Nehemiah 7:71
New International Version
Some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the work 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver.

New Living Translation
The other leaders gave to the treasury a total of 20,000 gold coins and some 2,750 pounds of silver for the work.

English Standard Version
And some of the heads of fathers’ houses gave into the treasury of the work 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver.

Berean Standard Bible
And some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the project 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver.

King James Bible
And some of the chief of the fathers gave to the treasure of the work twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand and two hundred pound of silver.

New King James Version
Some of the heads of the fathers’ houses gave to the treasury of the work twenty thousand gold drachmas, and two thousand two hundred silver minas.

New American Standard Bible
And some of the heads of fathers’ households gave to the treasury for the work twenty thousand gold drachmas and 2,200 silver minas.

NASB 1995
Some of the heads of fathers’ households gave into the treasury of the work 20,000 gold drachmas and 2,200 silver minas.

NASB 1977
And some of the heads of fathers’ households gave into the treasury of the work 20,000 gold drachmas, and 2,200 silver minas.

Legacy Standard Bible
Some of the heads of fathers’ households gave into the treasury of the work 20,000 gold drachmas and 2,200 silver minas.

Amplified Bible
Some of the heads of fathers’ households gave to the treasury for the work 20,000 gold drachmas and 2,200 silver minas.

Christian Standard Bible
Some of the family heads gave 20,000 gold coins and 2,200 silver minas to the treasury for the project.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Some of the family leaders gave 20,000 gold coins and 2,200 silver minas to the treasury for the project.

American Standard Version
And some of the heads of fathers' houses gave into the treasury of the work twenty thousand darics of gold, and two thousand and two hundred pounds of silver.

English Revised Version
And some of the heads of fathers' houses gave into the treasury of the work twenty thousand darics of gold, and two thousand and two hundred pounds of silver.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Some of the heads of the families contributed to the treasury for this work: 337 pounds of gold and 3,215 pounds of silver.

International Standard Version
Some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury 20,000 gold drachmas and 2,200 silver units for the work.

Majority Standard Bible
And some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the project 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver.

NET Bible
Some of the family leaders gave to the project treasury 20,000 gold drachmas and 2,200 silver minas.

New Heart English Bible
Some of the heads of ancestral houses gave into the treasury of the work twenty thousand darics of gold, and two thousand two hundred minas of silver.

Webster's Bible Translation
And some of the chief of the fathers gave to the treasure of the work, twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand and two hundred pounds of silver.

World English Bible
Some of the heads of fathers’ households gave into the treasury of the work twenty thousand darics of gold, and two thousand two hundred minas of silver.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And of the heads of the fathers they have given to the treasure of the work, twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand and two hundred pounds of silver.

Young's Literal Translation
And of the heads of the fathers they have given to the treasure of the work, of gold, drams two myriads, and of silver, pounds two thousand and two hundred.

Smith's Literal Translation
And from the chiefs of the fathers they gave to the treasure of the work, gold, two myriads of drachmas, and silver, two thousand two hundred portions.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And some of the heads of families gave to the treasure of the work, twenty thousand drama of gold, and two thousand two hundred pounds of silver.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And some of the leaders of the families gave to the treasury of the work twenty thousand drachmas of gold, and two thousand two hundred minas of silver.

New American Bible
Some of the heads of ancestral houses contributed to the treasury for the temple service: twenty thousand drachmas of gold and two thousand two hundred minas of silver.

New Revised Standard Version
And some of the heads of ancestral houses gave into the building fund twenty thousand darics of gold and two thousand two hundred minas of silver.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And some of the chiefs of the fathers gave to the treasury for the work twenty thousand drams of gold and two thousand and two hundred pounds of silver.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And some Chiefs of fathers gave to the treasury of the service twenty thousand gold darics, two thousand two hundred silver minas.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And some of the heads of fathers' houses gave into the treasury of the work twenty thousand darics of gold, and two thousand and two hundred pounds of silver.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And some of the heads of families gave into the treasuries of the work, twenty thousand pieces of gold, and two thousand three hundred pounds of silver.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Offerings by the Exiles
70Some of the heads of the families contributed to the project. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments. 71And some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the project 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver. 72The rest of the people gave a total of 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priestly garments.…

Cross References
Ezra 2:68-69
When they arrived at the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, some of the heads of the families gave freewill offerings to rebuild the house of God on its original site. / According to their ability, they gave to the treasury for this work 61,000 darics of gold, 5,000 minas of silver, and 100 priestly garments.

1 Chronicles 29:6-9
Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. / Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. / Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. ...

Exodus 35:21-29
And everyone whose heart stirred him and whose spirit prompted him came and brought an offering to the LORD for the work on the Tent of Meeting, for all its services, and for the holy garments. / So all who had willing hearts, both men and women, came and brought brooches and earrings, rings and necklaces, and all kinds of gold jewelry. And they all presented their gold as a wave offering to the LORD. / Everyone who had blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen, goat hair, ram skins dyed red, or articles of fine leather, brought them. ...

2 Corinthians 8:1-5
Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. / In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. / For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, ...

2 Corinthians 9:6-7
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. / Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.

Acts 4:34-37
There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need. / Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement), ...

1 Chronicles 29:17
I know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness. All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You.

1 Timothy 6:17-19
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.

Romans 12:8
if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

Philippians 4:18
I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

2 Kings 12:4-5
Then Joash said to the priests, “Collect all the money brought as sacred gifts into the house of the LORD—the census money, the money from vows, and the money brought voluntarily into the house of the LORD. / Let every priest receive it from his constituency, and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.”

2 Kings 22:4-7
“Go up to Hilkiah the high priest and have him count the money that has been brought into the house of the LORD, which the doorkeepers have collected from the people. / And let them deliver it into the hands of the supervisors of those doing the work on the house of the LORD, who in turn are to give it to the workmen repairing the damages to the house of the LORD— / to the carpenters, builders, and masons—to buy timber and dressed stone to repair the temple. ...

1 Corinthians 16:1-2
Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: / On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.

Luke 21:1-4
Then Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury, / and He saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. / “Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others. ...

Mark 12:41-44
As Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, He watched the crowd putting money into it. And many rich people put in large amounts. / Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius. / Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more than all the others into the treasury. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And some of the chief of the fathers gave to the treasure of the work twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand and two hundred pound of silver.

chief

Job 34:19
How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.

Luke 21:1-4
And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury…

2 Corinthians 8:12
For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.

pound.

Nehemiah 7:9
The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy 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














And some of the heads of the families
This phrase highlights the leadership and responsibility within the community. The "heads of the families" refers to the patriarchs or leaders of the family units, who were often responsible for making decisions on behalf of their extended families. In the Hebrew context, family heads held significant influence and were expected to lead by example, especially in matters of faith and communal responsibility. Their willingness to contribute underscores their commitment to the collective mission of rebuilding and restoring Jerusalem.

gave to the treasury
The act of giving to the treasury signifies a voluntary contribution to a communal fund. In ancient Israel, the treasury was a place where offerings and donations were collected for the maintenance of the temple and other communal projects. This act of giving reflects a spirit of generosity and sacrifice, as the contributors prioritized the needs of the community over personal wealth. It also demonstrates a trust in God's provision, as they gave from their resources to support the work of God.

for the work
The phrase "for the work" refers to the specific task of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem and restoring the city. This was a monumental task that required not only physical labor but also financial resources. The work was not just a physical reconstruction but also a spiritual renewal, as the city of Jerusalem held significant religious and cultural importance for the Jewish people. The contributions were thus an investment in both the physical and spiritual future of the nation.

20,000 darics of gold
The "daric" was a gold coin used in the Persian Empire, named after Darius the Great. Its mention here indicates the influence of Persian culture and economy on the Jewish people during the post-exilic period. The substantial amount of 20,000 darics reflects the wealth and generosity of the contributors. It also highlights the importance of the project, as such a significant sum would have been a considerable sacrifice for the community.

and 2,200 minas of silver
A "mina" was a unit of weight and currency in the ancient Near East. The contribution of 2,200 minas of silver further emphasizes the community's commitment to the rebuilding effort. Silver, like gold, was a valuable commodity, and its use here underscores the seriousness with which the people approached the task. The combined contributions of gold and silver illustrate a unified effort, with each family giving according to their means to support the common goal.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And some of the heads
וּמֵֽרָאשֵׁ֣י (ū·mê·rā·šê)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 7218: The head

of the families
הָֽאָב֗וֹת (hā·’ā·ḇō·wṯ)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1: Father

gave
נָֽתְנוּ֙ (nā·ṯə·nū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

to the treasury
לְאוֹצַ֣ר (lə·’ō·w·ṣar)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 214: Treasure, store, a treasury, storehouse

for the project
הַמְּלָאכָ֔ה (ham·mə·lā·ḵāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4399: Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property

20,000
שְׁתֵּ֣י (šə·tê)
Number - fdc
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

darics
דַּרְכְּמוֹנִ֖ים (dar·kə·mō·w·nîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1871: (a unit of value), perhaps a drachma

of gold
זָהָ֕ב (zā·hāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

and 2,200
אַלְפַּ֥יִם (’al·pa·yim)
Number - md
Strong's 505: A thousand

minas
מָנִ֖ים (mā·nîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4488: A fixed weight, measured amount, a maneh, mina

of silver.
וְכֶ֕סֶף (wə·ḵe·sep̄)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701: Silver, money


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