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 · 2000the children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Temah,
KJV
King James Version · 1611The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Tamah,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901the children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Temah,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Temah,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862sons of Barkos, sons of Sisera, sons of Tamah,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The children of Bercos, the children of Sisara, the children of Thema,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890the 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.
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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