Nehemiah 7:57 net — The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Sophereth, the descendants of…

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"The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Sophereth, the descendants of Perida,"

— Nehemiah 7:57, NET Bible

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Nehemiah 7 — Context

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the descendants of Bazluth, the descendants of Mehida, the descendants of Harsha,

55

the descendants of Barkos, the descendants of Sisera, the descendants of Temah,

56

the descendants of Neziah, the descendants of Hatipha.

57

The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Sophereth, the descendants of Perida,

58

the descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel,

59

the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pokereth-Hazzebaim, and the descendants of Amon.

60

All the temple servants and the descendants of the servants of Solomon, 392.

Nehemiah 7:57 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 7:57 say?
Nehemiah 7:57 in the NET Bible reads: “The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Sophereth, the descendants of Perida,”
Where is Nehemiah 7:57 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 7:57 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 7, verse 57.
Who wrote Nehemiah?
Nehemiah is traditionally attributed to Nehemiah (largely from his memoirs). It was written c. 445–425 BC.
What is the book of Nehemiah about?
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.
What are the major themes of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah explores themes including Leadership, Prayer, Rebuilding, Opposition, Covenant Renewal. These themes shape the meaning and context of Nehemiah 7:57.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 7:57 in?
Nehemiah 7:57 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Nehemiah 7:57?
Nehemiah 7:57 reads (NET): “The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Sophereth, the descendants of Perida,” 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.
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