Nehemiah 7:18
What does Nehemiah 7:18 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 7:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 7:18 means
The children of Adonikam, six hundred threescore and seven (667), are counted among those who returned. Their number, though not among the largest, signals meaningful participation. The record affirms their rightful claim to settlement and service, and guards their place in the community’s future. Each registered clan supplies people for work, worship, and defense. Careful enumeration also reflects integrity in leadership—no group is falsely elevated or neglected. This verse shows how a people scattered by exile are knit back together through verifiable ties, enabling the land to be repopulated with justice and order.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The children of Adonikam, six hundred threescore and seven.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The children of Adonikam, six hundred threescore and seven.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The children of Adonikam, six hundred threescore and seven.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The children of Adonikam, six hundred and sixty-seven.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Sons of Adonikam: six hundred sixty and seven.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The children of Adonicam, six hundred sixty-seven.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The children of Adonikam, six hundred and sixty-seven.
Context
Verse 18 continues the succession of family totals that will conclude at verse 25 before the focus shifts to towns (verses 26–38). The repeated formula of name and number serves administrative and pastoral ends: establishing who belongs and assuring each clan’s recognition. These details will matter for distributing property, organizing labor, and sustaining worship. Later, the narrative will distinguish those with uncertain lineage (verses 61–65), underscoring why this careful record is vital. The final tallies and gifts (verses 66–72) will then summarize the collective strength and commitment of the returnees.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ezra 2:13
The children of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and six.
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