Nehemiah 7:31
New International Version
of Mikmash 122

New Living Translation
The people of Micmash 122

English Standard Version
The men of Michmas, 122.

Berean Standard Bible
the men of Michmash, 122;

King James Bible
The men of Michmas, an hundred and twenty and two.

New King James Version
the men of Michmas, one hundred and twenty-two;

New American Standard Bible
the men of Michmas, 122;

NASB 1995
the men of Michmas, 122;

NASB 1977
the men of Michmas, 122;

Legacy Standard Bible
the men of Michmas, 122;

Amplified Bible
the men of Michmas, 122;

Christian Standard Bible
Michmas’s men 122

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Michmas’s men 122

American Standard Version
The men of Michmas, a hundred and twenty and two.

English Revised Version
The men of Michmas, an hundred and twenty and two.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
of Michmas 122

International Standard Version
People from Michmas: 122

Majority Standard Bible
the men of Michmash, 122;

NET Bible
the men of Micmash, 122;

New Heart English Bible
The men of Michmas, one hundred and twenty-two.

Webster's Bible Translation
The men of Michmas, a hundred and twenty two.

World English Bible
The men of Michmas: one hundred twenty-two.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
men of Michmas, one hundred and twenty-two;

Young's Literal Translation
Men of Michmas: a hundred and twenty and two.

Smith's Literal Translation
The men of Michmas, a hundred and twenty and two.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The men of Machmas, a hundred twenty-two.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The men of Michmas, one hundred twenty-two.

New American Bible
people of Michmas, one hundred and twenty-two;

New Revised Standard Version
Of Michmas, one hundred twenty-two.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The men of Michmas, one hundred and twenty-two.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The men of Mekmas, a hundred and twenty and two.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The men of Michmas, a hundred and twenty and two.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The men of Machemas, a hundred and twenty-two.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
30the men of Ramah and Geba, 621; 31the men of Michmash, 122; 32the men of Bethel and Ai, 123;…

Cross References
Ezra 2:33
the men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 725;

Nehemiah 11:34
Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,

Joshua 15:21-32
These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, / Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah, / Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan, ...

1 Chronicles 4:28-33
They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, / Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, / Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, ...

1 Kings 4:25
Throughout the days of Solomon, Judah and Israel dwelt securely from Dan to Beersheba, each man under his own vine and his own fig tree.

2 Chronicles 11:5-10
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah. / He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, / Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, ...

Jeremiah 32:44
Fields will be purchased with silver, and deeds will be signed, sealed, and witnessed in the land of Benjamin, in the areas surrounding Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah—the cities of the hill country, the foothills, and the Negev—because I will restore them from captivity, declares the LORD.”

Ezekiel 48:1-35
“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ...

Zechariah 2:4
and said to him, “Run and tell that young man: ‘Jerusalem will be a city without walls because of the multitude of men and livestock within it.

Matthew 1:1-17
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...

Luke 3:23-38
Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...

Acts 2:5-11
Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. / And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language. / Astounded and amazed, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? ...

Romans 11:1-5
I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. / God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: / “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? ...

Galatians 3:29
And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.

Ephesians 2:19-22
Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household, / built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. / In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. ...


Treasury of Scripture

The men of Michmas, an hundred and twenty and two.

1 Samuel 13:5,23
And the Philistines gathered themselves together to fight with Israel, thirty thousand chariots, and six thousand horsemen, and people as the sand which is on the sea shore in multitude: and they came up, and pitched in Michmash, eastward from Bethaven…

Ezra 2:27
The men of Michmas, an hundred twenty and two.

Isaiah 10:28
He is come to Aiath, he is passed to Migron; at Michmash he hath laid up his carriages:

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Nehemiah 7
1. Nehemiah commits the charge of Jerusalem to Hanani and Hananiah
5. A register of the genealogy of them which came at the first out of Babylon
9. of the people
39. of the priests
43. of the Levites
46. of the Nethinims
57. of Solomon's servants
63. and of the priests which could not find their pedigree
66. The whole number of them, with their substance
70. Their offerings














the men of Michmash,
Michmash was a town in the territory of Benjamin, located about seven miles northeast of Jerusalem. It is mentioned several times in the Old Testament, notably in 1 Samuel 13-14, where it was the site of a significant battle between the Israelites, led by Saul and Jonathan, and the Philistines. The town's strategic location on a ridge made it an important military site. In the context of Nehemiah, the mention of Michmash indicates the return of its inhabitants from Babylonian exile, highlighting the restoration of the community and the reestablishment of their ancestral lands. This reflects the broader theme of God's faithfulness in restoring His people.

122;
The specific number of 122 men returning from Michmash underscores the detailed record-keeping and organization involved in the repatriation process. This precision reflects the importance of each individual and family in the rebuilding of the nation. The listing of numbers in Nehemiah 7 parallels the earlier census in Ezra 2, emphasizing continuity and the fulfillment of God's promises to restore Israel. The careful documentation also serves as a testament to the historical accuracy and reliability of the biblical narrative.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Michmas
A town in the territory of Benjamin, located northeast of Jerusalem. It is mentioned in the context of the return of the exiles and the rebuilding of Jerusalem.

2. The Men of Michmas
A group of 122 men who returned from the Babylonian exile to help rebuild Jerusalem and restore the community. Their inclusion in the list signifies their commitment to the restoration efforts.
Teaching Points
Faithfulness in Small Numbers
The mention of 122 men from Michmas reminds us that God values faithfulness, regardless of the size of the group. Small numbers do not diminish the importance of their contribution to God's work.

Commitment to Restoration
The returnees from Michmas exemplify a commitment to restoring what was lost. This can inspire us to participate in the restoration of our communities and churches, even when the task seems daunting.

Historical Continuity
The repeated mention of Michmas in various biblical contexts underscores the importance of understanding our spiritual heritage and the continuity of God's plan through history.

Role of Community
The collective effort of the men of Michmas highlights the importance of community in achieving God's purposes. We are reminded that we are part of a larger body working together for God's glory.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the men
אַנְשֵׁ֣י (’an·šê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

of Michmas,
מִכְמָ֔ס (miḵ·mās)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4363: Michmash -- a city in Benjamin

122;
מֵאָ֖ה (mê·’āh)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 3967: A hundred


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