Nehemiah 7:60
New International Version
The temple servants and the descendants of the servants of Solomon 392

New Living Translation
In all, the Temple servants and the descendants of Solomon’s servants numbered 392.

English Standard Version
All the temple servants and the sons of Solomon’s servants were 392.

Berean Standard Bible
The temple servants and descendants of the servants of Solomon numbered 392 in all.

King James Bible
All the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's servants, were three hundred ninety and two.

New King James Version
All the Nethinim, and the sons of Solomon’s servants, were three hundred and ninety-two.

New American Standard Bible
All the temple servants and the sons of Solomon’s servants totaled 392.

NASB 1995
All the temple servants and the sons of Solomon’s servants were 392.

NASB 1977
All the temple servants and the sons of Solomon’s servants were 392.

Legacy Standard Bible
All the temple servants and the sons of Solomon’s servants were 392.

Amplified Bible
All the temple servants and the sons of Solomon’s servants, totaled 392.

Christian Standard Bible
All the temple servants and the descendants of Solomon’s servants 392

Holman Christian Standard Bible
All the temple servants and the descendants of Solomon’s servants 392.

American Standard Version
All the Nethinim, and the children of Solomon's servants, were three hundred ninety and two.

Contemporary English Version
A total of 392 descendants of temple workers and of Solomon's servants returned.

English Revised Version
All the Nethinim, and the children of Solomon's servants, were three hundred ninety and two.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The temple servants and the descendants of Solomon's servants totaled 392.

Good News Translation
The total number of descendants of the Temple workers and of Solomon's servants who returned from exile was 392.

International Standard Version
All of the Temple Servants and descendants of Solomon's servants numbered 392.

Majority Standard Bible
The temple servants and descendants of the servants of Solomon numbered 392 in all.

NET Bible
All the temple servants and the descendants of the servants of Solomon, 392.

New Heart English Bible
All the Nethinim, and the descendants of Solomon's servants, were three hundred ninety-two.

Webster's Bible Translation
All the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's servants, were three hundred and ninety two.

World English Bible
All the temple servants and the children of Solomon’s servants were three hundred ninety-two.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
All the Nethinim and the sons of the servants of Solomon [are] three hundred ninety-two.

Young's Literal Translation
All the Nethinim and the sons of the servants of Solomon are three hundred ninety and two.

Smith's Literal Translation
All the Nethinims, and the sons of Solomon's servants, three hundred ninety and two.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
All the Nathinites, and the children of the servants of Solomon, three hundred ninety-two.

Catholic Public Domain Version
All the temple servants and the sons of the servants of Solomon, three hundred ninety-two.

New American Bible
The total of the temple servants and the descendants of Solomon’s servants was three hundred and ninety-two.

New Revised Standard Version
All the temple servants and the descendants of Solomon’s servants were three hundred ninety-two.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
All Nethanites and descendants of Solomon's servants were three hundred and ninety-two.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
All the Nethanites and the children of the Servants of Solomon, three hundred and ninety and two.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
All the Nethinim, and the children of Solomon's servants, were three hundred ninety and two.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
All the Nathinim, and children of the servants of Solomon, were three hundred and ninety-two.

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Context
The List of Returning Exiles
59the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the descendants of Amon. 60The temple servants and descendants of the servants of Solomon numbered 392 in all. 61The following came up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer, but could not prove that their families were descended from Israel:…

Cross References
Ezra 2:43-58
The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth, / the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Siaha, the descendants of Padon, / the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Akkub, ...

Nehemiah 11:3-19
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— / while some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem.) From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez; / and Maaseiah son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, a descendant of Shelah. ...

1 Chronicles 9:2-34
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: / Uthai son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, a descendant of Perez son of Judah. ...

Ezra 8:20
They also brought 220 of the temple servants, all designated by name. David and the officials had appointed them to assist the Levites.

Numbers 3:5-9
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. / They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. ...

1 Chronicles 23:3-32
The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. / “Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, / 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.” ...

1 Chronicles 6:48-49
Their fellow Levites were assigned to every kind of service of the tabernacle, the house of God. / But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.

1 Chronicles 23:28-32
but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, / as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. / They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. ...

1 Chronicles 9:14-16
From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari; / Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; / Obadiah son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites.

1 Chronicles 9:17-27
These were the gatekeepers: Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their relatives. Shallum was their chief; / he was previously stationed at the King’s Gate on the east side. These were the gatekeepers from the camp of the Levites. / Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his relatives from the Korahites were assigned to guard the thresholds of the Tent, just as their fathers had been assigned to guard the entrance to the dwelling of the LORD. ...

1 Chronicles 9:28-32
Some of them were in charge of the articles used in worship, to count them whenever they were brought in or taken out. / Others were put in charge of the furnishings and other articles of the sanctuary, as well as the fine flour, wine, oil, frankincense, and spices. / And some of the sons of the priests mixed the spices. ...

1 Chronicles 23:4-5
“Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, / 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.”

1 Chronicles 23:24-32
These were the descendants of Levi by their families—the heads of families, registered individually by name—those twenty years of age or older who worked in the service of the house of the LORD. / For David had said, “The LORD, the God of Israel, has given rest to His people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever. / So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.” ...

1 Chronicles 24:20-31
Now these were the rest of the descendants of Levi: From the sons of Amram: Shubael; from the sons of Shubael: Jehdeiah. / As for Rehabiah, from his sons: The first was Isshiah. / From the Izharites: Shelomoth; from the sons of Shelomoth: Jahath. ...

1 Chronicles 25:1-31
Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ...


Treasury of Scripture

All the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's servants, were three hundred ninety and two.

the Nethinims

Ezra 2:58
All the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's servants, were three hundred ninety and two.

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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 temple servants
The temple servants, also known as the Nethinim, were a group assigned to assist the Levites in the service of the temple. Their role was crucial in maintaining the daily operations and rituals of the temple, ensuring that worship could proceed smoothly. Historically, these servants were likely non-Israelites who had been integrated into the community, possibly as captives or converts, and dedicated to temple service. This reflects the inclusivity of God's plan, where even those outside the original covenant community could serve in His house.

and descendants of the servants of Solomon
These individuals were likely the offspring of those who served during King Solomon's reign, a time when the temple was first constructed. Solomon's era was marked by extensive building projects, including the first temple, and required a large workforce. The mention of their descendants highlights the continuity of service and the importance of maintaining the temple's function across generations. It also underscores the long-lasting impact of Solomon's reign on Israel's religious practices.

numbered 392 in all
The specific number of 392 indicates a detailed record-keeping practice, emphasizing the importance of each individual's role in the community. This precision reflects the organized nature of the post-exilic community under Nehemiah's leadership. The number also signifies the remnant's dedication to restoring proper worship in Jerusalem, as they returned from exile and reestablished their identity as God's people. This restoration effort is a fulfillment of God's promises to bring His people back to their land, as seen in prophecies like those in Jeremiah and Ezekiel.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Temple Servants (Nethinim)
These were individuals assigned to assist the Levites in the service of the temple. The term "Nethinim" comes from the Hebrew root "nathan," meaning "to give," indicating that they were given or dedicated to temple service.

2. Descendants of the Servants of Solomon
These were likely descendants of the non-Israelite laborers or servants who were originally conscripted by Solomon to work on his building projects, including the temple. Over time, they became integrated into the temple service.

3. The Census in Nehemiah
Nehemiah 7 records a census of the people who returned from Babylonian exile. This was crucial for re-establishing the community and ensuring that the temple and its services were properly staffed.

4. Jerusalem
The city where the temple was located and the center of Jewish worship and identity. Nehemiah's efforts were focused on rebuilding the walls and re-establishing the city as a stronghold of faith.

5. Nehemiah
A Jewish leader and cupbearer to the Persian king, Nehemiah was instrumental in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and the spiritual renewal of the Jewish people.
Teaching Points
Faithfulness in Service
The temple servants and descendants of Solomon's servants remind us of the importance of faithfulness in seemingly small or background roles. Every role in God's kingdom is significant.

Heritage and Identity
The inclusion of these groups in the census underscores the value of heritage and identity in God's plan. Our spiritual heritage is important, and we should honor it by living faithfully.

Community and Restoration
Nehemiah's census was part of a larger effort to restore the community. We are called to participate in the restoration and strengthening of our faith communities.

God's Sovereignty in History
The presence of these servants, originally from non-Israelite backgrounds, shows God's sovereignty in using all people for His purposes. We should be open to how God might use diverse backgrounds for His glory.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The temple servants
הַ֨נְּתִינִ֔ים (han·nə·ṯî·nîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5411: The Nethinim, Temple-servants

and descendants
וּבְנֵ֖י (ū·ḇə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of the servants
עַבְדֵ֣י (‘aḇ·ḏê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant

of Solomon
שְׁלֹמֹ֑ה (šə·lō·mōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

[numbered] 392
שְׁלֹ֥שׁ (šə·lōš)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice

in all.
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every


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