Nehemiah 11:6
Nehemiah 11:6 in Multiple Translations
The descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of valor.
All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.
All the sons of Perez that dwelt in Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.
All the sons of Perez living in Jerusalem were four hundred and sixty-eight men of good position.
The total of the sons of Perez who lived in Jerusalem was 468 men of ability.
All the sonnes of Perez that dwelt at Ierusalem, were foure hundreth, three score and eight valiant men.
all the sons of Perez who are dwelling in Jerusalem [are] four hundred sixty and eight, men of valour.
All the sons of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were four hundred sixty-eight valiant men.
All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred sixty and eight valiant men.
All these the sons of Phares, who dwelt in Jerusalem, were four hundred sixty-eight valiant men.
There were 468 men who were descendants of Perez who were valiant/courageous soldiers who lived in Jerusalem.
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Nehemiah 11:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כָּל
בְּנֵי
פֶ֕רֶץ
הַ/יֹּשְׁבִ֖ים
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
אַרְבַּ֥ע
מֵא֛וֹת
שִׁשִּׁ֥ים
וּ/שְׁמֹנָ֖ה
אַנְשֵׁי
חָֽיִל
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
בְּנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
פֶ֕רֶץ
Perets
H6557
Perez
N-proper
הַ/יֹּשְׁבִ֖ים
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
Art | V-Qal
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
Prep | N-proper
אַרְבַּ֥ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
מֵא֛וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
שִׁשִּׁ֥ים
shishshîym
H8346
sixty
Adj
וּ/שְׁמֹנָ֖ה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
eight
Conj | Adj
אַנְשֵׁי
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-mp
חָֽיִל
chayil
H2428
Helech
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 11:6
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.
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.
פֶ֕רֶץ
Perets
H6557
"Perez"
N-proper
Perez was an Israelite, the son of Judah and Tamar, and the twin brother of Zerah. His name means breach, and he was an ancestor of two families of Judah, the Hezronites and the Hamulites.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.38.29; son of: Judah (H3063) and Tamar (H8559); brother of: Zerah (H2226I); half-brother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956); father of: Hezron (H2696H) and Hamul (H2538) § Perez or Pharez = "breach" twin son with Zarah of Judah by Tamar and ancestor of two families of Judah, the Hezronites and Hamulites; from the Hezronites came the royal line of David and Christ
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Perez, Pharez. See also: Genesis 38:29; 1 Chronicles 2:4; Nehemiah 11:6.
הַ/יֹּשְׁבִ֖ים
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
Art | V-Qal
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
Prep | N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
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.
מֵא֛וֹת
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.
שִׁשִּׁ֥ים
shishshîym
H8346
"sixty"
Adj
This Hebrew word represents the number sixty, often used to describe large quantities, like the sixty warriors who guarded King Solomon. It is also translated as three score, as seen in Psalm 90:10.
Definition: sixty, three score Aramaic equivalent: shit.tin (שִׁתִּין "sixty" H8361)
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: sixty, three score. See also: Genesis 5:15; 1 Chronicles 2:21; Isaiah 7:8.
וּ/שְׁמֹנָ֖ה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
"eight"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number eight, which was considered a special number in biblical times. It is used to describe quantities, such as eight days or eight years, and also appears in ordinal forms, like eighth or eighth day.
Definition: 1) eight, eighth 1a) eight (as cardinal number) 1b) eighth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: eight(-een, -eenth), eighth. See also: Genesis 5:4; 1 Chronicles 16:38; Jeremiah 32:1.
אַנְשֵׁי
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
חָֽיִל
chayil
H2428
"Helech"
N-ms
This word represents strength, might, or power, whether physical, financial, or military. In the Bible, it's used to describe the strength of God or the wealth of a nation, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:17-18.
Definition: § Helech = "your army" a place near Arvad and Gammad
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: able, activity, ([phrase]) army, band of men (soldiers), company, (great) forces, goods, host, might, power, riches, strength, strong, substance, train, ([phrase]) valiant(-ly), valour, virtuous(-ly), war, worthy(-ily). See also: Genesis 34:29; 2 Chronicles 13:3; Psalms 18:33.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 11:6
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- Nehemiah 11:6 Summary
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- Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 11:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 11:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:6
- Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 11:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:6
Context — Jerusalem’s New Settlers
4while some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem.) From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez;
5and Maaseiah son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, a descendant of Shelah.
6The descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of valor.
7From the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah; 8and his followers Gabbai and Sallai—928 men.Nehemiah 11:6 Summary
[Nehemiah 11:6 tells us about a group of strong and brave men, 468 in total, who were part of the descendants of Perez and lived in Jerusalem after the exile. This shows us that God was faithful to His people, just like He promised in Genesis 17:2-6. The term 'men of valor' means they were courageous and strong, similar to David's mighty men in 2 Samuel 23:8-39. This verse reminds us that we, as believers, are also part of a larger community and can be strong and brave like these men, serving God and others with courage and faith.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the descendants of Perez in Nehemiah 11:6?
The descendants of Perez were a family clan within the tribe of Judah, as seen in the genealogy provided in Nehemiah 11:4, which traces their lineage back to Judah through Perez, a son of Judah (Ruth 4:18-19, 1 Chronicles 2:5).
What does 'men of valor' mean in Nehemiah 11:6?
The term 'men of valor' refers to men of strength, courage, and bravery, similar to the description of David's mighty men in 2 Samuel 23:8-39, who were known for their valor and bravery in battle.
Why is the number of descendants of Perez important in Nehemiah 11:6?
The number of descendants of Perez, totaling 468 men of valor, highlights the significant contribution of this clan to the post-exilic community in Jerusalem, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in His promise to Abraham in Genesis 17:2-6.
How does Nehemiah 11:6 relate to the broader context of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah 11:6 is part of a larger list of inhabitants of Jerusalem after the exile, emphasizing the restoration of the city and the reestablishment of the community, in line with God's promise to restore Jerusalem in Isaiah 44:26-28.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn about God's faithfulness to His people from the descendants of Perez settling in Jerusalem?
- In what ways can I, like the descendants of Perez, be a person of valor and strength in my community?
- How does the concept of 'men of valor' in this verse encourage or challenge me in my own spiritual journey?
- What role do I play in the larger community of believers, and how can I contribute to its restoration and growth, just like the descendants of Perez?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 11:6
All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men. And so well qualified to defend the city against its enemies.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 11:6
And Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Colhozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of Shiloni. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:6
Such were most proper for this place and time, because of its many enemies round about it.
Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:6
Nehemiah 11:6 All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem [were] four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.Ver. 6. Valiant men] Heb. Men of ability and activity. It comprehendeth all the four cardinal virtues.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:6
(4-19) The heads in Jerusalem: as compared with 1 Chronicles 9, by no means complete. Judah and Benjamin are represented, with priests and Levites and porters.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 11:6
6. at Jerusalem] R.V. in. four hundred threescore and eight valiant men] Our list gives the number of the sons of Perez, 468; the Chronicles list gives the number of the sons of Zerah, 690. It is clear, therefore, that neither list is complete, but that each is drawn from some fuller document. valiant men] i.e. men capable of bearing arms, able-bodied men.
Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:6
LIST OF THE CHIEFS OF THE , Nehemiah 11:3-16.A comparison of this list with that of 1 Chronicles 9, (where see notes,) shows that they both agree in their plan, and in a considerable number of their names.