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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 />Reaiah, Rezin, Nekoda,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Reaiah, Rezin, Nekoda,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />the sons of Reaiah, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of Reaiah, the descendants of Rezin, the descendants of Nekoda,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The children of Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda,<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 Reaiah, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda,<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 Reaiah, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the sons of Reaiah, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />the sons of Reaiah, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />the sons of Reaiah, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the sons of Reaiah, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Reaiah’s descendants, Rezin’s descendants, Nekoda’s descendants,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Reaiah&#8217s descendants, Rezin&#8217s descendants, Nekoda&#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 Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />the children of Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Reaiah, Rezin, Nekoda,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Descendants of Reaiah, Rezin, and Nekoda.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of Reaiah, the descendants of Rezin, the descendants of Nekoda,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of Reaiah, the descendants of Rezin, the descendants of Nekoda,<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 Reaiah, the descendants of Rezin, the descendants of Nekoda,<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 Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the children of Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, <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 Reaiah, sons of Rezin, sons of Nekoda,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> sons of Reaiah, sons of Rezin, sons of Nekoda,<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 Reaiah, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda,<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 Raaia, the children of Rasin, the children of Necoda, <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 Reaiah, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />descendants of Reaiah, descendants of Rezin, descendants of Nekoda,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />of Reaiah, of Rezin, of Nekoda,<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 Ana, the descendants of Dizon, the descendants of Deborah.<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 Anah, the children of Itsuun, the children of Dequrah<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 Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />the children of Raaia, the children of Rasson, the children of Necoda,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/7-50.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=1792" 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">49</span>the descendants of Hanan, the descendants of Giddel, the descendants of Gahar, <span class="reftext">50</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/7211.htm" title="7211: rə·’ā·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Yah has seen, three Isr. From ra'ah and Yahh; Jah has seen; Reajah, the name of three Israelites.">of Reaiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/7526.htm" title="7526: rə·ṣîn (N-proper-ms) -- A king of Aram (Syria), also an Isr. Probably for ratsown; Retsin, the name of a Syrian and of an Israelite.">of Rezin,</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/5353.htm" title="5353: nə·qō·w·ḏā (N-proper-ms) -- Head of a family of Nethinim. Feminine of naqod; distinction; Nekoda, a Temple-servant.">of Nekoda,</a> </span><span class="reftext">51</span>the descendants of Gazzam, the descendants of Uzza, the descendants of Paseah,…<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="/ezra/8-20.htm">Ezra 8:20</a></span><br />They also brought 220 of the temple servants, all designated by name. David and the officials had appointed them to assist the Levites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-28.htm">1 Chronicles 23:28-32</a></span><br />but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, / as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. / They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-5.htm">Numbers 3:5-9</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. / They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/8-19.htm">Numbers 8:19</a></span><br />And I have given the Levites as a gift to Aaron and his sons from among the Israelites, to perform the service for the Israelites at the Tent of Meeting and to make atonement on their behalf, so that no plague will come against the Israelites when they approach the sanctuary.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-48.htm">1 Chronicles 6:48-49</a></span><br />Their fellow Levites were assigned to every kind of service of the tabernacle, the house of God. / But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.<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 24:1-5</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</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-1.htm">Matthew 23:1-3</a></span><br />Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples: / “The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. / So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.</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 Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/7-49.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezra/2-60.htm">Nekoda</a> <a href="/ezra/2-60.htm">Neko'da</a> <a href="/ezra/2-47.htm">Reaiah</a> <a href="/ezra/2-47.htm">Re-Ai'ah</a> <a href="/ezra/2-48.htm">Rezin</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/7-51.htm">Children</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-62.htm">Nekoda</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-62.htm">Neko'da</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-2.htm">Reaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-2.htm">Re-Ai'ah</a> <a href="/isaiah/7-1.htm">Rezin</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 Reaiah</b><br>Reaiah is mentioned in the genealogical records of the Israelites returning from Babylonian exile. The name Reaiah means "Yahweh has seen," which reflects the belief in God's providence and oversight. This listing in <a href="/nehemiah/7.htm">Nehemiah 7</a> is part of a larger census that underscores the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in post-exilic Israel. The returnees were re-establishing their identity as God's chosen people, and genealogies were crucial for determining land inheritance and temple service eligibility. This emphasis on lineage can be seen throughout the Old Testament, such as in the genealogies of Genesis and the detailed records in 1 Chronicles.<p><b>the descendants of Rezin</b><br>Rezin is another family group listed among the returnees. The name Rezin means "firm" or "stable," which may reflect the resilience of this family in maintaining their identity through the exile. The inclusion of Rezin's descendants highlights the diverse backgrounds of those who returned to Jerusalem. This diversity is a testament to the fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people, as seen in prophecies like <a href="/isaiah/11-11.htm">Isaiah 11:11-12</a>, which speaks of gathering the remnant from various lands. The return from exile is a type of the ultimate gathering of God's people, foreshadowing the eschatological hope found in the New Testament.<p><b>the descendants of Nekoda</b><br>Nekoda's descendants are also part of the list of returnees. The name Nekoda means "distinguished" or "marked," suggesting a family that was recognized for its distinctiveness. This listing serves as a reminder of the importance of each family in the rebuilding of the community and the temple. The return to Jerusalem was not just a physical journey but a spiritual renewal, as the people sought to re-establish their covenant relationship with God. The emphasis on family and community in this passage echoes the broader biblical theme of God's people as a chosen and holy nation, as seen in passages like <a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5-6</a> and <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/r/reaiah.htm">Reaiah</a></b><br>A name mentioned in the genealogical records, possibly indicating a family or clan that returned from the Babylonian exile.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/rezin.htm">Rezin</a></b><br>Another family or clan listed among those who returned to Jerusalem, highlighting the restoration of the community.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/n/nekoda.htm">Nekoda</a></b><br>A group or family that is part of the genealogical record, emphasizing the importance of lineage and heritage in the restoration process.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/importance_of_heritage.htm">Importance of Heritage</a></b><br>Understanding our spiritual heritage helps us appreciate our place in God's plan. Just as the Israelites valued their genealogies, we should value our spiritual lineage in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_restoration.htm">God's Faithfulness in Restoration</a></b><br>The return from exile and the restoration of Jerusalem demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises. We can trust God to restore and rebuild areas of our lives that are broken.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_identity.htm">Community and Identity</a></b><br>The listing of families underscores the importance of community and identity. In Christ, we are part of a spiritual family that transcends earthly genealogies.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/record_keeping_and_accountability.htm">Record Keeping and Accountability</a></b><br>The detailed records in Nehemiah remind us of the importance of accountability and stewardship in our personal and communal lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_promises.htm">Hope in God's Promises</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites returned to their homeland, we have hope in the promises of God for our future, both in this life and in eternity.<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/how_do_ezra_2_64-65_totals_match_estimates.htm">How can the reported totals in Ezra 2:64-65 align with known population estimates of the region at that time?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/7-50.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 Reaiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">רְאָיָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(rə·’ā·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7211.htm">Strong's 7211: </a> </span><span class="str2">Reaiah -- 'Yah has seen', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·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 Rezin,</span><br /><span class="heb">רְצִ֖ין</span> <span class="translit">(rə·ṣîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7526.htm">Strong's 7526: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rezin -- a king of Aram (Syria), also an Israelite</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 Nekoda,</span><br /><span class="heb">נְקוֹדָֽא׃</span> <span class="translit">(nə·qō·w·ḏā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5353.htm">Strong's 5353: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nekoda</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/7-50.htm">Nehemiah 7:50 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/7-50.htm">Nehemiah 7:50 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/7-50.htm">Nehemiah 7:50 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/7-50.htm">Nehemiah 7:50 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/7-50.htm">Nehemiah 7:50 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/7-50.htm">Nehemiah 7:50 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/7-50.htm">Nehemiah 7:50 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/7-50.htm">Nehemiah 7:50 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/7-50.htm">Nehemiah 7:50 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/7-50.htm">Nehemiah 7:50 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/7-50.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 7:50 The children of Reaiah the children (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/7-49.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 7:49"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 7:49" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/7-51.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 7:51"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 7:51" /></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>