Nehemiah 7:24
What does Nehemiah 7:24 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 7:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 7:24 means
The children of Hariph, a hundred and twelve, are included. This small number reminds us that no faithful group is too small to matter. The community’s strength lies not only in large contingents but in many smaller households anchoring neighborhood life. Documenting them guards against being overshadowed by larger clans and proves their right to settle and serve. In a time of replanting, every family adds stability. The list shows thoughtful care for the entire body of returnees, affirming that restoration is comprehensive and just, attentive to those who might easily be forgotten.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The children of Hariph, a hundred and twelve.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The children of Hariph, an hundred and twelve.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The children of Hariph, a hundred and twelve.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The children of Hariph, a hundred and twelve.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Sons of Hariph: a hundred <FI>and<Fi> twelve.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The children of Hareph, a hundred and twelve.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The children of Hariph, a hundred and twelve.
Context
Still in the family rolls (verses 8–25), verse 24 presents one of the smallest groups. The inclusion of such a small number reinforces the list’s fairness and thoroughness. This supports the chapter’s larger aims of equitable settlement and legitimate service assignments. Later, questions about pedigree (verses 61–65) will show the importance of clear documentation. Before that, the register will pivot to town-based groups (verses 26–38), giving a geographical dimension to the community’s composition, followed by the classifications of priests, Levites, singers, porters, and temple servants.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ezra 2:18
The children of Jorah, a hundred and twelve.
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