Nehemiah 7:18
Nehemiah 7:18 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Adonikam, 667;
The children of Adonikam, six hundred threescore and seven.
The children of Adonikam, six hundred threescore and seven.
The children of Adonikam, six hundred and sixty-seven.
the sons of Adonikam, 667;
The sonnes of Adonikam, sixe hundreth three score and seuen.
Sons of Adonikam: six hundred sixty and seven.
The children of Adonikam: six hundred sixty-seven.
The children of Adonikam, six hundred and sixty seven.
The children of Adonicam, six hundred sixty-seven.
667 men from the clan of Adonikam;
Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 7:18
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Nehemiah 7:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵי֙
אֲדֹ֣נִיקָ֔ם
שֵׁ֥שׁ
מֵא֖וֹת
שִׁשִּׁ֥ים
וְ/שִׁבְעָֽה
בְּנֵי֙
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
אֲדֹ֣נִיקָ֔ם
ʼĂdônîyqâm
H140
Adonikam
N-proper
שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
שִׁשִּׁ֥ים
shishshîym
H8346
sixty
Adj
וְ/שִׁבְעָֽה
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:18
בְּנֵי֙
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.
אֲדֹ֣נִיקָ֔ם
ʼĂdônîyqâm
H140
"Adonikam"
N-proper
Adonikam was the name of an Israelite who returned from exile, as mentioned in Ezra 2:13. His name means 'my lord arose', and he was the head of a clan.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.13 § Adonikam = "my lord arose" the head of an Israelite clan who returned from exile
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Adonikam. See also: Ezra 2:13; Ezra 8:13; Nehemiah 7:18.
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.
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.
וְ/שִׁבְעָֽה
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Conj | 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.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 7:18
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
16the descendants of Bebai, 628;
17the descendants of Azgad, 2,322;
18the descendants of Adonikam, 667;
19the descendants of Bigvai, 2,067; 20the descendants of Adin, 655;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 2:13 | the descendants of Adonikam, 666; |
Nehemiah 7:18 Summary
[This verse, Nehemiah 7:18, tells us about the descendants of Adonikam, who were part of the group of people that returned to Jerusalem after being in exile. It shows us that God is faithful and keeps His promises, just like He did for the people of Israel (Deuteronomy 30:3). The fact that Adonikam's family is specifically mentioned, with 667 descendants, reminds us that God cares about every individual and family. As we read this verse, we can reflect on how God is working in our own lives, just like He worked in the lives of Adonikam's family, and trust in His goodness and faithfulness (Psalms 100:5).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 667 in Nehemiah 7:18?
The number 667 represents the descendants of Adonikam who returned to Jerusalem, indicating God's faithfulness in preserving a remnant of His people (Isaiah 1:9, Romans 11:5).
Who was Adonikam and why is his family mentioned in this verse?
Although the Bible does not provide detailed information about Adonikam, his family is listed among the returnees to Jerusalem, highlighting God's concern for every individual and family (Psalms 68:6, 1 Corinthians 12:22).
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah 7:18 is part of a larger list of returnees to Jerusalem, demonstrating the fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people (Deuteronomy 30:3, Nehemiah 1:9) and preparing the stage for the rebuilding of the temple and the restoration of worship.
What can we learn from the varying numbers of descendants in this chapter?
The different numbers of descendants, such as the 667 from Adonikam, remind us that God is the One who determines the size and influence of families and nations, and we should trust in His sovereign plan (Psalms 127:3-5, Isaiah 49:25).
Reflection Questions
- What does the specific mention of Adonikam's descendants in this verse reveal about God's attention to detail in our lives?
- How can I apply the principle of God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in this verse, to my own life and circumstances?
- In what ways can I, like the descendants of Adonikam, be a part of God's plan to restore and rebuild His church and community?
- What does the record of Adonikam's family teach me about the importance of family and community in God's eyes?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:18
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:18
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 7:18
(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.