Nehemiah 7:29
New International Version
of Kiriath Jearim, Kephirah and Beeroth 743

New Living Translation
The people of Kiriath-jearim, Kephirah, and Beeroth 743

English Standard Version
The men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743.

Berean Standard Bible
the men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743;

King James Bible
The men of Kirjathjearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred forty and three.

New King James Version
the men of Kirjath Jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty-three;

New American Standard Bible
the men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743;

NASB 1995
the men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah and Beeroth, 743;

NASB 1977
the men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743;

Legacy Standard Bible
the men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743;

Amplified Bible
the men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah and Beeroth, 743;

Christian Standard Bible
Kiriath-jearim’s, Chephirah’s, and Beeroth’s men 743

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Kiriath-jearim’s, Chephirah’s, and Beeroth’s men 743

American Standard Version
The men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred forty and three.

English Revised Version
The men of Kirjath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred forty and three.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
of Kiriath Jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth 743

International Standard Version
People from Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth: 743

Majority Standard Bible
the men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743;

NET Bible
the men of Kiriath Jearim, Kephirah, and Beeroth, 743;

New Heart English Bible
The men of Kiriath Jearim, Kephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred forty-three.

Webster's Bible Translation
The men of Kirjath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty three.

World English Bible
The men of Kiriath Jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth: seven hundred forty-three.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
men of Kirjath-Jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred forty-three;

Young's Literal Translation
Men of Kirjath-Jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth: seven hundred forty and three.

Smith's Literal Translation
The men of the city of forests, Chephirah and Beeroth, seven hundred forty and three.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The men of Cariathiarim, Cephira, end Beroth, seven hundred forty-three.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred forty-three.

New American Bible
people of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty-three;

New Revised Standard Version
Of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred forty-three.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The men of Beth-naarin, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty-three.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The men of Beyth Narayn and Kephira and Bereuth, seven hundred and forty and three.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred forty and three.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The men of Cariatharim, Caphira, and Beroth, seven hundred and forty-three.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
28the men of Beth-azmaveth, 42; 29the men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743; 30the men of Ramah and Geba, 621;…

Cross References
Ezra 2:23
the men of Anathoth, 128;

Nehemiah 11:25-30
As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages; / in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet; / in Hazar-shual; in Beersheba and its villages; ...

Joshua 15:21-32
These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, / Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah, / Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan, ...

1 Chronicles 4:28-33
They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, / Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, / Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, ...

1 Kings 4:25
Throughout the days of Solomon, Judah and Israel dwelt securely from Dan to Beersheba, each man under his own vine and his own fig tree.

2 Chronicles 11:5-10
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah. / He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, / Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, ...

Jeremiah 32:44
Fields will be purchased with silver, and deeds will be signed, sealed, and witnessed in the land of Benjamin, in the areas surrounding Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah—the cities of the hill country, the foothills, and the Negev—because I will restore them from captivity, declares the LORD.”

Ezekiel 47:13-23
This is what the Lord GOD says: “These are the boundaries by which you are to divide the land as an inheritance among the twelve tribes of Israel; Joseph shall receive two portions. / You are to divide it equally among them. Because I swore with an uplifted hand to give it to your forefathers, this land will fall to you as an inheritance. / This shall be the boundary of the land: On the north side it will extend from the Great Sea by way of Hethlon through Lebo-hamath to Zedad, ...

Numbers 26:52-56
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “The land is to be divided among the tribes as an inheritance, according to the number of names. / Increase the inheritance for a large tribe and decrease it for a small one; each tribe is to receive its inheritance according to the number of those registered. ...

Joshua 18:21-28
These were the cities of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin: Jericho, Beth-hoglah, Emek-keziz, / Beth-arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel, / Avvim, Parah, Ophrah, ...

1 Samuel 30:26-31
When David arrived in Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, “Here is a gift for you from the plunder of the LORD’s enemies.” / He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir; / to those in Aroer, Siphmoth, and Eshtemoa; ...

2 Samuel 24:1-9
Again the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He stirred up David against them, saying, “Go and take a census of Israel and Judah.” / So the king said to Joab the commander of his army, who was with him, “Go now throughout the tribes of Israel from Dan to Beersheba and register the troops, so that I may know their number.” / But Joab replied to the king, “May the LORD your God multiply the troops a hundred times over, and may the eyes of my lord the king see it. But why does my lord the king want to do such a thing?” ...

Isaiah 44:26
who confirms the message of His servant and fulfills the counsel of His messengers, who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be inhabited,’ and of the cities of Judah, ‘They will be rebuilt, and I will restore their ruins,’

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 2:1-5
Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of the whole empire. / This was the first census to take place while Quirinius was governor of Syria. / And everyone went to his own town to register. ...


Treasury of Scripture

The men of Kirjathjearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred forty and three.

Joshua 9:17
And the children of Israel journeyed, and came unto their cities on the third day. Now their cities were Gibeon, and Chephirah, and Beeroth, and Kirjathjearim.

Joshua 18:25
Gibeon, and Ramah, and Beeroth,

Judges 18:12
And they went up, and pitched in Kirjathjearim, in Judah: wherefore they called that place Mahanehdan unto this day: behold, it is behind Kirjathjearim.

Kirjath-arim

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Beeroth Be-Er'oth Chephirah Chephi'rah Forty Forty-Three Hundred Jearim Kephirah Kiriath Kiriath-Jearim Kir'iath-Je'arim Kirjathjearim Kirjath-Jearim Seven Three
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Beeroth Be-Er'oth Chephirah Chephi'rah Forty Forty-Three Hundred Jearim Kephirah Kiriath Kiriath-Jearim Kir'iath-Je'arim Kirjathjearim Kirjath-Jearim Seven Three
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 men of Kiriath-jearim
Kiriath-jearim was a city in the tribal territory of Judah, mentioned in the context of the Ark of the Covenant's journey (1 Samuel 7:1-2). It was a significant location for Israel's religious history, as the Ark stayed there for 20 years before being moved to Jerusalem by King David. This city is also associated with the Gibeonites, who deceived Joshua into making a peace treaty with them (Joshua 9:17). The mention of men from Kiriath-jearim in Nehemiah highlights the continuity of the community's presence and their role in the post-exilic restoration of Jerusalem.

Chephirah
Chephirah was one of the four cities of the Gibeonites, who were Hivites that made a treaty with Israel during Joshua's conquest of Canaan (Joshua 9:17). This city was located in the tribal allotment of Benjamin. The inclusion of Chephirah's men in the list underscores the integration of these non-Israelite communities into the broader Israelite society, reflecting the fulfillment of God's promise to bring diverse peoples into His covenant community.

and Beeroth
Beeroth was another city of the Gibeonites, also within the territory of Benjamin (Joshua 9:17). Its mention in Nehemiah's list indicates the continued existence and participation of its inhabitants in the life of the Jewish community after the Babylonian exile. This reflects the theme of restoration and unity among the people of God, as they work together to rebuild Jerusalem and reestablish their identity.

743
The specific number of 743 men from these cities indicates a detailed and organized effort to account for the returning exiles. This enumeration reflects the importance of community and identity in the post-exilic period. It also demonstrates the fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people to their land, as seen in prophecies like Jeremiah 29:10-14. The precision of this number highlights the historical reliability of the biblical record and the meticulous nature of Nehemiah's leadership.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Kiriath-jearim
A city in the territory of Judah, known for being a resting place for the Ark of the Covenant before it was moved to Jerusalem by King David. It holds historical and religious significance in Israel's history.

2. Chephirah
A town in the territory of Benjamin, one of the cities that made a treaty with Joshua during the conquest of Canaan. It is part of the Gibeonite confederation.

3. Beeroth
Another town in the territory of Benjamin, also part of the Gibeonite cities that deceived Joshua into making a peace treaty with them.

4. The Men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth
These are the descendants of the original inhabitants of these towns who returned from the Babylonian exile to resettle in their ancestral lands.

5. The Event of Returning Exiles
This verse is part of a larger census of the Israelites who returned from Babylonian captivity to rebuild Jerusalem and the temple, highlighting the restoration of the community and their commitment to reestablishing their identity and worship.
Teaching Points
Faithfulness in Restoration
The return of the exiles to their ancestral towns demonstrates God's faithfulness in restoring His people. We can trust God to restore and rebuild areas of our lives that have been broken or lost.

Importance of Community
The detailed record of the returning exiles underscores the importance of community and belonging. As believers, we are called to be part of a faith community where we can grow and serve together.

Historical and Spiritual Heritage
Understanding the historical context of these towns helps us appreciate our spiritual heritage. We should seek to understand and honor the legacy of faith passed down to us.

Commitment to Worship
The return to these towns was not just a physical relocation but a spiritual recommitment to worship and obedience to God. We should prioritize our relationship with God and our commitment to His purposes.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the men
אַנְשֵׁ֨י (’an·šê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

of
קִרְיַ֤ת (qir·yaṯ)
0
Strong's Hebrew

Kiriath-jearim,
יְעָרִים֙ (yə·‘ā·rîm)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7157: Kiriath-jearim -- 'city of forests', a city given to Judah, then to Benjamin

Chephirah,
כְּפִירָ֣ה (kə·p̄î·rāh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3716: A city in Benjamin

and Beeroth,
וּבְאֵר֔וֹת (ū·ḇə·’ê·rō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 881: Beeroth -- 'wells', a place in Palestine

743;
שְׁבַ֥ע (šə·ḇa‘)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number


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