Nehemiah 7:35
Nehemiah 7:35 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Harim, 320;
The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.
The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.
The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.
the sons of Harim, 320;
The sonnes of Harim, three hundreth and twentie.
Sons of Harim: three hundred and twenty.
The children of Harim: three hundred twenty.
The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.
The children of Harem, three hundred and twenty.
320 from Harim;
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Nehemiah 7:35 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
חָרִ֔ם
שְׁלֹ֥שׁ
מֵא֖וֹת
וְ/עֶשְׂרִֽים
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
חָרִ֔ם
Chârim
H2766
Harim
N-proper
שְׁלֹ֥שׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
וְ/עֶשְׂרִֽים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:35
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.
חָרִ֔ם
Chârim
H2766
"Harim"
N-proper
Harim means dedicated and refers to a priest or a family head who returned with Zerubbabel from exile. He is mentioned in Ezra and Nehemiah as a key figure in the post-exile community.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.2; also called Harim at Neh.10.5; 12.15; Nehum at Neh.7.7; Another name of re.chum (רְחוּם "Rehum" H7348A) § Harim = "dedicated" 1) a priest in the time of David who had charge of the 3rd course 2) head of a family of exiles totalling 1017 who returned with Zerubbabel 3) another head of a family of exiles totalling 320 who returned with Zerubbabel 4) a priest in the time of Nehemiah 5) a ruler of the people under Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Harim. See also: 1 Chronicles 24:8; Nehemiah 3:11; Nehemiah 12:15.
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.
וְ/עֶשְׂרִֽים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Conj | 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.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 7:35
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
33the men of the other Nebo, 52;
34the descendants of the other Elam, 1,254;
35the descendants of Harim, 320;
36the men of Jericho, 345; 37the men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 721;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 2:32 | the descendants of Harim, 320; |
| 2 | Ezra 10:31 | From the descendants of Harim: Eliezer, Isshijah, Malchijah, Shemaiah, Shimeon, |
Nehemiah 7:35 Summary
This verse, Nehemiah 7:35, tells us about a specific group of people, the descendants of Harim, who returned to Jerusalem after being in exile. There were 320 of them, which might seem like a small number, but it shows that God cares about each person and family, as we see in Psalm 68:6 and Jeremiah 31:8. Just like the descendants of Harim, we are all part of a larger community, and our contributions, no matter how small they may seem, are important to God's plan, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. By being part of this community, we can work together to rebuild and restore, just like the Israelites did in Nehemiah's time, and find our place in God's bigger story, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the descendants of Harim in Nehemiah 7:35?
The descendants of Harim are listed among the other families who returned to Jerusalem after the exile, as recorded in Nehemiah 7:35, indicating their role in repopulating and rebuilding the city, much like the families mentioned in Ezra 2:31-35 and Nehemiah 3:11.
How many descendants of Harim returned to Jerusalem?
According to Nehemiah 7:35, there were 320 descendants of Harim who returned to Jerusalem, a relatively small but significant group among the larger population of returnees, as seen in the context of Nehemiah 7:33-37.
What can we learn from the listing of specific families and their numbers in Nehemiah 7?
The detailed listing of families and their numbers in Nehemiah 7, including the descendants of Harim in verse 35, demonstrates God's care and attention to detail, as well as the importance of each individual and family in His plan, as emphasized in Psalm 87:6 and Luke 12:7.
How does this verse relate to the broader narrative of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah 7:35 is part of the larger story of the Israelites' return from exile and the rebuilding of Jerusalem, as initiated by King Cyrus in Ezra 1:1-4 and continued through the leadership of Nehemiah, highlighting the fulfillment of God's promises to His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:3 and Isaiah 44:28.
Reflection Questions
- What does the inclusion of the descendants of Harim in this list reveal about God's heart for His people?
- How does the specific number of 320 descendants of Harim impact our understanding of God's sovereignty and care?
- In what ways can we apply the principles of community and cooperation seen in Nehemiah 7 to our own lives and relationships?
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of individual and family contributions to the larger body of Christ?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:35
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:35
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 7:35
(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.