Nehemiah 7:42
Nehemiah 7:42 in Multiple Translations
and the descendants of Harim, 1,017.
The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.
The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.
The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.
the sons of Harim, 1,017.
The sonnes of Harim, a thousande and seuenteene.
sons of Harim: a thousand and seventeen.
The children of Harim: one thousand seventeen.
The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.
The children of Arem, one thousand and seventeen. The Levites:
1,017 from the clan of Harim.
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Nehemiah 7:42 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
חָרִ֔ם
אֶ֖לֶף
שִׁבְעָ֥ה
עָשָֽׂר
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
חָרִ֔ם
Chârim
H2766
Harim
N-proper
אֶ֖לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
שִׁבְעָ֥ה
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Adj
עָשָֽׂר
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:42
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.
אֶ֖לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
שִׁבְעָ֥ה
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
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.
עָשָֽׂר
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 7:42
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 24:8 | the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim, |
| 2 | Ezra 10:31 | From the descendants of Harim: Eliezer, Isshijah, Malchijah, Shemaiah, Shimeon, |
| 3 | Ezra 2:39 | and the descendants of Harim, 1,017. |
Nehemiah 7:42 Summary
[Nehemiah 7:42 tells us about the descendants of Harim, who were a family group that returned to Jerusalem after being in exile. This verse shows us that God is faithful and cares about each person and family, just like He cared about the 1,017 descendants of Harim. As seen in Jeremiah 29:11, God has plans to prosper us, not to harm us, and this is reflected in the way He preserved and restored the Israelites. By looking at this verse, we can see the importance of community and faithfulness in our own lives, and be encouraged to trust in God's plan for us, as stated in Romans 8:28.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 1,017 in Nehemiah 7:42?
The number 1,017 represents the descendants of Harim who returned to Jerusalem, highlighting God's faithfulness in preserving His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:3 and Ezra 2:1-64.
Who were the descendants of Harim and what role did they play in the Israelite community?
The descendants of Harim were a family group within the Israelites, and as seen in Nehemiah 7:42, they were part of the larger community that returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple and restore worship, much like in 1 Chronicles 9:1-44.
Why is it important to record the specific numbers of each family group in Nehemiah 7?
Recording the specific numbers of each family group, like the 1,017 descendants of Harim, demonstrates the meticulous care and attention to detail in the biblical account, reflecting the importance of each individual and family in God's plan, as noted in Psalm 87:6.
How does Nehemiah 7:42 relate to the broader narrative of the Old Testament?
Nehemiah 7:42 is part of the post-exilic narrative, highlighting God's restoration of His people, as prophesied in Ezekiel 37:21-28 and fulfilled in part through the return of the Israelites to Jerusalem under leaders like Nehemiah and Ezra.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from the faithfulness of the descendants of Harim in returning to Jerusalem, and how can we apply that to our own lives?
- In what ways do I see God's faithfulness and preservation in my own life, just as He preserved the descendants of Harim?
- How can I, like the descendants of Harim, play a role in the larger story of God's redemption and restoration?
- What are some ways I can demonstrate my commitment to being part of a community of believers, just as the descendants of Harim were part of the Israelite community?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:42
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:42
The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 7:42
(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.