Nehemiah 7:11
Nehemiah 7:11 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Pahath-moab (through the line of Jeshua and Joab), 2,818;
The children of Pahath-moab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand and eight hundred and eighteen.
The children of Pahath-moab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand and eight hundred and eighteen.
The children of Pahath-moab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand, eight hundred and eighteen.
the sons of Pahath-moab (the sons of Jeshua and Joab), 2,818;
The sonnes of Pahath Moab of ye sonnes of Ieshua, and Ioab, two thousand, eight hundreth and eighteene.
Sons of Pahath-Moab, of the sons of Jeshua and Joab: two thousand and eight hundred [and] eighteen.
The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab: two thousand eight hundred eighteen.
The children of Pahath-moab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand and eight hundred and eighteen.
The children of Phahath Moab of the children of Josue and Joab, two thousand eight hundred eighteen.
2,818 men from the clan of Pahath-Moab, who are descendants of Jeshua and Joab;
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Nehemiah 7:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵֽי
פַחַ֥ת
מוֹאָ֛ב
לִ/בְנֵ֥י
יֵשׁ֖וּעַ
וְ/יוֹאָ֑ב
אַלְפַּ֕יִם
וּ/שְׁמֹנֶ֥ה
מֵא֖וֹת
שְׁמֹנָ֥ה
עָשָֽׂר
בְּנֵֽי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
פַחַ֥ת
Pachath Môwʼâb
H6355
Pahath-moab
N-proper
מוֹאָ֛ב
Pachath Môwʼâb
H6355
Pahath-moab
N-proper
לִ/בְנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-mp
יֵשׁ֖וּעַ
Yêshûwaʻ
H3442
Jeshua
N-proper
וְ/יוֹאָ֑ב
Yôwʼâb
H3097
Joab
Conj | N-proper
אַלְפַּ֕יִם
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וּ/שְׁמֹנֶ֥ה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
eight
Conj | Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
שְׁמֹנָ֥ה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
eight
Adj
עָשָֽׂר
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:11
בְּנֵֽי
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
פַחַ֥ת
Pachath Môwʼâb
H6355
"Pahath-moab"
N-proper
Pachath-moab was an Israelite who lived during the time of Exile and Return. His name means 'pit of Moab' and he is mentioned in Nehemiah 10:14 as a leader who signed a covenant.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.14 § Pahath-moab = "pit of Moab" 1) ancestor of one or two families of Israel who returned from exile in Babylon 2) a leader of the people, father of the wall rebuilder Hashub, and one who signed the covenant with Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Pahathmoab. See also: Ezra 2:6; Nehemiah 3:11; Nehemiah 10:15.
מוֹאָ֛ב
Pachath Môwʼâb
H6355
"Pahath-moab"
N-proper
Pachath-moab was an Israelite who lived during the time of Exile and Return. His name means 'pit of Moab' and he is mentioned in Nehemiah 10:14 as a leader who signed a covenant.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.14 § Pahath-moab = "pit of Moab" 1) ancestor of one or two families of Israel who returned from exile in Babylon 2) a leader of the people, father of the wall rebuilder Hashub, and one who signed the covenant with Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Pahathmoab. See also: Ezra 2:6; Nehemiah 3:11; Nehemiah 10:15.
לִ/בְנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
"son"
Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יֵשׁ֖וּעַ
Yêshûwaʻ
H3442
"Jeshua"
N-proper
Jeshua was a common name in the Bible, given to several men, including a leader who helped the Israelites return from exile. He is mentioned in the book of Ezra, where he is called a son of Jehozadak and a father of Joiakim.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.2; son of: Jehozadak (H3087); father of: Joiakim (H3113); also called Jeshua at Ezr.2.2; 3.2,8; 4.3; 5.2; 1x12.1,7,10,26; Another name of ye.ho.shu.a (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ "Joshua" H3091J) § Jeshua = "he is saved" 1) son of Nun of the tribe of Ephraim and successor to Moses as the leader of the children of Israel; led the conquest of Canaan 2) son of Jehozadak and high priest after the restoration 3) a priest in the time of David who had charge of the 9th course 4) a Levite in the reign of Hezekiah 5) head of a Levitical house which returned from captivity in Babylon 6) father of a builder of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 7) a town in southern Judah reinhabited by the people of Judah after the return from captivity
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: Jeshua. See also: 1 Chronicles 24:11; Nehemiah 7:11; Nehemiah 12:26.
וְ/יוֹאָ֑ב
Yôwʼâb
H3097
"Joab"
Conj | N-proper
Joab was a prominent Israelite, his name means Jehovah is father. He was King David's nephew and army general, playing a key role in the Bible, including in the books of Samuel and Kings.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.8.9 § Joab = "Jehovah is father" 1) son of David's sister Zeruiah and general of David's army 2) a Judaite descendant of Kenaz 3) a post exilic family
Usage: Occurs in 124 OT verses. KJV: Joab. See also: 1 Samuel 26:6; 2 Samuel 19:2; Psalms 60:2.
אַלְפַּ֕יִם
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
וּ/שְׁמֹנֶ֥ה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
"eight"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number eight, which was considered a special number in biblical times. It is used to describe quantities, such as eight days or eight years, and also appears in ordinal forms, like eighth or eighth day.
Definition: 1) eight, eighth 1a) eight (as cardinal number) 1b) eighth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: eight(-een, -eenth), eighth. See also: Genesis 5:4; 1 Chronicles 16:38; Jeremiah 32:1.
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
שְׁמֹנָ֥ה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
"eight"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number eight, which was considered a special number in biblical times. It is used to describe quantities, such as eight days or eight years, and also appears in ordinal forms, like eighth or eighth day.
Definition: 1) eight, eighth 1a) eight (as cardinal number) 1b) eighth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: eight(-een, -eenth), eighth. See also: Genesis 5:4; 1 Chronicles 16:38; Jeremiah 32:1.
עָשָֽׂר
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 7:11
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
9the descendants of Shephatiah, 372;
10the descendants of Arah, 652;
11the descendants of Pahath-moab (through the line of Jeshua and Joab), 2,818;
12the descendants of Elam, 1,254; 13the descendants of Zattu, 845;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezra 2:6 | the descendants of Pahath-moab (through the line of Jeshua and Joab), 2,812; |
| 2 | Nehemiah 10:14 | And the leaders of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani, |
| 3 | Nehemiah 8:4 | Ezra the scribe stood on a high wooden platform built for this occasion. At his right side stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, and at his left were Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hash-baddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam. |
Nehemiah 7:11 Summary
[This verse is talking about a specific family, the descendants of Pahath-moab, who were part of the group of people that returned to Jerusalem after being in exile. There were 2,818 people in this family, which shows how God was faithful in bringing His people back to their homeland, just like He promised in Deuteronomy 30:3-5. The Bible often lists the names and numbers of people to emphasize God's care and concern for each individual, as seen in Psalm 139:13-16 and Matthew 10:29-31. This reminds us that God is a personal and loving God who values each person and wants them to be part of His family.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Pahath-moab and why is his family mentioned in this verse?
Pahath-moab was a descendant of the tribe of Judah, and his family is mentioned in Nehemiah 7:11 as part of the list of families who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, as recorded in Ezra 2:6 and Nehemiah 7:6-73, with a total of 2,818 people in his lineage through Jeshua and Joab.
What is the significance of the numbers in this verse?
The numbers in Nehemiah 7:11 represent the total count of people from the descendants of Pahath-moab who returned to Jerusalem, demonstrating God's faithfulness in restoring His people, as promised in Deuteronomy 30:3-5 and Jeremiah 31:8-14.
How does this verse relate to the overall narrative of Nehemiah?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of Nehemiah, which tells the story of the Israelites' return to Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the city, as recorded in Nehemiah 1-13, and serves as a reminder of God's covenant with His people, as seen in Genesis 17:1-14 and Exodus 2:24.
What can we learn from the genealogies in the Bible, such as the one mentioned in this verse?
The genealogies in the Bible, including the one in Nehemiah 7:11, demonstrate the importance of family and heritage in the biblical narrative, and highlight God's sovereignty and faithfulness in preserving His people throughout history, as seen in Psalm 100:5 and Acts 17:26-28.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's faithfulness in preserving His people throughout history?
- How does the mention of specific family lineages, such as Pahath-moab, contribute to our understanding of the biblical narrative?
- What does the large number of people from the descendants of Pahath-moab say about God's promise to bless and multiply His people, as seen in Genesis 12:2-3 and 17:1-14?
- In what ways can we apply the principles of faithfulness and covenant seen in this verse to our own lives and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:11
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:11
These are the children of the province, that went up out of the captivity, of those that had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away, and came again to Jerusalem
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 7:11
(5-73) The genealogical reckoning of the people, as the first step towards increasing the population of the metropolis, is determined on, not without express Divine suggestion; the allusion to this inspiration from God, is, as in Nehemiah 2:12, very emphatic. The original register of Zerubbabelis found and copied. The express language of both Ezra and Nehemiah makes it plain that this is no other than the list of those who came up with Zerubbabel and Joshua after the decree of Cyrus, in B.C. 538. Nehemiah’s own census follows, in Nehemiah 11. The exposition, especially as compared with Ezra 2, has been given on that chapter.
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