Nehemiah 7:36
What does Nehemiah 7:36 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 7:36 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 7:36 means
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five (345), are counted. Jericho, a city with a dramatic past, now contributes a modest community to the restoration. Their inclusion shows that even historically prominent sites were repopulated by relatively small numbers after the exile. Documenting them reaffirms Jericho’s place in the land’s living map. Their presence would aid regional trade routes and agriculture, benefiting the broader community. The record underscores that the return was comprehensive in scope, touching iconic and obscure places alike, each relying on faithful households to reclaim desolate towns.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The children of Jericho, three hundred and forty-five.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Sons of Jericho: three hundred forty and five.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The children of Jericho, three hundred forty-five.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The children of Jericho, three hundred and forty-five.
Context
Verse 36 remains in the town-based list (verses 26–38), noting a well-known city now modestly repopulated. This detail contributes to the tapestry of Judah’s recovery, where even famous locations needed small beginnings. The sequence will continue with other towns until verse 38, then transition to the sacred service classes (verses 39–45) and temple assistants (verses 46–60). This ordering—place, then priesthood—reflects the interdependence of land, people, and worship in the restoration program outlined in the chapter.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ezra 2:34
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.
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