Nehemiah 7:58
What does Nehemiah 7:58 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 7:58 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 7:58 means
The list continues with the children of Jaala, Darkon, and Giddel among Solomon’s servants. By preserving their names, the record ensures institutional memory and fair treatment. Their presence helps re-establish the administrative and logistical capacities necessary for a functioning society centered on the temple and the law. Although not priests or Levites, their support work mattered for the nation’s integrity and stability. This entry, like the others, bears witness to many forms of faithfulness needed in a time of rebuilding.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000the children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,
KJV
King James Version · 1611The children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901the children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862sons of Jaala, sons of Darkon, sons of Giddel,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The children of Jahala, the children of Darcon, the children of Jeddel,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890the children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,
Context
Verse 58 adds further families to the children of Solomon’s servants (verses 57–60). The growing list parallels the earlier Nethinim enumeration and shows the breadth of support personnel in the restored community. The catalog will conclude in verse 60 with a total for these classes, then transition to the sensitive matter of those without provable lineage (verses 61–65). The flow from verified service groups to disputed claims heightens the importance of documented identity for legitimate participation.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ezra 2:56
the children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,
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