Nehemiah 7
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1After the wall was finished and I had set up the doors in the gates, the gatekeepers, singers, and Levites were appointed.1After the wall was finished and I had set up the doors in the gates, the gatekeepers, singers, and Levites were appointed.
2I gave the responsibility of governing Jerusalem to my brother Hanani, along with Hananiah, the commander of the fortress, for he was a faithful man who feared God more than most.2I gave the responsibility of governing Jerusalem to my brother Hanani, along with Hananiah, the commander of the fortress, for he was a faithful man who feared God more than most.
3I said to them, “Do not leave the gates open during the hottest part of the day. And even while the gatekeepers are on duty, have them shut and bar the doors. Appoint the residents of Jerusalem to act as guards, everyone on a regular watch. Some will serve at sentry posts and some in front of their own homes.” Nehemiah Registers the People3I said to them, “Do not leave the gates open during the hottest part of the day. And even while the gatekeepers are on duty, have them shut and bar the doors. Appoint the residents of Jerusalem to act as guards, everyone on a regular watch. Some will serve at sentry posts and some in front of their own homes.” Nehemiah Registers the People
4At that time the city was large and spacious, but the population was small, and none of the houses had been rebuilt.4At that time the city was large and spacious, but the population was small, and none of the houses had been rebuilt.
5So my God gave me the idea to call together all the nobles and leaders of the city, along with the ordinary citizens, for registration. I had found the genealogical record of those who had first returned to Judah. This is what was written there:5So my God gave me the idea to call together all the nobles and leaders of the city, along with the ordinary citizens, for registration. I had found the genealogical record of those who had first returned to Judah. This is what was written there:
6Here is the list of the Jewish exiles of the provinces who returned from their captivity. King Nebuchadnezzar had deported them to Babylon, but now they returned to Jerusalem and the other towns in Judah where they originally lived.6Here is the list of the Jewish exiles of the provinces who returned from their captivity. King Nebuchadnezzar had deported them to Babylon, but now they returned to Jerusalem and the other towns in Judah where they originally lived.
7Their leaders were Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the number of the men of Israel who returned from exile:7Their leaders were Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the number of the men of Israel who returned from exile:
8The family of Parosh 2,1728The family of Parosh 2,172
9The family of Shephatiah 3729The family of Shephatiah 372
10The family of Arah 65210The family of Arah 652
11The family of Pahath-moab (descendants of Jeshua and Joab) 2,81811The family of Pahath-moab (descendants of Jeshua and Joab) 2,818
12The family of Elam 1,25412The family of Elam 1,254
13The family of Zattu 84513The family of Zattu 845
14The family of Zaccai 76014The family of Zaccai 760
15The family of Bani 64815The family of Bani 648
16The family of Bebai 62816The family of Bebai 628
17The family of Azgad 2,32217The family of Azgad 2,322
18The family of Adonikam 66718The family of Adonikam 667
19The family of Bigvai 2,06719The family of Bigvai 2,067
20The family of Adin 65520The family of Adin 655
21The family of Ater (descendants of Hezekiah) 9821The family of Ater (descendants of Hezekiah) 98
22The family of Hashum 32822The family of Hashum 328
23The family of Bezai 32423The family of Bezai 324
24The family of Jorah 11224The family of Jorah 112
25The family of Gibbar 9525The family of Gibbar 95
26The people of Bethlehem and Netophah 18826The people of Bethlehem and Netophah 188
27The people of Anathoth 12827The people of Anathoth 128
28The people of Beth-azmaveth 4228The people of Beth-azmaveth 42
29The people of Kiriath-jearim, Kephirah, and Beeroth 74329The people of Kiriath-jearim, Kephirah, and Beeroth 743
30The people of Ramah and Geba 62130The people of Ramah and Geba 621
31The people of Micmash 12231The people of Micmash 122
32The people of Bethel and Ai 12332The people of Bethel and Ai 123
33The people of West Nebo 5233The people of West Nebo 52
34The citizens of West Elam 1,25434The citizens of West Elam 1,254
35The citizens of Harim 32035The citizens of Harim 320
36The citizens of Jericho 34536The citizens of Jericho 345
37The citizens of Lod, Hadid, and Ono 72137The citizens of Lod, Hadid, and Ono 721
38The citizens of Senaah 3,93038The citizens of Senaah 3,930
39These are the priests who returned from exile: The family of Jedaiah (through the line of Jeshua) 97339These are the priests who returned from exile: The family of Jedaiah (through the line of Jeshua) 973
40The family of Immer 1,05240The family of Immer 1,052
41The family of Pashhur 1,24741The family of Pashhur 1,247
42The family of Harim 1,01742The family of Harim 1,017
43These are the Levites who returned from exile: The families of Jeshua and Kadmiel (descendants of Hodaviah ) 7443These are the Levites who returned from exile: The families of Jeshua and Kadmiel (descendants of Hodaviah ) 74
44The singers of the family of Asaph 14844The singers of the family of Asaph 148
45The gatekeepers of the families of Shallum, Ater, Talmon, Akkub, Hatita, and Shobai 13845The gatekeepers of the families of Shallum, Ater, Talmon, Akkub, Hatita, and Shobai 138
46The descendants of the following Temple servants returned from exile: Ziha, Hasupha, Tabbaoth,46The descendants of the following Temple servants returned from exile: Ziha, Hasupha, Tabbaoth,
47Keros, Siaha, Padon,47Keros, Siaha, Padon,
48Lebanah, Hagabah, Shalmai,48Lebanah, Hagabah, Shalmai,
49Hanan, Giddel, Gahar,49Hanan, Giddel, Gahar,
50Reaiah, Rezin, Nekoda,50Reaiah, Rezin, Nekoda,
51Gazzam, Uzza, Paseah,51Gazzam, Uzza, Paseah,
52Besai, Meunim, Nephusim,52Besai, Meunim, Nephusim,
53Bakbuk, Hakupha, Harhur,53Bakbuk, Hakupha, Harhur,
54Bazluth, Mehida, Harsha,54Bazluth, Mehida, Harsha,
55Barkos, Sisera, Temah,55Barkos, Sisera, Temah,
56Neziah, and Hatipha.56Neziah, and Hatipha.
57The descendants of these servants of King Solomon returned from exile: Sotai, Hassophereth, Peruda,57The descendants of these servants of King Solomon returned from exile: Sotai, Hassophereth, Peruda,
58Jaalah, Darkon, Giddel,58Jaalah, Darkon, Giddel,
59Shephatiah, Hattil, Pokereth-hazzebaim, and Ami.59Shephatiah, Hattil, Pokereth-hazzebaim, and Ami.
60In all, the Temple servants and the descendants of Solomon’s servants numbered 392.60In all, the Temple servants and the descendants of Solomon’s servants numbered 392.
61Another group returned at this time from the towns of Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Kerub, Addan, and Immer. However, they could not prove that they or their families were descendants of Israel.61Another group returned at this time from the towns of Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Kerub, Addan, and Immer. However, they could not prove that they or their families were descendants of Israel.
62This group included the families of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda—a total of 642 people.62This group included the families of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda—a total of 642 people.
63Three families of priests—Hobaiah, Hakkoz, and Barzillai—also returned. (This Barzillai had married a woman who was a descendant of Barzillai of Gilead, and he had taken her family name.)63Three families of priests—Hobaiah, Hakkoz, and Barzillai—also returned. (This Barzillai had married a woman who was a descendant of Barzillai of Gilead, and he had taken her family name.)
64They searched for their names in the genealogical records, but they were not found, so they were disqualified from serving as priests.64They searched for their names in the genealogical records, but they were not found, so they were disqualified from serving as priests.
65The governor told them not to eat the priests’ share of food from the sacrifices until a priest could consult the LORD about the matter by using the Urim and Thummim—the sacred lots.65The governor told them not to eat the priests’ share of food from the sacrifices until a priest could consult the LORD about the matter by using the Urim and Thummim—the sacred lots.
66So a total of 42,360 people returned to Judah,66So a total of 42,360 people returned to Judah,
67in addition to 7,337 servants and 245 singers, both men and women.67in addition to 7,337 servants and 245 singers, both men and women.
68They took with them 736 horses, 245 mules,68They took with them 736 horses, 245 mules,
69435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys.69435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys.
70Some of the family leaders gave gifts for the work. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 gold coins, 50 gold basins, and 530 robes for the priests.70Some of the family leaders gave gifts for the work. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 gold coins, 50 gold basins, and 530 robes for the priests.
71The other leaders gave to the treasury a total of 20,000 gold coins and some 2,750 pounds of silver for the work.71The other leaders gave to the treasury a total of 20,000 gold coins and some 2,750 pounds of silver for the work.
72The rest of the people gave 20,000 gold coins, about 2,500 pounds of silver, and 67 robes for the priests.72The rest of the people gave 20,000 gold coins, about 2,500 pounds of silver, and 67 robes for the priests.
73So the priests, the Levites, the gatekeepers, the singers, the Temple servants, and some of the common people settled near Jerusalem. The rest of the people returned to their own towns throughout Israel.73So the priests, the Levites, the gatekeepers, the singers, the Temple servants, and some of the common people settled near Jerusalem. The rest of the people returned to their own towns throughout Israel.
Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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