Nehemiah 7:34
Nehemiah 7:34 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of the other Elam, 1,254;
The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
The children of the other Elam, a thousand, two hundred and fifty-four.
the sons of the other Elam, 1,254;
The sonnes of the other Elam, a thousand, two hundreth and foure and fiftie.
Sons of the other Elam: a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
The children of the other Elam: one thousand two hundred fifty-four.
The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred and fifty four.
The men of the other Elam, one thousand two hundred fifty-four.
1,254 from Elam;
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Nehemiah 7:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵי֙
עֵילָ֣ם
אַחֵ֔ר
אֶ֕לֶף
מָאתַ֖יִם
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
וְ/אַרְבָּעָֽה
בְּנֵי֙
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
עֵילָ֣ם
ʻÊylâm
H5867
Elam
N-proper
אַחֵ֔ר
ʼachêr
H312
another
Adj
אֶ֕לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
מָאתַ֖יִם
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Adj
וְ/אַרְבָּעָֽה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:34
בְּנֵי֙
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.
עֵילָ֣ם
ʻÊylâm
H5867
"Elam"
N-proper
Elam refers to a son of Shem and his descendants, as well as a region, first mentioned in Genesis 10:22. The name means eternity. Elam is also the name of several Israelites, including one mentioned in Nehemiah 12:42.
Definition: § Elam = "eternity" a province east of Babylon and northeast of the lower Tigris
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: Elam. See also: Genesis 10:22; Nehemiah 10:15; Isaiah 11:11.
אַחֵ֔ר
ʼachêr
H312
"another"
Adj
Means another or next in the original Hebrew, often referring to someone or something that follows or is different. It appears in various contexts, including descriptions of people and events in the Bible.
Definition: 1) another, other, following 1a) following, further 1b) other, different
Usage: Occurs in 161 OT verses. KJV: (an-) other man, following, next, strange. See also: Genesis 4:25; 1 Kings 13:10; Psalms 16:4.
אֶ֕לֶף
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.
מָאתַ֖יִם
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.
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
chămishshîym
H2572
"fifty"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.
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 7:34
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
32the men of Bethel and Ai, 123;
33the men of the other Nebo, 52;
34the descendants of the other Elam, 1,254;
35the descendants of Harim, 320; 36the men of Jericho, 345;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 7:12 | the descendants of Elam, 1,254; |
| 2 | Ezra 2:31 | the descendants of the other Elam, 1,254; |
Nehemiah 7:34 Summary
[This verse is talking about a group of people called the descendants of the other Elam, who were part of the Israelite community that returned from exile in Babylon. There were 1,254 of them, which is a big number, and it shows that God was faithful to His people and brought them back home, just like He promised in Deuteronomy 30:3. This is an important part of the story of God's people, and it reminds us that God is always working to restore and redeem His people, as seen in Psalm 107:3 and Isaiah 43:5-6.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the descendants of the other Elam?
The descendants of the other Elam were a group of Israelites who returned from exile in Babylon, as recorded in Nehemiah 7:34, and their ancestors were likely from the region of Elam, which is also mentioned in Genesis 14:1 and Ezra 4:9.
Why is the number of descendants important in this verse?
The number of descendants, 1,254, is important because it shows the size and scope of the Israelite community that returned from exile, and it highlights God's faithfulness to His people, as promised in Deuteronomy 30:3.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Nehemiah?
This verse is part of a larger list of Israelites who returned from exile, which is a key part of the book of Nehemiah, as it shows the restoration of the Israelite community and the rebuilding of Jerusalem, as prophesied in Isaiah 44:28 and fulfilled in Nehemiah 2:17-18.
What can we learn from the fact that the Bible records the names and numbers of specific families and tribes?
The fact that the Bible records the names and numbers of specific families and tribes, such as the descendants of the other Elam, shows the importance of family and community in God's plan, and it highlights the value of each individual and family in God's eyes, as seen in Psalm 87:6 and Acts 17:26-27.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's faithfulness to His people, and how can I apply that to my own life?
- How does the recording of specific family names and numbers in the Bible relate to my own sense of identity and purpose?
- What can I learn from the example of the Israelites who returned from exile, and how can I apply those lessons to my own journey of faith?
- How does this verse fit into the larger story of God's redemption and restoration, and what does that mean for me today?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:34
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:34
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 7:34
(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.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 7:34
Verse 34. The other Elam] To distinguish him from the Elam mentioned Ne 7:12.