Nehemiah 7:41
Nehemiah 7:41 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247;
The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.
The children of Pashhur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.
The children of Pashhur, a thousand, two hundred and forty-seven.
the sons of Pashhur, 1,247;
The sonnes of Pashur, a thousande, two hundreth and seuen and fourtie.
sons of Pashur: a thousand two hundred forty and seven;
The children of Pashhur: one thousand two hundred forty-seven.
The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred and forty seven.
The children of Phashur, one thousand two hundred forty-seven.
1,247 from the clan of Pashhur;
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Nehemiah 7:41 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
פַשְׁח֔וּר
אֶ֕לֶף
מָאתַ֖יִם
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
וְ/שִׁבְעָֽה
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
פַשְׁח֔וּר
Pashchûwr
H6583
Pashhur
N-proper
אֶ֕לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
מָאתַ֖יִם
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
forty
Adj
וְ/שִׁבְעָֽה
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:41
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.
פַשְׁח֔וּר
Pashchûwr
H6583
"Pashhur"
N-proper
Pashhur was a priest in the Bible, mentioned in Jeremiah 38:1, who put the prophet Jeremiah in stocks. His name means freedom, but his actions were restrictive. He was a key figure in the reign of King Zedekiah.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.38.1a; father of: Gedaliah (H1436J) § Pashur = "freedom" 1) a priest, son of Malchiah and one of the chief princes in the reign of king Zedekiah of Judah 2) a priest, son of Immer, chief governor of the temple, and the one who struck and then put the prophet Jeremiah into the stocks in the reign of king Jehoiakim of Judah 3) son of Malchijah, father of Zechariah, and ancestor of Adaiah who did the work of the temple in the time of Nehemiah. Probably same as 1 4) father of Gedaliah; probably the same as 1 5) head of a family of returned exiles
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Pashur. See also: 1 Chronicles 9:12; Jeremiah 20:1; Jeremiah 20:2.
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.
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.
וְ/שִׁבְעָֽה
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Conj | Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 7:41
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 9:12 | Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 24:9 | the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin, |
| 3 | Ezra 2:38 | the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; |
| 4 | Ezra 10:22 | From the descendants of Pashhur: Elioenai, Maaseiah, Ishmael, Nethanel, Jozabad, and Elasah. |
Nehemiah 7:41 Summary
This verse, Nehemiah 7:41, lists the descendants of Pashhur, a family of priests who returned to Jerusalem after the exile. There were 1,247 of them, and they played an important role in the restoration of Israel's worship and community, as seen in Ezra 3:8-13 and Nehemiah 12:1-7. Just like the descendants of Pashhur, we are all part of God's larger family and have a role to play in His plan, as explained in Romans 12:4-5 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-31. As we reflect on this verse, we can be encouraged by God's faithfulness to His people and His promise to gather and restore them, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11-14 and Isaiah 43:1-7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the descendants of Pashhur in Nehemiah 7:41?
The descendants of Pashhur are listed among the priests who returned to Jerusalem after the exile, indicating their role in the restoration of Israel's worship and community, as seen in Ezra 2:38 and Nehemiah 12:7.
How does the number of descendants of Pashhur compare to other priestly families?
The 1,247 descendants of Pashhur are among the larger groups of priests, similar to the descendants of Immer and Harim, but smaller than some other groups, such as the descendants of Jedaiah, highlighting the diversity of Israel's priestly community, as noted in Nehemiah 7:39-42.
What can we learn about God's plan for His people from this verse?
This verse demonstrates God's faithfulness to His promises, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:3, where He gathers His people and restores their community, and highlights the importance of the priests in leading worship and guiding God's people, as emphasized in Leviticus 10:11 and Ezekiel 44:23.
How does this verse relate to the broader story of Israel's restoration?
Nehemiah 7:41 is part of the larger narrative of Israel's return from exile and the rebuilding of Jerusalem, as described in Ezra 1:1-4 and Nehemiah 1:3, demonstrating God's sovereign plan to restore His people and city, as proclaimed in Isaiah 44:26-28 and Jeremiah 31:38-40.
Reflection Questions
- What does the listing of the descendants of Pashhur reveal about God's care for the details of His people's lives?
- How can I, like the descendants of Pashhur, be faithful to my role in God's community, as encouraged in Hebrews 10:24-25 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-31?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of community and corporate worship, as emphasized in Psalm 133:1 and Acts 2:42-47?
- In what ways can I, like the priests in Nehemiah's time, serve as a spiritual leader and guide for those around me, as modeled in Matthew 20:26-28 and 1 Peter 5:1-4?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:41
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:41
The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 7:41
(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.