Nehemiah 7:9 web — The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy-two.

World English Bible

"The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy-two."

— Nehemiah 7:9, World English Bible

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Nehemiah 7 — Context

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These are the children of the province, who went up out of the captivity of those who had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away, and who returned to Jerusalem and to Judah, everyone to his city;

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who came 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 children of Parosh, two thousand one hundred seventy-two.

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The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy-two.

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The children of Arah, six hundred fifty-two.

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The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand eight hundred [and] eighteen.

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The children of Elam, one thousand two hundred fifty-four.

Nehemiah 7:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Nehemiah 7:9 say?
Nehemiah 7:9 in the World English Bible reads: “The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy-two.”
Where is Nehemiah 7:9 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 7:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 7, verse 9.
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 7:9.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 7:9 in?
Nehemiah 7:9 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 7:9?
Nehemiah 7:9 reads (WEB): “The children of Shephatiah, three 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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