Nehemiah 7:60
Nehemiah 7:60 in Multiple Translations
The temple servants and descendants of the servants of Solomon numbered 392 in all.
All the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon’s servants, were three hundred ninety and two.
All the Nethinim, and the children of Solomon’s servants, were three hundred ninety and two.
All the Nethinim and the children of Solomon's servants were three hundred and ninety-two.
The total of the Temple servants and the descendants of Solomon's servants was 392.
All the Nethinims, and the sonnes of Salomons seruantes were three hundreth, ninetie and two.
All the Nethinim and the sons of the servants of Solomon [are] three hundred ninety and two.
All the temple servants and the children of Solomon’s servants were three hundred ninety-two.
All the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's servants, were three hundred and ninety two.
All the Nathinites, and the children of the servants of Solomon, three hundred ninety-two.
Altogether, there were 392 temple workers and descendants of Solomon’s servants who returned.
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Nehemiah 7:60 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כָּל
הַ֨/נְּתִינִ֔ים
וּ/בְנֵ֖י
עַבְדֵ֣י
שְׁלֹמֹ֑ה
שְׁלֹ֥שׁ
מֵא֖וֹת
תִּשְׁעִ֥ים
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הַ֨/נְּתִינִ֔ים
Nâthîyn
H5411
temple servant
Art | N-mp
וּ/בְנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
עַבְדֵ֣י
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
N-mp
שְׁלֹמֹ֑ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
Solomon
N-proper
שְׁלֹ֥שׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
תִּשְׁעִ֥ים
tishʻîym
H8673
ninety
Adj
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:60
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הַ֨/נְּתִינִ֔ים
Nâthîyn
H5411
"temple servant"
Art | N-mp
This term refers to temple servants, called Nethinim, who helped the Levites and priests in the sanctuary. They were assigned to serve in the temple, as seen in Ezra and Nehemiah. The Nethinim played a vital role in temple duties.
Definition: 1) Nethinims 1a) temple slaves assigned to the Levites and priests for service in the sanctuary Aramaic equivalent: ne.tin (נְתִין "temple servant" H5412)
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Nethinims. See also: 1 Chronicles 9:2; Nehemiah 3:26; Nehemiah 11:21.
וּ/בְנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | 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.
עַבְדֵ֣י
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
N-mp
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
שְׁלֹמֹ֑ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
"Solomon"
N-proper
Shelomoh, or Solomon, was a king of Judah and successor of his father David, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:14 and known for his wisdom.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.14; son of: David (H1732) and Bathsheba (H1339); brother of: Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727) and Nathan (H5416); half-brother of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N); married to daughter_of_Pharaoh (H6547P) and Naamah (H5279A); father of: Taphath (H2955), Basemath (H1315) and Rehoboam (H7346); also called Jedidiah at 2Sa.12.25; § Solomon = "peace" son of David by Bathsheba and 3rd king of Israel; author of Proverbs and Song of Songs
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: Solomon. See also: 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Kings 9:25; 2 Chronicles 7:8.
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.
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.
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 7:60
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
58the descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel,
59the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the descendants of Amon.
60The temple servants and descendants of the servants of Solomon numbered 392 in all.
61The following came up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer, but they could not prove that their families were descended from Israel: 62the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, and the descendants of Nekoda, 642 in all.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 2:58 | The temple servants and descendants of the servants of Solomon numbered 392 in all. |
Nehemiah 7:60 Summary
[Nehemiah 7:60 tells us about a group of people called temple servants, who helped the priests and Levites with their work, and were descended from servants who worked for King Solomon, as mentioned in 1 Kings 9:20-21. There were 392 of these servants in total, which shows that God is faithful to His people and preserves a remnant, as promised in Isaiah 1:9. This verse reminds us that everyone has a role to play in serving God, no matter what their background or skills may be, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31. By serving God and His people, we can be part of something bigger than ourselves and bring glory to His name, as encouraged in Colossians 3:23-24.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the temple servants mentioned in Nehemiah 7:60?
The temple servants were likely a group of people who assisted the Levites and priests in their duties, as mentioned in Ezra 2:43 and Nehemiah 3:26, and were descended from the servants of Solomon, who were probably non-Israelites who worked in Solomon's palace or temple (1 Kings 9:20-21).
What is the significance of the number 392 in Nehemiah 7:60?
The number 392 represents the total count of temple servants and descendants of Solomon's servants who returned to Jerusalem with Nehemiah, emphasizing God's faithfulness in preserving a remnant of His people, as promised in Isaiah 1:9 and Romans 11:5.
How does Nehemiah 7:60 relate to the rest of the chapter?
Nehemiah 7:60 is part of a larger list of people who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, as recorded in Nehemiah 7:6-73, which demonstrates God's fulfillment of His promise to restore His people, as prophesied in Deuteronomy 30:3-5 and Ezekiel 36:24.
What can we learn from the genealogical records in Nehemiah 7?
The detailed genealogical records in Nehemiah 7, including Nehemiah 7:60, highlight the importance of preserving family lineages and heritage, as seen in 1 Chronicles 4:33-43 and Psalm 16:6, which underscores God's concern for the individual and the community.
Reflection Questions
- What does the mention of temple servants and descendants of Solomon's servants reveal about God's heart for those who serve Him?
- How does the specific count of 392 people in Nehemiah 7:60 demonstrate God's attention to detail and care for His people?
- In what ways can we, like the temple servants, offer our skills and talents in service to God and His people, as encouraged in Romans 12:1 and 1 Corinthians 12:4-7?
- What does this verse teach us about the value of preserving our spiritual heritage and passing it down to future generations, as instructed in Deuteronomy 4:9 and Psalm 78:4?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:60
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:60
The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 7:60
(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.