Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version of Adonikam 667 New Living Translation The family of Adonikam 667 English Standard Version The sons of Adonikam, 667. Berean Standard Bible the descendants of Adonikam, 667; King James Bible The children of Adonikam, six hundred threescore and seven. New King James Version the sons of Adonikam, six hundred and sixty-seven; New American Standard Bible the sons of Adonikam, 667; NASB 1995 the sons of Adonikam, 667; NASB 1977 the sons of Adonikam, 667; Legacy Standard Bible the sons of Adonikam, 667; Amplified Bible the sons of Adonikam, 667; Christian Standard Bible Adonikam’s descendants 667 Holman Christian Standard Bible Adonikam’s descendants 667 American Standard Version The children of Adonikam, six hundred threescore and seven. English Revised Version The children of Adonikam, six hundred threescore and seven. GOD'S WORD® Translation of Adonikam 667 International Standard Version Adonikam's descendants: 667 NET Bible the descendants of Adonikam, 667; New Heart English Bible The descendants of Adonikam, six hundred sixty-seven. Webster's Bible Translation The children of Adonikam, six hundred and sixty seven. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethe descendants of Adonikam, 667; World English Bible The children of Adonikam: six hundred sixty-seven. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionsons of Adonikam, six hundred sixty-seven; Young's Literal Translation Sons of Adonikam: six hundred sixty and seven. Smith's Literal Translation The sons of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and seven. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe children of Adonicam, six hundred sixty-seven. Catholic Public Domain Version The sons of Adonikam, six hundred sixty-seven. New American Bible descendants of Adonikam, six hundred and sixty-seven; New Revised Standard Version Of Adonikam, six hundred sixty-seven. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe descendants of Arhikom, six hundred and sixty-seven. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The children of Arnequm, six hundred and sixty and seven. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The children of Adonikam, six hundred threescore and seven. Brenton Septuagint Translation The children of Adonicam, six hundred and sixty-seven. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The List of Returning Exiles…17the descendants of Azgad, 2,322; 18the descendants of Adonikam, 667; 19the descendants of Bigvai, 2,067;… Cross References Ezra 2:10 the descendants of Bani, 642; 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. ... 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 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 3:1-32 At the Sheep Gate, Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests began rebuilding. They dedicated it and installed its doors. After building as far as the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel, they dedicated the wall. / The men of Jericho built next to Eliashib, and Zaccur son of Imri built next to them. / The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. ... Nehemiah 8:1-3 At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. / On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand. / So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law. Nehemiah 9:1-3 On the twenty-fourth day of the same month, the Israelites gathered together, fasting and wearing sackcloth, with dust on their heads. / Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all the foreigners, and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. / While they stood in their places, they read from the Book of the Law of the LORD their God for a quarter of the day, and they spent another quarter of the day in confession and worship of the LORD their God. Nehemiah 10:1-27 Now these were the ones who sealed the document: Nehemiah the governor, son of Hacaliah, and also Zedekiah, / Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, / Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah, ... Nehemiah 13:1-3 At that time the Book of Moses was read aloud in the hearing of the people, and in it they found the passage stating that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever enter the assembly of God, / because they had not met the Israelites with food and water, but had hired Balaam to call down a curse against them (although our God had turned the curse into a blessing). / As soon as the people heard this law, they excluded from Israel all of foreign descent. 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”? ... Hebrews 11:32-34 And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight. Treasury of Scripture The children of Adonikam, six hundred three score and seven. Adonikam Ezra 2:13 The children of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and six. Jump to Previous Adonikam Adoni'kam Children Hundred Seven Six Sixty Sixty-Seven ThreescoreJump to Next Adonikam Adoni'kam Children Hundred Seven Six Sixty Sixty-Seven ThreescoreNehemiah 7 1. Nehemiah commits the charge of Jerusalem to Hanani and Hananiah5. 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 Adonikam Adonikam is a name that means "the Lord has risen" or "my Lord has arisen." This name reflects a common practice in ancient Israel of naming children with theophoric elements, which are names that include a reference to God. The descendants of Adonikam are listed among those who returned from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel, as recorded in Ezra 2:13. This indicates their commitment to the restoration of Jerusalem and the temple, a significant event in Jewish history. The mention of Adonikam's descendants highlights the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in post-exilic Israel, as these were crucial for maintaining the continuity of the Jewish people and their covenant relationship with God. 667 Persons / Places / Events 1. AdonikamAdonikam is a name that means "the Lord has risen" or "my Lord has arisen." He is the ancestor of a family group that returned from the Babylonian exile. The mention of his descendants highlights the continuity of God's people and their return to Jerusalem. 2. The Return from Exile This event marks the return of the Jewish people from Babylonian captivity to Jerusalem. It is a significant moment in Jewish history, symbolizing restoration and renewal. 3. Nehemiah As the governor of Judah, Nehemiah played a crucial role in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem and organizing the community. His leadership is central to the events described in the book of Nehemiah. Teaching Points The Importance of Lineage and HeritageUnderstanding our spiritual heritage can strengthen our faith and identity. Just as the descendants of Adonikam were part of God's plan, we too are part of a spiritual lineage through Christ. God's Faithfulness in Restoration The return from exile is a testament to God's faithfulness. In our lives, we can trust that God will restore and renew us, even after periods of hardship or separation. Unity and Collective Effort The rebuilding of Jerusalem required the cooperation of many families. In the church today, unity and collaboration are essential for accomplishing God's work. Leadership and Vision Nehemiah's leadership was crucial in organizing the return and rebuilding efforts. Effective leadership in our communities and churches can inspire and mobilize others toward God's purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Nehemiah 7:18?2. How does Nehemiah 7:18 emphasize the importance of genealogies in biblical history? 3. What role do genealogies play in understanding God's covenant with Israel? 4. How can we apply the principle of record-keeping in our spiritual lives? 5. How does Nehemiah 7:18 connect to the broader narrative of Nehemiah's mission? 6. Why is it important to preserve family heritage according to biblical teachings? 7. What is the significance of Nehemiah 7:18 in the context of the Israelites' return from exile? 8. How does Nehemiah 7:18 contribute to understanding the genealogical records in the Bible? 9. Why is the specific number of descendants in Nehemiah 7:18 important for biblical history? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 7? 11. How many were the children of Azgad? One thousand two hundred and twenty-two (Ezra 2:12) Two thousand three hundred and twenty-two (Nehemiah 7:17) 12. How many children of Pahrath-Moab were freed from Babylonian captivity? 2,812 (Ezra 2:6) or 2,818 (Nehemiah 7:11)? 13. How do interpreters harmonize the restoration promises in Ezekiel 39:21-29 with other Old Testament passages that describe different outcomes for Israel? 14. Why does Nehemiah 7:61-65 reference priests unable to prove their lineage, and does this contradict earlier genealogical records found in Ezra? What Does Nehemiah 7:18 Mean The descendantsNehemiah pauses in his rebuilding narrative to catalog the families God brought back from exile. Genealogies may feel dry, yet they carry living testimony: every name proves God has preserved a people for Himself just as He promised in Jeremiah 29:10. • By inserting this brief line—“the descendants of Adonikam, 667” (Nehemiah 7:18)—the Spirit reminds us that restoration is never abstract; it happens person-by-person, family-by-family (compare Genesis 5:1-3; Matthew 1:1-17). • Their inclusion echoes the earlier list in Ezra 2:1-70, showing continuity between the two books and underscoring that the same covenant-keeping God is guiding both the temple-builders of Ezra and the wall-builders of Nehemiah. • Each descendant stands as evidence that God’s promises did not perish in Babylon (Isaiah 43:5-6), encouraging us that no hardship can erase those whom the Lord marks as His own (John 10:27-29). of Adonikam Adonikam likely lived and died in exile, yet his household chose to return. Ezra 2:13 records the family’s original count, and Ezra 8:13 names several of his grandsons who led a later wave back to Jerusalem. • Their decision mirrors Abraham’s obedience in Hebrews 11:8—leaving a settled place for a land of promise because God’s priority is worth any cost. • Families like Adonikam’s illustrate Ephesians 2:10 in action: God prepared works for them—rebuilding a city, restoring worship, re-establishing witness among the nations. • Their faithfulness rebukes complacency; they refused to remain comfortable in Persia when the house of God lay in ruins (Haggai 1:4). 667 The number may seem trivial, yet Scripture records it with precision. Ezra 2:13 lists 666, while Nehemiah 7:18 notes 667—indicating an additional family member joined the later caravan. • Rather than a contradiction, the single-person increase proves the lists are independent, eyewitness documents; God’s Word faithfully notes even a lone traveler (Luke 12:6-7). • The shift from 666 to 667 transforms a number associated with man’s imperfection (Revelation 13:18) into a reminder that God adds to His people and overcomes what is lacking (Philippians 1:6). • Every “one” matters: the shepherd leaves ninety-nine to find a single sheep (Luke 15:4). So here, the Spirit highlights that heaven tracks each returnee, celebrating every step toward restoration (Psalm 147:4). summary Nehemiah 7:18 may read like a mere census line, yet it pulses with purpose. By naming the descendants of Adonikam and noting their 667 members, God shows that: • He keeps meticulous record of His covenant family. • Obedient households, though ordinary, play indispensable roles in His redemptive plan. • Even a single added life testifies to His ongoing, personal, unstoppable work of restoration. Hebrew the descendantsבְּנֵי֙ (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Adonikam, אֲדֹ֣נִיקָ֔ם (’ă·ḏō·nî·qām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 140: Adonikam -- 'my Lord has arisen', head of an Israelite family 667; שֵׁ֥שׁ (šêš) Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number) Links Nehemiah 7:18 NIVNehemiah 7:18 NLT Nehemiah 7:18 ESV Nehemiah 7:18 NASB Nehemiah 7:18 KJV Nehemiah 7:18 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 7:18 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 7:18 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 7:18 French Bible Nehemiah 7:18 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 7:18 The children of Adonikam six hundred sixty-seven (Neh Ne) |
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