Nehemiah 7:42
What does Nehemiah 7:42 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 7:42 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 7:42 means
The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen (1,017), complete the priestly listings here. Their substantial number rounds out a robust priesthood, indicating readiness for the full cycle of temple observances. By documenting these lines, Nehemiah protects the sanctity of worship from confusion or usurpation. The priests’ presence is central to the community’s identity; without them, the sacrificial system and teaching ministry would falter. This entry affirms that what God exiled for sin He now restores in order—people, land, and worship—each element rightly constituted and recorded.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The children of Harim, a thousandandseventeen.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The children of Harim, a thousandandseventeen.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862sons of Harim: a thousand and seventeen.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The children of Arem, one thousand and seventeen. The Levites:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.
Context
Verse 42 concludes the specific priestly families listed in this section. The chapter will next introduce the Levites (verse 43) and then the singers (verse 44) and porters (verse 45), completing a picture of those serving in and around the temple. Later, the narrative will revisit issues of priestly legitimacy (verses 63–65), displaying the practical importance of these records. The transition from priests to Levites and other functionaries shows the widening circle of sacred service required for the temple’s regular operations.
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 2:39
The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.
- 1 Chronicles 24:8
the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,
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