New International Version There were 736 horses, 245 mules, New Living Translation They took with them 736 horses, 245 mules, English Standard Version Their horses were 736, their mules 245, Berean Standard Bible They had 736 horses, 245 mules, Berean Literal Bible Their horses were seven hundred thirty-six; their mules, two hundred forty-five; King James Bible Their horses, seven hundred thirty and six: their mules, two hundred forty and five: New King James Version Their horses were seven hundred and thirty-six, their mules two hundred and forty-five, New American Standard Bible Their horses were 736; their mules, 245; NASB 1995 Their horses were 736; their mules, 245; NASB 1977 Their horses were 736; their mules, 245; Legacy Standard Bible Their horses were 736; their mules, 245; Amplified Bible Their horses were 736; their mules, 245; Berean Annotated Bible They had 736 horses, 245 mules, Christian Standard Bible They had 736 horses, 245 mules, Holman Christian Standard Bible They had 736 horses, 245 mules, American Standard Version Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred forty and five; English Revised Version Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred forty and five; GOD'S WORD® Translation They had 736 horses, 245 mules, International Standard Version They had 736 horses, 245 mules, NET Bible They had 736 horses, 245 mules, New Heart English Bible Their horses were seven hundred thirty-six; their mules, two hundred forty-five; Webster's Bible Translation Their horses, seven hundred and thirty six: their mules, two hundred and forty five: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThey had 736 horses, 245 mules, World English Bible Their horses were seven hundred thirty-six; their mules, two hundred forty-five; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTheir horses [are] seven hundred thirty-six; their mules, two hundred [and] forty-five; Berean Literal Bible Their horses were seven hundred thirty-six; their mules, two hundred forty-five; Young's Literal Translation Their horses are seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred and forty and five; Smith's Literal Translation Their horses, seven hundred thirty and six: their mules two hundred forty and five: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTheir horses, seven hundred thirty- six: their mules two hundred forty-five: Catholic Public Domain Version Their horses were seven hundred thirty-six; their were mules two hundred forty-five. New American Bible Their horses were seven hundred and thirty-six, their mules two hundred and forty-five, New Revised Standard Version They had seven hundred thirty-six horses, two hundred forty-five mules, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTheir camels were four hundred and thirty-five; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The Peshitta omits this verse. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917[ Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred forty and five;] Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The List of Returning Exiles…67in addition to their 7,337 menservants and maidservants, as well as their 245 male and female singers. 68They had 736 horses, 245 mules,69435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys.… Cross References They had 736 horses, Ezra 2:66 They had 736 horses, 245 mules, 1 Kings 4:26 Solomon had 4,000 stalls for his chariot horses and 12,000 horses. 2 Chronicles 9:25 Solomon had 4,000 stalls for horses and chariots, and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. 245 mules, 1 Kings 10:25 Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules. 1 Kings 1:33 “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. 2 Samuel 13:29 So Absalom’s young men did to Amnon just as Absalom had ordered. Then all the other sons of the king got up, and each one fled on his mule. 1 Chronicles 27:29-31 Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the herds grazing in Sharon. Shaphat son of Adlai was in charge of the herds in the valleys. / Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys. / Jaziz the Hagrite was in charge of the flocks. All these officials were in charge of King David’s property. Genesis 12:16 He treated Abram well on her account, and Abram acquired sheep and cattle, male and female donkeys, menservants and maidservants, and camels. Exodus 9:3-6 then the hand of the LORD will bring a severe plague on your livestock in the field—on your horses, donkeys, camels, herds, and flocks. / But the LORD will make a distinction between the livestock of Israel and the livestock of Egypt, so that no animal belonging to the Israelites will die.’” / The LORD set a time, saying, “Tomorrow the LORD will do this in the land.” … 1 Samuel 8:11-12 He said, “This will be the manner of the king who will reign over you: He will take your sons and appoint them to serve his own chariots and horses, and to run in front of his chariots. / He will appoint some for himself as commanders of thousands and of fifties, and others to plow his ground, to reap his harvest, and to make his weapons of war and equipment for his chariots. 2 Samuel 8:4 David captured from him a thousand chariots, seven thousand charioteers, and twenty thousand foot soldiers, and he hamstrung all the horses except a hundred he kept for the chariots. Isaiah 66:20 And they will bring all your brothers from all the nations as a gift to the LORD on horses and chariots and wagons, on mules and camels, to My holy mountain Jerusalem,” says the LORD, “just as the Israelites bring an offering in a clean vessel to the house of the LORD.” Jeremiah 46:4 Harness the horses; mount the steeds; take your positions with helmets on! Polish your spears; put on armor! Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. Matthew 21:2-7 saying to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt beside her. Untie them and bring them to Me. / If anyone questions you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.” / This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: … Luke 19:30-35 saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here. / If anyone asks, ‘Why are you untying it?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it.’” / So those who were sent went out and found it just as Jesus had told them. … Treasury of Scripture Their horses, seven hundred thirty and six: their mules, two hundred forty and five: Ezra 2:66,67 Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred forty and five; … Jump to Previous Beasts Five Forty Forty-Five Horses Hundred Mules Seven Six Thirty Thirty-Six TransportJump to Next Beasts Five Forty Forty-Five Horses Hundred Mules Seven Six Thirty Thirty-Six TransportNehemiah 7 1. Nehemiah commits the charge of Jerusalem to Hanani and Hananiah5. 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 They had 736 horses, The returning exiles brought substantial resources for travel, transport, and the demands of rebuilding Jerusalem. Horses provided speed and strength for carrying people, messages, and supplies across the difficult terrain of Judah. Ezr 2:66 They had 736 horses, 245 mules, 245 mules, Mules were especially useful for hauling heavy materials and provisions. Their inclusion in the inventory shows the practical preparation of the community as it resettled the land and restored the city. 1Ki 10:25 Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute:… Persons / Places / Events 1. NehemiahThe central figure in the book, Nehemiah was a cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes and later became the governor of Judah. He led the efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and restore the community. 2. Jerusalem The city of focus in the book of Nehemiah, Jerusalem was in ruins after the Babylonian exile. The rebuilding of its walls symbolized the restoration of the Jewish people and their covenant with God. 3. The Exiles The people who returned from Babylonian captivity to Jerusalem. They were tasked with rebuilding the city and re-establishing their community and religious practices. 4. The Census Nehemiah 7 includes a census of the people who returned from exile. This list was important for establishing the identity and heritage of the Jewish people. 5. The Livestock Nehemiah 7:68 specifically mentions the livestock, which were essential for the economic and agricultural stability of the returning exiles. Teaching Points Faithfulness in RestorationGod's faithfulness is evident in the return of the exiles and the rebuilding of Jerusalem. We can trust in God's promises and His timing in our own lives. Importance of Community The census underscores the importance of community and identity. As believers, we are part of a spiritual community that supports and strengthens us. Stewardship of Resources The mention of livestock highlights the need for wise stewardship of resources. We are called to manage what God has given us responsibly. Heritage and Identity Understanding our spiritual heritage helps us appreciate our identity in Christ. Just as the exiles were reminded of their lineage, we should remember our identity as God's children. Commitment to God's Work The dedication of the exiles to rebuild Jerusalem serves as a model for our commitment to God's work in our lives and communities. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Nehemiah 7:68?2. How does Nehemiah 7:68 emphasize the importance of detailed record-keeping for God's people? 3. What can we learn from Nehemiah 7:68 about stewardship of resources? 4. How does Nehemiah 7:68 connect with other biblical examples of accountability? 5. In what ways can we apply Nehemiah 7:68 to our church community today? 6. How does Nehemiah 7:68 inspire us to be diligent in our responsibilities? 7. Why does Nehemiah 7:68 omit the number of camels in some Bible translations? 8. How does Nehemiah 7:68 contribute to the historical accuracy of the Bible? 9. What theological significance does the listing of animals in Nehemiah 7:68 hold? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 7? Verses 68, 69. - The numbers of the animals are identical in Ezra and Nehemiah. The apocryphal Esdras has an enormous and most improbable augmentation of the number of the horses (7036 for 736). Nehemiah 7:68 records exact numbers of horses and mules to show that God had tangibly equipped His returning people. The horses speak of strength and readiness, while the mules point to everyday endurance. Together they reassure us that the Lord provides both extraordinary and ordinary resources for His work, and that faithful stewardship of every gift—great or small—advances His redemptive plan. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew They had 736 horses, 245 mules,ס (s) Punctuation Strong's Hebrew Additonal Resources Nehemiah 7:68 Blue Letter BibleNehemiah 7:68 Bible Gateway Nehemiah 7:68 Bible.com Nehemiah 7:68 NIV |
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