Nehemiah 7:35
What does Nehemiah 7:35 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 7:35 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 7:35 means
The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty (320), are listed. Whether representing a family group associated with a town or a town-name itself, this entry adds to the steady tapestry of returnees. Their mid-sized number indicates a viable base for local renewal. By recording them, administrators affirm their rights and set expectations for their participation in communal duties. As with all entries, the point is not merely to count but to reconstitute a people with structure, justice, and worship at the center, ensuring that each group’s contribution is recognized and integrated.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Sons of Harim: three hundred and twenty.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The children of Harem, three hundred and twenty.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.
Context
Verse 35 continues the place-based register (verses 26–38), adding another group to the geographic spread of those repopulating Judah. These entries, diverse in size, suggest strategic planning in settlement and resource allocation. As the towns list proceeds to its conclusion in verses 36–38, the chapter prepares to introduce the religious cadres—priests and Levites (verses 39–45)—and then the supporting classes (verses 46–60). The flow underscores that restored geography and restored worship go hand in hand in the renewed life of the nation.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ezra 10:31
Andofthe sons of Harim: Eliezer, Isshijah, Malchijah, Shemaiah, Shimeon,
- Ezra 2:32
The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.
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