Nehemiah 7:13
New International Version
of Zattu 845

New Living Translation
The family of Zattu 845

English Standard Version
The sons of Zattu, 845.

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Zattu, 845;

Berean Literal Bible
the sons of Zattu, eight hundred forty-five;

King James Bible
The children of Zattu, eight hundred forty and five.

New King James Version
the sons of Zattu, eight hundred and forty-five;

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Zattu, 845;

NASB 1995
the sons of Zattu, 845;

NASB 1977
the sons of Zattu, 845;

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Zattu, 845;

Amplified Bible
the sons of Zattu, 845;

Berean Annotated Bible
the descendants of Zattu (brightness of him), 845;

Christian Standard Bible
Zattu’s descendants 845

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Zattu’s descendants 845

American Standard Version
The children of Zattu, eight hundred forty and five.

English Revised Version
The children of Zattu, eight hundred forty and five.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
of Zattu 845

International Standard Version
Zattu's descendants: 845

NET Bible
the descendants of Zattu, 845;

New Heart English Bible
The descendants of Zattu, eight hundred forty-five.

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Zattu, eight hundred and forty five.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Zattu, 845;

World English Bible
The children of Zattu: eight hundred forty-five.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Zattu, eight hundred forty-five;

Berean Literal Bible
the sons of Zattu, eight hundred forty-five;

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Zattu: eight hundred forty and five.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Zattu, eight hundred forty and five.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Zethua, eight hundred forty-five.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Zattu, eight hundred forty-five.

New American Bible
descendants of Zattu, eight hundred and forty-five;

New Revised Standard Version
Of Zattu, eight hundred forty-five.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Zattu, eight hundred and fifty-five.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Zathyah, eight hundred and fifty and four.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The children of Zattu, eight hundred forty and five.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The children of Zathuia, eight hundred and forty-five.

Additional Translations ...



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
12the descendants of Elam, 1,254; 13the descendants of Zattu, 845; 14the descendants of Zaccai, 760;…

Cross References
the descendants of Zattu,

Ezra 2:8
the descendants of Zattu, 945;

Ezra 10:27
From the descendants of Zattu: Elioenai, Eliashib, Mattaniah, Jeremoth, Zabad, and Aziza.

Nehemiah 10:14
And the leaders of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,
845;

Ezra 2:64
The whole assembly numbered 42,360,

Ezra 8:1
These are the family heads and genealogical records of those who returned with me from Babylon during the reign of King Artaxerxes:

1 Chronicles 9:1
So all Israel was recorded in the genealogies written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness.
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 9:3-4
Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem: / Uthai son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, a descendant of Perez son of Judah.

1 Chronicles 9:6
From the Zerahites: Jeuel and 690 relatives.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Zattu, eight hundred forty and five.

Zattu

Ezra 2:8
The children of Zattu, nine hundred forty 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 Zattu,

Zattu was one of the family groups included among the returned exiles. Their presence shows that households from the former kingdom of Judah were reestablished in the land and took part in rebuilding the community centered on Jerusalem.

Ezr 2:8 the descendants of Zattu, 945;
Ezr 10:27 From the descendants of Zattu: Elioenai, Eliashib…
Neh 10:14 And the leaders of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab…

845;

The recorded total preserves the family’s place in the official register of those who returned. Such careful accounting helped establish tribal and family identity, land claims, and participation in the restored worshiping community.

Ezr 2:64 The whole assembly numbered 42,360,
Ezr 8:1 These are the family heads and genealogical records…
1Ch 9:1 So all Israel was recorded in the genealogies…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Nehemiah
A Jewish leader who played a crucial role in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. He was a cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes and was appointed as governor of Judah.

2. Zattu
A family or clan mentioned in the genealogical records of those who returned from the Babylonian exile. The descendants of Zattu were part of the group that returned to Jerusalem to help rebuild the city.

3. Jerusalem
The central city of Jewish worship and identity, which had been destroyed by the Babylonians and was in the process of being rebuilt during Nehemiah's time.

4. Babylonian Exile
A period when the Israelites were taken captive by the Babylonians, leading to a significant diaspora and the eventual return of some exiles to Jerusalem.

5. Genealogical Records
Lists of families and their descendants, which were important for maintaining tribal and family identities, as well as for fulfilling religious and social roles in post-exilic Israel.
Teaching Points
Importance of Heritage and Identity
The mention of the descendants of Zattu underscores the importance of knowing one's heritage and identity. In a spiritual sense, Christians are encouraged to understand their identity in Christ and their place in the family of God.

Faithfulness in Small Details
The detailed genealogical records reflect the faithfulness of God in preserving His people. Believers are reminded that God cares about the details of their lives and is faithful in His promises.

Community and Cooperation
The rebuilding of Jerusalem required the cooperation of many families and clans. Similarly, the church today is called to work together in unity to build up the body of Christ.

Restoration and Renewal
The return from exile and the rebuilding efforts symbolize spiritual restoration and renewal. Christians are called to seek personal and communal renewal through repentance and obedience to God.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Nehemiah 7:13?

2. How does Nehemiah 7:13 emphasize the importance of genealogical records for God's people?

3. Why is it crucial to maintain accurate records within the church community today?

4. How does Nehemiah 7:13 connect to God's covenant promises to Israel?

5. What can we learn about stewardship from the detailed records in Nehemiah 7?

6. How can we apply the principle of accountability from Nehemiah 7:13 in our lives?

7. What is the significance of the number of descendants listed in Nehemiah 7:13?

8. How does Nehemiah 7:13 contribute to understanding the historical context of the Jewish return from exile?

9. Why is the tribe of Zattu specifically mentioned in Nehemiah 7:13?

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


Nehemiah 7:13 is a simple census line, yet it shines with meaning: God preserved the descendants, honored the family of Zattu despite past sin, and knew every one of the 845 who answered His call. The verse reassures us that the Lord faithfully keeps covenant through generations, restores repentant people, and records every individual who joins His redemptive plans.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Zattu,
זַתּ֔וּא (zat·tū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2240: Zattu -- an Israelite

845;
שְׁמֹנֶ֥ה (šə·mō·neh)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 8083: A cardinal number, eight, eighth


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