Nehemiah 7:14
What does Nehemiah 7:14 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 7:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 7:14 means
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore (760), are listed. Though brief, this entry carries the same significance as the larger counts: recognized lineage, rightful return, and tangible contribution to the rebuilding of society. Coming home from exile was an act of faith and endurance; recording the result affirms God’s mercy in gathering His people. The number ensures accountability for land distribution and communal obligations. It also demonstrates that the restoration was broad-based, not controlled by a few dominant families. Each registered group binds itself to Jerusalem’s welfare, strengthening the nation’s identity after long displacement.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and sixty.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Sons of Zaccai: seven hundred and sixty.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The children of Zachai, seven hundred sixty.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and sixty.
Context
Within the ongoing roll of family groups (verses 8–25), verse 14 adds another counted clan. The structure remains uniform—name followed by total—reinforcing the list’s authority and usability for administrative purposes. As the tally grows, so does the picture of a people adequately numerous to re-establish city life and temple service. These entries will be balanced later by town-based listings (verses 26–38) and then by the religious service classes (verses 39–45) and support staff (verses 46–60), before totals and offerings are summarized (verses 66–72).
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ezra 2:9
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.
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