Nehemiah 7:59
What does Nehemiah 7:59 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 7:59 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 7:59 means
The children of Shephatiah, Hattil, Pochereth-hazzebaim, and Amon are recorded among Solomon’s servants. These names, likely attached to specialized roles in pre-exilic administration, now stand as part of the nation’s support system. Their inclusion underscores a comprehensive approach to restoration, where even historically royal service families are integrated under the renewed order. Registering them ensures their status, responsibilities, and provision, and bears witness that a functioning society requires many vocations rightly aligned under God’s law.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the children of Amon.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Amon.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the children of Amon.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the children of Amon.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862sons of Shephatiah, sons of Hattil, sons of Pochereth of Zebaim, sons of Amon.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The children of Saphatia, the children of Hatil, the children of Phochereth, who was born of Sabaim, the son of Amon.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-Hazzebaim, the children of Amon.
Context
Verse 59 continues the listing of the children of Solomon’s servants, approaching the summary total in verse 60. This extended catalog shows that the restored community embraced both sacred and civic support roles. Once the total is given, the chapter will tackle the list of returnees with uncertain lineage (verses 61–65), highlighting contrasts between verified and unverified claims. The narrative’s order emphasizes fairness and the need for clear documentation to maintain purity and justice in the community’s life.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ezra 2:57
the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the children of Ami.
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