Nehemiah 7:68
Nehemiah 7:68 in Multiple Translations
They had 736 horses, 245 mules,
Their horses, seven hundred thirty and six: their mules, two hundred forty and five:
Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred forty and five;
They had seven hundred and thirty-six horses, two hundred and forty-five transport beasts;
They had 736 horses, 245 mules,
Their horses were seuen hundreth and sixe and thirtie, and their mules two hundreth and fiue and fourtie.
Their horses [are] seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred [and] forty and five;
Their horses were seven hundred thirty-six; their mules, two hundred forty-five;
Their horses, seven hundred and thirty six: their mules, two hundred and forty five:
Their horses, seven hundred thirty-six: their mules two hundred forty-five:
The Israelis also brought back from Babylonia 736 horses, 245 mules,
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Nehemiah 7:68 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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גְּמַלִּ֕ים
אַרְבַּ֥ע
מֵא֖וֹת
שְׁלֹשִׁ֣ים
וַ/חֲמִשָּׁ֑ה
חֲמֹרִ֕ים
שֵׁ֣שֶׁת
אֲלָפִ֔ים
שְׁבַ֥ע
מֵא֖וֹת
וְ/עֶשְׂרִֽים
גְּמַלִּ֕ים
gâmâl
H1581
camel
N-mp
אַרְבַּ֥ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
שְׁלֹשִׁ֣ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
thirty
Adj
וַ/חֲמִשָּׁ֑ה
châmêsh
H2568
five
Conj | Adj
חֲמֹרִ֕ים
chămôwr
H2543
donkey
N-cp
שֵׁ֣שֶׁת
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
אֲלָפִ֔ים
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
שְׁבַ֥ע
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
וְ/עֶשְׂרִֽים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:68
גְּמַלִּ֕ים
gâmâl
H1581
"camel"
N-mp
A camel, used for riding or carrying loads, is mentioned in the Bible as a valuable animal. In the KJV, it is translated simply as 'camel'.
Definition: 1) camel 1a) as property, as beast of burden, for riding, forbidden for food
Usage: Occurs in 51 OT verses. KJV: camel. See also: Genesis 12:16; Judges 6:5; Isaiah 21:7.
אַרְבַּ֥ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
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.
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.
שְׁלֹשִׁ֣ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
"thirty"
Adj
Thirty is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also be used as an ordinal to describe something as thirtieth. It is used to count quantities in the Bible.
Definition: thirty, thirtieth Aramaic equivalent: te.la.tin (תְּלָתִין "thirty" H8533)
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: thirty, thirtieth. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:3; 1 Samuel 11:8; Jeremiah 38:10.
וַ/חֲמִשָּׁ֑ה
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.
חֲמֹרִ֕ים
chămôwr
H2543
"donkey"
N-cp
The Hebrew word for a male donkey, it is translated as he ass in the KJV Bible. The name comes from the animal's reddish-brown color.
Definition: (he) ass
Usage: Occurs in 93 OT verses. KJV: (he) ass. See also: Genesis 12:16; Judges 6:4; Proverbs 26:3.
שֵׁ֣שֶׁת
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.
אֲלָפִ֔ים
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.
שְׁבַ֥ע
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
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.
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/עֶשְׂרִֽים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Conj | Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 7:68
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
66The whole assembly numbered 42,360,
67in addition to their 7,337 menservants and maidservants, as well as their 245 male and female singers.
68They had 736 horses, 245 mules,
69435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys. 70Some of the heads of the families contributed to the project. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 2:66–67 | They had 736 horses, 245 mules, 435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys. |
Nehemiah 7:68 Summary
[Nehemiah 7:68 tells us about the animals that the Israelites had with them as they returned to Jerusalem, including 736 horses and 245 mules. These animals were probably used for transportation and other tasks, and their presence highlights the wealth and resources of the Israelites at this time (as seen in 1 Kings 10:26). This verse reminds us that God provides for our needs, just as He provided for the Israelites, and we can trust in His goodness and care for us (as seen in Matthew 6:26). By focusing on God's provision, we can live with confidence and gratitude, knowing that He is our ultimate source of strength and supply.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number of horses and mules in Nehemiah 7:68?
The specific numbers of horses and mules in Nehemiah 7:68 may symbolize the wealth and resources of the Israelites as they returned to Jerusalem, much like the riches of Solomon in 1 Kings 10:26. These animals were likely used for transportation and other tasks.
How do the horses and mules in this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
The mention of horses and mules in Nehemiah 7:68 is reminiscent of Deuteronomy 17:16, where the king is warned not to multiply horses for himself. This highlights the importance of trusting in God rather than in wealth or military might, as seen in Psalm 20:7.
What can we learn from the specific details in Nehemiah 7:68?
The attention to detail in Nehemiah 7:68, such as the exact number of horses and mules, demonstrates the careful planning and organization of the Israelites as they returned to Jerusalem, reflecting their commitment to rebuilding the city and restoring their community, as seen in Nehemiah 2:17-18.
How does this verse contribute to the overall narrative of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah 7:68 provides a snapshot of the resources available to the Israelites as they worked to rebuild Jerusalem, setting the stage for the challenges and successes that follow in the book of Nehemiah, such as the rebuilding of the wall in Nehemiah 3:1-32.
Reflection Questions
- What does the attention to detail in this verse reveal about the character of the Israelites as they returned to Jerusalem?
- How can we apply the principle of careful planning and organization in our own lives, as seen in Nehemiah 7:68?
- What role do you think the horses and mules played in the daily life of the Israelites during this time, and what can we learn from their example?
- In what ways can we trust in God's provision, rather than in our own wealth or resources, as hinted at in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:68
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:68
The whole congregation together was forty and two thousand three hundred and threescore, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 7:68
(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 7:68
Verse 68. Their horses, c.] The whole of this verse is wanting in fifty of Kennicott's MSS., and in twenty-nine of those of De Rossi, in the edition of Rab. Chayim, 1525, in the Roman Edit. of the Septuagint also in the Syriac and in the Arabic. It should however be observed, that the Arabic omits the whole list, having nothing of the chapter but the first five verses. The whole is found in the parallel place, Ezra 2:66. Calmet's note on this passage is incorrect.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 7:68
68. This verse does not appear in some of the oldest Hebrew MSS., and is not reckoned in the computation of 685 verses assigned to these books in the Massoretic note at its close. The omission, however, is not supported by the parallel passages in Ezra and 1 Esdr., nor by the LXX. and Vulg. If therefore it be an interpolation from Ezra 2:66, it must have been inserted at a very early date. The alternative is most probable that the omission is the result of an oversight on the part of a copyist, whose eye passed from the ‘five’ at the end of Neh 7:67 to that at the end of Neh 7:68.