Nehemiah 7:17
Nehemiah 7:17 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Azgad, 2,322;
The children of Azgad, two thousand three hundred twenty and two.
The children of Azgad, two thousand three hundred twenty and two.
The children of Azgad, two thousand, three hundred and twenty-two.
the sons of Azgad, 2,322;
The sonnes of Azgad, two thousand, three hundreth and two and twentie.
Sons of Azgad: two thousand three hundred twenty and two.
The children of Azgad: two thousand three hundred twenty-two.
The children of Azgad, two thousand three hundred and twenty two.
The children of Azgad, two thousand three hundred twenty-two.
2,322 men from the clan of Azgad;
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Nehemiah 7:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
עַזְגָּ֔ד
אַלְפַּ֕יִם
שְׁלֹ֥שׁ
מֵא֖וֹת
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
עַזְגָּ֔ד
ʻAzgâd
H5803
Azgad
N-proper
אַלְפַּ֕יִם
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
שְׁלֹ֥שׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:17
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.
עַזְגָּ֔ד
ʻAzgâd
H5803
"Azgad"
N-proper
Azgad was an Israelite who lived during the Exile and Return, sealing a covenant with Nehemiah and ancestor of a family that returned with Zerubbabel.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.15 § Azgad = "Gad is mighty" 1) ancestor of a family of laymen who returned from exile with Zerubbabel 2) a man who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Azgad. See also: Ezra 2:12; Nehemiah 7:17; Nehemiah 10:16.
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.
שְׁלֹ֥שׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
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.
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 7:17
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
15the descendants of Binnui, 648;
16the descendants of Bebai, 628;
17the descendants of Azgad, 2,322;
18the descendants of Adonikam, 667; 19the descendants of Bigvai, 2,067;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 2:12 | the descendants of Azgad, 1,222; |
Nehemiah 7:17 Summary
Nehemiah 7:17 tells us about the descendants of Azgad, who were part of the group of Israelites that returned from exile to rebuild Jerusalem. This verse shows that God cares about each family and person, and He wants us to be part of His bigger plan (as seen in Jeremiah 29:11). Just like the descendants of Azgad were counted and valued, we are also important to God and have a role to play in His story. By being part of a community and working together, we can rebuild and restore our own communities, just as the Israelites did in Nehemiah's time (Nehemiah 2:17-18, Isaiah 61:4).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the descendants of Azgad in Nehemiah 7:17?
The descendants of Azgad are listed among the Israelites who returned from exile, indicating their presence and participation in the rebuilding of Jerusalem, as seen in Nehemiah 7:17, similar to the listing of other families in Ezra 2:12 and Nehemiah 7:15-19.
How does the number of descendants of Azgad compare to other families in the list?
The 2,322 descendants of Azgad are one of the larger groups listed, comparable to the descendants of Bigvai, but smaller than some other groups mentioned in Ezra 2:1-64 and Nehemiah 7:1-73.
What can we learn from the specific listing of families and their numbers in Nehemiah 7:17?
The detailed accounting of families and their numbers, as in Nehemiah 7:17, demonstrates God's care and attention to each individual and family, echoing the promise in Jeremiah 29:11 and the census in Numbers 1:1-54.
How does Nehemiah 7:17 relate to the broader theme of restoration in the book of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah 7:17 is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites' return from exile and the rebuilding of Jerusalem, reflecting God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:1-10 and Isaiah 44:26-28.
Reflection Questions
- What does the specific mention of the descendants of Azgad in Nehemiah 7:17 teach me about God's attention to detail in my life?
- How can I apply the principle of being counted and valued, as seen in the listing of the descendants of Azgad, to my own sense of belonging in the family of God?
- In what ways can I participate in the rebuilding and restoration of my community, just as the descendants of Azgad were part of the rebuilding of Jerusalem?
- What does the presence of the descendants of Azgad among the returned exiles reveal about God's heart for His people, and how can I reflect that heart in my relationships with others?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:17
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:17
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 7:17
(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.