Nehemiah 7:7
New International Version
in company with Zerubbabel, Joshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum and Baanah): The list of the men of Israel:

New Living Translation
Their leaders were Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the number of the men of Israel who returned from exile:

English Standard Version
They came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:

Berean Standard Bible
accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:

Berean Literal Bible
who came in with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:

King James Bible
Who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number, I say, of the men of the people of Israel was this;

New King James Version
Those who came with Zerubbabel were Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:

New American Standard Bible
who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. The number of men of the people of Israel:

NASB 1995
who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number of men of the people of Israel:

NASB 1977
who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number of men of the people of Israel:

Legacy Standard Bible
who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number of men of the people of Israel:

Amplified Bible
the ones who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. The men of the people of Israel numbered:

Berean Annotated Bible
accompanied by Zerubbabel (sown in Babylon), Jeshua (he is saved), Nehemiah (YHWH comforts), Azariah (YHWH has helped), Raamiah (thunder of YHWH), Nahamani (merciful), Mordecai (little man), Bilshan (in slander), Mispereth (number), Bigvai (in my bodies), Nehum (comfort), and Baanah <Ezr 2:2>. This is the count of the men of Israel (he wrestles with God):

Christian Standard Bible
They came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. The number of the Israelite men included

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. The number of the Israelite men included:

American Standard Version
who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:

Contemporary English Version
and that they had come with Zerubbabel, Joshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah.

English Revised Version
who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They went with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the number of Israelite men from the people in exile:

Good News Translation
Their leaders were Zerubbabel, Joshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah.

International Standard Version
They were coming with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. Here is the enumeration of: The Men of Israel:

NET Bible
They came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. The number of Israelite men was as follows:

New Heart English Bible
who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the children of Israel:

Webster's Bible Translation
Who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number, I say, of the men of the people of Israel was this;
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:

World English Bible
who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
who are coming in with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:

Berean Literal Bible
who came in with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:

Young's Literal Translation
who are coming in with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. Number of the men of the people of Israel:

Smith's Literal Translation
Those coming with Zerubbabel, Joshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who came with Zorobabel, Josue, Nehemias, Azarias, Raamias, Nahamani, Mardochai, Belsam, Mespharath, Begoia, Nahum, Baana. The number of the men of the people of Israel:

Catholic Public Domain Version
They arrived with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:

New American Bible
They returned with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. The census of the people of Israel:

New Revised Standard Version
They came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number of the Israelite people:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Those who came up with Zerubbabel: Joshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamael, Mordecai, Belshan, Mespereth, Bigvai, Nahum, and Baanah. The number of men of the people of Israel was this:

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Who came up with Zurbabel: Yeshua, Nekhamyah, and Azaryah, and Aramyah, and Nakhmayel, Murdacai, and Belishan, and Maspruth, and Bagway, and Nakhum, and Baana; the number of the men of the people of Israel.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
with Zorobabel, and Jesus, and Neemia, Azaria, and Reelma, Naemani, Mardochaeus, Balsan, Maspharath, Esdra, Boguia, Inaum, Baana, Masphar, men of the people of Israel.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
6These are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles carried away to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar its king. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town, 7accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel: 8the descendants of Parosh, 2,172;…

Cross References
accompanied by Zerubbabel,

Ezra 2:2
accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:

Ezra 3:8
In the second month of the second year after they had arrived at the house of God in Jerusalem, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Jeshua son of Jozadak, and the rest of their associates including the priests, the Levites, and all who had returned to Jerusalem from the captivity, began the work. They appointed Levites twenty years of age or older to supervise the construction of the house of the LORD.

Haggai 1:14
So the LORD stirred the spirit of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as the spirit of all the remnant of the people. And they came and began the work on the house of the LORD of Hosts, their God,
Jeshua,

Ezra 3:2
Then Jeshua son of Jozadak and his fellow priests, along with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his associates, began to build the altar of the God of Israel to sacrifice burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God.

Ezra 5:2
Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak rose up and began to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them, helping them.

Zechariah 3:1
Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him.
Nehemiah,

Nehemiah 1:1
These are the words of Nehemiah son of Hacaliah: In the month of Chislev, in the twentieth year, while I was in the citadel of Susa,

Nehemiah 2:1
Now in the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was set before him, I took the wine and gave it to the king. I had never been sad in his presence,

Nehemiah 8:9
Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all of them, “This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the Law.
Azariah,

1 Chronicles 6:10
Johanan was the father of Azariah, who served as priest in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem,

Nehemiah 10:2
Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah,

2 Chronicles 31:10
and Azariah, the chief priest of the household of Zadok, answered him, “Since the people began to bring their contributions into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat, and there is plenty left over, because the LORD has blessed His people; this great abundance is what is left over.”
Raamiah,

Ezra 1:11
In all, there were 5,400 gold and silver articles. Sheshbazzar brought all these along when the exiles went up from Babylon to Jerusalem.

Haggai 1:12
Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God and the words of the prophet Haggai, because the LORD their God had sent him. So the people feared the LORD.

Nehemiah 12:1
Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,
Nahamani,

Numbers 1:18
and on the first day of the second month they assembled the whole congregation and recorded their ancestry by clans and families, counting one by one the names of those twenty years of age or older,


Treasury of Scripture

Who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number, I say, of the men of the people of Israel was this;

Zerubbabel

Nehemiah 12:1,7,10
Now these are the priests and the Levites that went up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, …

Ezekiel 1:11
Thus were their faces: and their wings were stretched upward; two wings of every one were joined one to another, and two covered their bodies.

Sheshbazzar

Nehemiah 2:2
Wherefore the king said unto me, Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? this is nothing else but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid,

Haggai 1:1
In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of the month, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet unto Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, saying,

Matthew 1:12,13
And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel; …

Zorobabel.

Ezra 3:8,9
Now in the second year of their coming unto the house of God at Jerusalem, in the second month, began Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the remnant of their brethren the priests and the Levites, and all they that were come out of the captivity unto Jerusalem; and appointed the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to set forward the work of the house of the LORD…

Ezra 5:2
Then rose up Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and began to build the house of God which is at Jerusalem: and with them were the prophets of God helping them.

Zechariah 3:1-3
And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him…

Joshua.

Ezra 2:2
Which came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:

Seraiah, Reelaiah.

Ezra 2:2
Which came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:

Mizpar.

Nehemiah 12:3
Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth,

Ezra 2:2
Which came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:

Rehum

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Nehemiah 7
1. Nehemiah commits the charge of Jerusalem to Hanani and Hananiah
5. A register of the genealogy of them which came at the first out of Babylon
9. of the people
39. of the priests
43. of the Levites
46. of the Nethinims
57. of Solomon's servants
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accompanied by Zerubbabel
Zerubbabel was a key leader in the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem. He was a descendant of King David and played a significant role in the rebuilding of the temple, as prophesied in Haggai 2:23. His leadership is a type of Christ, as he was instrumental in restoring worship in Jerusalem.

Jeshua
Jeshua, also known as Joshua, was the high priest who returned with Zerubbabel. He is mentioned in the prophetic visions of Zechariah (Zechariah 3:1-10), where he is depicted as a symbol of the coming Messiah, who would cleanse the people from sin.

Nehemiah
Nehemiah, the central figure of the book, was a cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes. He was instrumental in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, demonstrating leadership and faithfulness. His actions foreshadow the protective and restorative work of Christ for His people.

Azariah
Azariah, a common name in the Old Testament, means "Yahweh has helped." This name reflects the divine assistance experienced by the returning exiles, emphasizing God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises.

Raamiah
Little is known about Raamiah, but his inclusion in this list highlights the collective effort of various leaders in the restoration of Jerusalem. His name means "thunder of Yahweh," suggesting a powerful presence or influence.

Nahamani
Nahamani is another figure about whom little is known. His name means "comforter," which may symbolize the comfort and hope brought to the exiles as they returned to their homeland.

Mordecai
This Mordecai is not the same as the one in the Book of Esther, but his name, meaning "warrior" or "follower of Marduk," indicates a strong character. The name's presence in the list underscores the diverse backgrounds of those involved in the restoration.

Bilshan
Bilshan's name means "inquirer" or "searcher." This could reflect the seeking of God's will and guidance by the leaders during the challenging task of rebuilding.

Mispereth
Mispereth, meaning "numbering" or "recording," may indicate a role in organizing or documenting the returnees, highlighting the importance of order and record-keeping in the restoration process.

Bigvai
Bigvai was one of the leaders who returned with Zerubbabel, as mentioned in Ezra 2:2. His name means "happy" or "fortunate," reflecting the joy and blessing of returning to the Promised Land.

Nehum
Nehum, meaning "comfort," aligns with the theme of divine comfort and restoration for the exiles. This name reinforces the message of hope and renewal found throughout the book of Nehemiah.

Baanah
Baanah, meaning "in affliction," may represent the hardships faced by the exiles. His inclusion in the list serves as a reminder of the trials endured and the perseverance required to rebuild Jerusalem.

This is the count of the men of Israel:
The enumeration of the men of Israel signifies the importance of community and identity in the post-exilic period. It reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people and reestablish them in their land, as seen in prophecies like Jeremiah 29:10-14. This census also underscores the continuity of God's covenant with Israel, despite their previous disobedience and exile.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Zerubbabel
A leader of the first group of Jews returning from Babylonian exile, a descendant of David, and a governor of Judah.

2. Jeshua
The high priest who returned with Zerubbabel, playing a key role in rebuilding the temple.

3. Nehemiah
The central figure in the book, known for his leadership in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls.

4. Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah
Leaders among the returning exiles, each contributing to the restoration of Israel.

5. The Return from Exile
This event marks a significant moment in Jewish history, symbolizing restoration and renewal after the Babylonian captivity.
Teaching Points
Leadership and Legacy
The leaders listed in Nehemiah 7:7 exemplify the importance of godly leadership in times of restoration. Their commitment to God's purposes serves as a model for Christian leaders today.

Faithfulness in Exile
The return from exile illustrates God's faithfulness to His promises. Believers can trust that God will fulfill His promises, even in difficult circumstances.

Community and Cooperation
The collective effort of these leaders and the people highlights the power of community in achieving God's purposes. Christians are called to work together in unity for the kingdom of God.

Restoration and Renewal
Just as the Israelites experienced physical and spiritual renewal, believers are invited to experience personal and communal restoration through Christ.

Historical Continuity
Understanding the historical context of the return from exile helps believers appreciate the continuity of God's redemptive plan throughout Scripture.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Nehemiah 7:7?

2. How does Nehemiah 7:7 demonstrate God's faithfulness in restoring His people?

3. What leadership qualities can we learn from Nehemiah's actions in Nehemiah 7:7?

4. How does Nehemiah 7:7 connect to God's covenant promises in the Old Testament?

5. In what ways can we prioritize community restoration like Nehemiah in our lives?

6. How can we apply the example of Nehemiah 7:7 to modern church leadership?

7. What is the significance of Nehemiah 7:7 in the context of Israel's history?

8. How does Nehemiah 7:7 reflect God's faithfulness to His people?

9. Why are the names listed in Nehemiah 7:7 important for understanding biblical genealogy?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 7?

11. What explains the differences between the genealogies in Ezra 2:2 and Nehemiah 7:7 if they reference the same returnees?

12. If the numbers in Nehemiah 7 differ from parallel lists in Ezra, which set of figures is historically accurate, and why do they conflict?

13. Is the extensive list of names in Nehemiah 10:1–27 historically consistent with known genealogical records, or are there discrepancies?

14. Does the detailed list of families and possessions in Nehemiah 7:6-73 have any archaeological corroboration, or could it be exaggerated?
What Does Nehemiah 7:7 Mean
Zerubbabel

• “Who came with Zerubbabel…” (Nehemiah 7:7).

• A grandson of King Jehoiachin (1 Chronicles 3:17–19), governor of the first return in 538 BC (Ezra 2:2; Haggai 1:1; Zechariah 4:6–10).

• His presence underlines God’s faithfulness to preserve the Davidic line even after exile (2 Samuel 7:16).

• By naming him first, the verse reminds readers that political and messianic hopes were being restored.


Jeshua

• Partnered with Zerubbabel as high priest (Ezra 3:2; Haggai 1:12; Zechariah 3:1–7).

• Represents the re-establishment of priestly mediation and worship (Exodus 28:1).

• The civil leader (Zerubbabel) and the spiritual leader (Jeshua) together picture the balance of governance and godliness in the community.


Nehemiah

• Probably not the later governor-author but an earlier leader sharing the same name, underscoring the commonality of godly leadership across generations (Ezra 2:2).

• His inclusion shows how God raises multiple servants for different seasons (1 Corinthians 3:6-9).


Azariah

• Name means “Yahweh has helped,” a testimony embedded in the list itself.

• Reminds readers that every returnee owed his journey and safety to divine aid (Psalm 124:1–8).


Raamiah

• Also called Rehum in Ezra 2:2; demonstrates that slight name variations do not hinder the historicity of the record.

• His place in the roll affirms that God knows every individual contributor (Luke 10:20).


Nahamani

• Virtually unknown outside this verse, yet permanently recorded.

• Highlights that obscurity on earth does not equal insignificance to God (Hebrews 6:10).


Mordecai

• Likely a different man from Esther’s cousin, but the shared name would have evoked memories of God’s deliverance in Persia (Esther 10:3).

• Signals continuity between diaspora victories and Jerusalem restoration.


Bilshan

• Possibly a leader of an entire family group (Ezra 2:2).

• Illustrates corporate responsibility—heads of households took initiative so others could follow (Joshua 24:15).


Mispereth

• In Ezra 2:2 the spelling is “Mispar.”

• The slight shift shows Nehemiah’s care in copying the older register while updating for his readership, validating the reliability of inspired preservation (Proverbs 30:5).


Bigvai

• One of the largest returnee clans (Ezra 2:14; 8:14).

• Demonstrates that some exiles prospered in Babylon yet chose hardship in Judah for covenant loyalty (Psalm 137:5–6).


Nehum

• Another otherwise unrecorded name, again stressing God’s meticulous record-keeping (Malachi 3:16).


Baanah

• Appears also among the wall-builders (Nehemiah 3:4).

• Shows that early returnees stayed to work generations later, modeling perseverance (Galatians 6:9).


This is the count of the men of Israel

• Introduces the census in verses 8–38, echoing Ezra 2.

• The catalog proves the historical, verifiable nature of God’s promises (Genesis 15:13-16; Jeremiah 29:10).

• By limiting the list to “men of Israel,” Scripture establishes clear genealogical continuity, safeguarding priestly and tribal lines for future messianic fulfillment (Ezra 8:1; Matthew 1:12–13).


summary

Nehemiah 7:7 is more than a string of hard-to-pronounce names. Each leader embodies God’s unwavering commitment to restore His people politically, spiritually, and genealogically after exile. The verse anchors the coming census in real history, assuring readers that every promise—whether to David’s house, the priesthood, or the nation as a whole—stands secure.

Verse 7. - Jeshua, Nehemiah, etc. To the eleven names given by Ezra, Nehemiah adds one, "Nahamani," the sixth. He gives the others in the same order as Ezra, but spells some of the names differently - e.g. "Azariah" for "Seraiah," "Raamiah" for "Reelaiah," "Mispereth" for "Mizpar," and "Nehum" for "Rehum."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
accompanied
הַבָּאִ֣ים (hab·bā·’îm)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

by
עִם־ (‘im-)
Preposition
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

Zerubbabel,
זְרֻבָּבֶ֗ל (zə·rub·bā·ḇel)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2216: Zerubbabel -- 'begotten in Babylon', a leader of returning Israelite exiles

Jeshua,
יֵשׁ֡וּעַ (yê·šū·a‘)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3442: Jeshua

Nehemiah,
נְחֶמְיָ֡ה (nə·ḥem·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5166: Nehemiah -- 'Yah comforts', three Israelites

Azariah,
עֲ֠זַרְיָה (‘ă·zar·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5838: Azariah -- 'Yah has helped', the name of a number of Israelites

Raamiah,
רַֽעַמְיָ֨ה (ra·‘am·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7485: Raamiah -- perhaps 'thunder of Yah', an Israelite who returned with Zerubbabel

Nahamani,
נַחֲמָ֜נִי (na·ḥă·mā·nî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5167: Nahamani -- 'compassionate', an Israelite of Nehemiah's time

Mordecai,
מָרְדֳּכַ֥י (mā·rə·do·ḵay)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4782: Mordecai -- a companion of Zerubbabel, also a cousin of Esther

Bilshan,
בִּלְשָׁ֛ן (bil·šān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1114: Bilshan -- perhaps 'inquirer', an Israelite

Mispereth,
מִסְפֶּ֥רֶת (mis·pe·reṯ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4559: Mispereth -- an Israelite

Bigvai,
בִּגְוַ֖י (biḡ·way)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 902: Bigvai -- perhaps 'happy', an Israelite name

Nehum,
נְח֣וּם (nə·ḥūm)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5149: Nehum -- 'comfort', an Israelite of Nehemiah's time

and Baanah.
בַּעֲנָ֑ה (ba·‘ă·nāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1196: Baanah -- the name of several Israelites

[This is] the count
מִסְפַּ֕ר (mis·par)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4557: A number, definite, indefinite, narration

of the men
אַנְשֵׁ֖י (’an·šê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

of Israel:
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc


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