Nehemiah 7:25
What does Nehemiah 7:25 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 7:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 7:25 means
The children of Gibeon, ninety and five, are counted. Their tiny total demonstrates that even the least numerous communities are recognized and provided for. Gibeon had a distinct history in Israel, but here the focus is not on past stories; it is on present legitimacy. By registering them, Nehemiah ensures that their place is secured in the restored land. Such careful attention protects the rights of smaller groups and prevents marginalization. It exemplifies just administration and a pastoral concern for the whole people, so that the city’s revival is not merely physical but inclusive and orderly.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The children of Gibeon, ninety and five.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The children of Gibeon, ninety and five.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The children of Gibeon, ninety and five.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The children of Gibeon, ninety-five.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Sons of Gibeon: ninety and five.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The children of Gabaon, ninety-five.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The children of Gibeon, ninety-five.
Context
Verse 25 concludes this segment of family-based totals that began in verse 8. The next section (verses 26–38) will shift to place-based listings, showing how the returnees populated various towns. This transition adds a geographical layer to the genealogical one, helping administrators assign settlements and responsibilities. The meticulous family lists also prepare for the later evaluation of priestly claims (verses 63–65), since serving at the temple requires verified lineage. The chapter’s orderly progression reflects Nehemiah’s aim to rebuild not just walls, but a rightly ordered people.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ezra 2:20
The children of Gibbar, ninety and five.
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