Nehemiah 7:11
What does Nehemiah 7:11 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 7:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 7:11 means
Here the children of Pahath-moab, specifically tied to the lines of Jeshua and Joab, number two thousand and eight hundred and eighteen. The precision links them to identifiable ancestral streams, confirming their right to return, settle, and serve. Larger contingents like this would immediately impact rebuilding efforts, providing labor and leadership capacity. The connection to known forebears safeguards against confusion with similarly named groups. By stabilizing identity through careful lineage, the community can allocate resources and duties fairly. This entry shows how detailed records protect unity, preventing rivalry and mistrust as many families reconnect to a land long left desolate.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The children of Pahath-moab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand and eight hundredandeighteen.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The children of Pahath–moab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand and eight hundred and eighteen.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The children of Pahath-moab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand and eight hundredandeighteen.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The children of Pahath-moab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand, eight hundred and eighteen.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Sons of Pahath-Moab, of the sons of Jeshua and Joab: two thousand and eight hundred <FI>and<Fi> eighteen.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The children of Phahath Moab of the children of Josue and Joab, two thousand eight hundred eighteen.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The children of Pahath-Moab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
Context
Within the family listings begun in verse 8, verse 11 stands out for its explicit mention of sub-lines within Pahath-moab, anchoring them to Jeshua and Joab. Such specification strengthens the list’s reliability and helps administrators plan equitable resettlement. As the sequence progresses (verses 12–25), each named group contributes to the aggregate headcount. The long series establishes a recognized population base before moving on to town-based groups, priestly families, and temple servants later in the chapter. This careful ordering will undergird decisions about who may serve in sacred roles and who requires further verification.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Nehemiah 8:4
And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Uriah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchijah, and Hashum, and Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam.
- Nehemiah 10:14
The chiefs of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,
- Ezra 2:6
The children of Pahath-moab, of the children of JeshuaandJoab, two thousand eight hundred and twelve.
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