Nehemiah 7:8 cpdv — The sons of Parosh, two thousand one hundred seventy-two.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The sons of Parosh, two thousand one hundred seventy-two. "

— Nehemiah 7:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Nehemiah 7 — Context

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But God had given to my heart, and I gathered the nobles, and the magistrates, and the common people, so that I might enroll them. And I found a book of the census of those who first went up, and in it there was found written:

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These are the sons of the province, who ascended from the captivity of the transmigration, those whom Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, had taken away, and who returned into Jerusalem and Judea, each one to his own city.

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

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

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The sons of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy-two.

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The sons of Arah, six hundred fifty-two.

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

Nehemiah 7:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 7:8 say?
Nehemiah 7:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The sons of Parosh, two thousand one hundred seventy-two. ”
Where is Nehemiah 7:8 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 7:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 7, verse 8.
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 7:8.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 7:8 in?
Nehemiah 7:8 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 7:8?
Nehemiah 7:8 reads (CPDV): “The sons of Parosh, two thousand one hundred seventy-two. ” 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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