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/>the descendants of Hanan, the descendants of Giddel, the descendants of Gahar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The children of Hanan, the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar,<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 Hanan, the sons of Giddel, the sons of Gahar,<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 Hanan, the sons of Giddel, the sons of Gahar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the sons of Hanan, the sons of Giddel, the sons of Gahar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />the sons of Hanan, the sons of Giddel, the sons of Gahar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />the sons of Hanan, the sons of Giddel, the sons of Gahar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the sons of Hanan, the sons of Giddel, the sons of Gahar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hanan’s descendants, Giddel’s descendants, Gahar’s descendants,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hanan&#8217s descendants, Giddel&#8217s descendants, Gahar&#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 Hanan, the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />the children of Hanan, the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Hanan, Giddel, Gahar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Descendants of Hanan, Giddel, and Gahar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of Hanan, the descendants of Giddel, the descendants of Gahar,<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 Hanan, the descendants of Giddel, the descendants of Gahar,<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 Hanan, the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar,<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the descendants of Hanan, the descendants of Giddel, the descendants of Gahar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the children of Hanan, the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, <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 Hanan, sons of Giddel, sons of Gahar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> sons of Hanan, sons of Giddel, sons of Gahar,<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 Hanan, the sons of Giddel, the sons of Gahar,<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 Hanan, the children of Geddel, the children of Gaher, <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 Hanan, the sons of Giddel, the sons of Gahar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />descendants of Hanan, descendants of Giddel, descendants of Gahar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />of Hanan, of Giddel, of Gahar,<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 Hanan, the descendants of Ada, the descendants of Hagar.<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 Khanani, the children of Adda, the children of Khagar<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 Hanan, the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />the children of Anan, the children of Gadel, the children of Gaar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/7-49.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=1786" 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">48</span>the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Shalmai, <span class="reftext">49</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/2605.htm" title="2605: ḥā·nān (N-proper-ms) -- Gracious, the name of several Isr. From chanan; favor; Chanan, the name of seven Israelites.">of Hanan,</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/1435.htm" title="1435: ḡid·dêl (N-proper-ms) -- From gadal; stout; Giddel, the name of one of the Nethinim, also of one of Solomon's servants.">of Giddel,</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/1515.htm" title="1515: ḡā·ḥar (N-proper-ms) -- Lurker, an Isr. From an unused root meaning to hide; lurker; Gachar, one of the Nethinim.">of Gahar,</a> </span><span class="reftext">50</span>the descendants of Reaiah, the descendants of Rezin, the descendants of Nekoda,…<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/2-42.htm">Ezra 2:42</a></span><br />The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, and the descendants of Shobai, 139 in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-19.htm">Nehemiah 11:19</a></span><br />And the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their associates, who kept watch at the gates—172 men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-17.htm">1 Chronicles 9:17-18</a></span><br />These were the gatekeepers: Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their relatives. Shallum was their chief; / he was previously stationed at the King’s Gate on the east side. These were the gatekeepers from the camp of the Levites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-1.htm">1 Chronicles 26:1-19</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph. / Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, / Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">2 Chronicles 8:14</a></span><br />In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/23-19.htm">2 Chronicles 23:19</a></span><br />He stationed gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the LORD, so that no one who was in any way unclean could enter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-14.htm">2 Chronicles 31:14</a></span><br />Kore son of Imnah the Levite, the keeper of the East Gate, was in charge of the freewill offerings given to God, distributing the contributions to the LORD and the consecrated gifts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-5.htm">1 Chronicles 23:5</a></span><br />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/9-22.htm">1 Chronicles 9:22-24</a></span><br />The number of those chosen to be gatekeepers at the thresholds was 212. They were registered by genealogy in their villages. David and Samuel the seer had appointed them to their positions of trust. / So they and their descendants were assigned to guard the gates of the house of the LORD—the house called the Tent. / The gatekeepers were stationed on the four sides: east, west, north, and south.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">1 Chronicles 15:18</a></span><br />and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-23.htm">1 Chronicles 15:23-24</a></span><br />Berechiah and Elkanah were to be guardians of the ark. / Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer—the priests—were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were also to be guardians of the ark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-38.htm">1 Chronicles 16:38</a></span><br />along with Obed-edom and his sixty-eight relatives. Obed-edom son of Jeduthun, and also Hosah, were to be gatekeepers.<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_kings/25-18.htm">2 Kings 25:18</a></span><br />The captain of the guard also took away Seraiah the chief priest, Zephaniah the priest of second rank, and the three doorkeepers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-15.htm">2 Chronicles 35:15</a></span><br />The singers, the descendants of Asaph, were at their stations according to the command of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer. And the gatekeepers at each gate did not need to leave their posts, because their fellow Levites made preparations for them.</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 Hanan, the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/7-48.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezra/2-47.htm">Gahar</a> <a href="/ezra/2-56.htm">Giddel</a> <a href="/ezra/2-46.htm">Hanan</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/7-50.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezra/2-47.htm">Gahar</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-58.htm">Giddel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-7.htm">Hanan</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 Hanan</b><br>The name "Hanan" appears multiple times in the Old Testament, often associated with individuals who served in various capacities within the community of Israel. In the context of <a href="/nehemiah/7.htm">Nehemiah 7</a>, Hanan is listed among those who returned from the Babylonian exile. This reflects the restoration of the Jewish community in Jerusalem and the reestablishment of their identity. The name Hanan means "gracious" or "merciful," which may symbolize God's grace in allowing the return of His people. This return fulfills prophecies such as those found in <a href="/jeremiah/29-10.htm">Jeremiah 29:10</a>, where God promises to bring His people back after 70 years of exile.<p><b>the descendants of Giddel</b><br>Giddel is another name found in the lists of returnees from Babylonian exile. The repetition of such names in the genealogical records underscores the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in post-exilic Israel. The name Giddel means "great" or "large," possibly indicating the significance or size of this family group. The inclusion of Giddel's descendants highlights the comprehensive nature of the restoration effort, ensuring that all families, regardless of their previous status, were accounted for in the rebuilding of the nation. This reflects the inclusive nature of God's covenant with Israel, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/56-8.htm">Isaiah 56:8</a>, where God gathers the outcasts of Israel.<p><b>the descendants of Gahar</b><br>The mention of Gahar's descendants further emphasizes the detailed record-keeping of the returning exiles. Gahar, like the other names, represents a family group that was part of the broader community of Israel. The name Gahar is less common, and its meaning is not as well-documented, but its presence in the list signifies the meticulous nature of Nehemiah's efforts to restore the community. This attention to detail is consistent with the biblical theme of God's concern for each individual and family within His covenant people, as seen in the genealogies throughout Scripture, such as those in 1 Chronicles. The restoration of these families is a type of the ultimate restoration found in Christ, who reconciles all believers to God, as described in <a href="/2_corinthians/5-18.htm">2 Corinthians 5:18-19</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/hanan.htm">Hanan</a></b><br>A name meaning "gracious" or "merciful" in Hebrew. The descendants of Hanan were part of the group returning from Babylonian exile, indicating their role in the restoration of Jerusalem.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/giddel.htm">Giddel</a></b><br>This name means "great" or "large" in Hebrew. The descendants of Giddel were also among those who returned to help rebuild the community and the temple.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/gahar.htm">Gahar</a></b><br>The name Gahar is less common, but it signifies a family line that was part of the returning exiles, contributing to the re-establishment of Israel's identity and worship practices.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_roles.htm">Faithfulness in Small Roles</a></b><br>The mention of these families, though seemingly minor, underscores the importance of every individual's contribution to God's work. No role is too small in the Kingdom of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_identity.htm">Heritage and Identity</a></b><br>Understanding our spiritual heritage can strengthen our identity in Christ. Just as these families were part of a larger account, so are we in God's redemptive plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_restoration.htm">Community Restoration</a></b><br>The collective effort of these families in rebuilding Jerusalem serves as a model for how the church can work together to restore and build up the community of faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>The return of these families from exile is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises, encouraging us to trust in His plans for our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_neh._7_6-73_list_archaeologically_proven.htm">Does the detailed list of families and possessions in Nehemiah 7:6-73 have any archaeological corroboration, or could it be exaggerated?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_god's_will_for_me.htm">What is the meaning of Psalm 49:7?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_49_7_align_with_jesus'_ransom.htm">In Psalm 49:7, it states no one can redeem another--how does this align with later claims that Jesus pays humanity's ransom?</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/7-49.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 Hanan,</span><br /><span class="heb">חָנָ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·nān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2605.htm">Strong's 2605: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hanan -- 'gracious', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Giddel,</span><br /><span class="heb">גִדֵּ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(ḡid·dêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1435.htm">Strong's 1435: </a> </span><span class="str2">Giddel -- 'very great', one of the Nethinim, also one of Solomon's servants</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Gahar,</span><br /><span class="heb">גָֽחַר׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḡā·ḥar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1515.htm">Strong's 1515: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gahar -- 'lurker', an Israelite</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/7-49.htm">Nehemiah 7:49 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/7-49.htm">Nehemiah 7:49 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/7-49.htm">Nehemiah 7:49 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/7-49.htm">Nehemiah 7:49 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/7-49.htm">Nehemiah 7:49 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/7-49.htm">Nehemiah 7:49 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/7-49.htm">Nehemiah 7:49 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/7-49.htm">Nehemiah 7:49 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/7-49.htm">Nehemiah 7:49 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/7-49.htm">Nehemiah 7:49 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/7-49.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 7:49 The children of Hanan the children (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/7-48.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 7:48"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 7:48" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/7-50.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 7:50"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 7:50" /></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>