Nehemiah 7:35
New International Version
of Harim 320

New Living Translation
The citizens of Harim 320

English Standard Version
The sons of Harim, 320.

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Harim, 320;

King James Bible
The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.

New King James Version
the sons of Harim, three hundred and twenty;

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Harim, 320;

NASB 1995
the sons of Harim, 320;

NASB 1977
the sons of Harim, 320;

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Harim, 320;

Amplified Bible
the sons of Harim, 320;

Christian Standard Bible
Harim’s people 320

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Harim’s people 320

American Standard Version
The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.

English Revised Version
The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
of Harim 320

International Standard Version
Harim's descendants: 320

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Harim, 320;

NET Bible
the descendants of Harim, 320;

New Heart English Bible
The descendants of Harim, three hundred twenty.

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.

World English Bible
The children of Harim: three hundred twenty.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Harim, three hundred and twenty;

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Harim: three hundred and twenty.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Harim, three hundred and twenty.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Harem, three hundred and twenty.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Harim, three hundred twenty.

New American Bible
descendants of Harim, three hundred and twenty;

New Revised Standard Version
Of Harim, three hundred twenty.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Harem, three hundred and twenty.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Kharam, three hundred and twenty.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The children of Eram, three hundred and twenty.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
34the descendants of the other Elam, 1,254; 35the descendants of Harim, 320; 36the men of Jericho, 345;…

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

Nehemiah 11:34
Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,

Joshua 15:34
Zanoah, En-gannim, Tappuah, Enam,

1 Chronicles 4:18
These were the children of Pharaoh’s daughter Bithiah. Mered also took a Judean wife, who gave birth to Jered the father of Gedor, Heber the father of Soco, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah.

1 Chronicles 9:3
Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:

Isaiah 10:32
Yet today they will halt at Nob, shaking a fist at the mount of Daughter Zion, at the hill of Jerusalem.

Jeremiah 6:1
“Run for cover, O sons of Benjamin; flee from Jerusalem! Sound the ram’s horn in Tekoa; send up a signal over Beth-haccherem, for disaster looms from the north, even great destruction.

Zechariah 14:10
All the land from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem will be turned into a plain, but Jerusalem will be raised up and will remain in her place, from the Benjamin Gate to the site of the First Gate to the Corner Gate, and from the Tower of Hananel to the royal winepresses.

Matthew 1:11-12
and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon. / After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,

Luke 3:27
the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,

Acts 2:5
Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven.

Romans 11:1
I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.

Philippians 3:5
circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin; a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee;

Hebrews 7:14
For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.

Revelation 7:4-8
And I heard the number of those who were sealed, 144,000 from all the tribes of Israel: / From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000, / from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000, ...


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.

Harim

Ezra 2:32
The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.

Ezra 10:31
And of the sons of Harim; Eliezer, Ishijah, Malchiah, Shemaiah, Shimeon,

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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 descendants of Harim,
The name "Harim" appears multiple times in the Old Testament, often associated with priestly or Levitical families. In the context of Nehemiah, Harim is listed among those who returned from the Babylonian exile. This indicates a restoration of the community and religious practices in Jerusalem. The mention of Harim here connects to earlier references in Ezra, where Harim is also listed among the families returning from exile (Ezra 2:32). This continuity underscores the importance of maintaining genealogical records for the reestablishment of Israel's religious and social order.

320;
The specific number, 320, signifies the count of individuals from the family of Harim who returned. This precise enumeration reflects the meticulous record-keeping of the post-exilic community, emphasizing the importance of each family in the rebuilding process. The number also highlights the collective effort required to restore Jerusalem and its temple, as each family contributed to the larger goal of national and spiritual renewal. This attention to detail in genealogical records is consistent with other biblical passages that stress the importance of lineage, such as the genealogies in 1 Chronicles and the Gospels.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Nehemiah
A Jewish leader who played a crucial role in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. He is known for his leadership, prayerfulness, and dedication to God's work.

2. Harim
A family or clan mentioned in the genealogical records. The name "Harim" appears several times in the Bible, often associated with priestly or Levitical lines.

3. Jerusalem
The city central to Jewish identity and worship, which Nehemiah helped to restore physically and spiritually.

4. The Return from Exile
The broader context of Nehemiah 7 is the return of the Jewish people from Babylonian captivity, a significant event in Jewish history that involved the restoration of their community and religious practices.

5. Genealogical Records
The listing of names and numbers in Nehemiah 7 serves to establish the continuity of the Jewish people and their rightful claim to the land and their heritage.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Heritage and Identity
Understanding our spiritual heritage helps us appreciate our place in God's plan. Just as the descendants of Harim were counted among the returnees, we too are part of a spiritual lineage through faith in Christ.

Faithfulness in Small Details
The meticulous recording of names and numbers in Nehemiah 7 reminds us that God values each individual and their contribution to His work. No task or person is too small in the Kingdom of God.

Community and Restoration
The rebuilding of Jerusalem was a communal effort. Similarly, the church today is called to work together in unity to build and restore lives through the gospel.

God's Faithfulness to His Promises
The return from exile and the restoration of Jerusalem demonstrate God's faithfulness to His covenant promises. We can trust God to fulfill His promises in our lives as well.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the descendants
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Harim,
חָרִ֔ם (ḥā·rim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2766: Harim -- 'consecrated', the name of several Israelites

320;
שְׁלֹ֥שׁ (šə·lōš)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice


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