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translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/nehemiah/7.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />of Adin 655<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The family of Adin 655<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Adin, 655.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of Adin, 655;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The children of Adin, six hundred fifty and five.<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 Adin, six hundred and fifty-five;<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 Adin, 655;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the sons of Adin, 655;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />the sons of Adin, 655;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />the sons of Adin, 655;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the sons of Adin, 655;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Adin’s descendants 655<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Adin&#8217s descendants 655 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The children of Adin, six hundred fifty and five.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The children of Adin, six hundred fifty and five.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />of Adin 655<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Adin's descendants: 655 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of Adin, 655;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of Adin, 655; <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 Adin, six hundred fifty-five.<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 Adin, six hundred and fifty five.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The children of Adin: six hundred fifty-five. <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 Adin, six hundred fifty-five;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Sons of Adin: six hundred fifty and five.<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 Adin, six hundred fifty and five.<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 Adin, six hundred fifty-five. <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 Adin, six hundred fifty-five.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />descendants of Adin, six hundred and fifty-five;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Of Adin, six hundred fifty-five.<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 Adon, six hundred and fifty-five.<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 Adun, six hundred and fifty and five.<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 Adin, six hundred fifty and five.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The children of Edin, six hundred and fifty-five.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/7-20.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=1639" 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">19</span>the descendants of Bigvai, 2,067; <span class="reftext">20</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/5720.htm" title="5720: ‘ā·ḏîn (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite. The same as adiyn; Adin, the name of two Israelites.">of Adin,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8337.htm" title="8337: šêš (Number-fsc) -- Masculine shishshah; a primitive number; six (see suws) beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. Sixth.">655;</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/2572.htm" title="2572: ḥă·miš·šîm (Number-cp) -- Fifty. Multiple of chamesh; fifty."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2568.htm" title="2568: wa·ḥă·miš·šāh (Conj-w:: Number-ms) -- Five. Masculine chamishshah; a primitive numeral; five."></a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>the descendants of Ater (through Hezekiah), 98;…<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/2-1.htm">Ezra 2:1-70</a></span><br />Now these 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, / accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel: / the descendants of Parosh, 2,172; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-1.htm">Nehemiah 11:1-36</a></span><br />Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city of Jerusalem, while the remaining nine were to dwell in their own towns. / And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem. / 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— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1-26</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/9-1.htm">1 Chronicles 9:1-34</a></span><br />So all Israel was recorded in the genealogies written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. / 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="/ezra/8-1.htm">Ezra 8:1-14</a></span><br />These are the family heads and genealogical records of those who returned with me from Babylon during the reign of King Artaxerxes: / from the descendants of Phinehas, Gershom; from the descendants of Ithamar, Daniel; from the descendants of David, Hattush / of the descendants of Shecaniah; from the descendants of Parosh, Zechariah, and with him were registered 150 men; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">Nehemiah 3:1-32</a></span><br />At the Sheep Gate, Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests began rebuilding. They dedicated it and installed its doors. After building as far as the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel, they dedicated the wall. / The men of Jericho built next to Eliashib, and Zaccur son of Imri built next to them. / The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/6-15.htm">Nehemiah 6:15-16</a></span><br />So the wall was completed in fifty-two days, on the twenty-fifth of Elul. / When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and disheartened, for they realized that this task had been accomplished by our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-1.htm">Nehemiah 8:1-18</a></span><br />At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. / On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand. / So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-1.htm">Nehemiah 9:1-38</a></span><br />On the twenty-fourth day of the same month, the Israelites gathered together, fasting and wearing sackcloth, with dust on their heads. / Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all the foreigners, and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. / While they stood in their places, they read from the Book of the Law of the LORD their God for a quarter of the day, and they spent another quarter of the day in confession and worship of the LORD their God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/10-1.htm">Nehemiah 10:1-39</a></span><br />Now these were the ones who sealed the document: Nehemiah the governor, son of Hacaliah, and also Zedekiah, / Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, / Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/13-1.htm">Nehemiah 13:1-31</a></span><br />At that time the Book of Moses was read aloud in the hearing of the people, and in it they found the passage stating that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever enter the assembly of God, / because they had not met the Israelites with food and water, but had hired Balaam to call down a curse against them (although our God had turned the curse into a blessing). / As soon as the people heard this law, they excluded from Israel all of foreign descent. ...<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/2-41.htm">Acts 2:41-47</a></span><br />Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day. / They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. / A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-1.htm">Romans 11:1-5</a></span><br />I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. / God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: / “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? ...</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 Adin, six hundred fifty and five.</p><p class="hdg">Adin</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/2-15.htm">Ezra 2:15</a></b></br> The children of Adin, four hundred fifty and four.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/8-6.htm">Adin</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-19.htm">Children</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-12.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-1.htm">Fifty-Five</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-13.htm">Five</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-18.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-18.htm">Six</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/10-16.htm">Adin</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-21.htm">Children</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-33.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-1.htm">Fifty-Five</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-25.htm">Five</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-22.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-30.htm">Six</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 Adin,</b><br>The mention of "the descendants of Adin" refers to one of the families or clans that returned from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem and Judah. The name Adin is also found in <a href="/ezra/2-15.htm">Ezra 2:15</a>, indicating continuity in the genealogical records. This highlights the importance of family lineage and heritage in Jewish culture, emphasizing the restoration of the community and the reestablishment of their identity in the Promised Land. The return from exile was a fulfillment of God's promise to bring His people back, as prophesied in <a href="/jeremiah/29-10.htm">Jeremiah 29:10</a>.<p><b>655;</b><br>The number 655 represents the count of individuals from the family of Adin who returned. This specific number underscores the detailed record-keeping and organization during the return from exile, reflecting the administrative efforts led by Nehemiah. It also signifies the commitment of these families to rebuild their lives and the city of Jerusalem. The precision in numbers is a testament to the historical accuracy and reliability of the biblical narrative, as well as the fulfillment of God's covenant promises to restore His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/nehemiah.htm">Nehemiah</a></b><br>A Jewish leader who played a crucial role in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. He is known for his leadership, prayerfulness, and dedication to God's work.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/adin.htm">Adin</a></b><br>A family or clan mentioned in the genealogical records of those who returned from the Babylonian exile. The descendants of Adin are listed among those who returned to Jerusalem.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city central to Jewish identity and worship, which Nehemiah helped to rebuild. It symbolizes God's presence and the restoration of His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_return_from_exile.htm">The Return from Exile</a></b><br>The event where the Jewish people returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity, fulfilling God's promise of restoration.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/genealogical_records.htm">Genealogical Records</a></b><br>These records were crucial for establishing identity, inheritance, and fulfilling God's promises to His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heritage_and_identity.htm">The Importance of Heritage and Identity</a></b><br>Understanding our spiritual heritage helps us recognize our place in God's plan. Just as the descendants of Adin were part of a larger account, so are we as believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_details.htm">Faithfulness in Small Details</a></b><br>The inclusion of specific family names and numbers in Scripture underscores the importance of every individual in God's eyes. Our contributions, no matter how small, are significant in His kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a></b><br>The return from exile and the rebuilding of Jerusalem demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises. We can trust that God will fulfill His promises in our lives as well.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_restoration.htm">Community and Restoration</a></b><br>The rebuilding of Jerusalem required the collective effort of many families. Similarly, the church today is built through the contributions of each member, working together for God's glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_in_god's_work.htm">The Role of Leadership in God's Work</a></b><br>Nehemiah's leadership was crucial in organizing the return and rebuilding efforts. Effective leadership in the church involves prayer, planning, and perseverance.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/7-20.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">בְּנֵ֣י</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 Adin,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָדִ֔ין</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·ḏîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5720.htm">Strong's 5720: </a> </span><span class="str2">Adin -- an Israelite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">655;</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׁ֥שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(šêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8337.htm">Strong's 8337: </a> </span><span class="str2">Six (a cardinal number)</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/7-20.htm">Nehemiah 7:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/7-20.htm">Nehemiah 7:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/7-20.htm">Nehemiah 7:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/7-20.htm">Nehemiah 7:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/7-20.htm">Nehemiah 7:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/7-20.htm">Nehemiah 7:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/7-20.htm">Nehemiah 7:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/7-20.htm">Nehemiah 7:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/7-20.htm">Nehemiah 7:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/7-20.htm">Nehemiah 7:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/7-20.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 7:20 The children of Adin six hundred fifty-five (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/7-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 7:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 7:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/7-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 7:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 7:21" /></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>