Nehemiah 7:25
Nehemiah 7:25 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Gibeon, 95;
The children of Gibeon, ninety and five.
The children of Gibeon, ninety and five.
The children of Gibeon, ninety-five.
the sons of Gibeon, 95;
The sonnes of Gibeon, ninetie and fiue.
Sons of Gibeon: ninety and five.
The children of Gibeon: ninety-five.
The children of Gibeon, ninety five.
The children of Gabaon, ninety-five.
95 men from the clan of Gibeon, whose other name is Gibbar.
Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 7:25
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Nehemiah 7:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֥י
גִבְע֖וֹן
תִּשְׁעִ֥ים
וַ/חֲמִשָּֽׁה
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
גִבְע֖וֹן
Gibʻôwn
H1391
Gibeon
N-proper
תִּשְׁעִ֥ים
tishʻîym
H8673
ninety
Adj
וַ/חֲמִשָּֽׁה
châmêsh
H2568
five
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:25
בְּנֵ֥י
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.
גִבְע֖וֹן
Gibʻôwn
H1391
"Gibeon"
N-proper
Gibeon was a Levitical city in the region of Benjamin, located about 5 miles from Jerusalem, and is now known as el-Jib. The name means hill city, and it is mentioned in various KJV translations as Gibeon.
Definition: § Gibeon = "hill city" a Levitical city of Benjamin, modern 'el-Jib', which lies 5 miles or 8 km from Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: Gibeon. See also: Joshua 9:3; 2 Samuel 3:30; Isaiah 28:21.
תִּשְׁעִ֥ים
tishʻîym
H8673
"ninety"
Adj
This word represents the number ninety in biblical Hebrew, used for counting or describing large quantities of items or people, like ninety years of age.
Definition: ninety
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: ninety. See also: Genesis 5:9; Ezra 2:58; Jeremiah 52:23.
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 7:25
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
23the descendants of Bezai, 324;
24the descendants of Hariph, 112;
25the descendants of Gibeon, 95;
26the men of Bethlehem and Netophah, 188; 27the men of Anathoth, 128;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 2:20 | the descendants of Gibbar, 95; |
Nehemiah 7:25 Summary
This verse, Nehemiah 7:25, is talking about a group of people called the descendants of Gibeon, who were part of the Israelites. There were 95 of them who returned to Jerusalem after the exile, which shows that God is faithful to His people, just like He promised in Deuteronomy 31:6. This is a reminder that God is always with us and cares about every person, as seen in Matthew 10:29-31. We can trust in His faithfulness and provision, just like the descendants of Gibeon did, and know that He will always be with us, as promised in Hebrews 13:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the descendants of Gibeon in Nehemiah 7:25?
The descendants of Gibeon were a group of people who were part of the Israelites, as seen in Joshua 9:3-27, and their inclusion in the list of returnees in Nehemiah 7:25 highlights God's faithfulness to His people, as promised in Deuteronomy 31:6.
Why is the number of descendants of Gibeon important?
The number of descendants of Gibeon, 95, is important because it shows that God is faithful to preserve and restore His people, even after a time of exile and captivity, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
Nehemiah 7:25 is part of a larger list of people who returned to Jerusalem after the exile, as seen in Nehemiah 7:1-73, and it highlights the diversity and complexity of the Israelite community, as noted in Ezra 2:1-64.
What can we learn from the descendants of Gibeon in this verse?
We can learn about the importance of faithfulness and perseverance from the descendants of Gibeon, as seen in their history in Joshua 9:3-27 and their inclusion in the list of returnees in Nehemiah 7:25, and we are encouraged to trust in God's faithfulness, as promised in Hebrews 13:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's character and His relationship with His people?
- How does the inclusion of the descendants of Gibeon in this list reflect the diversity of the Israelite community?
- What can I learn from the history of the descendants of Gibeon, and how can I apply it to my own life?
- How does this verse encourage me to trust in God's faithfulness and provision in my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:25
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:25
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 7:25
(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 7:25
25. Gibeon] = Gibbar (probably a mistake) in Ezra.