Nehemiah 7:62
Nehemiah 7:62 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, and the descendants of Nekoda, 642 in all.
The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred forty and two.
The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred forty and two.
The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred and forty-two.
They included the families of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda, 642 in total.
The sonnes of Delaiah: the sonnes of Tobiah, the sonnes of Nekoda, six hundreth and two and fourtie.
sons of Delaiah, sons of Tobiah, sons of Nekoda, six hundred forty and two.
The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda: six hundred forty-two.
The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred and forty two.
The children of Dalaia, the children of Tobia, the children of Necoda, six hundred forty-two.
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Nehemiah 7:62 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵי
דְלָיָ֥ה
בְנֵֽי
טוֹבִיָּ֖ה
בְּנֵ֣י
נְקוֹדָ֑א
שֵׁ֥שׁ
מֵא֖וֹת
וְ/אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
בְּנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
דְלָיָ֥ה
Dᵉlâyâh
H1806
Delaiah
N-proper
בְנֵֽי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
טוֹבִיָּ֖ה
Ṭôwbîyâh
H2900
Tobijah
N-proper
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
נְקוֹדָ֑א
Nᵉqôwdâʼ
H5353
Nekoda
N-proper
שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
וְ/אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
forty
Conj | Adj
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:62
בְּנֵי
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.
דְלָיָ֥ה
Dᵉlâyâh
H1806
"Delaiah"
N-proper
Delaiah means Jehovah has drawn, and was the name of several Israelites, including a priest in David's time and a ruler in Jeremiah's time. They played important roles in Israel's history. Delaiah is mentioned in Jeremiah 36:12.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.36.12; son of: Shemaiah (H8098Z) § Dalaiah or Delaiah = "Jehovah has drawn" 1) a priest in the time of David, leader of the 23rd course 2) a son of Shemaiah, a ruler of Judah in the time of Jeremiah in the court of Jehoiakim 3) the head of an exilic family, of uncertain pedigree, claiming to be Israelites in the time of Zerubbabel 4) a descendant of Zerubbabel 5) the son of Mehetabeel and the father of Shemaiah, a contemporary of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Dalaiah, Delaiah. See also: 1 Chronicles 3:24; Nehemiah 6:10; Jeremiah 36:12.
בְנֵֽי
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.
טוֹבִיָּ֖ה
Ṭôwbîyâh
H2900
"Tobijah"
N-proper
Tobijah means Jehovah is good, the name of three Israelites and one Samaritan, including a Levite in Jehoshaphat's reign. Tobijah opposed the rebuilding of Jerusalem with Sanballat. He is mentioned in Zechariah 6:10.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Zec.6.10 § Tobiah = "Jehovah is good" 1) head of a family who returned from exile with Zerubbabel but who were unable to prove their connection with Israel 2) the Ammonite who with Sanballat opposed the rebuilding of Jerusalem 3) a Levite in the reign of Jehoshaphat 4) a chief of the returning exiles
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Tobiah, Tobijah. See also: 2 Chronicles 17:8; Nehemiah 6:14; Zechariah 6:14.
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.
נְקוֹדָ֑א
Nᵉqôwdâʼ
H5353
"Nekoda"
N-proper
Nekoda was a Temple servant who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel after the exile, as recorded in Ezra 2:60. He was the head of a family of temple slaves and is mentioned as a leader among those returning from Tel Melah and other cities.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.60 § Nekoda = "distinguished" 1) head of a family of temple slaves returning from exile to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel 2) head of a family of exiles who were from Tel Melah, Tel Harsha, Cherub, Addan, and Immer and who could not identify their father's house or their genealogy being of Israel and who returned with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Nekoda. See also: Ezra 2:48; Nehemiah 7:50; Nehemiah 7:62.
שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
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.
וְ/אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
"forty"
Conj | 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.
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 7:62
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
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.
63And from among the priests: the descendants of Hobaiah, the descendants of Hakkoz, and the descendants of Barzillai (who had married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by their name). 64These men searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 2:60 | the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, and the descendants of Nekoda, 652 in all. |
Nehemiah 7:62 Summary
[This verse talks about a group of people who couldn't prove they were part of the Israelite community, which was important for certain roles and responsibilities, as seen in Ezra 2:1-64 and Nehemiah 7:1-73. It reminds us that knowing our spiritual heritage and being part of a community of believers is important for our faith, as seen in Acts 2:42-47 and Hebrews 10:24-25. Just like these people had to find their place in the community, we also need to find our place in the body of Christ, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 and Romans 12:3-8. Ultimately, our identity is in Christ, and we are part of a larger community of believers, as seen in Galatians 3:28-29 and Ephesians 2:11-22.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we learn from the fact that the descendants of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda could not prove their families were descended from Israel?
This highlights the importance of knowing our spiritual heritage and being able to trace our faith back to the Lord, as seen in Genesis 17:1 and Romans 11:1, which emphasize the significance of covenant lineage and faith heritage.
Why were the descendants of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda not allowed to serve as priests?
The Bible does not explicitly state that they were not allowed to serve as priests, but it does mention that they could not prove their families were descended from Israel, which would have been a requirement for certain priestly roles, as seen in Ezekiel 44:1-31 and 2 Timothy 2:2.
How does this verse relate to the concept of spiritual identity?
This verse reminds us that our spiritual identity is rooted in our connection to the people of God, as seen in 1 Peter 2:9-10 and Galatians 3:28-29, which emphasize the importance of being part of God's family and community.
What can we learn from the fact that there were 642 people who could not prove their families were descended from Israel?
This large number emphasizes the importance of careful record-keeping and the challenges of maintaining spiritual heritage, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:1-25 and Psalm 78:1-8, which highlight the importance of passing down faith traditions to future generations.
Reflection Questions
- How does my own spiritual heritage shape my identity and faith?
- In what ways can I ensure that I am passing down my faith to the next generation, as seen in Psalm 78:1-8 and Deuteronomy 6:1-25?
- What role do community and accountability play in maintaining spiritual identity, as seen in Hebrews 10:24-25 and Acts 2:42-47?
- How can I balance the importance of knowing my spiritual heritage with the fact that my ultimate identity is in Christ, as seen in Galatians 3:28-29 and Colossians 3:1-4?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:62
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:62
The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 7:62
(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.