Nehemiah 7:36
Nehemiah 7:36 in Multiple Translations
the men of Jericho, 345;
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.
The children of Jericho, three hundred and forty-five.
the sons of Jericho, 345;
The sonnes of Iericho, three hundreth and fiue and fourtie.
Sons of Jericho: three hundred forty and five.
The children of Jericho: three hundred forty-five.
The children of Jericho, three hundred and forty five.
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty-five.
345 from Jericho;
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Nehemiah 7:36 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
יְרֵח֔וֹ
שְׁלֹ֥שׁ
מֵא֖וֹת
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
וַ/חֲמִשָּֽׁה
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
יְרֵח֔וֹ
Yᵉrîychôw
H3405
Jericho
N-proper
שְׁלֹ֥שׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
forty
Adj
וַ/חֲמִשָּֽׁה
châmêsh
H2568
five
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:36
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.
יְרֵח֔וֹ
Yᵉrîychôw
H3405
"Jericho"
N-proper
Jericho was a city in Palestine, the first conquered by the Israelites in Canaan. Its name means 'its moon' and it was located near the Jordan River and the Dead Sea.
Definition: Jericho = "its moon" a city 5 miles (8 km) west of the Jordan and 7 miles (11.5 km) north of the Dead Sea and the first city conquered by the Israelites upon entering the promised land of Canaan Also named: Hierichō (Ἱεριχώ "Jericho" G2410)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: Jericho. See also: Numbers 22:1; Joshua 9:3; Jeremiah 39:5.
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.
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
"forty"
Adj
The number forty is what this Hebrew word represents, often used in the Bible to mark significant periods of time, like the 40 days of rain in Genesis or the 40 years of Israel's wilderness journey.
Definition: forty
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: -forty. See also: Genesis 5:13; Judges 13:1; Psalms 95:10.
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 7:36
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 2:34 | the men of Jericho, 345; |
Nehemiah 7:36 Summary
The men of Jericho, 345 in total, returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, demonstrating their obedience to God's calling and their desire to be part of a community of believers. This verse reminds us that God is faithful to His people and keeps His promises, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9. Just like the men of Jericho, we can choose to follow God's calling and be part of a community of believers, which is essential for our spiritual growth, as emphasized in Acts 2:42-47. By doing so, we can experience God's restoration and blessing in our lives, as promised in Joel 2:25.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the men of Jericho being listed in Nehemiah 7:36?
The men of Jericho being listed in Nehemiah 7:36 signifies their return to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, as prophesied in Jeremiah 31:5, and their willingness to help rebuild the city and the temple.
How does the number 345 relate to the overall narrative of Nehemiah?
The number 345 represents the men of Jericho who returned to Jerusalem, which is a small but significant part of the overall total of Israelites who returned, as seen in Nehemiah 7:66-67, and demonstrates God's faithfulness to His people, as promised in Deuteronomy 30:3.
What can we learn from the men of Jericho's decision to return to Jerusalem?
The men of Jericho's decision to return to Jerusalem teaches us about the importance of obedience to God's calling, as seen in Isaiah 48:20, and the value of being part of a community of believers, as emphasized in Hebrews 10:25.
How does this verse relate to the concept of restoration in the Bible?
Nehemiah 7:36 is part of the larger narrative of restoration in the Bible, as seen in Ezekiel 37:21-22, where God promises to restore His people to their homeland, and demonstrates His faithfulness to His covenant promises, as stated in Leviticus 26:44-45.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be part of a community of believers, and how can I contribute to the rebuilding of God's kingdom in my own life?
- How has God been faithful to me in my own life, and what are some ways I can demonstrate my gratitude and obedience to Him?
- What are some ways I can be like the men of Jericho, who were willing to leave their old lives behind and start anew in Jerusalem, and what are some things I need to leave behind in order to follow God's calling?
- How can I balance the desire to be part of a community with the need to follow God's individual calling on my life, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:36
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:36
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 7:36
(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.