Nehemiah 7:57
What does Nehemiah 7:57 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 7:57 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 7:57 means
The children of Solomon’s servants begin to be listed: Sotai, Sophereth, and Perida. These were descendants of those who served the royal household, now integrated into the restored community’s support structure. Recording them acknowledges their historic role and current contribution. Like the Nethinim, their service aided temple and public operations. Their inclusion signals that restoration reaches across social strata, valuing various forms of service. Being named protects their families’ rights and responsibilities in the reconstituted nation.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The children of Solomon’s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Perida,
KJV
King James Version · 1611The children of Solomon’s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Perida,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The children of Solomon’s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Perida,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Perida,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Sons of the servants of Solomon: sons of Sotai, sons of Sophereth, sons of Perida,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The children of the servants of Solomon, the children of Sothai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Pharida,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Perida,
Context
After the Nethinim list closed (verse 56), verses 57–60 list the children of Solomon’s servants, a distinct support class likely connected with royal and temple service. This section further broadens the scope of the community’s servants beyond the core temple staff. Once this list is complete, the chapter will confront the matter of those claiming Israelite or priestly descent without documentation (verses 61–65). The careful enumeration of recognized groups frames and justifies the caution applied to uncertain claimants.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ezra 2:55
The children of Solomon’s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Hassophereth, the children of Peruda,
- Nehemiah 11:3
Now these are the chiefs of the province that dwelt in Jerusalem: but in the cities of Judah dwelt every one in his possession in their cities, to wit, Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nethinim, and the children of Solomon’s servants.
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