Nehemiah 7:14
New International Version
of Zakkai 760

New Living Translation
The family of Zaccai 760

English Standard Version
The sons of Zaccai, 760.

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Zaccai, 760;

King James Bible
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.

New King James Version
the sons of Zaccai, seven hundred and sixty;

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Zaccai, 760;

NASB 1995
the sons of Zaccai, 760;

NASB 1977
the sons of Zaccai, 760;

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Zaccai, 760;

Amplified Bible
the sons of Zaccai, 760;

Christian Standard Bible
Zaccai’s descendants 760

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Zaccai’s descendants 760

American Standard Version
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.

English Revised Version
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
of Zaccai 760

International Standard Version
Zaccai's descendants: 760

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Zaccai, 760;

NET Bible
the descendants of Zaccai, 760;

New Heart English Bible
The descendants of Zaccai, seven hundred sixty.

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and sixty.

World English Bible
The children of Zaccai: seven hundred sixty.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Zaccai, seven hundred and sixty;

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Zaccai: seven hundred and sixty.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Zaccai, seven hundred and sixty.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Zachai, seven hundred sixty.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Zaccai, seven hundred sixty.

New American Bible
descendants of Zaccai, seven hundred and sixty;

New Revised Standard Version
Of Zaccai, seven hundred sixty.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Zaccai, seven hundred and sixty.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Zakkai, seven hundred and sixty.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The children of Zacchu, seven hundred and sixty.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The List of Returning Exiles
13the descendants of Zattu, 845; 14the descendants of Zaccai, 760; 15the descendants of Binnui, 648;…

Cross References
Ezra 2:13
the descendants of Adonikam, 666;

Nehemiah 11:4-6
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; / and Maaseiah son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, a descendant of Shelah. / The descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of valor.

1 Chronicles 9:3-9
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. / From the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons. ...

1 Chronicles 3:19-24
The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei. The children of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah, their sister Shelomith, / and five others: Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed. / The descendants of Hananiah: Pelatiah, Jeshaiah, and the sons of Rephaiah, of Arnan, of Obadiah, and of Shecaniah. ...

Nehemiah 3:7
Next to them, repairs were made by Melatiah the Gibeonite, Jadon the Meronothite, and the men of Gibeon and Mizpah, who were under the authority of the governor of the region west of the Euphrates.

Nehemiah 12:1-7
Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, / Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, / Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth, ...

Nehemiah 10:1-8
Now these were the ones who sealed the document: Nehemiah the governor, son of Hacaliah, and also Zedekiah, / Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, / Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah, ...

Ezra 8:1-14
These are the family heads and genealogical records of those who returned with me from Babylon during the reign of King Artaxerxes: / from the descendants of Phinehas, Gershom; from the descendants of Ithamar, Daniel; from the descendants of David, Hattush / of the descendants of Shecaniah; from the descendants of Parosh, Zechariah, and with him were registered 150 men; ...

1 Chronicles 12:1-7
Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin): / Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite; ...

1 Chronicles 27:1-15
This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ...

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, ...

Acts 2:5-11
Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. / And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language. / Astounded and amazed, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? ...

Romans 11:1-5
I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. / God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: / “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? ...

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 Zaccai, seven hundred and three score.

Zaccai

Ezra 2:9
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.

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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 Zaccai
The name "Zaccai" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "pure" or "innocent." The descendants of Zaccai were part of the group returning from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem and Judah. This return was significant as it fulfilled God's promise to restore His people to their land. The mention of Zaccai's descendants highlights the importance of family lineage and heritage in Jewish culture, emphasizing the continuity of God's covenant with Israel. The genealogical records in Nehemiah serve to establish the legitimacy of those who returned and their rightful claim to the land. This reflects the broader biblical theme of restoration and redemption.

760
The number 760 indicates the size of the group of Zaccai's descendants who returned. This specific enumeration underscores the meticulous record-keeping of the post-exilic community, which was crucial for re-establishing the social and religious order in Jerusalem. The precision in numbers also reflects the importance of each family and individual in the collective effort to rebuild the nation. In a broader biblical context, numbers often have symbolic significance, though here it primarily serves a historical purpose. The return of such a substantial group signifies the fulfillment of God's promise to bring His people back from exile, as prophesied in books like Jeremiah and Isaiah.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Nehemiah
A Jewish leader who played a crucial role in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. He is known for his leadership, prayerfulness, and dedication to God's work.

2. Zaccai
A family or clan mentioned in the genealogical records of those who returned from the Babylonian exile. The name "Zaccai" is of Hebrew origin, possibly meaning "pure" or "innocent."

3. Jerusalem
The city central to Jewish identity and worship, which Nehemiah helped to rebuild. It symbolizes God's presence and the restoration of His people.

4. Babylonian Exile
A period when the Israelites were taken captive to Babylon, which led to a significant spiritual and cultural crisis. The return from exile marks a time of renewal and rebuilding.

5. Genealogical Records
These records were crucial for establishing identity, inheritance, and fulfillment of God's promises to His people. They ensured that the returning exiles could reclaim their heritage and land.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Heritage
Understanding our spiritual heritage helps us appreciate God's faithfulness and the continuity of His promises. Just as the Israelites valued their genealogies, we should value our spiritual lineage in Christ.

God's Faithfulness in Restoration
The return of the exiles and the rebuilding of Jerusalem demonstrate God's commitment to restoring His people. We can trust God to restore and rebuild areas of our lives that have been broken.

Community and Identity
The genealogical records highlight the importance of community and identity. In Christ, we are part of a spiritual family, and our identity is rooted in Him.

Leadership and Stewardship
Nehemiah's role in organizing the return and rebuilding efforts teaches us about the importance of godly leadership and stewardship in fulfilling God's purposes.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Zaccai,
זַכָּ֔י (zak·kāy)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2140: Zaccai -- an Israelite

760;
שְׁבַ֥ע (šə·ḇa‘)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number


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