Nehemiah 7:10
New International Version
of Arah 652

New Living Translation
The family of Arah 652

English Standard Version
The sons of Arah, 652

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Arah, 652;

King James Bible
The children of Arah, six hundred fifty and two.

New King James Version
the sons of Arah, six hundred and fifty-two;

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Arah, 652;

NASB 1995
the sons of Arah, 652;

NASB 1977
the sons of Arah, 652;

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Arah, 652;

Amplified Bible
the sons of Arah, 652;

Christian Standard Bible
Arah’s descendants 652

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Arah’s descendants 652

American Standard Version
The children of Arah, six hundred fifty and two.

English Revised Version
The children of Arah, six hundred fifty and two.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
of Arah 652

International Standard Version
Arah's descendants: 652

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Arah, 652;

NET Bible
the descendants of Arah, 652;

New Heart English Bible
The descendants of Arah, six hundred fifty-two.

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Arah, six hundred and fifty two.

World English Bible
The children of Arah: six hundred fifty-two.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Arah, six hundred fifty-two;

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Arah: six hundred fifty and two.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Arah, six hundred fifty and two.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Area, six hundred fifty-two.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Arah, six hundred fifty-two.

New American Bible
descendants of Arah, six hundred and fifty-two;

New Revised Standard Version
Of Arah, six hundred fifty-two.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Arah, six hundred and fifty-two.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Arakhi, six hundred and fifty and two.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The children of Arah, six hundred fifty and two.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The children of Era, six hundred and fifty-two.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The List of Returning Exiles
9the descendants of Shephatiah, 372; 10the descendants of Arah, 652; 11the descendants of Pahath-moab (through the line of Jeshua and Joab), 2,818;…

Cross References
Ezra 2:8
the descendants of Zattu, 945;

Nehemiah 11:4
while some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem.) From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez;

Nehemiah 11:6
The descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of valor.

1 Chronicles 9:3
Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:

1 Chronicles 9:4
Uthai son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, a descendant of Perez son of Judah.

Ezra 2:1-2
Now these 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, / accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:

Nehemiah 7:6-7
These 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, / accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:

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

Nehemiah 12:7
Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah. These were the leaders of the priests and their associates in the days of Jeshua.

Nehemiah 12:12
In the days of Joiakim, these were the heads of the priestly families: of the family of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah;

Nehemiah 12:26
They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe.

Matthew 1:1-17
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...

Luke 3:23-38
Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...

Romans 11:1
I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.

Philippians 3:5
circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin; a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee;


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Arah, six hundred fifty and two.

Arah

Nehemiah 6:18
For there were many in Judah sworn unto him, because he was the son in law of Shechaniah the son of Arah; and his son Johanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah.

Ezra 2:5
The children of Arah, seven hundred seventy and five.

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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
63. and of the priests which could not find their pedigree
66. The whole number of them, with their substance
70. Their offerings














the descendants of Arah,
The mention of "the descendants of Arah" refers to one of the families or clans that returned from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem. Arah is listed among the leaders who returned with Zerubbabel in the earlier return, as seen in Ezra 2:5. This indicates a continuity of family lines and the importance of maintaining genealogical records for the restoration of Israel. The name Arah means "wayfarer" or "traveler," which could symbolize the journey of faith and return to the Promised Land. This reflects the broader biblical theme of restoration and return, as seen in the exodus from Egypt and the return from Babylonian captivity.

652;
The number 652 represents the count of individuals from the family of Arah who returned to Jerusalem. This specific number highlights the detailed record-keeping and the importance of each family in the rebuilding of the community. The precision of such numbers underscores the historical reliability of the biblical text and the organized nature of the return. It also reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to bring His people back to their land, as prophesied in Jeremiah 29:10-14. The returnees played a crucial role in the restoration of Jerusalem and the reestablishment of worship, which is a type of the ultimate restoration and redemption found in Jesus Christ.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Nehemiah
A Jewish leader and cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes, who led the effort to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and restore the community.

2. Arah
A family head whose descendants returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile. The mention of Arah highlights the importance of family lineage and the fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people.

3. Jerusalem
The city central to Jewish identity and worship, which was in ruins and needed restoration after the Babylonian exile.

4. Babylonian Exile
A period when the Israelites were taken captive to Babylon, which ended with the decree of Cyrus allowing them to return and rebuild Jerusalem.

5. The Returnees
The group of Israelites who returned to Jerusalem, representing the fulfillment of God's promise and the hope of restoration.
Teaching Points
Faithfulness in Small Details
The listing of names and numbers, such as the descendants of Arah, underscores the importance of each individual in God's plan. God values every person and their contribution to His work.

Heritage and Legacy
The mention of family lines reminds us of the importance of spiritual heritage. We are called to pass down faith and values to future generations.

God's Faithfulness to His Promises
The return of the exiles, including Arah's descendants, is a testament to God's faithfulness. We can trust God to fulfill His promises in our lives.

Community Restoration
The rebuilding of Jerusalem required the collective effort of many families. Similarly, the restoration of our communities and churches requires unity and cooperation.

Hope and Renewal
The return from exile symbolizes hope and new beginnings. In Christ, we have the promise of renewal and restoration in our lives.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the descendants
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Arah,
אָרַ֔ח (’ā·raḥ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 733: Arah -- perhaps 'traveler', an Israelite name

652;
שֵׁ֥שׁ (šêš)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number)


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