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<i>their</i> donkeys, 6,720.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />their camels, 435; their donkeys, 6,720.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br /><i>their</i> camels, 435; <i>their</i> donkeys, 6,720.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br /><i>their</i> camels, 435; <i>their</i> donkeys, 6,720.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br /><i>their</i> camels, 435; <i>their</i> donkeys, 6,720.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br /> 435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />their camels, four hundred thirty and five; their asses, six thousand seven hundred and twenty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />their camels, four hundred thirty and five; their asses, six thousand seven hundred and twenty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />their camels, four hundred thirty-five; their donkeys, six thousand seven hundred twenty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Their camels, four hundred and thirty five: six thousand seven hundred and twenty asses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />their camels, four hundred thirty-five; their donkeys, six thousand seven hundred twenty. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />camels, four hundred thirty-five; donkeys, six thousand seven hundred and twenty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> camels, four hundred thirty and five; asses, six thousand seven hundred and twenty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The camels four hundred thirty and five: and the asses, six thousand seven hundred and twenty.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Their camels, four hundred thirty- five, their asses, six thousand seven hundred and twenty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Their camels were four hundred thirty-five; their donkeys were six thousand seven hundred twenty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />their camels four hundred and thirty-five, their donkeys six thousand seven hundred and twenty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />four hundred thirty-five camels, and six thousand seven hundred twenty donkeys.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Their asses six thousand seven hundred and twenty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Four hundred and thirty and five camels, six thousand and seven hundred and twenty donkeys.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />their camels, four hundred thirty and five; their asses, six thousand seven hundred and twenty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Two thousand seven hundred asses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/7-69.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=1933" 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">68</span>They had 736 horses, 245 mules, <span class="reftext">69</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/702.htm" title="702: ’ar·ba‘ (Number-fs) -- Four. Masculine oarbaah; from raba'; four.">435</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mê·’ō·wṯ (Number-fpc) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7970.htm" title="7970: šə·lō·šîm (Number-cp) -- Thirty. Or shloshiym; multiple of shalowsh; thirty; or thirtieth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2568.htm" title="2568: wa·ḥă·miš·šå̄·hs (Conj-w:: Number-ms) -- Five. Masculine chamishshah; a primitive numeral; five."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1581.htm" title="1581: gə·mal·lîm (N-mp) -- A camel. Apparently from gamal; a camel.">camels,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8337.htm" title="8337: šê·šeṯ (Number-msc) -- Masculine shishshah; a primitive number; six (see suws) beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. Sixth.">and 6,720</a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’ă·lā·p̄îm (Number-mp) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7651.htm" title="7651: šə·ḇa‘ (Number-fsc) -- Or shibrah; from shaba'; a primitive cardinal number; seven; also seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number."></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/6242.htm" title="6242: wə·‘eś·rîm (Conj-w:: Number-cp) -- Twenty. From eser; twenty; also twentieth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2543.htm" title="2543: ḥă·mō·rîm (N-mp) -- A male ass. Or chamor; from chamar; a male ass.">donkeys.</a> </span><span class="reftext">70</span>Some of the heads of the families contributed to the project. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments.…<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/2-66.htm">Ezra 2:66-67</a></span><br />They had 736 horses, 245 mules, / 435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-26.htm">1 Kings 4:26</a></span><br />Solomon had 4,000 stalls for his chariot horses and 12,000 horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-25.htm">2 Chronicles 9:25</a></span><br />Solomon had 4,000 stalls for horses and chariots, and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-25.htm">1 Chronicles 27:25-31</a></span><br />Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses. / Ezri son of Chelub was in charge of the workers in the fields who tilled the soil. / Shimei the Ramathite was in charge of the vineyards. Zabdi the Shiphmite was in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine vats. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-26.htm">1 Kings 10:26</a></span><br />Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/1-14.htm">2 Chronicles 1:14</a></span><br />Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/8-11.htm">1 Samuel 8:11-12</a></span><br />He said, “This will be the manner of the king who will reign over you: He will take your sons and appoint them to serve his own chariots and horses, and to run in front of his chariots. / He will appoint some for himself as commanders of thousands and of fifties, and others to plow his ground, to reap his harvest, and to make his weapons of war and equipment for his chariots.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/47-17.htm">Genesis 47:17</a></span><br />So they brought their livestock to Joseph, and he gave them food in exchange for their horses, their flocks and herds, and their donkeys. Throughout that year he provided them with food in exchange for all their livestock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-20.htm">Isaiah 66:20</a></span><br />And they will bring all your brothers from all the nations as a gift to the LORD on horses and chariots and wagons, on mules and camels, to My holy mountain Jerusalem,” says the LORD, “just as the Israelites bring an offering in a clean vessel to the house of the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/18-23.htm">2 Kings 18:23</a></span><br />Now, therefore, make a bargain with my master, the king of Assyria. I will give you two thousand horses—if you can put riders on them!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-2.htm">Matthew 21:2-7</a></span><br />saying to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt beside her. Untie them and bring them to Me. / If anyone questions you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.” / This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-30.htm">Luke 19:30-35</a></span><br />saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here. / If anyone asks, ‘Why are you untying it?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it.’” / So those who were sent went out and found it just as Jesus had told them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-14.htm">John 12:14-15</a></span><br />Finding a young donkey, Jesus sat on it, as it is written: / “Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion. See, your King is coming, seated on the colt of a donkey.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/8-27.htm">Acts 8:27-38</a></span><br />So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official in charge of the entire treasury of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians. He had gone to Jerusalem to worship, / and on his return was sitting in his chariot reading Isaiah the prophet. / The Spirit said to Philip, “Go over to that chariot and stay by it.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-14</a></span><br />Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Their camels, four hundred thirty and five: six thousand seven hundred and twenty asses.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/2-67.htm">Asses</a> <a href="/ezra/2-67.htm">Camels</a> <a href="/ezra/2-67.htm">Donkeys</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-68.htm">Five</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-66.htm">Four</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-68.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-68.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-68.htm">Six</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-68.htm">Thirty</a> <a href="/ezra/2-67.htm">Thirty-Five</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-67.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-37.htm">Twenty</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/13-15.htm">Asses</a> <a href="/esther/8-10.htm">Camels</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-15.htm">Donkeys</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Five</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-6.htm">Four</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-72.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/esther/2-12.htm">Six</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Thirty</a> <a href="/daniel/12-12.htm">Thirty-Five</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-71.htm">Twenty</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>435 camels</b><br>Camels were valuable animals in ancient times, often used for long-distance travel and trade due to their ability to endure harsh desert conditions. The mention of 435 camels indicates the wealth and resources available to the returning exiles. In the context of Nehemiah, this number reflects the community's readiness to rebuild and reestablish themselves in Jerusalem. Camels were also symbolic of prosperity and were often associated with trade routes such as the Silk Road. This number signifies the logistical support necessary for the rebuilding efforts, highlighting the organized and well-prepared nature of Nehemiah's leadership.<p><b>6,720 donkeys</b><br>Donkeys were common work animals in the ancient Near East, used for transportation and carrying loads. The large number of 6,720 donkeys suggests a significant capacity for labor and transport among the returning exiles. This reflects the practical needs of the community as they undertook the massive task of rebuilding the city walls and infrastructure. Donkeys were essential for agricultural work and daily life, indicating the community's focus on reestablishing a stable and self-sufficient society. The mention of donkeys also connects to other biblical passages where donkeys are used by key figures, such as Balaam's donkey in <a href="/numbers/22.htm">Numbers 22</a>, symbolizing service and humility.<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 the spiritual renewal of the people. He is a central figure in the book, known for his leadership and dedication to God's work.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where the events of Nehemiah take place. It is the focal point of the Jewish return from exile and the restoration efforts led by Nehemiah.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_returnees.htm">The Returnees</a></b><br>The Jewish exiles who returned from Babylon to Jerusalem. They are the community involved in rebuilding the city and reestablishing their identity as God's people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_inventory.htm">The Inventory</a></b><br>The list of resources, including camels and donkeys, which were essential for the rebuilding efforts and the sustenance of the community.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_exile.htm">The Exile</a></b><br>The period of Babylonian captivity from which the Jewish people were returning. This historical context underscores the significance of the restoration efforts.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision.htm">God's Provision</a></b><br>The detailed inventory in <a href="/nehemiah/7-69.htm">Nehemiah 7:69</a> reflects God's provision for His people. Just as He provided for the returnees, He provides for our needs today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_resources.htm">Stewardship of Resources</a></b><br>The listing of camels and donkeys emphasizes the importance of managing resources wisely. We are called to be good stewards of what God has entrusted to us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_effort.htm">Community Effort</a></b><br>The rebuilding of Jerusalem was a collective effort. Similarly, the church today is called to work together in unity for the advancement of God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_details.htm">Faithfulness in Small Details</a></b><br>The meticulous record-keeping in Nehemiah demonstrates the value of faithfulness in small details. Our attention to detail in our spiritual and practical lives honors God.<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/what_does_'called_by_his_purpose'_mean.htm">How is Jesus represented in each book of the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_neh._7_66's_42,000_return_plausible.htm">In Nehemiah 7:66, is it historically or logistically plausible for over 42,000 people to have returned and reestablished themselves so quickly after exile?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_order_animal_deaths_in_1_sam_15_3.htm">Why would God demand the killing of animals in 1 Samuel 15:3, seemingly contradicting His care for His creation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_nomads_manage_vast_wealth.htm">Numbers 7:85-88: How did a nomadic community manage the massive total of precious metals and livestock described in these verses?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/7-69.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">435</span><br /><span class="heb">אַרְבַּ֥ע</span> <span class="translit">(’ar·ba‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_702.htm">Strong's 702: </a> </span><span class="str2">Four</span><br /><br /><span class="word">camels,</span><br /><span class="heb">גְּמַלִּ֕ים</span> <span class="translit">(gə·mal·lîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1581.htm">Strong's 1581: </a> </span><span class="str2">A camel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and 6,720</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׁ֣שֶׁת</span> <span class="translit">(šê·šeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine 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 /><br /><span class="word">donkeys.</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲמֹרִ֕ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·mō·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2543.htm">Strong's 2543: </a> </span><span class="str2">A male ass</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/7-69.htm">Nehemiah 7:69 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/7-69.htm">Nehemiah 7:69 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/7-69.htm">Nehemiah 7:69 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/7-69.htm">Nehemiah 7:69 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/7-69.htm">Nehemiah 7:69 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/7-69.htm">Nehemiah 7:69 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/7-69.htm">Nehemiah 7:69 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/7-69.htm">Nehemiah 7:69 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/7-69.htm">Nehemiah 7:69 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/7-69.htm">Nehemiah 7:69 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/7-69.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 7:69 Their camels four hundred thirty-five (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/7-68.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 7:68"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 7:68" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/7-70.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 7:70"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 7:70" /></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>