Nehemiah 7:38
New International Version
of Senaah 3,930

New Living Translation
The citizens of Senaah 3,930

English Standard Version
The sons of Senaah, 3,930.

Berean Standard Bible
and the descendants of Senaah, 3,930.

King James Bible
The children of Senaah, three thousand nine hundred and thirty.

New King James Version
the sons of Senaah, three thousand nine hundred and thirty.

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Senaah, 3,930.

NASB 1995
the sons of Senaah, 3,930.

NASB 1977
the sons of Senaah, 3,930.

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Senaah, 3,930.

Amplified Bible
the sons of Senaah, 3,930.

Christian Standard Bible
Senaah’s people 3,930.00

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Senaah’s people 3,930.

American Standard Version
The children of Senaah, three thousand nine hundred and thirty.

English Revised Version
The children of Senaah, three thousand nine hundred and thirty.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
of Senaah 3,930

International Standard Version
Senaah's descendants: 3,930

Majority Standard Bible
and the descendants of Senaah, 3,930.

NET Bible
the descendants of Senaah, 3,930.

New Heart English Bible
The descendants of Senaah, three thousand nine hundred thirty.

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Senaah, three thousand nine hundred and thirty.

World English Bible
The children of Senaah: three thousand nine hundred thirty.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Senaah, three thousand nine hundred and thirty.

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Senaah: three thousand nine hundred and thirty.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Senaah, three thousand nine hundred and thirty.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Senaa, three thousand nine hundred thirty.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Senaah, three thousand nine hundred thirty.

New American Bible
descendants of Senaah, three thousand nine hundred and thirty.

New Revised Standard Version
Of Senaah, three thousand nine hundred thirty.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Senaah, three thousand nine hundred and thirty.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Senaah, three thousand and nine hundred and thirty.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The children of Senaah, three thousand nine hundred and thirty.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The children of Sanana, three thousand nine hundred and thirty.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The List of Returning Exiles
37the men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 721; 38and the descendants of Senaah, 3,930 39The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973;…

Cross References
Ezra 2:34
the men of Jericho, 345;

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, ...

2 Kings 25:22-26
Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, over the people he had left behind in the land of Judah. / When all the commanders of the armies and their men heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah as governor, they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah—Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan son of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah son of the Maacathite, as well as their men. / And Gedaliah took an oath before them and their men, assuring them, “Do not be afraid of the servants of the Chaldeans. Live in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it will be well with you.” ...

Jeremiah 40:7-12
When all the commanders and men of the armies in the field heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam over the land and that he had put him in charge of the men, women, and children who were the poorest of the land and had not been exiled to Babylon, / they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah—Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan and Jonathan the sons of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth, the sons of Ephai the Netophathite, and Jezaniah son of the Maacathite—they and their men. / Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, swore an oath to them and their men, assuring them, “Do not be afraid to serve the Chaldeans. Live in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it will go well with you. ...

Jeremiah 41:1-3
In the seventh month, Ishmael son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, who was a member of the royal family and one of the king’s chief officers, came with ten men to Gedaliah son of Ahikam at Mizpah, and they ate a meal together there. / Then Ishmael son of Nethaniah and the ten men who were with him got up and struck down Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, with the sword, killing the one whom the king of Babylon had appointed to govern the land. / Ishmael also killed all the Jews who were with Gedaliah at Mizpah, as well as the Chaldean soldiers who were there.

Jeremiah 43:4-7
So Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces disobeyed the command of the LORD to stay in the land of Judah. / Instead, Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces took the whole remnant of Judah, those who had returned to the land of Judah from all the nations to which they had been scattered, / the men, the women, the children, the king’s daughters, and everyone whom Nebuzaradan captain of the guard had allowed to remain with Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, as well as Jeremiah the prophet and Baruch son of Neriah. ...

Ezekiel 36:8-12
But you, O mountains of Israel, will produce branches and bear fruit for My people Israel, for they will soon come home. / For behold, I am on your side; I will turn toward you, and you will be tilled and sown. / I will multiply the people upon you—the house of Israel in its entirety. The cities will be inhabited and the ruins rebuilt. ...

Zechariah 8:7-8
This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “I will save My people from the land of the east and from the land of the west. / I will bring them back to dwell in Jerusalem, where they will be My people, and I will be their faithful and righteous God.”

Matthew 1:11-12
and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon. / After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,

Luke 3:23-27
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”? ...

Romans 11:25-27
I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has come to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in. / And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will remove godlessness from Jacob. / And this is My covenant with them when I take away their sins.”


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Senaah, three thousand nine hundred and thirty.

Senaah

Ezra 2:35
The children of Senaah, three thousand and six hundred and thirty.

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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














and the descendants of Senaah,
The mention of Senaah refers to a group of people or a family lineage that returned from the Babylonian exile. Senaah is likely a place name, possibly a town or region, though its exact location is uncertain. The descendants of Senaah are listed among those who returned to Jerusalem and Judah, emphasizing the restoration of the Jewish community. This reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to bring His people back to their land after the exile, as prophesied in books like Jeremiah and Isaiah.

3930
The specific number of 3,930 indicates the size of the group that returned, highlighting the significant effort and commitment of these families to rebuild their lives and the city of Jerusalem. This number is part of a larger census that Nehemiah records, which serves to organize the community and ensure that the genealogical records are maintained. The precision of the number underscores the importance of each family and individual in the restoration process, reflecting the biblical theme of God's care for His people and the importance of community in His plans.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Nehemiah
A Jewish leader who played a crucial role in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls after the Babylonian exile. He was a cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes and was appointed as governor of Judah.

2. Senaah
A family or clan mentioned in the context of the return from Babylonian exile. The descendants of Senaah were part of the group that returned to Jerusalem and Judah to help rebuild the city and its walls.

3. The Return from Exile
This event marks the return of the Jewish people from Babylonian captivity, a significant moment in Jewish history that fulfilled God's promise of restoration.

4. Jerusalem
The central city of Jewish worship and identity, which was in ruins and needed rebuilding after the exile.

5. The Census
Nehemiah conducted a census to organize the people and ensure that the city was repopulated and that the work of rebuilding could be effectively managed.
Teaching Points
Faithfulness in Small Details
The inclusion of specific numbers and names, like the descendants of Senaah, underscores the importance of each individual in God's plan. Every person matters in the community of faith.

God's Faithfulness to His Promises
The return from exile and the rebuilding of Jerusalem demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises, encouraging believers to trust in His word.

Community and Cooperation
The rebuilding of Jerusalem required the cooperation of many families and clans. This teaches the importance of unity and working together in the body of Christ.

Heritage and Identity
Knowing one's spiritual heritage and identity in Christ is crucial. Just as the descendants of Senaah were part of a larger account, believers are part of God's redemptive plan.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Senaah,
סְנָאָ֔ה (sə·nā·’āh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5570: Senaah -- a family of returning exiles

3,930
שְׁלֹ֣שֶׁת (šə·lō·šeṯ)
Number - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice


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