Nehemiah 7:55

What does Nehemiah 7:55 mean?

A plain-English look at Nehemiah 7:55 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Nehemiah 7:55 means

The children of Barkos, Sisera, and Temah are listed among the Nethinim. Even after long exile, these families retained identity and returned to their service. Their inclusion highlights continuity of worship through generations. The list dignifies their vocation and protects it within the new order, ensuring that necessary tasks are not neglected. Recording them alongside priests and Levites shows that all service associated with the temple, whether leading or supporting, is vital to the community’s life before God.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

the children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Temah,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Tamah,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

the children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Temah,

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Temah,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

sons of Barkos, sons of Sisera, sons of Tamah,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

The children of Bercos, the children of Sisara, the children of Thema,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

the children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Thamah,

Context

Verse 55 nears the end of the Nethinim catalog (verses 46–56), adding three more families to the roster. The long list demonstrates the scale of practical service behind the scenes of temple worship. With the next verse (56), the Nethinim enumeration will conclude, followed by the children of Solomon’s servants (verses 57–60). Soon thereafter, the chapter will address those without confirmed lineage (verses 61–65), making clear why such thorough documentation has been necessary.

v.54the children of Bazlith, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha,

v.55This passage

v.56the children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Ezra 2:53

    the children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Temah,

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