Nehemiah 7:23
Nehemiah 7:23 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Bezai, 324;
The children of Bezai, three hundred twenty and four.
The children of Bezai, three hundred twenty and four.
The children of Bezai, three hundred and twenty-four.
the sons of Bezai, 324;
The sonnes of Bezai, three hundreth and foure and twentie.
Sons of Bezai: three hundred twenty and four.
The children of Bezai: three hundred twenty-four.
The children of Bezai, three hundred and twenty four.
The children of Besai, three hundred twenty-four.
324 men from the clan of Bezai;
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Nehemiah 7:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
בֵצָ֔י
שְׁלֹ֥שׁ
מֵא֖וֹת
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
וְ/אַרְבָּעָֽה
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
בֵצָ֔י
Bêtsay
H1209
Bezai
N-proper
שְׁלֹ֥שׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
וְ/אַרְבָּעָֽה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:23
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.
בֵצָ֔י
Bêtsay
H1209
"Bezai"
N-proper
Bezai was a name given to two Israelites, one of whom was a leader of the exiles returning to Jerusalem during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.18 § Bezai = "conqueror" a chief of the returning exiles in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Bezai. See also: Ezra 2:17; Nehemiah 7:23; Nehemiah 10:19.
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.
וְ/אַרְבָּעָֽה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Conj | Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 7:23
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 2:17 | the descendants of Bezai, 323; |
Nehemiah 7:23 Summary
The verse Nehemiah 7:23 tells us about the descendants of Bezai, who were a family group that returned to Jerusalem after the exile. There were 324 of them, and they were part of the larger group of Israelites who were rebuilding the city and restoring the temple, as seen in Ezra 1:1-4. This reminds us of the importance of community and family in God's plan, as seen in verses like Deuteronomy 6:6-7 and Psalm 127:1-5. Just as the descendants of Bezai were faithful in returning to Jerusalem, we can learn from their example and be faithful in our own walks with God, trusting in His promises and provision, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Matthew 6:33.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 324 in Nehemiah 7:23?
The number 324 represents the descendants of Bezai who returned to Jerusalem after the exile, as part of the larger group of Israelites who were rebuilding the city and restoring the temple, as seen in Ezra 1:1-4 and Nehemiah 7:6-73.
Who were the descendants of Bezai?
The descendants of Bezai were a family group within the larger tribe of Israel, and their return to Jerusalem was an important part of the restoration of the city and the temple, as described in Nehemiah 7:1-73 and supported by Genesis 12:1-3, where God promises to bless Abraham's descendants.
Why is it important to record the number of descendants of each family group?
Recording the number of descendants of each family group was important for the purpose of organizing the community, assigning responsibilities, and ensuring the continuation of the family lines, as seen in Numbers 1:1-54 and 1 Chronicles 1:1-54, where God commands Moses to take a census of the Israelites.
How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of the book of Nehemiah?
This verse is part of the list of families who returned to Jerusalem after the exile, which is a pivotal moment in the book of Nehemiah, as it sets the stage for the rebuilding of the city and the restoration of the temple, as described in Nehemiah 1:1-11 and 2:1-8, and supported by Isaiah 44:28, where God speaks of the restoration of Jerusalem.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from the faithfulness of the descendants of Bezai in returning to Jerusalem after the exile?
- How does the recording of the number of descendants of each family group relate to the concept of community and responsibility in the Bible?
- What role does the family play in the larger narrative of God's plan of salvation, as seen in Nehemiah 7:23 and other verses such as Genesis 12:1-3 and Deuteronomy 6:6-7?
- In what ways can we apply the principles of restoration and rebuilding seen in Nehemiah 7:23 to our own lives and communities?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:23
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:23
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 7:23
(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.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 7:23
21–23. Ater … Hashum … Bezai … Hariph] In Ezra the order is Ater, Bezai, Jorah (= Hariph), Hashum. For Hariph see Nehemiah 10:19.