Nehemiah 7:13
Nehemiah 7:13 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Zattu, 845;
The children of Zattu, eight hundred forty and five.
The children of Zattu, eight hundred forty and five.
The children of Zattu, eight hundred and forty-five.
The sons of Zattu, 845;
The sonnes of Zattu, eight hundreth and fiue and fourtie.
Sons of Zattu: eight hundred forty and five.
The children of Zattu: eight hundred forty-five.
The children of Zattu, eight hundred and forty five.
The children of Zethua, eight hundred forty-five.
845 men from the clan of Zattu;
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Nehemiah 7:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
זַתּ֔וּא
שְׁמֹנֶ֥ה
מֵא֖וֹת
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
וַ/חֲמִשָּֽׁה
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
זַתּ֔וּא
Zattûwʼ
H2240
Zattu
N-proper
שְׁמֹנֶ֥ה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
eight
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
forty
Adj
וַ/חֲמִשָּֽׁה
châmêsh
H2568
five
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:13
בְּנֵ֣י
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.
זַתּ֔וּא
Zattûwʼ
H2240
"Zattu"
N-proper
Zattu was an Israelite who returned with Zerubbabel after the Exile, his family is listed in Nehemiah 10:14. His name means brightness of him.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.14 § Zattu = "brightness of him" a family of exiles who returned with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Zattu. See also: Ezra 2:8; Nehemiah 7:13; Nehemiah 10:15.
שְׁמֹנֶ֥ה
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.
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.
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
"forty"
Adj
The number forty is what this Hebrew word represents, often used in the Bible to mark significant periods of time, like the 40 days of rain in Genesis or the 40 years of Israel's wilderness journey.
Definition: forty
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: -forty. See also: Genesis 5:13; Judges 13:1; Psalms 95:10.
וַ/חֲמִשָּֽׁה
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 7:13
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 2:8 | the descendants of Zattu, 945; |
Nehemiah 7:13 Summary
This verse, Nehemiah 7:13, is talking about a specific family, the descendants of Zattu, who returned to Jerusalem after being in exile. There were 845 of them, and they are included in the list of families who came back to rebuild their homes and their lives. This shows that God cares about every person and every family, no matter how big or small they may be (as seen in Matthew 10:29-31). Just like the descendants of Zattu, we can trust that God is faithful and will take care of us, even when things seem uncertain or difficult (as promised in Romans 8:28).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the descendants of Zattu in Nehemiah 7:13?
The descendants of Zattu are listed among the other families who returned to Jerusalem after the exile, as recorded in Nehemiah 7:13, and their presence is a testament to God's faithfulness in preserving His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:3-5.
How does the number of descendants of Zattu compare to other families in the list?
The 845 descendants of Zattu are fewer than some of the other families, such as the descendants of Pahath-moab, who numbered 2,818, but this does not diminish their importance in the eyes of God, as Galatians 3:28 reminds us that we are all equal in Christ.
What can we learn from the fact that the descendants of Zattu are specifically mentioned in this verse?
The fact that the descendants of Zattu are mentioned by name in Nehemiah 7:13 shows that God is concerned with the details of our lives and that every individual and family is important to Him, as Psalm 138:8 reminds us that God will perfect that which concerns us.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of restoration in the book of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah 7:13 is part of the larger narrative of the restoration of Jerusalem and the return of God's people to their homeland, as prophesied in Ezekiel 37:21-22, and it highlights the importance of community and family in this process.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to be part of a larger community of believers, and how can I contribute to the well-being of my own spiritual family?
- In what ways can I trust in God's faithfulness, just as the descendants of Zattu did, even when the circumstances of my life are uncertain?
- How can I balance my own sense of identity and purpose with the fact that I am part of a larger whole, just as the descendants of Zattu were part of the larger group of returned exiles?
- What are some ways that I can show appreciation for the 'smaller' or less prominent families and individuals in my own community, just as the descendants of Zattu are recognized in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:13
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:13
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 7:13
(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.