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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 />Gazzam, Uzza, Paseah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Gazzam, Uzza, Paseah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />the sons of Gazzam, the sons of Uzza, the sons of Paseah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of Gazzam, the descendants of Uzza, the descendants of Paseah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The children of Gazzam, the children of Uzza, the children of Phaseah,<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 Gazzam, the sons of Uzza, the sons of Paseah,<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 Gazzam, the sons of Uzza, the sons of Paseah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the sons of Gazzam, the sons of Uzza, the sons of Paseah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />the sons of Gazzam, the sons of Uzza, the sons of Paseah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />the sons of Gazzam, the sons of Uzza, the sons of Paseah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the sons of Gazzam, the sons of Uzza, the sons of Paseah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Gazzam’s descendants, Uzza’s descendants, Paseah’s descendants,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Gazzam&#8217s descendants, Uzza&#8217s descendants, Paseah&#8217s descendants, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />the children of Gazzam, the children of Uzza, the children of Paseah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />the children of Gazzam, the children of Uzza, the children of Paseah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Gazzam, Uzza, Paseah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Descendants of Gazzam, Uzza, and Paseah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of Gazzam, the descendants of Uzza, the descendants of Paseah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of Gazzam, the descendants of Uzzah, the descendants of Paseah,<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 Gazzam, the descendants of Uzza, the descendants of Paseah.<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 Gazzam, the children of Uzza, the children of Phaseah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the children of Gazzam, the children of Uzza, the children of Paseah, <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 Gazzam, sons of Uzza, sons of Phaseah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> sons of Gazzam, sons of Uzza, sons of Phaseah,<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 Gazzam, the sons of Uzza, the sons of Paseah,<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 Gezem, the children of Asa, the children of Phasea, <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 Gazzam, the sons of Uzza, the sons of Paseah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />descendants of Gazzam, descendants of Uzza, descendants of Paseah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />of Gazzam, of Uzza, of Paseah,<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 Gazzam, the descendants of Uzza, the descendants of Phaseah.<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 Gazam, the children of Ada, the children of Pesi<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 Gazzam, the children of Uzza, the children of Paseah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />the children of Gezam, the children of Ozi, the children of Phese,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/7-51.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=1797" 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">50</span>the descendants of Reaiah, the descendants of Rezin, the descendants of Nekoda, <span class="reftext">51</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/1502.htm" title="1502: ḡaz·zām (N-proper-ms) -- Devourer, an Isr. From the same as gazam; devourer.">of Gazzam,</a> <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/5798.htm" title="5798: ‘uz·zā (N-proper-ms) -- Uzza -- four Israelites">of Uzza,</a> <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/6454.htm" title="6454: p̄ā·sê·aḥ (N-proper-ms) -- Limper, three Isr. From pacach; limping; Paseach, the name of two Israelites.">of Paseah,</a> </span><span class="reftext">52</span>the descendants of Besai, the descendants of Meunim, the descendants of Nephushesim,…<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/2-43.htm">Ezra 2:43-54</a></span><br />The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth, / the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Siaha, the descendants of Padon, / the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Akkub, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-2.htm">1 Chronicles 9:2-3</a></span><br />Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants. / Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-3.htm">Nehemiah 11:3-4</a></span><br />These are the heads of the provinces who settled in Jerusalem. (In the villages of Judah, however, each lived on his own property in their towns—the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants— / while some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem.) From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1-9</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="/1_chronicles/23-3.htm">1 Chronicles 23:3-6</a></span><br />The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. / “Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, / 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-19</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-8</a></span><br />Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-12.htm">1 Chronicles 26:12-19</a></span><br />These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did. / They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. / The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">2 Chronicles 31:2</a></span><br />Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-3.htm">2 Chronicles 35:3-5</a></span><br />To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. / Prepare yourselves by families in your divisions, according to the instructions written by David king of Israel and Solomon his son. / Moreover, stand in the Holy Place by the divisions of the families of your kinsmen the lay people, and by the divisions of the families of the Levites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1-17</a></span><br />This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Luke 3:23-38</a></span><br />Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Acts 6:1-7</a></span><br />In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. / So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. / Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-4.htm">Romans 12:4-8</a></span><br />Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function, / so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another. / We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4-11</a></span><br />There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. / There are different ministries, but the same Lord. / There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. ...</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 Gazzam, the children of Uzza, the children of Phaseah,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/2-49.htm">Ezra 2:49</a></b></br> The children of Uzza, the children of Paseah, the children of Besai,</p><p class="hdg">Paseah </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/7-50.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezra/2-48.htm">Gazzam</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-6.htm">Paseah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-6.htm">Pase'ah</a> <a href="/ezra/2-49.htm">Phaseah</a> <a href="/ezra/2-49.htm">Uzza</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/7-52.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezra/2-48.htm">Gazzam</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-12.htm">Paseah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-12.htm">Pase'ah</a> <a href="/ezra/2-49.htm">Phaseah</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-18.htm">Uzza</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 Gazzam</b><br>The name "Gazzam" appears in the genealogical records of those who returned from the Babylonian exile. This listing signifies the importance of family lineage and heritage in post-exilic Jewish society. The descendants of Gazzam are also mentioned in <a href="/ezra/2-48.htm">Ezra 2:48</a>, indicating their role as temple servants, or Nethinim, who assisted the Levites in the temple. This highlights the continuity and preservation of religious duties and traditions despite the challenges of exile. The inclusion of Gazzam's descendants underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people to their land.<p><b>the descendants of Uzza</b><br>The mention of Uzza's descendants in this context is significant for understanding the broader community of returnees. Uzza, meaning "strength," may symbolize the resilience and fortitude of the Jewish people during their return and rebuilding efforts. While specific details about Uzza are sparse, the name's inclusion in the genealogical record emphasizes the collective identity and unity of the returnees. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God gathering His people and restoring them to their covenantal relationship with Him, as seen in prophecies like <a href="/isaiah/11-11.htm">Isaiah 11:11-12</a>.<p><b>the descendants of Paseah</b><br>Paseah, meaning "limping" or "lame," is another family listed among the temple servants. The name appears in both Nehemiah and Ezra, indicating their consistent presence and service in the post-exilic community. The descendants of Paseah, like other Nethinim, played a crucial role in maintaining the temple's operations, which was central to Jewish worship and identity. This service can be seen as a type of Christ, who came not to be served but to serve (<a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Mark 10:45</a>), highlighting the humility and dedication required in God's service. The mention of Paseah's descendants also connects to the broader narrative of restoration and renewal found throughout the prophetic literature, such as in <a href="/jeremiah/30-18.htm">Jeremiah 30:18-22</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/nehemiah.htm">Nehemiah</a></b><br>The governor of Judah who led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and organized the community.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city whose walls were rebuilt under Nehemiah's leadership, symbolizing restoration and protection.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/gatekeepers,_singers,_and_levites.htm">Gatekeepers, Singers, and Levites</a></b><br>Groups appointed by Nehemiah to serve in the temple and maintain order in the city.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/genealogical_records.htm">Genealogical Records</a></b><br>Lists of the exiles who returned to Jerusalem, emphasizing the importance of heritage and identity.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezra.htm">Ezra</a></b><br>The scribe and priest who played a significant role in teaching the Law and guiding the people spiritually.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community_and_identity.htm">The Importance of Community and Identity</a></b><br>Nehemiah 7 highlights the significance of knowing one's heritage and being part of a community. In our spiritual lives, understanding our identity in Christ and being part of a church community is vital for growth and accountability.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_organization.htm">Leadership and Organization</a></b><br>Nehemiah's leadership in organizing the people and appointing roles demonstrates the importance of structure and order in achieving God's purposes. In our lives, we should seek to serve in our God-given roles with diligence and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_to_god's_promises.htm">Faithfulness to God's Promises</a></b><br>The return of the exiles and the restoration of Jerusalem reflect God's faithfulness to His promises. We can trust that God will fulfill His promises in our lives, even when circumstances seem challenging.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_and_physical_restoration.htm">Spiritual and Physical Restoration</a></b><br>The rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls symbolizes both physical and spiritual restoration. We should seek God's restoration in our lives, allowing Him to rebuild areas that are broken or in need of healing.<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/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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/singers__200_(ezra)_or_245_(nehemiah).htm">How many singers accompanied the assembly? Two hundred (Ezra 2:65) Two hundred and forty-five (Nehemiah 7:67)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/7-51.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">בְּנֵי־</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 Gazzam,</span><br /><span class="heb">גַזָּ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(ḡaz·zām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1502.htm">Strong's 1502: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gazzam -- 'devourer', an Israelite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵי־</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 Uzza,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֻזָּ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(‘uz·zā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5798.htm">Strong's 5798: </a> </span><span class="str2">Uzza -- four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֥י</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 Paseah,</span><br /><span class="heb">פָסֵֽחַ׃</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ā·sê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6454.htm">Strong's 6454: </a> </span><span class="str2">Paseah -- 'limper', three Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/7-51.htm">Nehemiah 7:51 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/7-51.htm">Nehemiah 7:51 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/7-51.htm">Nehemiah 7:51 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/7-51.htm">Nehemiah 7:51 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/7-51.htm">Nehemiah 7:51 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/7-51.htm">Nehemiah 7:51 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/7-51.htm">Nehemiah 7:51 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/7-51.htm">Nehemiah 7:51 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/7-51.htm">Nehemiah 7:51 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/7-51.htm">Nehemiah 7:51 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/7-51.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 7:51 The children of Gazzam the children (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/7-50.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 7:50"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 7:50" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/7-52.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 7:52"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 7:52" /></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>