Nehemiah 7:22
Nehemiah 7:22 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Hashum, 328;
The children of Hashum, three hundred twenty and eight.
The children of Hashum, three hundred twenty and eight.
The children of Hashum, three hundred and twenty-eight.
the sons of Hashum, 328;
The sonnes of Hashum, three hundreth and eight and twentie.
Sons of Hashum: three hundred twenty and eight.
The children of Hashum: three hundred twenty-eight.
The children of Hashum, three hundred and twenty eight.
The children of Hasem, three hundred twenty-eight.
328 men from the clan of Hashum;
Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 7:22
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Nehemiah 7:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
חָשֻׁ֔ם
שְׁלֹ֥שׁ
מֵא֖וֹת
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
וּ/שְׁמֹנָֽה
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
חָשֻׁ֔ם
Châshum
H2828
Hashum
N-proper
שְׁלֹ֥שׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
וּ/שְׁמֹנָֽה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
eight
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:22
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.
חָשֻׁ֔ם
Châshum
H2828
"Hashum"
N-proper
Chashum was a common name among Israelites, including a family head who returned with Zerubbabel and a priest who stood with Ezra. The name means 'rich' and appears in Nehemiah 10:18. Chashum was a leader of 223 exiles.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.18 § Hashum = "rich" 1) head of a family of 223 exiles returning with Zerubbabel 2) one of the priests or Levites who stood on Ezra's left while he read the law
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Hashum. See also: Ezra 2:19; Nehemiah 7:22; Nehemiah 10:19.
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.
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
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.
וּ/שְׁמֹנָֽה
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.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 7:22
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
20the descendants of Adin, 655;
21the descendants of Ater (through Hezekiah), 98;
22the descendants of Hashum, 328;
23the descendants of Bezai, 324; 24the descendants of Hariph, 112;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 2:19 | the descendants of Hashum, 223; |
Nehemiah 7:22 Summary
Nehemiah 7:22 tells us about the descendants of Hashum, who numbered 328. This verse shows us that God is faithful to His people and cares about each individual, just like He numbers the hairs on our heads (Matthew 10:30). The descendants of Hashum are part of the larger story of Israel's return from exile, which is a reminder of God's promise to restore and redeem His people (Ezekiel 37:21-22). This verse encourages us to trust in God's faithfulness and promises, just as the descendants of Hashum were part of God's plan to restore His people.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we learn from the descendants of Hashum in Nehemiah 7:22?
The descendants of Hashum, numbering 328, demonstrate God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:11, where God desires to bless and multiply His people.
Why are the specific numbers of descendants important in Nehemiah 7:22?
The specific numbers, such as the 328 descendants of Hashum, highlight God's attention to detail and His care for each individual, as expressed in Matthew 10:30, where it is written that God numbers the hairs on our heads.
How does Nehemiah 7:22 relate to the broader story of Israel's restoration?
Nehemiah 7:22 is part of the larger narrative of Israel's return from exile, as prophesied in Ezekiel 37:21-22, where God promises to gather His people and restore them to their homeland.
What does the mention of Hashum's descendants teach us about God's covenant faithfulness?
The mention of Hashum's descendants, along with other families, demonstrates God's commitment to His covenant promises, as seen in Leviticus 26:44-45, where God remembers His covenant with His people even in the midst of judgment.
Reflection Questions
- What does the faithfulness of God, as seen in the descendants of Hashum, mean for my own life and circumstances?
- How can I trust in God's promise to bless and multiply me, just as He did for the descendants of Hashum?
- In what ways can I, like the descendants of Hashum, be a part of God's larger plan to restore and redeem His people?
- What does the specificity of the number 328 teach me about God's attention to detail in my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:22
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:22
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 7:22
(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.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 7:22
21–23. Ater … Hashum … Bezai … Hariph] In Ezra the order is Ater, Bezai, Jorah (= Hariph), Hashum. For Hariph see Nehemiah 10:19.