Nehemiah 7:9
Nehemiah 7:9 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Shephatiah, 372;
The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.
The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.
The children of Shephatiah, three hundred and seventy-two.
the sons of Shephatiah, 372;
The sonnes of Shephatiah, three hundreth seuentie and two.
Sons of Shephatiah: three hundred seventy and two.
The children of Shephatiah: three hundred seventy-two.
The children of Shephatiah, three hundred and seventy two.
The children of Sephatia, three hundred seventy-two.
372 men from the clan of Shephatiah;
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בְּנֵ֣י
שְׁפַטְיָ֔ה
שְׁלֹ֥שׁ
מֵא֖וֹת
שִׁבְעִ֥ים
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
שְׁפַטְיָ֔ה
Shᵉphaṭyâh
H8203
Shephatiah
N-proper
שְׁלֹ֥שׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
שִׁבְעִ֥ים
shibʻîym
H7657
seventy
Adj
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:9
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.
שְׁפַטְיָ֔ה
Shᵉphaṭyâh
H8203
"Shephatiah"
N-proper
Shephatiah was the name of ten Israelites, including a son of David and several leaders who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel. The name means 'Jehovah has judged', and these individuals are mentioned in books like 1 Chronicles and Jeremiah. They played significant roles in Israel's history.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.38.1; son of: Mattan (H4977H) § Shephatiah = "Jehovah has judged" 1) a son of David by Abital; David's 5th son 2) head of a family of exiles returning from Babylon with Zerubbabel 3) another head of a family of exiles returning from Babylon with Zerubbabel 4) a Judaite, son of Mahalaleel and father of Amariah 5) a prince of Judah, son of Mattan and one of the counsellors who advised king Zedekiah of Judah to kill the prophet Jeremiah 6) the Haruphite, one of David's mighty warriors who joined him at Ziklag 7) son of Maachah and prince of the tribe of Simeon in the time of David 8) son of king Jehoshaphat of Judah and brother to his successor Jehoram
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Shephatiah. See also: 2 Samuel 3:4; Ezra 2:4; Jeremiah 38:1.
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.
שִׁבְעִ֥ים
shibʻîym
H7657
"seventy"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means the number seventy, like the seventy disciples Jesus sent out in Luke 10:1. It appears in phrases like threescore and ten. The KJV Bible uses it to describe groups of seventy people.
Definition: seventy
Usage: Occurs in 90 OT verses. KJV: seventy, threescore and ten ([phrase] -teen). See also: Genesis 4:24; Judges 9:2; Psalms 90:10.
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 7:9
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
7accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:
8the descendants of Parosh, 2,172;
9the descendants of Shephatiah, 372;
10the descendants of Arah, 652; 11the descendants of Pahath-moab (through the line of Jeshua and Joab), 2,818;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 2:4 | the descendants of Shephatiah, 372; |
| 2 | Ezra 8:8 | from the descendants of Shephatiah, Zebadiah son of Michael, and with him 80 men; |
Nehemiah 7:9 Summary
Nehemiah 7:9 tells us about the descendants of Shephatiah, who were part of the group of Israelites that returned to Jerusalem after being in captivity. This verse shows us that God is faithful to His people and keeps His promises, just like He said in Deuteronomy 30:3. The specific number of 372 descendants reminds us that God cares about each individual and has a plan for our lives, as Jesus teaches in Matthew 10:30. As we read this verse, we can trust that God is working in our own lives, just as He was working in the lives of the Israelites who returned to Jerusalem.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 372 in Nehemiah 7:9?
The number 372 represents the descendants of Shephatiah who returned to Jerusalem, indicating God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:3, where He promises to gather them from all the nations.
Who was Shephatiah and why are his descendants mentioned?
Shephatiah is listed as one of the leaders in Nehemiah 7:9, and his descendants are mentioned to show how God preserved the family lines of Israel, just as He promised in Genesis 17:5-6 to make Abraham the father of many nations.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah 7:9 is part of the listing of the Israelites who returned to Jerusalem, demonstrating God's restoration of His people, as prophesied in Ezekiel 37:21-22, where He promises to gather them from all the countries and bring them back to their own land.
What can we learn from the specific number of descendants of Shephatiah?
The specific number 372 teaches us about God's attention to detail and care for each individual, as seen in Matthew 10:30, where Jesus says that even the hairs on our heads are numbered, demonstrating His intimate knowledge and love for us.
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on the descendants of Shephatiah, how can I trust God's promise to be faithful to me and my family, just as He was to them?
- What does this verse teach me about God's heart for restoration and His desire to bring His people back to Himself?
- How can I apply the principle of God's attention to detail, as seen in the number 372, to my own life and circumstances?
- In what ways can I see God's faithfulness and care in my own family's history, just as it is recorded in Nehemiah 7:9?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:9
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:9
These are the children of the province, that went up out of the captivity, of those that had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away, and came again to Jerusalem
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 7:9
(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.