Nehemiah 7:14
Nehemiah 7:14 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Zaccai, 760;
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and sixty.
the sons of Zaccai, 760;
The sonnes of Zacchai, seuen hundreth and three score.
Sons of Zaccai: seven hundred and sixty.
The children of Zaccai: seven hundred sixty.
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and sixty.
The children of Zachai, seven hundred sixty.
760 men from the clan of Zaccai;
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בְּנֵ֣י
זַכָּ֔י
שְׁבַ֥ע
מֵא֖וֹת
וְ/שִׁשִּֽׁים
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
זַכָּ֔י
Zakkay
H2140
Zaccai
N-proper
שְׁבַ֥ע
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
וְ/שִׁשִּֽׁים
shishshîym
H8346
sixty
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:14
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.
זַכָּ֔י
Zakkay
H2140
"Zaccai"
N-proper
Zaccai means pure and was the head of a family of 760 exiles who returned with Zerubbabel, as mentioned in Ezra 2:9.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.9 § Zaccai = "pure" the head of a family of 760 exiles returning with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Zaccai. See also: Ezra 2:9; Nehemiah 3:20; Nehemiah 7:14.
שְׁבַ֥ע
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
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.
וְ/שִׁשִּֽׁים
shishshîym
H8346
"sixty"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word represents the number sixty, often used to describe large quantities, like the sixty warriors who guarded King Solomon. It is also translated as three score, as seen in Psalm 90:10.
Definition: sixty, three score Aramaic equivalent: shit.tin (שִׁתִּין "sixty" H8361)
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: sixty, three score. See also: Genesis 5:15; 1 Chronicles 2:21; Isaiah 7:8.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 7:14
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
12the descendants of Elam, 1,254;
13the descendants of Zattu, 845;
14the descendants of Zaccai, 760;
15the descendants of Binnui, 648; 16the descendants of Bebai, 628;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 2:9 | the descendants of Zaccai, 760; |
Nehemiah 7:14 Summary
Nehemiah 7:14 lists the descendants of Zaccai, totaling 760 people, as part of the community of Israelites who returned from exile. This verse shows that God cares about each individual and family group, just as He cares about the smallest details, as Jesus taught in Matthew 10:30. The listing of the descendants of Zaccai also reminds us that we are part of a larger community of believers, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:27, and that God is faithful to His promises, as seen in Jeremiah 29:14. By trusting in God's faithfulness, we can have confidence in His plan for our lives, just as the Israelites did when they returned from exile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the descendants of Zaccai being listed in Nehemiah 7:14?
The listing of the descendants of Zaccai, along with their number, signifies their inclusion in the community of Israelites who returned from exile, as seen in Ezra 2:1-64 and Nehemiah 7:1-73, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His people, as promised in Jeremiah 29:14.
How does the number 760 relate to the overall population of returning Israelites?
The number 760 represents a specific family group within the larger community of returning Israelites, which totaled around 42,360, as recorded in Nehemiah 7:66, highlighting the diversity and complexity of the Israelite community.
What can we learn about God's character from the meticulous listing of family names and numbers in Nehemiah 7?
The detailed listing of family names and numbers, such as the descendants of Zaccai, reveals God's attention to detail and care for each individual, as seen in Matthew 10:30, where Jesus says that even the hairs on our heads are numbered.
How does Nehemiah 7:14 relate to the broader narrative of the Old Testament?
Nehemiah 7:14 is part of the historical narrative of the Israelites' return from exile, fulfilling God's promises to restore His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:3 and Ezekiel 37:21-22, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His covenant people.
Reflection Questions
- What does the listing of the descendants of Zaccai in Nehemiah 7:14 reveal about God's heart for His people?
- How can I apply the principle of God's attention to detail, as seen in this verse, to my own life and relationships?
- In what ways can I trust in God's faithfulness, just as the Israelites did when they returned from exile, as recorded in Ezra 1:1-4 and Nehemiah 1:1-11?
- What does the inclusion of the descendants of Zaccai in the community of returning Israelites teach me about the importance of community and belonging in the life of a believer?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:14
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:14
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 7:14
(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.