Nehemiah 7:46
What does Nehemiah 7:46 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 7:46 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 7:46 means
The Nethinim begin to be listed, starting with the children of Ziha, Hasupha, and Tabbaoth. Nethinim were temple servants assigned to assist in various practical tasks. Their mention honors essential, often unseen, service that keeps worship functioning. By recording them, Nehemiah acknowledges that humble roles are indispensable. The list ensures their inclusion and protection within the community’s structure. These names remind us that true restoration requires many helpers—those who lift, clean, prepare, and maintain—so that priests, Levites, singers, and porters can fulfill their ministry with support.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The Nethinim: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,
KJV
King James Version · 1611The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hashupha, the children of Tabbaoth,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The Nethinim: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The Nethinim: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The Nethinim: sons of Ziha, sons of Hasupha, sons of Tabbaoth,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The porters: the children of Sellum, the children of Ater, the children of Telmon, the children of Accub, the children of Hatita, the children of Sobai: a hundred thirty-eight.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The Nethinim: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,
Context
After the core temple officials (verses 39–45), verses 46–56 enumerate the Nethinim, the dedicated temple servants. This section details the supportive backbone of worship life. Each named group contributes to the complex operation of the temple. The list will continue for several verses, reinforcing that practical service is part of sacred work. Following the Nethinim, the chapter will list the children of Solomon’s servants (verses 57–60), another class of temple-related personnel, before turning to questions of undocumented lineage (verses 61–65).
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Leviticus 27:2
Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When a man shall accomplish a vow, the persons shall be for Jehovah by thy estimation.
- Ezra 2:43
The Nethinim: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,
- 1 Chronicles 9:2
Now the first inhabitants that dwelt in their possessions in their cities were Israel, the priests, the Levites, and the Nethinim.
- Joshua 9:23
Now therefore ye are cursed, and there shall never fail to be of you bondmen, both hewers of wood and drawers of water for the house of my God.
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