Nehemiah 7:62
New International Version
the descendants of Delaiah, Tobiah and Nekoda 642

New Living Translation
This group included the families of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda—a total of 642 people.

English Standard Version
the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, 642.

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, and the descendants of Nekoda, 642 in all.

King James Bible
The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred forty and two.

New King James Version
the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, six hundred and forty-two;

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, 642.

NASB 1995
the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, 642.

NASB 1977
the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, 642.

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, 642.

Amplified Bible
the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, 642.

Christian Standard Bible
Delaiah’s descendants, Tobiah’s descendants, and Nekoda’s descendants 642

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Delaiah’s descendants, Tobiah’s descendants, and Nekoda’s descendants 642

American Standard Version
The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred forty and two.

English Revised Version
The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred forty and two.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the descendants of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda. These people totaled 642.

International Standard Version
Descendants of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda: 642

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, and the descendants of Nekoda, 642 in all.

NET Bible
the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, and the descendants of Nekoda, 642.

New Heart English Bible
The descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, the descendants of Nekoda, six hundred forty-two.

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred and forty two.

World English Bible
The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda: six hundred forty-two.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Delaiah, sons of Tobiah, sons of Nekoda, six hundred forty-two.

Young's Literal Translation
sons of Delaiah, sons of Tobiah, sons of Nekoda, six hundred forty and two.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, six hundred forty and two.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Dalaia, the children of Tobia, the children of Necoda, six hundred forty-two.

Catholic Public Domain Version
the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, six hundred forty-two;

New American Bible
descendants of Delaiah, descendants of Tobiah, descendants of Nekoda, six hundred and forty-two.

New Revised Standard Version
the descendants of Delaiah, of Tobiah, of Nekoda, six hundred forty-two.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Banai, the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, the descendants of Zekora, six hundred and forty-two.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Beni, the children of Delayah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Dequrah, six hundred and forty and two.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred forty and two.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The children of Dalaia, the children of Tobia, the children of Necoda, six hundred and forty-two.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The List of Returning Exiles
61The following came up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer, but could not prove that their families were descended from Israel: 62the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, and the descendants of Nekoda, 642 in all. 63And from among the priests: the descendants of Hobaiah, the descendants of Hakkoz, and the descendants of Barzillai (who had married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by their name).…

Cross References
Ezra 2:58-60
The temple servants and descendants of the servants of Solomon numbered 392 in all. / The following came up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addan, and Immer, but they could not prove that their families were descended from Israel: / the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, and the descendants of Nekoda, 652 in all.

Nehemiah 11:3-4
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;

1 Chronicles 9:2-3
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:

Ezra 8:1-20
These are the family heads and genealogical records of those who returned with me from Babylon during the reign of King Artaxerxes: / from the descendants of Phinehas, Gershom; from the descendants of Ithamar, Daniel; from the descendants of David, Hattush / of the descendants of Shecaniah; from the descendants of Parosh, Zechariah, and with him were registered 150 men; ...

Nehemiah 12:1-26
Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, / Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, / Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth, ...

Numbers 26:58-59
These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram, / and Amram’s wife was named Jochebed. She was also a daughter of Levi, born to Levi in Egypt. To Amram she bore Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam.

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 24:1-19
These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ...

1 Chronicles 6:16-30
The sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. / These are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. ...

1 Chronicles 6:50-53
These were the descendants of Aaron: Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son, / Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son, / Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son, ...

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 2:29-30
Brothers, I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. / But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.

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.

Hebrews 7:14
For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred forty and two.

six hundred

Ezra 2:60
The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred fifty 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 descendants of Delaiah
The name Delaiah means "Yahweh has drawn" or "Yahweh has delivered." This name appears in various contexts in the Old Testament, often associated with priestly or noble families. The mention of descendants indicates a lineage that was significant enough to be recorded in the genealogical lists of the returning exiles. This reflects the importance of maintaining tribal and familial identities after the Babylonian exile, as these identities were crucial for the restoration of Israel's religious and social structures.

the descendants of Tobiah
Tobiah is a name that appears elsewhere in the book of Nehemiah, notably as an adversary to Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild Jerusalem's walls (Nehemiah 2:10, 4:3). This suggests that the name Tobiah was common, and the descendants mentioned here may not be directly related to Nehemiah's opponent. However, the inclusion of this name in the genealogical record highlights the complexity of post-exilic Jewish society, where individuals with the same name could have vastly different roles and reputations.

and the descendants of Nekoda
The name Nekoda is less prominent in biblical texts, but its inclusion in the genealogical list underscores the comprehensive nature of the record. The genealogies served to establish the legitimacy of those returning to Jerusalem and their right to participate in the religious and civic life of the community. This reflects the broader biblical theme of restoration and the fulfillment of God's promises to bring His people back to their land.

642 in all
The specific number of 642 descendants indicates the precision with which the genealogical records were kept. This attention to detail was essential for re-establishing the community's structure and ensuring that the returning exiles could reclaim their ancestral lands and responsibilities. The number also reflects the broader theme of God's faithfulness in preserving a remnant of His people, as seen throughout the Old Testament, and His ongoing work in fulfilling His covenant promises.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Delaiah
A family group listed among those returning from the Babylonian exile. The name means "Yahweh has drawn" or "Yahweh has delivered."

2. Tobiah
Another family group mentioned in the genealogical record. The name Tobiah means "Yahweh is good." This name is also associated with an adversary of Nehemiah, highlighting the complexity of historical and familial ties.

3. Nekoda
A family group whose descendants are listed among the returnees. The meaning of the name is uncertain, but it is part of the genealogical record that underscores the importance of lineage and identity.

4. Babylonian Exile
The period when the Israelites were taken captive to Babylon, which lasted approximately 70 years. The return from exile is a significant event in Jewish history, symbolizing restoration and renewal.

5. Genealogical Record
The listing of family names and numbers in Nehemiah 7 serves to establish the continuity of the Israelite community and their rightful claim to the land and heritage.
Teaching Points
Importance of Heritage and Identity
The genealogical records in Nehemiah remind us of the importance of knowing our spiritual heritage and identity in Christ. Just as the Israelites were identified by their lineage, Christians are identified by their relationship with Jesus.

God's Faithfulness in Restoration
The return from exile is a testament to God's faithfulness in restoring His people. In our lives, God is faithful to restore and renew us, even after periods of spiritual exile or distance.

Overcoming Adversity
The mention of Tobiah, both as a family group and an adversary, highlights the reality of opposition in our spiritual journey. We are called to persevere and trust in God's protection and guidance.

Community and Belonging
The detailed records of families emphasize the importance of community and belonging. As believers, we are part of the body of Christ, and our participation in the community of faith is vital.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Delaiah,
דְלָיָ֥ה (ḏə·lā·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1806: Delaiah -- 'Yah has drawn', five Israelites

the descendants
בְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Tobiah,
טוֹבִיָּ֖ה (ṭō·w·ḇî·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2900: Tobiah -- 'Yah is my good', three Israelites, also an Ammonite

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

of Nekoda,
נְקוֹדָ֑א (nə·qō·w·ḏā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5353: Nekoda

642 [in all].
שֵׁ֥שׁ (šêš)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number)


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