Nehemiah 7:68 net — They had 736 horses, 245 mules,

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"They had 736 horses, 245 mules,"

— Nehemiah 7:68, NET Bible

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Nehemiah 7 — Context

65

The governor instructed them not to eat any of the sacred food until there was a priest who could consult the Urim and Thummim.

66

The entire group numbered 42,360.

67

not counting their 7,337 male and female servants. They also had 245 male and female singers.

68

They had 736 horses, 245 mules,

69

(7:68) 435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys.

70

Some of the family leaders contributed to the work. The governor contributed to the treasury 1,000 gold drachmas, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments.

71

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

Nehemiah 7:68 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 7:68 say?
Nehemiah 7:68 in the NET Bible reads: “They had 736 horses, 245 mules,”
Where is Nehemiah 7:68 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 7:68 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 7, verse 68.
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 7:68.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 7:68 in?
Nehemiah 7:68 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 7:68?
Nehemiah 7:68 reads (NET): “They had 736 horses, 245 mules,” 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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