Nehemiah 7:37
New International Version
of Lod, Hadid and Ono 721

New Living Translation
The citizens of Lod, Hadid, and Ono 721

English Standard Version
The sons of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 721.

Berean Standard Bible
the men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 721;

King James Bible
The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and one.

New King James Version
the sons of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred and twenty-one;

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 721;

NASB 1995
the sons of Lod, Hadid and Ono, 721;

NASB 1977
the sons of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 721;

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Lod, Hadid and Ono, 721;

Amplified Bible
the sons of Lod, Hadid and Ono, 721;

Christian Standard Bible
Lod’s, Hadid’s, and Ono’s people 721

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Lod’s, Hadid’s, and Ono’s people 721

American Standard Version
The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and one.

English Revised Version
The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and one.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
of Lod, Hadid, and Ono 721

International Standard Version
Descendants of Lod, Hadid, and Ono: 721

Majority Standard Bible
the men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 721;

NET Bible
the descendants of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 721;

New Heart English Bible
The descendants of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty-one.

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred and twenty one.

World English Bible
The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono: seven hundred twenty-one.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred and twenty-one;

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Lod, Hadid, and Ono: seven hundred and twenty and one.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and one.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Led, of Hadid and One, seven hundred twenty-one.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty-one.

New American Bible
descendants of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred and twenty-one;

New Revised Standard Version
Of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty-one.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Lod, Hadir, and Ono, seven hundred and twenty-one.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Lud and Uno, seven hundred and twenty and one.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and one.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The children of Lodadid and Ono, seven hundred and twenty-one.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The List of Returning Exiles
36the men of Jericho, 345; 37the men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 721; 38and the descendants of Senaah, 3,930.…

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, ...

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 34:7
as the army of the king of Babylon was fighting against Jerusalem and the remaining cities of Judah—against Lachish and Azekah. For these were the only fortified cities remaining in Judah.

Joshua 19:1-9
The second lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Simeon: Their inheritance lay within the territory of Judah / and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, / Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, ...

1 Samuel 30:26-31
When David arrived in Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, “Here is a gift for you from the plunder of the LORD’s enemies.” / He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir; / to those in Aroer, Siphmoth, and Eshtemoa; ...

2 Samuel 2:1-4
Some time later, David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” “Go up,” the LORD answered. Then David asked, “Where should I go?” “To Hebron,” replied the LORD. / So David went there with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel. / David also took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron. ...

1 Kings 19:3
And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there,

Matthew 2:1
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem,

Luke 2:4
So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David.

John 7:42
Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?”

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, ...


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and one.

Lod

Nehemiah 6:2
That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in some one of the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.

Nehemiah 11:34,35
Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat, …

1 Chronicles 8:12
The sons of Elpaal; Eber, and Misham, and Shamed, who built Ono, and Lod, with the towns thereof:

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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 Lod:
Lod is a town located in the Shephelah region of Israel, near the modern-day city of Lydda. It is historically significant as a center of Jewish life during the post-exilic period. In the New Testament, Lod is mentioned in Acts 9:32-35, where Peter heals a paralytic, indicating its continued importance in early Christian history. The return of the men of Lod signifies the restoration of Jewish communities after the Babylonian exile, fulfilling prophecies of return and restoration found in books like Isaiah and Jeremiah.

Hadid:
Hadid is less frequently mentioned in biblical texts, but it is identified as a town in the territory of Benjamin. Its inclusion in the list of returnees highlights the comprehensive nature of the repopulation efforts during Nehemiah's time. The mention of Hadid alongside Lod and Ono suggests a strategic grouping of towns that were likely involved in mutual defense and economic cooperation, reflecting the communal efforts to rebuild and fortify the region.

and Ono:
Ono is another town in the Benjaminite territory, known for its valley, which is mentioned in Nehemiah 6:2 as a place where Nehemiah's enemies attempted to lure him away from his work on the Jerusalem wall. The mention of Ono here underscores the importance of the town in the regional network of settlements. It also serves as a reminder of the opposition faced by the Jewish people during their efforts to rebuild, a theme prevalent throughout the book of Nehemiah.

721
The specific number of returnees, 721, indicates the detailed record-keeping and organization involved in the repatriation process. This number reflects the careful planning and divine providence in the restoration of the Jewish community. It also emphasizes the fulfillment of God's promises to bring His people back to their land, as seen in prophecies like those in Ezekiel 36:24. The precision of this number highlights the historical reliability of the biblical narrative and the importance of each individual in God's redemptive plan.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Lod
A town in the territory of Benjamin, known in the New Testament as Lydda. It was a significant location for the returning exiles.

2. Hadid
Another town in the region of Benjamin, mentioned in the context of the return from Babylonian exile.

3. Ono
A town located in the territory of Benjamin, often associated with Lod and Hadid. It was part of the rebuilding efforts during Nehemiah's time.

4. The Return from Exile
This event marks the return of the Jewish people from Babylonian captivity, a significant moment in Jewish history that involved the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the re-establishment of the Jewish community.

5. The Census
Nehemiah 7 records a census of the people who returned from exile, highlighting the importance of community and identity in the restoration process.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Community
The listing of towns and their descendants underscores the value of community and shared identity in God's plan. As believers, we are called to be part of a spiritual community that supports and builds each other up.

Faithfulness in Small Details
The meticulous recording of names and numbers in Nehemiah 7 reflects God's attention to detail. We are reminded that God values every individual and every act of faithfulness, no matter how small.

Restoration and Renewal
The return from exile and the rebuilding of Jerusalem symbolize spiritual renewal. In our lives, God calls us to rebuild and restore areas that have been broken or neglected.

Heritage and Legacy
The mention of specific towns and families highlights the importance of heritage and legacy. As Christians, we are encouraged to honor our spiritual heritage and pass on a legacy of faith to future generations.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Lod,
לֹד֙ (lōḏ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3850: Lod -- a city in Benjamin near Joppa

Hadid,
חָדִ֣יד (ḥā·ḏîḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2307: Hadid -- a place in Benjamin

and Ono,
וְאוֹנ֔וֹ (wə·’ō·w·nōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 207: Ono -- 'vigorous', a city in Benjamin

721;
שְׁבַ֥ע (šə·ḇa‘)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number


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