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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 />the descendants of Delaiah, Tobiah and Nekoda 642<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />This group included the families of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda—a total of 642 people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, 642.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, and the descendants of Nekoda, 642 in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred forty and two.<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 Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, six hundred and forty-two;<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 Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, 642.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, 642.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, 642.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, 642.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, 642.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Delaiah’s descendants, Tobiah’s descendants, and Nekoda’s descendants 642<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Delaiah&#8217s descendants, Tobiah&#8217s descendants, and Nekoda&#8217s descendants 642 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred forty and two.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred forty and two.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />the descendants of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda. These people totaled 642.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Descendants of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda: 642 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, and the descendants of Nekoda, 642 in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, and the descendants of Nekoda, 642. <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 Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, the descendants of Nekoda, six hundred forty-two.<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 Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred and forty two.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda: six hundred forty-two. <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 Delaiah, sons of Tobiah, sons of Nekoda, six hundred forty-two.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> sons of Delaiah, sons of Tobiah, sons of Nekoda, six hundred forty and two.<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 Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, six hundred forty and two.<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 Dalaia, the children of Tobia, the children of Necoda, six hundred forty-two. <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 Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, six hundred forty-two;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />descendants of Delaiah, descendants of Tobiah, descendants of Nekoda, six hundred and forty-two.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />the descendants of Delaiah, of Tobiah, of Nekoda, six hundred forty-two.<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 Banai, the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, the descendants of Zekora, six hundred and forty-two.<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 Beni, the children of Delayah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Dequrah, six hundred and forty and two.<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 Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred forty and two.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The children of Dalaia, the children of Tobia, the children of Necoda, six hundred and forty-two.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/7-62.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=1872" 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">61</span>The following came up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer, but could not prove that their families were descended from Israel: <span class="reftext">62</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/1806.htm" title="1806: ḏə·lā·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Yah has drawn, five Isr. Or Dlayahhuw; from dalah and Yahh; Jah has delivered; Delajah, the name of five Israelites.">of Delaiah,</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/2900.htm" title="2900: ṭō·w·ḇî·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Towbiyahuw; from towb and Yahh; goodness of Jehovah; Tobijah, the name of three Israelites and of one Samaritan.">of Tobiah,</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.).">and 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> <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.">642 in all.</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/705.htm" title="705: wə·’ar·bā·‘îm (Conj-w:: Number-cp) -- Forty. Multiple of arba'; forty."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: ū·šə·nā·yim (Conj-w:: Number-md) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold."></a> </span><span class="reftext">63</span>And from among the priests: the descendants of Hobaiah, the descendants of Hakkoz, and the descendants of Barzillai (who had married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by their name).…<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/2-58.htm">Ezra 2:58-60</a></span><br />The temple servants and descendants of the servants of Solomon numbered 392 in all. / The following came up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addan, and Immer, but they could not prove that their families were descended from Israel: / the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, and the descendants of Nekoda, 652 in all.<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="/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="/ezra/8-1.htm">Ezra 8:1-20</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/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="/numbers/26-58.htm">Numbers 26:58-59</a></span><br />These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram, / and Amram’s wife was named Jochebed. She was also a daughter of Levi, born to Levi in Egypt. To Amram she bore Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-24.htm">1 Chronicles 23:24-32</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Levi by their families—the heads of families, registered individually by name—those twenty years of age or older who worked in the service of the house of the LORD. / For David had said, “The LORD, the God of Israel, has given rest to His people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever. / So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.” ...<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/6-16.htm">1 Chronicles 6:16-30</a></span><br />The sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. / These are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-50.htm">1 Chronicles 6:50-53</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Aaron: Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son, / Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son, / Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son, ...<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/2-29.htm">Acts 2:29-30</a></span><br />Brothers, I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. / But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-4.htm">Romans 9:4-5</a></span><br />the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises. / Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-14.htm">Hebrews 7:14</a></span><br />For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.</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 Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred forty and two.</p><p class="hdg">six hundred</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/2-60.htm">Ezra 2:60</a></b></br> The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred fifty and two.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/7-60.htm">Children</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-10.htm">Delaiah</a> <a href="/ezra/2-60.htm">Delai'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-60.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-44.htm">Forty</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-28.htm">Forty-Two</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-60.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-50.htm">Nekoda</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-50.htm">Neko'da</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-30.htm">Six</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-19.htm">Tobiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-19.htm">Tobi'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-19.htm">Tobijah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/7-63.htm">Children</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-12.htm">Delaiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-25.htm">Delai'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-63.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-66.htm">Forty</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-66.htm">Forty-Two</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-66.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/ezra/2-48.htm">Nekoda</a> <a href="/ezra/2-48.htm">Neko'da</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-68.htm">Six</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-4.htm">Tobiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-4.htm">Tobi'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-8.htm">Tobijah</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 Delaiah</b><br>The name Delaiah means "Yahweh has drawn" or "Yahweh has delivered." This name appears in various contexts in the Old Testament, often associated with priestly or noble families. The mention of descendants indicates a lineage that was significant enough to be recorded in the genealogical lists of the returning exiles. This reflects the importance of maintaining tribal and familial identities after the Babylonian exile, as these identities were crucial for the restoration of Israel's religious and social structures.<p><b>the descendants of Tobiah</b><br>Tobiah is a name that appears elsewhere in the book of Nehemiah, notably as an adversary to Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild Jerusalem's walls (<a href="/nehemiah/2-10.htm">Nehemiah 2:10, 4</a>:3). This suggests that the name Tobiah was common, and the descendants mentioned here may not be directly related to Nehemiah's opponent. However, the inclusion of this name in the genealogical record highlights the complexity of post-exilic Jewish society, where individuals with the same name could have vastly different roles and reputations.<p><b>and the descendants of Nekoda</b><br>The name Nekoda is less prominent in biblical texts, but its inclusion in the genealogical list underscores the comprehensive nature of the record. The genealogies served to establish the legitimacy of those returning to Jerusalem and their right to participate in the religious and civic life of the community. This reflects the broader biblical theme of restoration and the fulfillment of God's promises to bring His people back to their land.<p><b>642 in all</b><br>The specific number of 642 descendants indicates the precision with which the genealogical records were kept. This attention to detail was essential for re-establishing the community's structure and ensuring that the returning exiles could reclaim their ancestral lands and responsibilities. The number also reflects the broader theme of God's faithfulness in preserving a remnant of His people, as seen throughout the Old Testament, and His ongoing work in fulfilling His covenant promises.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/delaiah.htm">Delaiah</a></b><br>A family group listed among those returning from the Babylonian exile. The name means "Yahweh has drawn" or "Yahweh has delivered."<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/tobiah.htm">Tobiah</a></b><br>Another family group mentioned in the genealogical record. The name Tobiah means "Yahweh is good." This name is also associated with an adversary of Nehemiah, highlighting the complexity of historical and familial ties.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/n/nekoda.htm">Nekoda</a></b><br>A family group whose descendants are listed among the returnees. The meaning of the name is uncertain, but it is part of the genealogical record that underscores the importance of lineage and identity.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylonian_exile.htm">Babylonian Exile</a></b><br>The period when the Israelites were taken captive to Babylon, which lasted approximately 70 years. The return from exile is a significant event in Jewish history, symbolizing restoration and renewal.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/genealogical_record.htm">Genealogical Record</a></b><br>The listing of family names and numbers in <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Nehemiah 7</a> serves to establish the continuity of the Israelite community and their rightful claim to the land and heritage.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/importance_of_heritage_and_identity.htm">Importance of Heritage and Identity</a></b><br>The genealogical records in Nehemiah remind us of the importance of knowing our spiritual heritage and identity in Christ. Just as the Israelites were identified by their lineage, Christians are identified by their relationship with Jesus.<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 is a testament to God's faithfulness in restoring His people. In our lives, God is faithful to restore and renew us, even after periods of spiritual exile or distance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/overcoming_adversity.htm">Overcoming Adversity</a></b><br>The mention of Tobiah, both as a family group and an adversary, highlights the reality of opposition in our spiritual journey. We are called to persevere and trust in God's protection and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_belonging.htm">Community and Belonging</a></b><br>The detailed records of families emphasize the importance of community and belonging. As believers, we are part of the body of Christ, and our participation in the community of faith is vital.<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_does_neh._6_10-13_align_with_sacred_laws.htm">How does the temple-advice incident in Nehemiah 6:10-13 align with other biblical laws forbidding unauthorized entry into sacred spaces?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/nehemiah_4_21-23__is_constant_vigilance_feasible.htm">Nehemiah 4:21-23: Does the notion of workers maintaining constant vigilance, day and night, align with practical human limitations and historical labor practices?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/archaeological_proof_of_nehemiah_4_11_plot.htm">Nehemiah 4:11: Are there any archaeological records to confirm a plot of secret attacks against the builders in Jerusalem at this time?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_do_ezra_and_nehemiah_teach.htm">What lessons do Ezra and Nehemiah's stories teach us?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/7-62.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 Delaiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">דְלָיָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḏə·lā·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1806.htm">Strong's 1806: </a> </span><span class="str2">Delaiah -- 'Yah has drawn', five Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנֵֽי־</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 Tobiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">טוֹבִיָּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·w·ḇî·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2900.htm">Strong's 2900: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tobiah -- 'Yah is my good', three Israelites, also an Ammonite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and 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 Nekoda,</span><br /><span class="heb">נְקוֹדָ֑א</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 /><br /><span class="word">642 [in all].</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/7-62.htm">Nehemiah 7:62 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/7-62.htm">Nehemiah 7:62 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/7-62.htm">Nehemiah 7:62 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/7-62.htm">Nehemiah 7:62 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/7-62.htm">Nehemiah 7:62 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/7-62.htm">Nehemiah 7:62 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/7-62.htm">Nehemiah 7:62 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/7-62.htm">Nehemiah 7:62 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/7-62.htm">Nehemiah 7:62 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/7-62.htm">Nehemiah 7:62 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/7-62.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 7:62 The children of Delaiah the children (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/7-61.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 7:61"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 7:61" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/7-63.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 7:63"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 7:63" /></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>