Nehemiah 7:51
the descendants of Gazzam, the descendants of Uzza, the descendants of Paseah,
the descendants of Gazzam
Gazzam is a name used in the Hebrew Bible, specifically referring to a family or group of temple servants who returned from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel. The name itself may imply a sense of being cut off or sheared, possibly indicating a role or characteristic of the family.

the descendants of Uzza
The name Uzza or Uzzah means strength or strong. It is used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, signifying a person characterized by strength or associated with strength.

the descendants of Paseah
The name Paseach, derived from a root meaning to limp or to pass over, may have been given to reflect a physical characteristic or a significant event in the life of the individual or their family.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Nehemiah
The governor of Judah who led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and organized the community.

2. Jerusalem
The city whose walls were rebuilt under Nehemiah's leadership, symbolizing restoration and protection.

3. Gatekeepers, Singers, and Levites
Groups appointed by Nehemiah to serve in the temple and maintain order in the city.

4. Genealogical Records
Lists of the exiles who returned to Jerusalem, emphasizing the importance of heritage and identity.

5. Ezra
The scribe and priest who played a significant role in teaching the Law and guiding the people spiritually.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Community and Identity
Nehemiah 7 highlights the significance of knowing one's heritage and being part of a community. In our spiritual lives, understanding our identity in Christ and being part of a church community is vital for growth and accountability.

Leadership and Organization
Nehemiah's leadership in organizing the people and appointing roles demonstrates the importance of structure and order in achieving God's purposes. In our lives, we should seek to serve in our God-given roles with diligence and faithfulness.

Faithfulness to God's Promises
The return of the exiles and the restoration of Jerusalem reflect God's faithfulness to His promises. We can trust that God will fulfill His promises in our lives, even when circumstances seem challenging.

Spiritual and Physical Restoration
The rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls symbolizes both physical and spiritual restoration. We should seek God's restoration in our lives, allowing Him to rebuild areas that are broken or in need of healing.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does Nehemiah's leadership in organizing the community inspire you to take on leadership roles in your own life or church?

2. In what ways can understanding your spiritual heritage and identity in Christ impact your daily walk with God?

3. How can the example of the gatekeepers, singers, and Levites in Nehemiah 7 encourage you to serve faithfully in your church or community?

4. What are some promises of God that you are holding onto, and how does Nehemiah 7 encourage you to trust in His faithfulness?

5. How can you seek both spiritual and physical restoration in your life, and what steps can you take to allow God to rebuild areas that are broken?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Ezra 2
This chapter parallels Nehemiah 7, as it also lists the exiles who returned to Jerusalem, highlighting the continuity of God's plan for His people.

Psalm 122
This psalm expresses joy and prayer for Jerusalem, connecting to the theme of restoration and peace in Nehemiah 7.

1 Peter 2:9
This verse speaks of believers as a chosen people, relating to the emphasis on identity and calling found in the genealogical records of Nehemiah 7.
The True Method of ProsperityR.A. Redford Nehemiah 7:6-73
People
Akkub, Amon, Asaph, Ater, Azariah, Azmaveth, Baanah, Bakbuk, Barkos, Barzillai, Bazlith, Besai, Bezai, Bigvai, Bilshan, Darkon, Delaiah, Gahar, Gazzam, Giddel, Habaiah, Hagaba, Hakkoz, Hakupha, Hanan, Hanani, Hananiah, Harhur, Harsha, Hashum, Hashupha, Hasupha, Hatipha, Hatita, Hattil, Hezekiah, Hodaviah, Hodevah, Immer, Israelites, Jaala, Jedaiah, Jeshua, Joab, Kadmiel, Keros, Koz, Lebana, Lebanah, Levites, Mehida, Meunim, Mispereth, Mordecai, Nahamani, Nebuchadnezzar, Nehemiah, Nehum, Nekoda, Nephishesim, Neziah, Padon, Pahathmoab, Parosh, Paseah, Pashur, Perida, Phaseah, Pochereth, Raamiah, Reaiah, Rezin, Shallum, Shalmai, Shephatiah, Shobai, Sia, Sisera, Solomon, Sophereth, Sotai, Tabbaoth, Talmon, Tamah, Thamah, Tobiah, Tobijah, Uzza, Zaccai, Zattu, Zerubbabel, Ziha
Places
Ai, Anathoth, Babylon, Beeroth, Beth-azmaveth, Bethel, Bethlehem, Cherub, Geba, Gibeon, Hadid, Immer, Jericho, Jerusalem, Kiriath-jearim, Lod, Michmas, Nebo, Netophah, Ono, Ramah, Tel-harsha, Tel-melah
Topics
Gazzam, Paseah, Pase'ah, Phaseah, Sons, Uzza
Dictionary of Bible Themes
Nehemiah 7:5-69

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Nehemiah 7:6-67

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Library
"Take My Yoke Upon You, and Learn of Me," &C.
Matt. xi. 20.--"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me," &c. Self love is generally esteemed infamous and contemptible among men. It is of a bad report every where, and indeed as it is taken commonly, there is good reason for it, that it should be hissed out of all societies, if reproaching and speaking evil of it would do it. But to speak the truth, the name is not so fit to express the thing, for that which men call self love, may rather be called self hatred. Nothing is more pernicious to a man's
Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning

And thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, too little to be among the thousands of Judah
"And thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, too little to be among the thousands of Judah, out of thee shall come forth unto Me (one) [Pg 480] to be Ruler in Israel; and His goings forth are the times of old, the days of eternity." The close connection of this verse with what immediately precedes (Caspari is wrong in considering iv. 9-14 as an episode) is evident, not only from the [Hebrew: v] copulative, and from the analogy of the near relation of the announcement of salvation to the prophecy of disaster
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament

The Strait Gate;
OR, GREAT DIFFICULTY OF GOING TO HEAVEN: PLAINLY PROVING, BY THE SCRIPTURES, THAT NOT ONLY THE RUDE AND PROFANE, BUT MANY GREAT PROFESSORS, WILL COME SHORT OF THAT KINGDOM. "Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it."--Matthew 7:13, 14 ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR. If any uninspired writer has been
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3

Influences that Gave Rise to the Priestly Laws and Histories
[Sidenote: Influences in the exile that produced written ceremonial laws] The Babylonian exile gave a great opportunity and incentive to the further development of written law. While the temple stood, the ceremonial rites and customs received constant illustration, and were transmitted directly from father to son in the priestly families. Hence, there was little need of writing them down. But when most of the priests were carried captive to Babylonia, as in 597 B.C., and ten years later the temple
Charles Foster Kent—The Origin & Permanent Value of the Old Testament

Ezra-Nehemiah
Some of the most complicated problems in Hebrew history as well as in the literary criticism of the Old Testament gather about the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. Apart from these books, all that we know of the origin and early history of Judaism is inferential. They are our only historical sources for that period; and if in them we have, as we seem to have, authentic memoirs, fragmentary though they be, written by the two men who, more than any other, gave permanent shape and direction to Judaism, then
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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