Nehemiah 7:26 asv — The men of Beth-lehem and Netophah, a hundred fourscore and eight.

Nehemiah 7:26 in the American Standard Version reads: “The men of Beth-lehem and Netophah, a hundred fourscore and eight. ”

Nehemiah 7:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 7, verse 26.

Nehemiah is traditionally attributed to Nehemiah (largely from his memoirs). It was written c. 445–425 BC.

Nehemiah, cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes, leads the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls against fierce opposition. The book combines stirring leadership with covenant renewal, ending with reform of priesthood, sabbath, and intermarriage.

Nehemiah explores themes including Leadership, Prayer, Rebuilding, Opposition, Covenant Renewal. These themes shape the meaning and context of Nehemiah 7:26.

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Nehemiah 7:26 reads (ASV): “The men of Beth-lehem and Netophah, a hundred fourscore and eight. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.