Nehemiah 7:8
Nehemiah 7:8 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Parosh, 2,172;
The children of Parosh, two thousand an hundred seventy and two.
The children of Parosh, two thousand a hundred and seventy and two.
The children of Parosh, two thousand, one hundred and seventy-two.
The sons of Parosh, 2,172;
The sonnes of Parosh, two thousande an hundreth seuentie and two.
Sons of Parosh: two thousand a hundred and seventy and two.
The children of Parosh: two thousand one hundred seventy-two.
The children of Parosh, two thousand a hundred and seventy two.
The children of Pharos, two thousand one hundred seventy-two.
2,172 men from the clan of Parosh;
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בְּנֵ֣י
פַרְעֹ֔שׁ
אַלְפַּ֕יִם
מֵאָ֖ה
וְ/שִׁבְעִ֥ים
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
פַרְעֹ֔שׁ
Parʻôsh
H6551
Parosh
N-proper
אַלְפַּ֕יִם
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
מֵאָ֖ה
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
וְ/שִׁבְעִ֥ים
shibʻîym
H7657
seventy
Conj | Adj
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:8
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.
פַרְעֹ֔שׁ
Parʻôsh
H6551
"Parosh"
N-proper
Parosh was an Israelite who lived during the time of exile and return. He was an ancestor of a family who returned from exile with Zerubbabel and a leader who signed the covenant with Nehemiah. His name means flea.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.14 § Parosh or Pharosh = "flea" 1) ancestor of a family who returned from exile with Zerubbabel and a 2nd group who returned with Ezra 2) a leader of the people who signed the covenant with Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Parosh, Pharosh. See also: Ezra 2:3; Nehemiah 3:25; Nehemiah 10:15.
אַלְפַּ֕יִם
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.
מֵאָ֖ה
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/שִׁבְעִ֥ים
shibʻîym
H7657
"seventy"
Conj | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means the number seventy, like the seventy disciples Jesus sent out in Luke 10:1. It appears in phrases like threescore and ten. The KJV Bible uses it to describe groups of seventy people.
Definition: seventy
Usage: Occurs in 90 OT verses. KJV: seventy, threescore and ten ([phrase] -teen). See also: Genesis 4:24; Judges 9:2; Psalms 90:10.
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 7:8
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
6These are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles carried away to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar its king. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town,
7accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:
8the descendants of Parosh, 2,172;
9the descendants of Shephatiah, 372; 10the descendants of Arah, 652;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 2:3 | the descendants of Parosh, 2,172; |
| 2 | Ezra 8:3 | of the descendants of Shecaniah; from the descendants of Parosh, Zechariah, and with him were registered 150 men; |
| 3 | Nehemiah 10:14 | And the leaders of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani, |
| 4 | Nehemiah 10:25 | Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah, |
Nehemiah 7:8 Summary
Nehemiah 7:8 tells us about the descendants of Parosh, who were part of the group of people that returned to Jerusalem after being in captivity in Babylon. There were 2,172 of them, which shows that God was blessing and restoring His people, just like He promised in Deuteronomy 30:3. This verse reminds us that God is faithful to His people and will always keep His promises, as seen in Jeremiah 29:14. Just like the descendants of Parosh, we can trust in God's plans and promises for our lives, and be part of His larger story of restoration and blessing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the descendants of Parosh in Nehemiah 7:8?
The descendants of Parosh are one of the many families who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, as listed in Nehemiah 7:8, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His people, as promised in Deuteronomy 30:3 and Jeremiah 29:14.
Why are the numbers of people important in this verse?
The numbers of people, such as the 2,172 descendants of Parosh, are important because they show the extent of God's blessing and restoration of His people, as seen in Ezra 1:5 and Nehemiah 7:7.
How does this verse relate to the overall story of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah 7:8 is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites' return to Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the city, as seen in Nehemiah 1:3 and Nehemiah 6:15-16, demonstrating God's plan to restore His people.
What can we learn from the descendants of Parosh about faithfulness?
The descendants of Parosh, like other families in Nehemiah 7, demonstrate faithfulness by returning to Jerusalem and rebuilding the city, as encouraged in Psalm 138:8 and Isaiah 61:4, showing their trust in God's promises and plans.
Reflection Questions
- What does the large number of descendants of Parosh reveal about God's power and faithfulness?
- How can I, like the descendants of Parosh, demonstrate faithfulness to God's plans and promises in my own life?
- What role do I play in the larger story of God's people, and how can I contribute to the rebuilding of God's kingdom?
- In what ways can I trust in God's restoration and blessing, just as the Israelites did when they returned to Jerusalem?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:8
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:8
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 7:8
(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 7:8
Verse 8. The children of Parosh] As this chapter is almost entirely the same with the second chapter of the book of Ezra, it is not necessary to add any thing to what is said there; and to that chapter, and the accompanying notes, the reader is requested to refer.