gold drachmas, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments. <a href="/nheb/nehemiah/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Some from among the heads of ancestral houses gave to the work. The governor gave to the treasury one thousand darics of gold, fifty basins, and five hundred thirty priests' garments. <a href="/wbt/nehemiah/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And some of the chief of the fathers gave to the work. The Tirshatha gave to the treasure a thousand drams of gold, fifty basins, five hundred and thirty priests' garments.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/nehemiah/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Some of the heads of the families contributed to the project. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments. <a href="/web/nehemiah/7.htm">World English Bible</a> Some from among the heads of fathers’ households gave to the work. The governor gave to the treasury one thousand darics of gold, fifty basins, and five hundred thirty priests’ garments. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And from the extremity of the heads of the fathers they have given to the work; the Tirshatha has given to the treasure, one thousand drams of gold, fifty bowls, five hundred and thirty priests’ coats. <a href="/ylt/nehemiah/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And from the extremity of the heads of the fathers they have given to the work; the Tirshatha hath given to the treasure, of gold, drams a thousand, bowls fifty, priests' coats thirty and five hundred. <a href="/slt/nehemiah/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And from the sum of heads of the fathers they gave for the work. The Tirshatha gave to the treasure gold a thousand drachmas, fifty vases, thirty and five hundred priests' tunics.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/nehemiah/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And some of the heads of the families gave unto the work. Athersatha gave into the treasure a thousand drama of gold, fifty bowls, and five hundred and thirty garments for priests. <a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now several of the leaders of the families gave to the work. The cupbearer gave to the treasury one thousand drachmas of gold, fifty bowls, and five hundred thirty priestly garments. <a href="/nabre/nehemiah/7.htm">New American Bible</a> Certain of the heads of ancestral houses contributed to the temple service. The governor put into the treasury one thousand drachmas of gold, fifty basins, thirty vestments for priests, and five hundred minas of silver. <a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now some of the heads of ancestral houses contributed to the work. The governor gave to the treasury one thousand darics of gold, fifty basins, and five hundred thirty priestly robes.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And some of the chiefs of the fathers gave to the work of the temple. The elders among the priests gave to the treasury a thousand drams of gold, fifty bowls, five hundred and thirty priests' garments. <a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And some of the Chiefs of the fathers who gave to the work of the house: The Elders of the Priests gave to the house of treasure one thousand gold darics, fifty bowls, five hundred and thirty coats for the Priests.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/nehemiah/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And some from among the heads of fathers' houses gave unto the work. The Tirshatha gave to the treasury a thousand darics of gold, fifty basins, five hundred and thirty priests' tunics. <a href="/sep/nehemiah/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And part of the heads of families gave into the treasury to Neemias for the work a thousand pieces of gold, fifty bowls, and thirty priests' garments. <a href="/parallel/nehemiah/7-70.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=1939" 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">Offerings by the Exiles</a> …69435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys. 70<a href="/hebrew/7117.htm" title="7117: ū·miq·ṣāṯ (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- An end. From qatsah; a termination; also a portion; adverbially after.">Some of</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rā·šê (N-mpc) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">the heads</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: hā·’ā·ḇō·wṯ (Art:: N-mp) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">of the families</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯə·nū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">contributed</a> <a href="/hebrew/4399.htm" title="4399: lam·mə·lā·ḵāh (Prep-l, Art:: N-fs) -- From the same as mal'ak; properly, deputyship, i.e. Ministry; generally, employment or work; also property.">to the project.</a> <a href="/hebrew/8660.htm" title="8660: hat·tir·šā·ṯā (Art:: Adj-ms) -- (a Pers. title) governor. Of foreign derivation; the title of a Persian deputy or governor.">The governor</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯan (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">gave</a> <a href="/hebrew/214.htm" title="214: lā·’ō·w·ṣār (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Treasure, store, a treasury, storehouse. From 'atsar; a depository.">to the treasury</a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’e·lep̄ (Number-ms) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand.">1,000</a> <a href="/hebrew/1871.htm" title="1871: dar·kə·mō·nîm (N-mp) -- A unit of value. Of Persian Origin; a drachma, or coin.">darics</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: zā·hāḇ (N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">of gold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2572.htm" title="2572: ḥă·miš·šîm (Number-cp) -- Fifty. Multiple of chamesh; fifty.">50</a> <a href="/hebrew/4219.htm" title="4219: miz·rā·qō·wṯ (N-mpc) -- Bowl, basin. From zaraq; a bowl.">bowls,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7970.htm" title="7970: šə·lō·šîm (Number-cp) -- Thirty. Or shloshiym; multiple of shalowsh; thirty; or thirtieth.">and 530</a> <a href="/hebrew/2568.htm" title="2568: wa·ḥă·mêš (Conj-w:: Number-fsc) -- Five. Masculine chamishshah; a primitive numeral; five."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mê·’ō·wṯ (Number-fp) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: kō·hă·nîm (N-mp) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">priestly</a> <a href="/hebrew/3801.htm" title="3801: kā·ṯə·nō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- A tunic. Or kuttoneth; from an unused root meaning to cover; a shirt.">garments.</a> 71And some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the project 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver.…<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/2-68.htm">Ezra 2:68-69</a> When they arrived at the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, some of the heads of the families gave freewill offerings to rebuild the house of God on its original site. / According to their ability, they gave to the treasury for this work 61,000 darics of gold, 5,000 minas of silver, and 100 priestly garments. <a href="/nehemiah/2-8.htm">Nehemiah 2:8</a> And may I have a letter to Asaph, keeper of the king’s forest, so that he will give me timber to make beams for the gates of the citadel to the temple, for the city wall, and for the house I will occupy.” And because the gracious hand of my God was upon me, the king granted my requests. <a href="/nehemiah/5-14.htm">Nehemiah 5:14-19</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. / The governors before me had heavily burdened the people, taking from them bread and wine plus forty shekels of silver. Their servants also oppressed the people. But I did not do this, because of my fear of God. / Instead, I devoted myself to the construction of the wall, and all my servants were gathered there for the work; we did not acquire any land. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">1 Chronicles 29:6-9</a> Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. / Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. / Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. ... <a href="/exodus/35-21.htm">Exodus 35:21-29</a> And everyone whose heart stirred him and whose spirit prompted him came and brought an offering to the LORD for the work on the Tent of Meeting, for all its services, and for the holy garments. / So all who had willing hearts, both men and women, came and brought brooches and earrings, rings and necklaces, and all kinds of gold jewelry. And they all presented their gold as a wave offering to the LORD. / Everyone who had blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen, goat hair, ram skins dyed red, or articles of fine leather, brought them. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/24-10.htm">2 Chronicles 24:10-11</a> All the officers and all the people rejoiced and brought their contributions, and they dropped them in the chest until it was full. / Whenever the chest was brought by the Levites to the king’s overseers and they saw that there was a large amount of money, the royal scribe and the officer of the high priest would come and empty the chest and carry it back to its place. They did this daily and gathered the money in abundance. <a href="/2_kings/12-4.htm">2 Kings 12:4-5</a> Then Joash said to the priests, “Collect all the money brought as sacred gifts into the house of the LORD—the census money, the money from vows, and the money brought voluntarily into the house of the LORD. / Let every priest receive it from his constituency, and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.” <a href="/1_kings/7-51.htm">1 Kings 7:51</a> So all the work that King Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD. <a href="/1_chronicles/26-20.htm">1 Chronicles 26:20-28</a> Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things. / From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli, / the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD. ... <a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a> Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. <a href="/acts/4-34.htm">Acts 4:34-37</a> There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need. / Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement), ... <a href="/philippians/4-18.htm">Philippians 4:18</a> I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. <a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Romans 12:8</a> if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17-19</a> Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. <a href="/luke/21-1.htm">Luke 21:1-4</a> Then Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury, / and He saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. / “Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And some of the chief of the fathers gave to the work. The Tirshatha gave to the treasure a thousand drams of gold, fifty basins, five hundred and thirty priests' garments.some.<a href="/ezra/2-68.htm">Ezra 2:68-70</a> And some of the chief of the fathers, when they came to the house of the LORD which is at Jerusalem, offered freely for the house of God to set it up in his place: … the chief<a href="/numbers/7-2.htm">Numbers 7:2-86</a> That the princes of Israel, heads of the house of their fathers, who were the princes of the tribes, and were over them that were numbered, offered: … <a href="/1_chronicles/29-3.htm">1 Chronicles 29:3-9</a> Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of mine own proper good, of gold and silver, which I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house, … The Tirshatha<a href="/nehemiah/8-9.htm">Nehemiah 8:9</a> And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day is holy unto the LORD your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law.<a href="/nehemiah/10-1.htm">Nehemiah 10:1</a> Now those that sealed were, Nehemiah, the Tirshatha, the son of Hachaliah, and Zidkijah,drams.<a href="/nehemiah/7-1.htm">Nehemiah 7:1</a> Now it came to pass, when the wall was built, and I had set up the doors, and the porters and the singers and the Levites were appointed,<a href="/exodus/12-22.htm">Exodus 12:22,24,26</a> And ye shall take a bunch of hyssop, and dip it in the blood that is in the bason, and strike the lintel and the two side posts with the blood that is in the bason; and none of you shall go out at the door of his house until the morning… <a href="/1_kings/7-45.htm">1 Kings 7:45</a> And the pots, and the shovels, and the basons: and all these vessels, which Hiram made to king Solomon for the house of the LORD, were of bright brass.<a href="/1_chronicles/28-17.htm">1 Chronicles 28:17</a> Also pure gold for the fleshhooks, and the bowls, and the cups: and for the golden basons he gave gold by weight for every bason; and likewise silver by weight for every bason of silver:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/8-27.htm">Basins</a> <a href="/ezra/8-27.htm">Basons</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-9.htm">Contributed</a> <a href="/ezra/8-27.htm">Darics</a> <a href="/ezra/2-69.htm">Drachmas</a> <a href="/ezra/8-27.htm">Drams</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-64.htm">Families</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-61.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-40.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-69.htm">Five</a> <a href="/ezra/9-5.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/ezra/8-33.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-65.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-4.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/ezra/8-29.htm">Households</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-61.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-69.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-64.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-69.htm">Thirty</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-69.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-65.htm">Tirshatha</a> <a href="/ezra/7-20.htm">Treasure</a> <a href="/ezra/7-20.htm">Treasury</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-16.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/35-5.htm">Basins</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-19.htm">Basons</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-71.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/mark/12-44.htm">Contributed</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-71.htm">Darics</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-71.htm">Drachmas</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-71.htm">Drams</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-71.htm">Families</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-71.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/esther/5-14.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/esther/9-6.htm">Five</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-72.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-71.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-9.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-71.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-71.htm">Households</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-71.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-71.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-72.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-6.htm">Thirty</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-71.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-9.htm">Tirshatha</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-71.htm">Treasure</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-71.htm">Treasury</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-71.htm">Work</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'; 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In the context of Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild Jerusalem's walls, the heads of the families played a crucial role in supporting the project. This reflects the communal responsibility and leadership within the Jewish community. The heads of families were often the decision-makers and held significant influence, which they used to contribute resources and labor. This act of giving is reminiscent of the contributions for the building of the Tabernacle in <a href="/exodus/35-20.htm">Exodus 35:20-29</a>, where the Israelites gave willingly for the work of the Lord. It highlights the importance of collective effort and sacrifice in achieving God's purposes.The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, The governor, likely Nehemiah himself, demonstrated leadership by personally contributing to the project. The daric was a gold coin used in the Persian Empire, indicating the influence of Persian culture and economy on the Jewish people during this period. The substantial amount of 1,000 darics signifies a significant investment in the restoration of Jerusalem, emphasizing the importance of the project. This act of giving by a leader sets an example for others, aligning with the biblical principle of leaders serving as models of generosity and commitment (<a href="/1_chronicles/29-3.htm">1 Chronicles 29:3-9</a>).50 bowls, The bowls mentioned here were likely used for temple services, including offerings and rituals. The provision of these items underscores the focus on restoring not just the physical walls of Jerusalem but also the spiritual and religious practices of the Jewish people. The number 50 can symbolize completeness or fullness in biblical numerology, suggesting a complete provision for the needs of the temple service.and 530 priestly garments. Priestly garments were essential for the proper conduct of temple services, as outlined in <a href="/exodus/28.htm">Exodus 28</a>. The provision of 530 garments indicates a significant number of priests being prepared for service, reflecting the revival of religious life in Jerusalem. This preparation for priestly service can be seen as a type of Christ, who is our High Priest (<a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Hebrews 4:14-16</a>), emphasizing the importance of holiness and dedication in worship. The restoration of priestly functions was crucial for re-establishing the covenant relationship between God and His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/n/nehemiah.htm">Nehemiah</a> The governor of Judah who led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and initiated reforms among the people. 2. <a href="/topical/h/heads_of_the_families.htm">Heads of the Families</a> Leaders within the community who contributed to the rebuilding efforts, demonstrating leadership and responsibility. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_treasury.htm">The Treasury</a> The place where contributions were collected and managed for the rebuilding project. 4. <a href="/topical/d/darics.htm">Darics</a> A gold coin used during the Persian Empire, indicating the wealth and resources being invested in the project. 5. <a href="/topical/p/priestly_garments.htm">Priestly Garments</a> Special clothing for the priests, signifying the importance of worship and religious observance in the community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/l/leadership_in_giving.htm">Leadership in Giving</a> Leaders are called to set an example in generosity and commitment to God's work. Just as the heads of families contributed, modern leaders should inspire and lead by example in supporting church and community projects. <a href="/topical/c/community_involvement.htm">Community Involvement</a> The rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls was a communal effort. This teaches us the importance of collective action and shared responsibility in achieving God's purposes. <a href="/topical/s/sacrificial_giving.htm">Sacrificial Giving</a> The contributions of gold, bowls, and garments reflect sacrificial giving. Believers are encouraged to give not just from their excess but in a way that reflects true sacrifice and devotion. <a href="/topical/p/prioritizing_worship.htm">Prioritizing Worship</a> The mention of priestly garments highlights the importance of worship and maintaining a focus on spiritual priorities even amidst practical projects. <a href="/topical/f/faithful_stewardship.htm">Faithful Stewardship</a> The careful recording and management of contributions underscore the need for integrity and accountability in handling resources dedicated to God's work.<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/how_reconcile_neh._7_70-72_with_exiles'_poverty.htm">How do we reconcile the large monetary contributions mentioned in Nehemiah 7:70–72 with the economic realities of returned exiles who presumably had few resources? </a> <a href="/q/why_use_'james',_not_'jacob',_in_the_bible.htm">What does 'Tirshatha' mean in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_mention_exact_vessels_in_ezra_6_5.htm">Why does the text mention the precise return of gold and silver vessels in Ezra 6:5 if many of these items likely disappeared over time? </a> <a href="/q/can_rev_15_6-7_angels'_sashes_be_historical.htm">Revelation 15:6-7 depicts angels with golden sashes--can this imagery be reconciled with known historical or archaeological findings?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 70. - The Tirshatha gave. This is additional to the information contained in Ezra, who does not separate Zerubbabel's offering from that of the other heads of families (Nehemiah 2:69). The account of the oblations is altogether more exact in Nehemiah than in the earlier historian. For the value of the contributions made, see the comment on Ezra (1.s.c.). <a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Some of וּמִקְצָת֙ (ū·miq·ṣāṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7117.htm">Strong's 7117: </a> A termination, a portion, after the heads רָאשֵׁ֣י (rā·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> The head of the families הָֽאָב֔וֹת (hā·’ā·ḇō·wṯ) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father contributed נָתְנ֖וּ (nā·ṯə·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set to the project. לַמְּלָאכָ֑ה (lam·mə·lā·ḵāh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4399.htm">Strong's 4399: </a> Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property The governor הַתִּרְשָׁ֜תָא (hat·tir·šā·ṯā) Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8660.htm">Strong's 8660: </a> (a person title) governor gave נָתַ֣ן (nā·ṯan) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set to the treasury לָאוֹצָ֗ר (lā·’ō·w·ṣār) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_214.htm">Strong's 214: </a> Treasure, store, a treasury, storehouse 1,000 אֶ֙לֶף֙ (’e·lep̄) Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_505.htm">Strong's 505: </a> A thousand darics דַּרְכְּמֹנִ֥ים (dar·kə·mō·nîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1871.htm">Strong's 1871: </a> (a unit of value), perhaps a drachma of gold, זָהָ֞ב (zā·hāḇ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky 50 חֲמִשִּׁ֔ים (ḥă·miš·šîm) Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2572.htm">Strong's 2572: </a> Fifty bowls, מִזְרָק֣וֹת (miz·rā·qō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4219.htm">Strong's 4219: </a> Bowl, basin and 530 שְׁלֹשִׁ֖ים (šə·lō·šîm) Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7970.htm">Strong's 7970: </a> Thirty, thirtieth priestly כֹּֽהֲנִ֔ים (kō·hă·nîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest garments. כָּתְנוֹת֙ (kā·ṯə·nō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3801.htm">Strong's 3801: </a> A shirt <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Nehemiah 7:70 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Nehemiah 7:70 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Nehemiah 7:70 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Nehemiah 7:70 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Nehemiah 7:70 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Nehemiah 7:70 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Nehemiah 7:70 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Nehemiah 7:70 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Nehemiah 7:70 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Nehemiah 7:70 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-70.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 7:70 Some from among the heads of fathers' (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/7-69.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 7:69"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 7:69" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/7-71.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 7:71"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 7:71" /></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>