Nehemiah 7:72

Verse

The rest of the people gave a total of 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priestly garments.

American Standard Version (1901)

And that which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand darics of gold, and two thousand pounds of silver, and threescore and seven priests’ garments.

Bible in Basic English

And that which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand darics of gold, and two thousand pounds of silver, and sixty-seven priests' robes.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And that which the rest of the people gave, was twenty thousand drama of gold, and two thousand pounds of silver, and sixty-seven garments for priests.

Free Bible Version

The rest of the people donated 20,000 gold darics, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 sets of clothes for the priests.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the rest of the people gaue twentie thousand drammes of golde, and two thousande pieces of siluer, and three score and seuen Priestes garments.

King James (Authorized) Version

And that which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand pound of silver, and threescore and seven priests’ garments.

Translation for Translators

The rest of the people gave a total of ◄337 pounds/153 kg.► of gold, ◄2,923 pounds/1,330 kg.► of silver, and 67 robes for the priests.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The rest of the people gave twenty thousand darics of gold, and two thousand minas of silver, and sixty-seven priestly garments.

Noah Webster Bible

And that which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand pounds of silver, and sixty seven priests' garments.

World English Bible

That which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand darics of gold, plus two thousand minas of silver, and sixty-seven priests’ garments.

Young's Literal Translation

And that which the rest of the people have given [is] of gold, drams two myriads, and of silver, pounds two thousand, and of priests coats, sixty and seven.

Context

Offerings by the Exiles

⁷¹And some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the project 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver. ⁷²The rest of the people gave a total of 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priestly garments.

Summary

Nehemiah 7:72 lists the voluntary offerings given by the people of Israel for the work of the temple. This verse showcases the generosity and unity of the Israelites in supporting the restoration of the temple in Jerusalem. It reflects the willingness of the community to contribute towards the worship of God and the upkeep of His house. The detailed account of the offerings highlights the importance of sacrificial giving and communal participation in the service of God. Overall, Nehemiah 7:72 serves as a testament to the faithfulness and dedication of the Israelites in fulfilling their responsibilities towards the house of the Lord.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

So the priests and the Levites, and the porters, and the singers, and some of the people, and the Nethinims, and all Israel, dwelt in their cities,.... The same is said in Ezr 2:70; see Gill on Ezr 2:70, and, when the seventh month came, the children of Israel were in their cities; the month Tisri, answering to part of September, in which month was the feast of tabernacles; at this time of the year they were in their cities when they came forth out of Babylon, and so they were now; see Ezr 3:1. Next: Nehemiah Chapter 8