Nehemiah 7:56
What does Nehemiah 7:56 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 7:56 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 7:56 means
The children of Neziah and Hatipha finish the Nethinim list. By naming them, the record completes the picture of those who provided essential assistance to temple life. Their roles, though less visible, were crucial to the daily rhythm of worship, cleansing, and care. Inclusion in the register assures them recognition and provision in the restored community. The careful conclusion of this section implies that no servant group was left unaccounted for, reflecting comprehensive planning and pastoral concern within the re-established worshiping nation.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000the children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901the children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862sons of Neziah, sons of Hatipha.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The children of Nasia, the children of Hatipha,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890the children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.
Context
Verse 56 concludes the Nethinim section that began at verse 46. With the temple servants identified, the chapter will proceed to list the children of Solomon’s servants (verses 57–60), another class tied to royal service and temple support. Following that, attention turns to those who cannot produce genealogical proof (verses 61–65), contrasting documented groups with uncertain claimants. The structure reinforces the chapter’s emphasis on legitimacy, order, and completeness in staffing the restored worship system.
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Nehemiah 7
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Nehemiah 7.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Confession of Sin
Confession of sin is an essential step in drawing near to God and receiving His forgiveness and cleansing.
Topic
Bible Verses About Fasting
Fasting in the Bible is a spiritual discipline involving abstinence from food for a period, often coupled with prayer and repentance.
What the Bible says about…