Nehemiah 7:36
New International Version
of Jericho 345

New Living Translation
The citizens of Jericho 345

English Standard Version
The sons of Jericho, 345.

Berean Standard Bible
the men of Jericho, 345;

King James Bible
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.

New King James Version
the sons of Jericho, three hundred and forty-five;

New American Standard Bible
the men of Jericho, 345;

NASB 1995
the men of Jericho, 345;

NASB 1977
the men of Jericho, 345;

Legacy Standard Bible
the men of Jericho, 345;

Amplified Bible
the sons of Jericho, 345;

Christian Standard Bible
Jericho’s people 345

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Jericho’s people 345

American Standard Version
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.

English Revised Version
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
of Jericho 345

International Standard Version
Jericho's descendants: 345

Majority Standard Bible
the men of Jericho, 345;

NET Bible
the descendants of Jericho, 345;

New Heart English Bible
The descendants of Jericho, three hundred forty-five.

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Jericho, three hundred and forty five.

World English Bible
The children of Jericho: three hundred forty-five.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Jericho, three hundred forty-five;

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Jericho: three hundred forty and five.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty-Ave.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Jericho, three hundred forty-five.

New American Bible
descendants of Jericho, three hundred and forty-five;

New Revised Standard Version
Of Jericho, three hundred forty-five.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Jericho, three hundred and forty-five.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Yerikho, three hundred and forty and five.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The children of Jericho, three hundred and forty-five.

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Context
The List of Returning Exiles
35the descendants of Harim, 320; 36the men of Jericho, 345; 37the men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 721;…

Cross References
Ezra 2:20
the descendants of Gibbar, 95;

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;

1 Chronicles 9:3
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 1:1
These are the words of Nehemiah son of Hacaliah: In the month of Chislev, in the twentieth year, while I was in the citadel of Susa,

Nehemiah 2:1
Now in the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was set before him, I took the wine and gave it to the king. I had never been sad in his presence,

Nehemiah 3:1
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.

Nehemiah 6:15
So the wall was completed in fifty-two days, on the twenty-fifth of Elul.

Nehemiah 8:1
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.

Nehemiah 12:1
Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,

Nehemiah 13:1
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,

Matthew 1:17
In all, then, there were fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Christ.

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 7:2-4
And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran, / and told him, ‘Leave your country and your kindred and go to the land I will show you.’ / So Abraham left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. After his father died, God brought him out of that place and into this land where you are now living.

Romans 9:4-5
the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises. / Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen.


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.

Jericho

Ezra 2:34
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.

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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 men of Jericho
Jericho is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, known for its strategic location near the Jordan River. It was the first city conquered by the Israelites under Joshua's leadership (Joshua 6). The mention of "the men of Jericho" in Nehemiah 7:36 highlights the continuity of the Jewish presence in this historically significant city. Jericho's inclusion in the list of returnees underscores its importance in the post-exilic community. The city's rebuilding and repopulation were crucial for re-establishing Israel's presence in the land. Jericho's location made it a key point for trade and defense, contributing to the economic and military stability of the region.

345
The specific number of 345 men from Jericho returning to Jerusalem reflects the detailed record-keeping and organization of the post-exilic community. This number signifies the commitment of the people of Jericho to the restoration of Jerusalem and the temple. It also indicates the relative size of the community willing to leave their established lives to participate in the rebuilding efforts. The precision of this number demonstrates the importance of each individual's contribution to the collective effort, emphasizing the communal nature of the restoration project. This meticulous accounting is consistent with the broader biblical theme of God's people being counted and known by name, as seen in other census records throughout Scripture (e.g., Numbers 1).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Nehemiah
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 and was appointed as governor of Judah.

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 Exiles
The Jewish people who returned to Jerusalem and Judah from Babylonian captivity. Nehemiah 7 lists the families and numbers of those who returned.

4. The Census
Nehemiah 7 records a census of the people who returned to Jerusalem, emphasizing the importance of community and heritage in re-establishing the nation.

5. The Rebuilding of Jerusalem
The broader context of Nehemiah involves the physical and spiritual rebuilding of Jerusalem, including its walls, gates, and community.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Heritage and Identity
Understanding our spiritual heritage helps us appreciate our identity in Christ. Just as the descendants of Jericho were part of a larger community, we are part of the body of Christ.

Faithfulness in Small Details
The detailed record of the returnees, including the descendants of Jericho, reminds us that God values each individual and their contribution to His kingdom.

Community and Restoration
The rebuilding of Jerusalem required the collective effort of all returnees. Similarly, the church today thrives when each member actively participates in its mission and restoration.

God's Faithfulness Across Generations
The mention of Jericho's descendants underscores God's faithfulness to His promises, spanning generations. We can trust God to fulfill His promises in our lives and the lives of future generations.

The Role of Leadership in God's Work
Nehemiah's leadership was crucial in organizing the returnees and rebuilding efforts. Effective leadership in the church involves guiding and empowering others to fulfill God's purposes.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Jericho,
יְרֵח֔וֹ (yə·rê·ḥōw)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3405: Jericho -- a city in the Jordan Valley captured by Joshua

345;
שְׁלֹ֥שׁ (šə·lōš)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice


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