Nehemiah 7:34
New International Version
of the other Elam 1,254

New Living Translation
The citizens of West Elam 1,254

English Standard Version
The sons of the other Elam, 1,254.

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of the other Elam, 1,254;

King James Bible
The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.

New King James Version
the sons of the other Elam, one thousand two hundred and fifty-four;

New American Standard Bible
the sons of the other Elam, 1,254;

NASB 1995
the sons of the other Elam, 1,254;

NASB 1977
the sons of the other Elam, 1,254;

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of the other Elam, 1,254;

Amplified Bible
the sons of the other Elam, 1,254;

Christian Standard Bible
the other Elam’s people 1,254

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the other Elam’s people 1,254

American Standard Version
The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.

English Revised Version
The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
of the other Elam 1,254

International Standard Version
The other Elam's descendants: 1,254

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of the other Elam, 1,254;

NET Bible
the descendants of the other Elam, 1,254;

New Heart English Bible
The descendants of the other Elam, one thousand two hundred fifty-four.

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred and fifty four.

World English Bible
The children of the other Elam: one thousand two hundred fifty-four.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of the other Elam, one thousand two hundred fifty-four;

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of the other Elam: a thousand two hundred fifty and four.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The men of the other Elam, one thousand two hundred fifty-four.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The men of the other Elam, one thousand two hundred fifty-four.

New American Bible
descendants of the other Elam, one thousand two hundred and fifty-four;

New Revised Standard Version
The descendants of the other Elam, one thousand two hundred fifty-four.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of the other Elam, one thousand two hundred and fifty-four.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Those of Beith Ilam, one thousand and two hundred and fifty and four.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The men of Elamaar, one thousand two hundred and fifty-two.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
33the men of the other Nebo, 52; 34the descendants of the other Elam, 1,254; 35the descendants of Harim, 320;…

Cross References
Ezra 2:30
the descendants of Magbish, 156;

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. ...

Deuteronomy 3:12-17
So at that time we took possession of this land. To the Reubenites and Gadites I gave the land beyond Aroer along the Arnon Valley, and half the hill country of Gilead, along with its cities. / To the half-tribe of Manasseh I gave the rest of Gilead and all of Bashan, the kingdom of Og. (The entire region of Argob, the whole territory of Bashan, used to be called the land of the Rephaim.) / Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, took the whole region of Argob as far as the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites. He renamed Bashan after himself, Havvoth-jair, by which it is called to this day. ...

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”? ...

Galatians 3:29
And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.


Treasury of Scripture

The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.

the other Elam

Nehemiah 7:12
The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.

Ezra 2:31
The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.

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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 the other Elam,
This phrase refers to a group of returnees from the Babylonian exile. The mention of "the other Elam" suggests there were multiple families or clans with the name Elam, indicating a common practice of naming groups after a prominent ancestor. Elam was a region east of Babylon, but here it likely refers to a family name rather than the geographical location. This distinction is important for understanding the organization of the returning exiles. The repetition of names in genealogies often highlights the importance of lineage and heritage in Jewish culture, emphasizing the continuity of God's people despite the exile.

1,254;
The specific number of 1,254 descendants indicates the precision with which the records were kept, reflecting the importance of each family in the restoration of Jerusalem. This number also underscores the significant size of this group, contributing to the rebuilding efforts. The detailed census aligns with the broader biblical theme of God’s faithfulness in preserving His people. It also connects to other biblical accounts where numbers are used to demonstrate God's provision and the fulfillment of His promises, such as the census in the Book of Numbers.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Nehemiah
The central figure in the book, Nehemiah was 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 before returning to Jerusalem.

2. Jericho
An ancient city located near the Jordan River, known for its historical significance in Israel's conquest of Canaan. It was the first city conquered by the Israelites under Joshua's leadership.

3. The Men of Jericho
This group of 345 men is listed among those who returned from exile to help rebuild Jerusalem. Their inclusion highlights the collective effort of various groups in the restoration of the city.
Teaching Points
Unity in Purpose
The inclusion of the men of Jericho in the rebuilding effort highlights the importance of unity among God's people. Despite their different backgrounds and histories, they came together for a common goal.

Faithfulness Across Generations
The connection between the fall of Jericho and the rebuilding efforts in Nehemiah's time demonstrates God's faithfulness across generations. Believers today are called to continue the legacy of faith and obedience.

Active Participation in God's Work
The men of Jericho actively participated in the restoration of Jerusalem. This serves as a reminder that every believer has a role to play in God's kingdom work, regardless of their past or status.

Historical Continuity
Understanding the historical context of Jericho enriches our appreciation of God's unfolding plan. It encourages us to see our lives as part of a larger account of redemption.

Commitment to Community
The collective effort of the men of Jericho underscores the importance of commitment to community and shared goals. Believers are encouraged to support and build up their local church communities.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of the other
אַחֵ֔ר (’a·ḥêr)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 312: Hinder, next, other

Elam,
עֵילָ֣ם (‘ê·lām)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5867: Elam -- a son of Shem, also his descendants and their country

1,254;
אֶ֕לֶף (’e·lep̄)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 505: A thousand


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