Nehemiah 7:8 net — the descendants of Parosh, 2,172;

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"the descendants of Parosh, 2,172;"

— Nehemiah 7:8, NET Bible

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Nehemiah 7 — Context

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My God placed it on my heart to gather the leaders, the officials, and the ordinary people so they could be enrolled on the basis of genealogy. I found the genealogical records of those who had formerly returned. Here is what I found written in that record:

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These are the people of the province who returned from the captivity of the exiles, whom King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon had forced into exile. They returned to Jerusalem and to Judah, each to his own city.

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They came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah.The number of Israelite men was as follows:

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the descendants of Parosh, 2,172;

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the descendants of Shephatiah, 372;

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the descendants of Arah, 652;

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the descendants of Pahath-Moab(from the line of Jeshua and Joab), 2,818;

Nehemiah 7:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 7:8 say?
Nehemiah 7:8 in the NET Bible reads: “the descendants of Parosh, 2,172;”
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 (NET): “the descendants of Parosh, 2,172;” 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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