Menu

Nehemiah 7:7

Nehemiah 7:7 in Multiple Translations

accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:

Who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number, I say, of the men of the people of Israel was this;

who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:

Who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:

They were led by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the number of men of the people of Israel:

They which came with Zerubbabel, Ieshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Biguai, Nehum, Baanah. This is the nomber of the men of the people of Israel.

who are coming in with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. Number of the men of the people of Israel:

who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:

Who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number, I say , of the men of the people of Israel was this ;

Who came with Zorobabel, Josue, Nehemias, Azarias, Raamias, Nahamani, Mardochai, Belsam, Mespharath, Begoia, Nahum, Baana. The number of the men of the people of Israel:

Their leaders were Zerubbabel, Joshua, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah, and me. This is a list of the number of men in each clan who returned:

Study Highlights

Key words in the translations above are automatically highlighted. Names of God and Jesus are marked in purple, the Holy Spirit in orange, divine action verbs are underlined, and repeated key words are highlighted in yellow.

Enable Study Highlights
God & Jesus
Holy Spirit
Divine Actions
Repeated Words

Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 7:7

BAB
Word Study

Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.

Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.

Nehemiah 7:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)

BIB
HEB הַ/בָּאִ֣ים עִם זְרֻבָּבֶ֗ל יֵשׁ֡וּעַ נְחֶמְיָ֡ה עֲ֠זַרְיָה רַֽעַמְיָ֨ה נַחֲמָ֜נִי מָרְדֳּכַ֥י בִּלְשָׁ֛ן מִסְפֶּ֥רֶת בִּגְוַ֖י נְח֣וּם בַּעֲנָ֑ה מִסְפַּ֕ר אַנְשֵׁ֖י עַ֥ם יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
הַ/בָּאִ֣ים bôwʼ H935 Lebo Art | V-Qal
עִם ʻim H5973 with Prep
זְרֻבָּבֶ֗ל Zᵉrubbâbel H2216 Zerubbabel N-proper
יֵשׁ֡וּעַ Yêshûwaʻ H3442 Jeshua N-proper
נְחֶמְיָ֡ה Nᵉchemyâh H5166 Nehemiah N-proper
עֲ֠זַרְיָה ʻĂzaryâh H5838 Azariah N-proper
רַֽעַמְיָ֨ה Raʻamyâh H7485 Raamiah N-proper
נַחֲמָ֜נִי Nachămânîy H5167 Nahamani N-proper
מָרְדֳּכַ֥י Mordᵉkay H4782 Mordecai N-proper
בִּלְשָׁ֛ן Bilshân H1114 Bilshan N-proper
מִסְפֶּ֥רֶת Miçpereth H4559 Mispereth N-proper
בִּגְוַ֖י Bigvay H902 Bigvai N-proper
נְח֣וּם Nᵉchûwm H5149 Nehum N-proper
בַּעֲנָ֑ה Baʻănâh H1196 Baanah N-proper
מִסְפַּ֕ר miçpâr H4557 number N-ms
אַנְשֵׁ֖י ʼîysh H376 man N-mp
עַ֥ם ʻam H5971 Amaw N-ms
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל Yisrâʼêl H3478 Israel N-proper
Hebrew Word Study

Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.

Use arrow keys to navigate between words.

Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:7

הַ/בָּאִ֣ים bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" Art | V-Qal
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
עִם ʻim H5973 "with" Prep
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
זְרֻבָּבֶ֗ל Zᵉrubbâbel H2216 "Zerubbabel" N-proper
Zerubbabel was a leader of the tribe of Judah during the time of the Israelites' exile and return, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 3:19 and the book of Ezra. He was the son of Pedaiah and father of several children, including Meshullam and Hananiah. Zerubbabel played a key role in the Israelites' history.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.3.19; son of: Pedaiah (H6305H); brother of: Shimei (H8096J); father of: Meshullam (H4918H), Hananiah (H2608L), Shelomith (H8019I), Hashubah (H2807), Ohel (H0169), Berechiah (H1296), Hasadiah (H2619), Jushab-hesed (H3142) and Abiud (G0010); also called Sheshbazzar at Ezr.1.8,11; 5.14,16; KJV: Zorobabel at Mat.1.12,13; § Zerubbabel = "sown in Babylon" the grandson of king Jehoiachin and leader of the first group of returning exiles from Babylon
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: Zerubbabel. See also: 1 Chronicles 3:19; Haggai 1:12; Zechariah 4:10.
יֵשׁ֡וּעַ Yêshûwaʻ H3442 "Jeshua" N-proper
Jeshua was a common name in the Bible, given to several men, including a leader who helped the Israelites return from exile. He is mentioned in the book of Ezra, where he is called a son of Jehozadak and a father of Joiakim.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.2; son of: Jehozadak (H3087); father of: Joiakim (H3113); also called Jeshua at Ezr.2.2; 3.2,8; 4.3; 5.2; 1x12.1,7,10,26; Another name of ye.ho.shu.a (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ "Joshua" H3091J) § Jeshua = "he is saved" 1) son of Nun of the tribe of Ephraim and successor to Moses as the leader of the children of Israel; led the conquest of Canaan 2) son of Jehozadak and high priest after the restoration 3) a priest in the time of David who had charge of the 9th course 4) a Levite in the reign of Hezekiah 5) head of a Levitical house which returned from captivity in Babylon 6) father of a builder of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 7) a town in southern Judah reinhabited by the people of Judah after the return from captivity
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: Jeshua. See also: 1 Chronicles 24:11; Nehemiah 7:11; Nehemiah 12:26.
נְחֶמְיָ֡ה Nᵉchemyâh H5166 "Nehemiah" N-proper
Nehemiah was a leader who helped the Israelites return from exile, becoming governor of Judah. His name means Jehovah comforts, and he played a key role in rebuilding Jerusalem.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.16; son of: Azbuk (H5802) § Nehemiah = "Jehovah comforts" 1) the son of Hachaliah, cupbearer to king Artaxerxes, who became governor of Judah after the return from exile 2) one of the 12 heads of the people who returned from exile with Zerubbabel 3) son of Azbuk and ruler of the half part of Beth-zur, who helped to repair the wall of Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Nehemiah. See also: Ezra 2:2; Nehemiah 8:9; Nehemiah 12:47.
עֲ֠זַרְיָה ʻĂzaryâh H5838 "Azariah" N-proper
Azariah was the name of nineteen different Israelites, including a king of Judah and a friend of Daniel who was renamed Abednego by King Nebuchadnezzar. His name means Jehovah has helped.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.1.6; also called Abednego at Dan.2.49; 3.12,13,14,16,19,20,22,23,26,28,29,30; § Azariah = "Jehovah has helped" 1) son of king Amaziah of Judah and king of Judah himself for 52 years; also 'Uzziah' 2) the godly friend of Daniel who Nebuchadnezzar renamed Abednego; one of the three friends who with Daniel refused to make themselves unclean by eating food from the king's table which went against the dietary laws which God had given the Jews; also one of the three who were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to bow down to a graven image of Nebuchadnezzar and who were saved by the angel of the Lord 2a) also, 'Abednego' (H5664 or H5665) 3) son of Nathan and an officer of Solomon; perhaps David's grandson and Solomon's nephew 4) a prophet in the days of king Asa of Judah 5) son of king Jehoshaphat of Judah and brother to 5 6) another son of king Jehoshaphat of Judah and brother to 4 7) a priest, son of Ahimaaz, grandson of Zadok and high priest in the reign of king Solomon 8) the high priest in the reign of king Uzziah of Judah 9) a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah; probably same as 18 10) a Kohathite Levite, father of Joel in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah 11) a Merarite Levite, son of Jehalelel in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah 12) a Kohathite Levite, son of Zephaniah and ancestor of Samuel the prophet 13) a Levite who helped Ezra in instructing the people in the law 14) son of Jeroham and one of the temple captains of Judah in the time of queen Athaliah; probably the same as 21 15) son of Maaseiah who repaired part of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 16) one of the leaders who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel 17) a man who assisted in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah; probably the same as 10 18) son of Johanan, one of the captains of Ephraim in the reign of king Ahaz of Judah 19) a Judaite, son of Ethan of the sons of Zerah 20) a Judaite, son of Jehu of the family of the Jerahmeelites and descended from Jarha the Egyptian slave of Sheshan; probably one of the captains of the time of queen Athaliah and the same as 15 21) a priest, son of Hilkiah 22) a priest, son of Johanan 23) son of king Jehoram of Judah; probably clerical error for 'Ahaziah' 24) son of Meraioth 25) son of Hoshaiah and one of the proud men who confronted Jeremiah
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: Azariah. See also: 1 Kings 4:2; 2 Chronicles 21:2; Jeremiah 43:2.
רַֽעַמְיָ֨ה Raʻamyâh H7485 "Raamiah" N-proper
Raamiah was an Israelite who returned from exile with Zerubbabel, as listed in Ezra 2:2 and Nehemiah 7:7. His name may mean thunder of Jehovah, signifying a powerful connection to God.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.2; also called Raamiah at Neh.7.7; Another name of re.e.la.yah (רְעֵלָיָה "Reelaiah" H7480) § Raamiah = "thunder of Jehovah" 1) one who returned from exile with Zerubbabel 1a) also 'Reelaiah'
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Raamiah. See also: Nehemiah 7:7.
נַחֲמָ֜נִי Nachămânîy H5167 "Nahamani" N-proper
Nahamani was a chief among the Israelites who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel, as mentioned in Nehemiah 7:7. His name means merciful, reflecting a characteristic of God.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.7.7 § Nahamani = "merciful" a chief man among the exiles who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Nahamani. See also: Nehemiah 7:7.
מָרְדֳּכַ֥י Mordᵉkay H4782 "Mordecai" N-proper
Mordecai was a brave Israelite who lived during the Exile and Return, and is known for saving the Jews from Haman's plot with Queen Esther's help. He's also the cousin and adoptive father of Esther.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Est.2.5; son of: Jair (H2971J) § Mordecai = "little man" or "worshipper of Mars" 1) cousin and adoptive father of queen Esther; son of Jair of the tribe of Benjamin; deliverer under Divine providence of the children of Israel from the destruction plotted by Haman the chief minister of Ahasuerus; institutor of the feast of Purim 2) a Jew who returned from exile with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: Mordecai. See also: Ezra 2:2; Esther 4:17; Esther 10:3.
בִּלְשָׁ֛ן Bilshân H1114 "Bilshan" N-proper
Bilshan was an Israelite who returned with Zerubbabel after the Exile, as listed in Ezra 2:2. His name means in slander.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.2 § Bilshan = "in slander" an exile who returned with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Bilshan. See also: Ezra 2:2; Nehemiah 7:7.
מִסְפֶּ֥רֶת Miçpereth H4559 "Mispereth" N-proper
Mispereth was another name for Mispar, an Israelite who returned from exile. His name also means 'number' and he is mentioned in Ezra and Nehemiah as part of the group that returned with Zerubbabel. He helped rebuild the community in Jerusalem.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.2; also called Mispereth at Neh.7.7; Another name of mis.par (מִסְפָּר "Mispar" H4558) § Mispereth = "number" 1) one of those who returned from exile with Zerubbabel 1a) also 'Mispar'
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Mispereth. Compare H4458 (מֶלְתָּחָה). See also: Nehemiah 7:7.
בִּגְוַ֖י Bigvay H902 "Bigvai" N-proper
Bigvai was an Israelite who returned to Jerusalem after the Exile under Zerubbabel's leadership, mentioned in Nehemiah 10:16. He may have been the head of a family. His name means 'in my bodies'.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.16 § Bigvai = "in my bodies" an exile who returned under Zerubbabel, perhaps the head of a family
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Bigvai. See also: Ezra 2:2; Nehemiah 7:7; Nehemiah 10:17.
נְח֣וּם Nᵉchûwm H5149 "Nehum" N-proper
Nehum, an Israelite who returned from exile with Zerubbabel, is the namesake of this Hebrew word, meaning comfort. He is mentioned in Ezra 2:2 and Nehemiah 7:7, highlighting his role in the post-exilic 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) § Nehum = "comfort" one of the exiles who returned from exile with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Nehum. See also: Nehemiah 7:7.
בַּעֲנָ֑ה Baʻănâh H1196 "Baanah" N-proper
Baanah means in affliction and refers to several Israelites, including a Benjamite who murdered Ish-bosheth and was killed by David, and a Netophathite who was a father of one of David's warriors.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.27 § Baana or Baanah = "in affliction" 1) a Benjamite, son Rimmon, who with his brother Rechab murdered Ish-bosheth. For this, killed by David, mutilated bodies hung up over the pool at Hebron 2) a Netophathite, father of Heleb or Heled, one of David's mighty warriors 3) the head of a family of exiles returning with Zerubbabel 4) a chief of the people
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Baanah. See also: 2 Samuel 4:2; 2 Samuel 23:29; Nehemiah 10:28.
מִסְפַּ֕ר miçpâr H4557 "number" N-ms
This word refers to a number or quantity, whether large or small, and can also mean a narrative or story. It is used in many biblical contexts to describe counting or recounting events. In the Bible, it appears in passages about census and genealogy.
Definition: 1) number, tale 1a) number 1a1) number 1a2) innumerable (with negative) 1a3) few, numerable (alone) 1a4) by count, in number, according to number (with prep) 1b) recounting, relation
Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] abundance, account, [idiom] all, [idiom] few, (in-) finite, (certain) number(-ed), tale, telling, [phrase] time. See also: Genesis 34:30; 1 Chronicles 12:24; Psalms 40:13.
אַנְשֵׁ֖י 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.
עַ֥ם ʻam H5971 "Amaw" N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל Yisrâʼêl H3478 "Israel" N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.

Study Notes — Nehemiah 7:7

Show Verse Quote Highlights

Cross References

ReferenceText (BSB)
1 Ezra 2:2 accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:
2 Haggai 1:1 In the second year of the reign of Darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, stating
3 Zechariah 3:1–3 Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him. And the LORD said to Satan: “The LORD rebukes you, Satan! Indeed, the LORD, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebukes you! Is not this man a firebrand snatched from the fire?” Now Joshua was dressed in filthy garments as he stood before the angel.
4 Nehemiah 12:10 Jeshua was the father of Joiakim, Joiakim was the father of Eliashib, Eliashib was the father of Joiada,
5 Nehemiah 12:1 Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,
6 Ezra 3:8–9 In the second month of the second year after they had arrived at the house of God in Jerusalem, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Jeshua son of Jozadak, and the rest of their associates including the priests, the Levites, and all who had returned to Jerusalem from the captivity, began the work. They appointed Levites twenty years of age or older to supervise the construction of the house of the LORD. So Jeshua and his sons and brothers, Kadmiel and his sons (descendants of Yehudah), and the sons of Henadad and their sons and brothers—all Levites—joined together to supervise those working on the house of God.
7 Nehemiah 2:2 so the king said to me, “Why is your face sad, though you are not ill? This could only be sadness of the heart.” I was overwhelmed with fear
8 Ezra 5:2 Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak rose up and began to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them, helping them.
9 Nehemiah 12:7 Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah. These were the leaders of the priests and their associates in the days of Jeshua.
10 Matthew 1:12–13 After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor.

Nehemiah 7:7 Summary

[Nehemiah 7:7 lists the leaders who accompanied the people of Israel as they returned to Jerusalem, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His people. This verse shows that God is a God of order and organization, as seen in 1 Corinthians 14:40, and that He often works through human leaders to accomplish His purposes. The leaders mentioned in this verse, such as Zerubbabel and Nehemiah, were instrumental in rebuilding the temple and restoring the city of Jerusalem, as described in Ezra 5:2 and Nehemiah 2:1-10. By studying this verse, we can learn about the importance of leadership, community, and trusting in God's faithfulness, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7.]

Frequently Asked Questions

Who were the leaders that accompanied the people of Israel as they returned to Jerusalem?

According to Nehemiah 7:7, the leaders included Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah, who were all part of the initial group that returned from exile, as mentioned in Ezra 2:1-2 and Nehemiah 7:6.

What is the significance of the list of names in Nehemiah 7:7?

The list of names in Nehemiah 7:7 serves as a historical record of the leaders who returned to Jerusalem with the people of Israel, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:3 and Ezekiel 37:21.

How does this verse relate to the overall story of the Israelites' return from exile?

Nehemiah 7:7 is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites' return to Jerusalem, as described in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, which ultimately points to God's fulfillment of His promises, as seen in Jeremiah 29:14 and Isaiah 43:5-6.

What can we learn from the leadership structure mentioned in this verse?

The leadership structure in Nehemiah 7:7, with multiple leaders working together, demonstrates the importance of collaboration and shared leadership in achieving God's purposes, as seen in Exodus 18:13-27 and Acts 6:1-7.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does this verse reveal about God's heart for His people, and how can I apply that to my own life?
  2. How do the leaders mentioned in this verse model servant leadership, and what can I learn from their example?
  3. In what ways can I, like the Israelites, trust in God's faithfulness and provision as I face challenges and uncertainties in my own life?
  4. What role do I play in the larger story of God's people, and how can I contribute to the advancement of His kingdom?

Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:7

[See comments on Ne 7:6].

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:7

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 7:7

(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.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 7:7

Verse 7. Who came with Zerubbabel] The register which he found was that of the persons only who came long before Zerubbabel, Ezra, and Joshua the son of Josedek, which register could not answer in every respect to the state of the people then. Several persons and families were no doubt dead, and others had arrived since. Nehemiah probably altered it only in such parts, leaving the body of it as it was before; and this will account for the difference between it and the register that is found in Ezra, Ezra 2:1-58.

Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 7:7

7. Azariah] = Seraiah in Ezra. Raamiah] = Reelaiah in Ezra. Nahamani] Not in Ezra. Mispereth] = Mizpar in Ezra. Nehum] = Rehum in Ezra. I say, … was this] R.V. omits.

Sermons on Nehemiah 7:7

SermonDescription
Jim Shaddix Pursuing God's Presence by Jim Shaddix In this sermon, the preacher addresses the problem of people living in excess while neglecting God's presence. He refers to Haggai 1:3, where God questions why people are dwelling
Willie Mullan (Haggai) Real Revival by Willie Mullan In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the theme of real revival. He begins by discussing the results of the reproof given by the Prophet in the previous message. The reputation o
Willie Mullan (Haggai) Discouragement and Encouragement by Willie Mullan In this sermon, the preacher discusses a message that was preached on the first day of the sixth month in the second year of God yesterday. The message resulted in the people obeyi
Willie Mullan (Haggai) the Blessing of God by Willie Mullan In this sermon, the preacher begins by emphasizing the importance of preaching and being taught the word of God. He refers to a specific passage in the book of Haggai, where the pr
Tim Conway A Theology of Fasting by Tim Conway This sermon delves into the importance of fasting as an act of worship and seeking the Lord with a desperate heart. It emphasizes that fasting should be done with the right motives
John Sung Xi. on Building the House of God - Part 1 by John Sung John Sung emphasizes the urgent need for the Israelites to rebuild the Temple after their return from Babylonian captivity, highlighting their neglect of God's house while focusing
Chuck Smith (Through the Bible) Zechariah 1-5 by Chuck Smith In this sermon, the speaker discusses the second vision of the prophet Zachariah. The vision begins with Zachariah seeing a man with a measuring line in his hand, who is tasked wit

Everything we make is available for free because of a generous community of supporters.

Donate