Nehemiah 7 — The guarded city and the register of returnees — Hebrew and Greek compared

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:1

When the wall had been built and I had set up the doors, the gatekeepers, singers and Levites were appointed.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:1

When the wall had been built, I set up the doors, and the gatekeepers, singers and Levites were appointed.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:2

I put my brother Hanani and Hananiah, commander of the citadel, in charge of Jerusalem, for he was a faithful man and feared God more than many.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:2

I gave orders to my brother Anania and to Anania, ruler of the bira in Jerusalem, for he was a truthful man and feared God more than many,

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:3

He said to them, “The gates of Jerusalem must not be opened until the sun is hot. While they are still standing there, let them shut the doors and secure them. Appoint watches from the inhabitants of Jerusalem, each at his watch and each opposite his house.”

Greek–English (G)

G 17:3

and I said to them, “The gates of Jerusalem shall not be opened until the sun is up. While they are still keeping watch, let the doors be closed and wedged fast. Appoint advance guards from those living in Jerusalem, each at his guard post and each opposite his house.”

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:4

The city was spacious and large, but the people within it were few, and no houses had been built.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:4

The city was broad and large, but the people in it were few, and no houses had been built.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:5

My God put it into my heart to assemble the nobles, officials and people to register their genealogy. I found the genealogical register of those who had come up first, and I found written in it:

Greek–English (G)

G 17:5

God put it into my heart, and I assembled the honored men, rulers and people into companies. I found a book of the company who had come up first, and I found written in it:

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:6

These are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles whom Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had exiled. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his town.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:6

These are the sons of the country who came up from the captivity of the deportation which Nabouchodonosor king of Babylon had deported. They returned to Jerusalem and Jouda, each to his town,

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:7

They came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum and Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:

Greek–English (G)

G 17:7

with Zorobabel and Jesus and Neemias, Azaria, Daemia, Naemani, Mardochaios, Balsan, Maspharath, Esdra, Bagoi, Naoum, Baana, Masphar. Men of the people of Israel:

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:8

The sons of Parosh: two thousand one hundred seventy-two.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:8

The sons of Phoros: two thousand one hundred seventy-two.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:9

The sons of Shephatiah: three hundred seventy-two.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:9

The sons of Saphatia: three hundred seventy-two.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:10

The sons of Arah: six hundred fifty-two.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:10

The sons of Era: six hundred fifty-two.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:11

The sons of Pahath-moab, of the sons of Jeshua and Joab: two thousand eight hundred eighteen.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:11

The sons of Phaathmoab, belonging to the sons of Jesus and Joab: two thousand eight hundred eighteen.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:12

The sons of Elam: one thousand two hundred fifty-four.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:12

The sons of Ailam: one thousand two hundred fifty-four.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:13

The sons of Zattu: eight hundred forty-five.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:13

The sons of Zathoua: eight hundred forty-five.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:14

The sons of Zaccai: seven hundred sixty.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:14

The sons of Zakchou: seven hundred sixty.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:15

The sons of Binnui: six hundred forty-eight.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:15

The sons of Banoui: six hundred forty-eight.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:16

The sons of Bebai: six hundred twenty-eight.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:16

The sons of Bebi: six hundred twenty-eight.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:17

The sons of Azgad: two thousand three hundred twenty-two.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:17

The sons of Asgad: two thousand three hundred twenty-two.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:18

The sons of Adonikam: six hundred sixty-seven.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:18

The sons of Adenikam: six hundred sixty-seven.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:19

The sons of Bigvai: two thousand sixty-seven.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:19

The sons of Bagoi: two thousand sixty-seven.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:20

The sons of Adin: six hundred fifty-five.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:20

The sons of Edin: six hundred fifty-five.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:21

The sons of Ater, of Hezekiah: ninety-eight.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:21

The sons of Ater, belonging to Ezekia: ninety-eight.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:22

The sons of Hashum: three hundred twenty-eight.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:22

The sons of Esam: three hundred twenty-eight.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:23

The sons of Bezai: three hundred twenty-four.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:23

The sons of Besi: three hundred twenty-four.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:24

The sons of Hariph: one hundred twelve.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:24

The sons of Ariph: one hundred twelve.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:25

The sons of Gibeon: ninety-five.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:25

The sons of Gabaon: ninety-five.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:26

The men of Bethlehem and Netophah: one hundred eighty-eight.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:26

The sons of Baithleem: one hundred twenty-three. The sons of Netopha: fifty-six.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:27

The men of Anathoth: one hundred twenty-eight.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:27

The sons of Anathoth: one hundred twenty-eight.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:28

The men of Beth-azmaveth: forty-two.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:28

The men of Bethasmoth: forty-two.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:29

The men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah and Beeroth: seven hundred forty-three.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:29

The men of Kariathiarim, Kaphira and Beroth: seven hundred forty-three.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:30

The men of Ramah and Geba: six hundred twenty-one.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:30

The men of Arama and Gabaa: six hundred twenty-one.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:31

The men of Michmas: one hundred twenty-two.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:31

The men of Machemas: one hundred twenty-two.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:32

The men of Bethel and Ai: one hundred twenty-three.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:32

The men of Bethel and Aia: one hundred twenty-three.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:33

The men of the other Nebo: fifty-two.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:33

The men of Nabi-aar: fifty-two.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:34

The sons of the other Elam: one thousand two hundred fifty-four.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:34

The men of Elam-aar: one thousand two hundred fifty-four.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:35

The sons of Harim: three hundred twenty.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:35

The sons of Eram: three hundred twenty.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:36

The sons of Jericho: three hundred forty-five.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:36

The sons of Jericho: three hundred forty-five.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:37

The sons of Lod, Hadid and Ono: seven hundred twenty-one.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:37

The sons of Lod, Adid and Ono: seven hundred twenty-one.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:38

The sons of Senaah: three thousand nine hundred thirty.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:38

The sons of Sanaa: three thousand nine hundred thirty.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:39

The priests: the sons of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua: nine hundred seventy-three.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:39

The priests: the sons of Jodae, belonging to the house of Jesus: nine hundred seventy-three.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:40

The sons of Immer: one thousand fifty-two.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:40

The sons of Emmer: one thousand fifty-two.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:41

The sons of Pashhur: one thousand two hundred forty-seven.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:41

The sons of Phassour: one thousand two hundred forty-seven.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:42

The sons of Harim: one thousand seventeen.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:42

The sons of Eram: one thousand seventeen.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:43

The Levites: the sons of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of the sons of Hodevah: seventy-four.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:43

The Levites: the sons of Jesus, belonging to Kadmiel, belonging to the sons of Oudouia: seventy-four.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:44

The singers: the sons of Asaph: one hundred forty-eight.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:44

The singers: the sons of Asaph: one hundred forty-eight.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:45

The gatekeepers: the sons of Shallum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Talmon, the sons of Akkub, the sons of Hatita, the sons of Shobai: one hundred thirty-eight.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:45

The gatekeepers: the sons of Saloum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Telmon, the sons of Akoub, the sons of Atita, the sons of Sabi: one hundred thirty-eight.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:46

The Nethinim: the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabbaoth,

Greek–English (G)

G 17:46

The Nathinim: the sons of Sea, the sons of Asipha, the sons of Tabaoth,

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:47

the sons of Keros, the sons of Sia, the sons of Padon,

Greek–English (G)

G 17:47

the sons of Kiras, the sons of Souia, the sons of Phadon,

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:48

the sons of Lebanah, the sons of Hagaba, the sons of Shalmai,

Greek–English (G)

G 17:48

the sons of Labana, the sons of Agaba, the sons of Salami,

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:49

the sons of Hanan, the sons of Giddel, the sons of Gahar,

Greek–English (G)

G 17:49

the sons of Anan, the sons of Gadel, the sons of Gaar,

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:50

the sons of Reaiah, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda,

Greek–English (G)

G 17:50

the sons of Raaia, the sons of Rason, the sons of Nekoda,

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:51

the sons of Gazzam, the sons of Uzza, the sons of Paseah,

Greek–English (G)

G 17:51

the sons of Gezam, the sons of Ozi, the sons of Phese,

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:52

the sons of Besai, the sons of Meunim, the sons of Nephushesim,

Greek–English (G)

G 17:52

the sons of Besi, the sons of Meinom, the sons of Nephosasim,

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:53

the sons of Bakbuk, the sons of Hakupha, the sons of Harhur,

Greek–English (G)

G 17:53

the sons of Bakbouk, the sons of Achipha, the sons of Arour,

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:54

the sons of Bazlith, the sons of Mehida, the sons of Harsha,

Greek–English (G)

G 17:54

the sons of Basaloth, the sons of Meida, the sons of Adasan,

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:55

the sons of Barkos, the sons of Sisera, the sons of Temah,

Greek–English (G)

G 17:55

the sons of Barkous, the sons of Sisara, the sons of Thema,

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:56

the sons of Neziah, the sons of Hatipha.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:56

the sons of Nisia, the sons of Atipha.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:57

The sons of Solomon's servants: the sons of Sotai, the sons of Sophereth, the sons of Perida,

Greek–English (G)

G 17:57

The sons of Salomon's slaves: the sons of Souti, the sons of Sapharath, the sons of Pherida,

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:58

the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,

Greek–English (G)

G 17:58

the sons of Jeale, the sons of Dorkon, the sons of Gadel,

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:59

the sons of Shephatiah, the sons of Hattil, the sons of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the sons of Amon.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:59

the sons of Saphatia, the sons of Etil, the sons of Phacharath, the sons of Sabaim, the sons of Emim.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:60

All the Nethinim and the sons of Solomon's servants: three hundred ninety-two.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:60

All the Nathinim and the sons of Salomon's slaves: three hundred ninety-two.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:61

These came up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addon and Immer, but they could not declare their ancestral house or their descent, whether they were of Israel:

Greek–English (G)

G 17:61

These came up from Thelmeleth, Aresa, Charoub, Eron and Jemer, but they could not declare the houses of their families or their descent, whether they were of Israel:

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:62

the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda: six hundred forty-two.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:62

the sons of Dalaia, the sons of Tobia, the sons of Nekoda: six hundred forty-two.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:63

And from the priests: the sons of Hobaiah, the sons of Hakkoz, the sons of Barzillai, who had taken a wife from the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by their name.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:63

And from the priests: the sons of Ebia, the sons of Akos, the sons of Berzelli, because he had taken wives from the daughters of Berzelli the Galaadite and was called by their name.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:64

These sought their genealogical record, but it was not found, and they were disqualified from the priesthood as defiled.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:64

These sought their record of the company, but it was not found, and they were excluded from the priesthood on grounds of descent,

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:65

The Tirshatha told them that they must not eat of the most holy things until the priest stood up with Urim and Thummim.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:65

and Athersatha said that they must not eat of the holy of holies until the priest arose to give light.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:66

The whole assembly together was forty-two thousand three hundred sixty,

Greek–English (G)

G 17:66

The whole assembly was as one: forty-two thousand three hundred sixty,

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:67

besides their male and female slaves—these were seven thousand three hundred thirty-seven. They had two hundred forty-five male and female singers.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:67

apart from their male and female slaves—these were seven thousand three hundred thirty-seven—and two hundred forty-five male and female singers.

Hebrew–English (H)

H — | conventional 7:68

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Greek–English (G)

G 17:68

Horses: seven hundred thirty-six. Mules: two hundred forty-five.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:68 | conventional 7:69

Camels: four hundred thirty-five. Donkeys: six thousand seven hundred twenty.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:69

Camels: four hundred thirty-five. Donkeys: six thousand seven hundred twenty.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:69 | conventional 7:70

Some of the ancestral heads gave for the work. The Tirshatha gave to the treasury one thousand gold darics, fifty basins and five hundred thirty priests' tunics.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:70

Some of the heads of the families gave for the work to Neemia, for the treasury: one thousand gold pieces, fifty bowls and thirty priests' chothonoth.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:70 | conventional 7:71

Some of the ancestral heads gave to the treasury for the work twenty thousand gold darics and two thousand two hundred silver minas.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:71

Some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the work twenty thousand in gold and two thousand two hundred silver minas.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:71 | conventional 7:72

The rest of the people gave twenty thousand gold darics, two thousand silver minas and sixty-seven priests' tunics.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:72

The remainder of the people gave twenty thousand in gold, two thousand two hundred silver minas and sixty-seven priests' chothonoth.

Hebrew–English (H)

H 7:72 | conventional 7:73

The priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, some of the people, the Nethinim and all Israel settled in their towns. The seventh month arrived, and the sons of Israel were in their towns.

Greek–English (G)

G 17:73

The priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, those from the people, the Nathinim and all Israel settled in their towns. The seventh month arrived—and the sons of Israel were in their towns—