Nehemiah 7:62
What does Nehemiah 7:62 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 7:62 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 7:62 means
The children of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda number six hundred forty and two (642) among those unable to prove Israelite descent. The specificity shows that this was not a vague problem but involved identifiable groups. Their situation was delicate: they were among the returnees yet could not establish genealogical claims. The record acknowledges their presence while withholding certain rights until matters could be clarified. This approach balanced compassion with prudence, upholding community integrity without hastily rejecting people who may well have belonged but lacked documentation after years of displacement.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred forty and two.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred forty and two.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred forty and two.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred and forty-two.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862sons of Delaiah, sons of Tobiah, sons of Nekoda, six hundred forty and two.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The children of Dalaia, the children of Tobia, the children of Necoda, six hundred forty-two.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobijah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred and forty-two.
Context
Verse 62 continues detailing those who lacked genealogical proof, providing numbers and names. This precision shows administrative seriousness and sets the stage for the subsequent, more critical question of priests with uncertain lineage (verses 63–64). The flow contrasts the stability of the verified lists (verses 6–60) with the caution applied to those in doubt. The coming decision in verse 65 will establish a principle for handling sacred privileges when identity is unclear, aiming to protect worship while seeking God’s direction.
v.61And these were they that went up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer; but they could not show their fathers’ houses, nor their seed, whether they were of Israel:
v.62This passage
v.63And of the priests: the children of Hobaiah, the children of Hakkoz, the children of Barzillai, who took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ezra 2:60
the children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred fifty and two.
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