Nehemiah 7:41
What does Nehemiah 7:41 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 7:41 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 7:41 means
The children of Pashhur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven (1,247), add further strength to the priestly ranks. This notable total indicates significant capacity for the many tasks of temple service—sacrifices, teaching, and maintaining purity regulations. Recording their number publicly confirms their rightful role and helps administrators plan rotations and duties. The entry testifies that after exile, God has restored not just a people, but the structure necessary for faithful worship, with qualified ministers able to serve according to long-established patterns.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The children of Pashhur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The children of Pashhur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The children of Pashhur, a thousand, two hundred and forty-seven.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862sons of Pashur: a thousand two hundred forty and seven;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The children of Phashur, one thousand two hundred forty-seven.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The children of Pashhur, a thousand two hundred and forty-seven.
Context
Verse 41 remains within the catalog of priestly families (verses 39–42). The substantial numbers consolidate confidence that the temple can operate properly. The list will conclude with another priestly family in verse 42 before turning to Levites (verse 43) and other temple functionaries (verses 44–45). This orderly presentation prepares for the later problem of undocumented claimants (verses 63–65), illustrating why these verified lines matter. The flow keeps moving from establishing who the people are to ensuring that the worship system is adequately and legitimately staffed.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Chronicles 9:12
and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;
- 1 Chronicles 24:9
the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,
- Ezra 10:22
And of the sons of Pashhur: Elioenai, Maaseiah, Ishmael, Nethanel, Jozabad, and Elasah.
- Ezra 2:38
The children of Pashhur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.
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