Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version the men of Bethlehem and Netophah 188 New Living Translation The people of Bethlehem and Netophah 188 English Standard Version The men of Bethlehem and Netophah, 188. Berean Standard Bible the men of Bethlehem and Netophah, 188; King James Bible The men of Bethlehem and Netophah, an hundred fourscore and eight. New King James Version the men of Bethlehem and Netophah, one hundred and eighty-eight; New American Standard Bible the men of Bethlehem and Netophah, 188; NASB 1995 the men of Bethlehem and Netophah, 188; NASB 1977 the men of Bethlehem and Netophah, 188; Legacy Standard Bible the men of Bethlehem and Netophah, 188; Amplified Bible the men of Bethlehem and Netophah, 188; Christian Standard Bible Bethlehem’s and Netophah’s men 188 Holman Christian Standard Bible Bethlehem’s and Netophah’s men 188 American Standard Version The men of Bethlehem and Netophah, a hundred fourscore and eight. English Revised Version The men of Beth-lehem and Netophah, an hundred fourscore and eight. GOD'S WORD® Translation the people of Bethlehem and Netophah 188 International Standard Version People from Bethlehem and Netophah: 188 Majority Standard Bible the men of Bethlehem and Netophah, 188; NET Bible The men of Bethlehem and Netophah, 188; New Heart English Bible The men of Bethlehem and Netophah, one hundred eighty-eight. Webster's Bible Translation The men of Beth-lehem and Netophah, a hundred and eighty eight. World English Bible The men of Bethlehem and Netophah: one hundred eighty-eight. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionmen of Beth-Lehem and Netophah, one hundred eighty-eight; Young's Literal Translation Men of Beth-Lehem and Netophah: a hundred eighty and eight. Smith's Literal Translation The men of the house of bread and Netophah, a hundred eighty and eight. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe children of Bethlehem, and Netupha, a hundred eighty-eight. Catholic Public Domain Version The sons of Bethlehem and Netophah, one hundred eighty-eight. New American Bible people of Bethlehem and Netophah, one hundred and eighty-eight; New Revised Standard Version The people of Bethlehem and Netophah, one hundred eighty-eight. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe men of Bethlehem and Netophah, one hundred and eighty-eight? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The men of Beyth Lekhem and Nutphah, a hundred and eighty and eight. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The men of Beth-lehem and Netophah, a hundred fourscore and eight. Brenton Septuagint Translation The children of Baethalem, a hundred and twenty-three: the children of Atopha, fifty-six. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The List of Returning Exiles…25the descendants of Gibeon, 95; 26the men of Bethlehem and Netophah, 188; 27the men of Anathoth, 128;… Cross References Ezra 2:21 the men of Bethlehem, 123; Nehemiah 11:25 As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages; Joshua 15:21 These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, 1 Chronicles 4:28 They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, 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, ... 1 Chronicles 9:2-3 Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants. / Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem: Ezra 2:1 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, Nehemiah 11:3 These are the heads of the provinces who settled in Jerusalem. (In the villages of Judah, however, each lived on his own property in their towns—the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants— Joshua 15:55 Maon, Carmel, Ziph, Juttah, 1 Chronicles 2:50-52 These were the descendants of Caleb. The sons of Hur the firstborn of Ephrathah: Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim, / Salma the father of Bethlehem, and Hareph the father of Beth-gader. / These were the descendants of Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim: Haroeh, half the Manahathites, Matthew 2:1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, Luke 2:4 So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David. 1 Samuel 17:12 Now David was the son of a man named Jesse, an Ephrathite from Bethlehem of Judah who had eight sons. And in the days of Saul, Jesse was old and well along in years. Ruth 1:1-2 In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land. And a certain man from Bethlehem in Judah, with his wife and two sons, went to reside in the land of Moab. / The man’s name was Elimelech, his wife’s name was Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and Chilion. They were Ephrathites from Bethlehem in Judah, and they entered the land of Moab and settled there. Treasury of Scripture The men of Bethlehem and Netophah, an hundred fourscore and eight. Bethlehem Ezra 2:21,22 The children of Bethlehem, an hundred twenty and three… Jump to Previous Bethlehem Beth-Lehem Eight Eighty Eighty-Eight Fourscore Hundred Netophah Neto'phahJump to Next Bethlehem Beth-Lehem Eight Eighty Eighty-Eight Fourscore Hundred Netophah Neto'phahNehemiah 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 men of Bethlehem and Netophah, 188; Bethlehem: Bethlehem is a significant town in biblical history, known as the birthplace of King David and later, Jesus Christ. It is located about six miles south of Jerusalem. In the context of Nehemiah, Bethlehem was a small but notable town in Judah. The mention of Bethlehem here highlights its continued importance and the presence of a Jewish community returning from exile. Bethlehem's role in prophecy is significant, as it is foretold in Micah 5:2 as the birthplace of the Messiah. Netophah: Netophah is a lesser-known town near Bethlehem. It is mentioned in the context of the return from Babylonian exile, indicating that it was a recognized settlement during this period. The men of Netophah are also listed in Ezra 2:21-22, showing consistency in the records of those returning. The town's exact location is uncertain, but it is believed to be in the vicinity of Bethlehem, suggesting a close relationship between the two communities. 188: The number 188 represents the men from these towns who returned from exile. This specific count underscores the detailed record-keeping of the returning exiles, reflecting the importance of re-establishing the Jewish community in their ancestral lands. The precision of this number also highlights the historical reliability of the biblical text, as similar numbers are found in parallel accounts like Ezra 2. The return of these men signifies the fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people to their land, a theme prevalent throughout the prophetic books. Persons / Places / Events 1. BethlehemA small town in Judah, known as the birthplace of King David and later Jesus Christ. It holds significant historical and theological importance in the biblical account. 2. Netophah A lesser-known town near Bethlehem, mentioned in the context of the returnees from the Babylonian exile. It is associated with the tribe of Judah. 3. The Returnees The men listed in Nehemiah 7:26 are part of the group returning from Babylonian exile to rebuild Jerusalem and restore their community and worship. Teaching Points Faithfulness in Small BeginningsBethlehem and Netophah, though small and seemingly insignificant, played crucial roles in God's redemptive plan. This teaches us that God values faithfulness over prominence. The Importance of Community The return of the men from these towns highlights the importance of community in God's work. We are reminded that rebuilding and restoration often require collective effort and unity. Heritage and Identity Understanding our spiritual heritage can strengthen our identity in Christ. Just as the returnees were connected to their ancestral lands, Christians are connected to a spiritual lineage through faith. God's Sovereignty in History The return from exile and the rebuilding of Jerusalem demonstrate God's control over history. We can trust that He is sovereign over our lives and circumstances. Commitment to God's Work The dedication of these men to return and rebuild serves as an example of commitment to God's purposes. We are called to be diligent and committed in our service to God. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew the menאַנְשֵׁ֤י (’an·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 582: Man, mankind of בֵֽית־ (ḇêṯ-) Preposition Strong's Hebrew Bethlehem לֶ֙חֶם֙ (le·ḥem) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1035: Bethlehem -- 'place of bread', a city in Judah, also a city in Zebulun and Netophah, וּנְטֹפָ֔ה (ū·nə·ṭō·p̄āh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5199: Netophah -- a place in Judah 188, מֵאָ֖ה (mê·’āh) Number - feminine singular Strong's 3967: A hundred Links Nehemiah 7:26 NIVNehemiah 7:26 NLT Nehemiah 7:26 ESV Nehemiah 7:26 NASB Nehemiah 7:26 KJV Nehemiah 7:26 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 7:26 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 7:26 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 7:26 French Bible Nehemiah 7:26 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 7:26 The men of Bethlehem and Netophah one (Neh Ne) |
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