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Nehemiah 7:4-72

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Genesis

The Creation of the World 1:1-2:3 The Creation of Man and Woman 2:4-25 The Fall of Man 3:1-24 Cain and Abel 4:1-26 From Adam to Noah 5:1-32 The Flood 6:1-8:22 God’s Covenant with Noah 9:1-17 Noah’s Drunkenness and Curse 9:18-29 Nations Descended from Noah 10:1-32 The Tower of Babel 11:1-9 From Shem to Abram 11:10-32 The Call of Abram 12:1-9 Abram in Egypt 12:10-20 Abram and Lot Separate 13:1-18 Abram Rescues Lot 14:1-24 God’s Covenant with Abram 15:1-21 Hagar and Ishmael 16:1-16 The Covenant of Circumcision 17:1-27 A Son Promised to Sarah 18:1-15 Abraham Intercedes for Sodom 18:16-33 The Destruction of Sodom 19:1-29 The Origin of Moab and Ammon 19:30-38 Abraham and Abimelech 20:1-18 The Birth of Isaac 21:1-7 Hagar and Ishmael Sent Away 21:8-21 A Treaty with Abimelech 21:22-34 The Sacrifice of Isaac 22:1-19 Nahor’s Children 22:20-24 The Death and Burial of Sarah 23:1-20 A Wife for Isaac 24:1-67 The Death of Abraham 25:1-11 Ishmael’s Descendants 25:12-18 Esau and Jacob 25:19-34 Isaac and Abimelech 26:1-35 Jacob Takes Esau’s Blessing 27:1-40 Jacob Sent to Paddan-aram 27:41-28:9 Jacob’s Dream at Bethel 28:10-22 Jacob Meets Rachel 29:1-14 Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel 29:15-30 The Children of Jacob 29:31-30:24 Jacob’s Prosperity 30:25-43 Jacob Flees from Laban 31:1-21 Jacob and Laban Make a Covenant 31:22-55 Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau 32:1-21 Jacob Wrestles with God 32:22-32 Jacob Meets Esau 33:1-20 Dinah and the Shechemites 34:1-31 God Blesses Jacob at Bethel 35:1-15 Deaths of Rachel and Isaac 35:16-29 Esau’s Descendants 36:1-30 The Kings of Edom 36:31-43 Joseph’s Dreams 37:1-11 Joseph Sold by His Brothers 37:12-36 Judah and Tamar 38:1-30 Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife 39:1-23 Joseph Interprets Dreams in Prison 40:1-23 Pharaoh’s Dreams 41:1-40 Joseph Rises to Power 41:41-57 Joseph’s Brothers Go to Egypt 42:1-38 Joseph’s Brothers Return with Benjamin 43:1-34 The Silver Cup 44:1-34 Joseph Reveals Himself 45:1-28 Jacob Goes to Egypt 46:1-47:12 Joseph and the Famine 47:13-31 Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh 48:1-22 Jacob Blesses His Sons 49:1-28 The Death and Burial of Jacob 49:29-50:14 Joseph Reassures His Brothers 50:15-21 The Death of Joseph 50:22-26

Exodus

Israel Increases in Egypt 1:1-22 The Birth of Moses 2:1-10 Moses Flees to Midian 2:11-25 The Burning Bush 3:1-22 Signs for Moses 4:1-17 Moses Returns to Egypt 4:18-31 Moses and Aaron Before Pharaoh 5:1-21 God Promises Deliverance 5:22-6:12 The Genealogy of Moses and Aaron 6:13-27 Moses and Aaron Sent to Pharaoh 6:28-7:7 Aaron’s Staff Becomes a Serpent 7:8-13 The First Plague: Water to Blood 7:14-24 The Second Plague: Frogs 7:25-8:15 The Third Plague: Gnats 8:16-19 The Fourth Plague: Flies 8:20-32 The Fifth Plague: Livestock Die 9:1-7 The Sixth Plague: Boils 9:8-12 The Seventh Plague: Hail 9:13-35 The Eighth Plague: Locusts 10:1-20 The Ninth Plague: Darkness 10:21-29 A Final Plague Threatened 11:1-10 The Passover 12:1-30 The Exodus 12:31-42 Passover Regulations 12:43-51 Consecration of the Firstborn 13:1-16 Crossing the Red Sea 13:17-14:31 The Song of Moses 15:1-21 Bitter Water Made Sweet 15:22-27 Manna from Heaven 16:1-36 Water from the Rock 17:1-7 Amalek Defeated 17:8-16 Jethro’s Advice 18:1-27 Israel at Mount Sinai 19:1-25 The Ten Commandments 20:1-21 Laws About Altars 20:22-21:1 Laws About Slaves 21:2-11 Laws About Personal Injuries 21:12-36 Laws About Restitution 22:1-15 Laws About Holiness 22:16-31 Laws About Justice 23:1-9 Sabbath Years and Weeks 23:10-13 The Three Feasts 23:14-19 The Angel and the Promises 23:20-33 The Covenant Confirmed 24:1-18 Contributions for the Sanctuary 25:1-9 The Ark of the Testimony 25:10-22 The Table for Bread 25:23-30 The Golden Lampstand 25:31-40 The Tabernacle 26:1-37 The Bronze Altar 27:1-8 The Court of the Tabernacle 27:9-19 Oil for the Lamp 27:20-21 The Priests’ Garments 28:1-5 The Ephod 28:6-14 The Breastpiece of Judgment 28:15-30 Other Priestly Garments 28:31-43 Consecration of the Priests 29:1-46 The Altar of Incense 30:1-10 The Census Tax 30:11-16 The Bronze Basin 30:17-21 The Anointing Oil 30:22-33 The Incense 30:34-38 Oholiab and Bezalel 31:1-11 The Sabbath Sign 31:12-18 The Golden Calf 32:1-33:6 The Tent of Meeting 33:7-11 Moses’ Intercession and God’s Glory 33:12-23 New Tablets and Covenant 34:1-28 The Shining Face of Moses 34:29-35 Sabbath Regulations 35:1-3 Freewill Offerings for the Tabernacle 35:4-29 Bezalel and Oholiab Set Apart 35:30-36:7 Making the Tabernacle 36:8-38 Making the Ark 37:1-9 Making the Table 37:10-16 Making the Lampstand 37:17-24 Making the Altar of Incense 37:25-29 Making the Bronze Altar 38:1-7 Making the Bronze Basin 38:8 Making the Court 38:9-20 Materials of the Tabernacle 38:21-31 Making the Priests’ Garments 39:1 The Ephod Made 39:2-7 The Breastpiece Made 39:8-21 Other Garments Made 39:22-31 The Work Completed 39:32-43 The Tabernacle Erected 40:1-33 The Glory Fills the Tabernacle 40:34-38

Numbers

The Census of Israel 1:1-54 Arrangement of the Camp 2:1-34 The Levites’ Duties 3:1-51 Kohathites’ Service 4:1-20 Gershonites’ Service 4:21-28 Merarites’ Service 4:29-33 Census of the Levites 4:34-49 Unclean Removed from Camp 5:1-4 Restitution for Wrongs 5:5-10 The Test for Adultery 5:11-31 The Nazirite Vow 6:1-21 The Priestly Blessing 6:22-27 Offerings of the Leaders 7:1-89 The Lamps 8:1-4 The Levites Consecrated 8:5-26 The Passover Celebrated 9:1-14 The Cloud Over the Tabernacle 9:15-23 The Silver Trumpets 10:1-10 Departure from Sinai 10:11-36 Complaint and Quail; Seventy Elders 11:1-35 Miriam and Aaron Oppose Moses 12:1-16 Spies Sent into Canaan 13:1-25 Report of the Spies 13:26-33 The People Rebel 14:1-45 Offerings and Firstfruits 15:1-21 Unintentional Sin and Presumptuous Sin 15:22-31 The Sabbath-Breaker 15:32-36 Tassels on Garments 15:37-41 Korah’s Rebellion 16:1-50 Aaron’s Staff Buds 17:1-13 Priests’ and Levites’ Duties 18:1-7 Portions for Priests and Levites 18:8-32 The Red Heifer 19:1-22 Water from the Rock at Meribah 20:1-13 Edom Refuses Passage 20:14-21 Aaron’s Death 20:22-29 Arad Defeated 21:1-3 The Bronze Serpent 21:4-9 Journeys in the Wilderness 21:10-20 Victories over Sihon and Og 21:21-35 Balaam Summoned 22:1-20 Balaam’s Donkey and the Angel 22:21-41 Balaam’s First Oracle 23:1-12 Balaam’s Second Oracle 23:13-26 Balaam’s Third Oracle 23:27-24:14 The Star out of Jacob 24:15-19 Balaam’s Final Sayings 24:20-25 Baal of Peor and Phinehas 25:1-18 The Second Census 26:1-65 Daughters of Zelophehad 27:1-11 Joshua Appointed 27:12-23 Daily Offerings 28:1-8 Sabbath Offerings 28:9-10 Monthly Offerings 28:11-15 Passover Offerings 28:16-25 Weeks (Firstfruits) Offerings 28:26-31 Trumpets Offerings 29:1-6 Day of Atonement Offerings 29:7-11 Booths Offerings 29:12-40 Vows 30:1-16 War with Midian—Spoils 31:1-24 Division of the Spoils 31:25-54 Reuben, Gad, and Half-Manasseh 32:1-42 Stages of Israel’s Journey 33:1-56 Boundaries of the Land 34:1-29 Levitical Cities 35:1-5 Cities of Refuge 35:6-34 Marriage of Zelophehad’s Daughters 36:1-13

Deuteronomy

Preamble and Setting 1:1-8 Leaders Appointed 1:9-18 Spies Sent 1:19-25 Rebellion and Judgment 1:26-46 Journey Through Edom, Moab, Ammon 2:1-23 Victory over Sihon 2:24-37 Victory over Og 3:1-11 Allotment East of Jordan 3:12-20 Moses Forbidden to Enter 3:21-29 Call to Obey 4:1-14 No Idols 4:15-31 The LORD Alone Is God 4:32-40 Cities of Refuge East 4:41-43 Introduction to the Law 4:44-49 The Ten Commandments Rehearsed 5:1-33 The Shema and Instruction 6:1-25 Warning Against the Nations 7:1-26 Do Not Forget the LORD 8:1-20 Not for Your Righteousness 9:1-6 Israel’s Rebellions Recounted 9:7-29 New Tablets; Ark 10:1-11 Fear the LORD 10:12-22 Love, Obey, Choose 11:1-32 The Place of Worship 12:1-32 False Prophets and Idolatry 13:1-18 Clean and Unclean Foods 14:1-21 Tithes 14:22-29 Sabbatical Year 15:1-11 Hebrew Slaves 15:12-18 Firstborn Animals 15:19-23 Passover 16:1-8 Weeks 16:9-12 Booths 16:13-17 Justice 16:18-20 Forbidden Worship 16:21-17:7 Difficult Cases 17:8-13 Laws for the King 17:14-20 Provision for Levites 18:1-8 Abominable Practices 18:9-13 A Prophet Like Moses 18:14-22 Cities of Refuge 19:1-14 Witnesses and Penalties 19:15-21 Rules for War 20:1-20 Unsolved Murder 21:1-9 Wives from War 21:10-14 Rights of the Firstborn 21:15-17 Rebellious Son 21:18-21 Various Laws 21:22-22:12 Laws of Chastity 22:13-30 Assembly Exclusions 23:1-8 Camp Purity 23:9-14 Various Laws Continued 23:15-25:19 Firstfruits and Tithes Confession 26:1-15 You Are the LORD’s People 26:16-19 Law on Stones and Altar 27:1-8 Curses Pronounced 27:9-26 Blessings for Obedience 28:1-14 Curses for Disobedience 28:15-68 Renewal in Moab 29:1-29 Choose Life 30:1-20 Joshua Commissioned 31:1-8 Public Reading of the Law 31:9-13 Moses’ Warning of Apostasy 31:14-29 The Song of Moses 31:30-32:47 Moses to Die on Nebo 32:48-52 Moses Blesses Israel 33:1-29 The Death of Moses 34:1-12

Joshua

Joshua Commissioned and Encouraged 1:1-18 Rahab Protects the Spies 2:1-24 Crossing the Jordan and Memorial Stones 3:1-4:24 Renewal at Gilgal: Circumcision and Passover 5:1-12 The Commander Appears and the Fall of Jericho 5:13-6:27 Defeat at Ai and Achan's Sin Revealed 7:1-26 The Capture and Destruction of Ai 8:1-29 Altar on Mount Ebal and the Law Proclaimed 8:30-35 The Gibeonite Deception and Treaty 9:1-27 Victory at Gibeon and the Long Day 10:1-15 Capture and Execution of the Five Kings 10:16-28 The Southern Campaign and Conquest of Cities 10:29-43 Defeat of the Northern Coalition and Hazor Destroyed 11:1-23 Lists of Kings Defeated East and West of the Jordan 12:1-24 Land Remaining to Be Possessed 13:1-7 Allotments East of the Jordan 13:8-33 Procedure for Distributing the Land and Levitical Cities 14:1-5 Caleb's Claim and Inheritance of Hebron 14:6-15 Boundaries and Towns of Judah 15:1-63 Ephraim and West Manasseh: Boundaries and Claims 16:1-17:18 Shiloh Established and the Land Surveyed 18:1-10 Territory and Towns of Benjamin 18:11-28 Territory of Simeon 19:1-9 Territory of Zebulun 19:10-16 Territory of Issachar 19:17-23 Territory of Asher 19:24-31 Territory of Naphtali 19:32-39 Territory of Dan 19:40-48 Completion of the Allotments and Joshua's Inheritance 19:49-51 Cities of Refuge Established 20:1-9 Levitical Cities and Their Holdings 21:1-45 The Eastern Tribes' Altar and the Reconciliation 22:1-34 Joshua's Farewell Exhortation and Warning 23:1-16 Renewal of the Covenant at Shechem 24:1-27 Death and Burial of Joshua and Eleazar 24:28-33

1 Samuel

Hannah's Prayer for a Son 1:1-20 Hannah Presents Samuel to the Lord 1:21-28 Hannah's Song of Praise 2:1-11 Eli's Corrupt Sons and Samuel's Childhood 2:12-26 Prophecy of Judgment on Eli's House 2:27-36 Samuel's Call and the Lord's Word to Eli 3:1-4:1 Israel Defeated and the Ark Captured 4:2-11 Eli's Death and the Birth of Ichabod 4:12-22 The Ark Brings Judgment in Philistine Cities 5:1-12 The Ark Returned to Israel 6:1-7:1 Samuel Judges Israel and Delivers Them at Mizpah 7:2-17 Israel Demands a King 8:1-22 Saul Chosen and Given Signs 9:1-10:8 Saul Proclaimed King by Lot 10:9-27 Saul's Victory at Jabesh-Gilead 11:1-11 Saul Confirmed as King at Gilgal 11:12-15 Samuel's Farewell and Exhortation to Israel 12:1-25 Saul's Unauthorized Sacrifice and Rebuke 13:1-15 Philistine Pressure and Israel's Lack of Arms 13:16-22 Jonathan's Bold Assault and Victory 13:23-14:14 Saul's Rash Oath and Its Consequences 14:15-23 Saul's Pursuit and Jonathan's Exploits 14:24-48 Saul's Family and Mighty Men 14:49-52 Saul's Disobedience and Rejection as King 15:1-35 David Anointed by Samuel 16:1-13 David Serves Saul and Eases His Torment 16:14-23 David and Goliath 17:1-58 David's Rise and Saul's Jealousy 18:1-30 Saul's Attempts on David's Life and Jonathan's Intervention 19:1-24 David and Jonathan's Covenant 20:1-42 David at Nob: Bread and Goliath's Sword 21:1-9 David Feigns Madness at Gath 21:10-15 David Gathers Followers and Seeks Priestly Aid 22:1-5 Massacre at Nob and Abiathar Joins David 22:6-23 David Delivers Keilah and Inquires of God 23:1-6 Saul's Pursuit, Ziphite Betrayal, and David's Escape 23:7-29 David Spares Saul in a Cave 24:1-22 Nabal's Folly and Abigail's Intervention 25:1-44 David Again Spares Saul in His Camp 26:1-25 David Seeks Refuge with Achish 27:1-12 Saul and the Witch of Endor 28:1-25 The Philistines Reject David 29:1-11 David Recovers His Family and Defeats the Amalekites 30:1-31 The Death of Saul and His Sons 31:1-13

2 Samuel

An Amalekite Reports Saul and Jonathan's Death 1:1-16 David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan 1:17-27 David Anointed King of Judah at Hebron 2:1-7 Ish‑Bosheth Made King; Civil War with David Begins 2:8-3:5 Abner Seeks Alliance with David 3:6-21 Joab Murders Abner; David's Protest and Mourning 3:22-39 Ish‑Bosheth Assassinated 4:1-12 David Anointed King over All Israel 5:1-5 David Captures Jerusalem and Establishes His House 5:6-16 David's Victories over the Philistines 5:17-25 Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem; Uzzah's Death and David's Joy 6:1-23 God's Covenant with David 7:1-17 David's Prayer of Thanksgiving for God's Promise 7:18-29 David's Military Victories 8:1-14 David's Officials and Mighty Men 8:15-18 David Shows Kindness to Mephibosheth 9:1-13 War with the Ammonites and Syrians 10:1-19 David and Bathsheba; the Death of Uriah 11:1-27 Nathan Rebukes David; Judgment and Aftermath 12:1-31 Amnon's Crime against Tamar 13:1-22 Absalom Kills Amnon and Flees 13:23-39 Joab Secures Absalom's Return and Reconciliation 14:1-33 Absalom's Conspiracy and Rise to Power 15:1-12 David Flees Jerusalem; Loyal Followers Accompany Him 15:13-37 Ziba Brings Provisions to David 16:1-4 Shimei Curses David as He Flees 16:5-14 Counsel in Absalom's Court; Ahithophel's Plan and Hushai's Counterplot 16:15-17:29 Battle in the Forest of Ephraim and Absalom's Death 18:1-18 Reports of Victory and David's Grief for Absalom 18:19-19:8 David's Return to Jerusalem; Reconciliation and Disputes 19:9-43 Sheba's Revolt and Its Suppression 20:1-26 Famine and the Gibeonites' Demand; Saul's Descendants Executed 21:1-14 David's Battles with the Philistines and the Valor of His Men 21:15-22 David's Song of Deliverance 22:1-51 David's Final Oracle 23:1-7 The Deeds of David's Mighty Warriors 23:8-39 David's Census and the Resulting Plague 24:1-17 David Purchases the Threshing Floor; Sacrifice and End of Plague 24:18-25

1 Kings

Adonijah Attempts to Seize the Throne 1:1-27 Solomon Anointed King 1:28-53 David's Charge to Solomon and Death 2:1-12 Solomon Consolidates His Power 2:13-46 Solomon's Request for Wisdom 3:1-15 Solomon's Wise Judgment 3:16-28 Solomon's Officials and Administrative Order 4:1-19 The Wealth and Prosperity of Israel 4:20-28 Solomon's Wisdom and Fame 4:29-34 Alliances and Preparations for the Temple 5:1-18 Solomon Builds the Temple 6:1-38 Solomon's Palace and Structural Works 7:1-12 Temple Furnishings and the Work of Hiram 7:13-51 The Ark Brought into the Temple 8:1-21 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication 8:22-61 The Dedication Celebrated with Sacrifice 8:62-66 God's Promise and Warning to Solomon 9:1-9 Solomon's Building Projects and Trade 9:10-28 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 10:1-13 The Wealth and Splendor of Solomon's Reign 10:14-29 Solomon's Foreign Wives and Apostasy 11:1-13 Adversaries Raised Against Solomon 11:14-25 Jeroboam's Call and the Promise of Division 11:26-40 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 11:41-43 Rehoboam's Folly and the Kingdom Divides 12:1-24 Jeroboam Establishes Golden Calves 12:25-33 Prophetic Rebuke at Bethel and Deception 13:1-34 Ahijah's Prophecy Against Jeroboam 14:1-20 Rehoboam's Unfaithfulness and Shishak's Invasion 14:21-31 Abijam's Short Reign in Judah 15:1-8 Asa's Reforms and Early Reign 15:9-24 Nadab's Reign and Baasha's Conspiracy 15:25-32 Baasha's Reign and Jehu's Prophecy 15:33-16:7 Elah Assassinated and Zimri's Usurpation 16:8-14 Zimri's Suicide and Omri's Rise to Power 16:15-20 Omri Establishes Samaria as Capital 16:21-28 Ahab and Jezebel Introduce Baal Worship 16:29-34 Elijah Announces the Drought and Is Fed by Ravens 17:1-6 Elijah in Zarephath: Provision and Resurrection 17:7-24 Elijah Confronts Ahab and Prepares for Confrontation 18:1-15 Elijah on Mount Carmel and the Fall of Baal's Prophets 18:16-46 Elijah Flees to Horeb and Is Renewed 19:1-9 God's Response to Elijah and New Commissions 19:10-18 The Call of Elisha 19:19-21 Ben‑hadad Besieges Samaria; Israel's Defiant Response 20:1-12 Israel's Victories Over Aram and Ahab's Mercy 20:13-34 A Prophet Enacts Judgment on the King 20:35-43 Naboth's Vineyard: Ahab and Jezebel's Crime and Punishment 21:1-29 Ahab and Jehoshaphat Seek Counsel; Micaiah's True Prophecy 22:1-28 Ahab Dies at Ramoth‑Gilead 22:29-40 Jehoshaphat's Reign in Judah 22:41-50 Ahaziah Succeeds Ahab and Does Evil 22:51-53

2 Kings

Ahaziah Seeks Counsel and Elijah’s Judgment 1:1-18 Elijah Taken Up; Elisha Succeeds 2:1-18 Elisha Purifies Jericho’s Water 2:19-22 Mockers of Elisha Mauled by Bears 2:23-25 Alliance Against Moab and Elisha’s Miracle 3:1-27 The Widow’s Oil Multiplied 4:1-7 Elisha Restores the Shunammite’s Son 4:8-37 Poisoned Stew Made Safe 4:38-41 Elisha Feeds a Hundred Men 4:42-44 Naaman Healed of Leprosy and Gehazi’s Greed 5:1-27 The Floating Axe Head 6:1-7 Elisha Foils the Aramean Raid 6:8-23 Famine Besieges Samaria 6:24-7:2 Arameans Flee; Samaria’s Deliverance 7:3-20 The Shunammite Restored to Her Land 8:1-6 Elisha Foretells Hazael’s Rise 8:7-15 Jehoram’s Reign in Israel 8:16-24 Ahaziah of Judah Ascends the Throne 8:25-29 Anointing of Jehu as King 9:1-13 Jehu Slays Joram and the House of Ahab 9:14-29 The Death of Jezebel 9:30-37 Jehu Executes Ahab’s Kin at Jezreel 10:1-17 Jehu Destroys Baal Worship 10:18-36 Joash Crowned; Athaliah Overthrown 11:1-21 Joash Repairs the Temple 12:1-21 Jehoahaz of Israel and Aramean Oppression 13:1-9 Jehoash of Israel and Elisha’s Final Acts 13:10-25 Amaziah of Judah: Victory and Pride 14:1-22 Jeroboam II Restores Israel’s Borders 14:23-29 Azariah (Uzziah) King of Judah 15:1-7 Zechariah’s Short Reign and Assassination 15:8-12 Shallum’s Brief Usurpation and Murder 15:13-16 Menahem’s Reign and Tribute to Assyria 15:17-22 Pekahiah Murdered; Pekah’s Conspiracy 15:23-26 Pekah Rules and Wars with Judah 15:27-31 Jotham King of Judah 15:32-38 Ahaz’s Reign and Submission to Assyria 16:1-20 Fall of Samaria and Israel’s Exile 17:1-6 Reasons for Israel’s Exile 17:7-23 Resettling Samaria and Syncretistic Worship 17:24-41 Hezekiah’s Reforms and Fortifications 18:1-16 Rabshakeh’s Taunts before Jerusalem 18:17-37 Hezekiah’s Plea and Isaiah’s Prophecy 19:1-13 Hezekiah’s Prayer of Surrender 19:14-19 The LORD Delivers Jerusalem from Sennacherib 19:20-37 Hezekiah’s Illness, Recovery, and the Sign 20:1-11 Hezekiah’s Pride and a Warning about Babylon 20:12-21 Manasseh’s Long, Wicked Reign 21:1-18 Amon’s Short Reign and Assassination 21:19-26 Josiah Finds the Book of the Law and Reforms 22:1-20 Josiah’s Covenant Renewal and Passover 23:1-30 Jehoahaz Deposed; Jehoiakim Installed by Egypt 23:31-35 Jehoiakim’s Reign and Babylonian Pressure 23:36-24:7 Jehoiachin’s Brief Reign and First Exile 24:8-17 Zedekiah Appointed as Babylon’s Vassal 24:18-19 Siege and Fall of Jerusalem; Destruction and Exile 24:20-25:26 Jehoiachin Released from Babylonian Prison 25:27-30

1 Chronicles

Genealogies from Adam to Abraham 1:1-27 The Descendants of Abraham 1:28-34 The Edomite Genealogies (Esau and Seir) 1:35-54 The Sons of Israel 2:1-2 The Genealogy and Families of Judah 2:3-55 David’s Descendants and the Royal Line 3:1-24 Judahite Families and Notable Descendants 4:1-23 The Families and Settlements of Simeon 4:24-43 Transjordanian Tribes and Their Chiefs 5:1-10 Wars and Settlements East of the Jordan 5:11-22 Loss of Territory and Exile East of the Jordan 5:23-26 The Levites: Genealogy and Temple Service 6:1-81 The Tribe of Issachar 7:1-5 A Register of Benjamin’s Households 7:6-12 A Brief Genealogical Note 7:13 The Tribe of Naphtali 7:14-19 The Tribe of Manasseh 7:20-29 The Tribe of Ephraim 7:30-40 The Genealogy of Benjamin (including Saul’s Line) 8:1-9:1 Resettlement of Jerusalem: Residents and Officials 9:2-34 Gatekeepers and Temple Servants in Jerusalem 9:35-44 The Death of Saul and the End of His House 10:1-14 David Anointed King over Israel 11:1-3 David Captures Jerusalem (Zion) 11:4-9 David’s Mighty Men and Warriors 11:10-47 Those Who Came to David at Hebron (Judah’s Support) 12:1-22 Israel’s Warriors Join David at Hebron 12:23-40 Bringing the Ark: Preparations and Uzzah’s Death 13:1-14 David’s Household and Philistine Submission 14:1-7 David’s Victories over the Philistines 14:8-17 Preparations for Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem 15:1-16:6 David Institutes Worship and a Song of Praise 16:7-43 God’s Covenant with David (Nathan’s Oracle) 17:1-15 David’s Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Covenant 17:16-27 David’s Military Victories and Tribute 18:1-13 David’s Officials and the Spoils of War 18:14-17 War with the Ammonites and Their Allies 19:1-19 The Campaign against Rabbah (Ammon) 20:1-3 Defeat of the Philistines and Their Champions 20:4-8 David’s Census, Plague, and Purchase of the Temple Site 21:1-22:1 David’s Preparations and Instructions for Solomon 22:2-19 David Organizes the Levites 23:1-6 Levitical Families and Their Heads 23:7-11 Age Regulations and Duties of the Levites 23:12-20 Assignments of Levites: Singers, Gatekeepers, Treasurers 23:21-32 Divisions of the Priests into Twenty‑Four Courses 24:1-19 Priestly Families and Their Cities 24:20-31 The Levitical Musicians and Their Organization 25:1-31 Gatekeepers and Their Lineages 26:1-19 Officials Responsible for Treasuries and Records 26:20-32 Military Divisions and Their Commanders 27:1-15 David’s Civil Officials and Overseers 27:16-24 Heads of the King’s Household and Provisions 27:25-34 David’s Charge to Solomon and the Temple Plan 28:1-21 The Nation’s Offerings for the Temple 29:1-9 David’s Prayer of Praise and Blessing for Solomon 29:10-20 David’s Final Acts and Organization of the Kingdom 29:21-25 The Death of David and Solomon’s Accession 29:26-30

2 Chronicles

Solomon's Sacrifice at Gibeon and Prayer for Wisdom 1:1-17 Solomon Secures Materials and Craftsmen for the Temple 2:1-18 The Temple: Foundation and Structure 3:1-17 Temple Furnishings and Completion of the Work 4:1-5:1 The Ark Installed and Solomon's Dedication Prayer 5:2-6:11 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication and God's Assurance 6:12-42 The Lord Fills the Temple and the Dedication Festival 7:1-10 God Appears to Solomon and Gives a Conditional Promise 7:11-22 Solomon's Other Buildings and Relations with Hiram 8:1-18 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 9:1-12 Solomon's Wealth, Trade, and Administration 9:13-28 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 9:29-31 Rehoboam's Folly and the Division of the Kingdom 10:1-11:4 Rehoboam Fortifies Judah and Consolidates Support 11:5-17 Rehoboam's Descendants and Death 11:18-23 Shishak's Invasion and Judah's Loss 12:1-16 Abijah's Victory over Israel and His Death 13:1-14:1 Asa's Reforms and Victory over Ethiopia 14:2-15 Asa Strengthened by Prophecy and Covenant Renewal 15:1-19 Asa's Alliance with Aram and Reproof by Hanani 16:1-14 Jehoshaphat Strengthens Judah and Reforms Justice 17:1-19 Jehoshaphat's Alliance with Ahab and the Battle at Ramoth-gilead 18:1-27 Jehu Rebukes Jehoshaphat for the Alliance with Ahab 18:28-19:3 Judicial Reforms: Judges Appointed to Administer Justice 19:4-11 Jehoshaphat's Deliverance through Prayer and Praise 20:1-30 End of Jehoshaphat's Reign and Jehoram's Accession 20:31-21:3 Jehoram's Wicked Reign, Revolts, and Judgment 21:4-20 Ahaziah Succeeds His Father and Is Wounded 22:1-9 Athaliah's Usurpation Overthrown and Joash Crowned 22:10-23:21 Joash's Temple Restoration under Jehoiada 24:1-16 Joash's Apostasy, Punishment, and Assassination 24:17-27 Amaziah's Reign: Victory, Pride, and Defeat by Israel 25:1-28 Uzziah's Prosperity and Pride; Leprosy for Presumption 26:1-23 Jotham's Reign: Fortifications and Prosperity 27:1-9 Ahaz's Idolatry, Defeats, and Assyrian Subjugation 28:1-27 Hezekiah's Temple Restoration and Religious Reforms 29:1-36 Hezekiah's Passover and National Repentance 30:1-31:1 Hezekiah's Religious Administration and Temple Support 31:2-21 Hezekiah's Defense Against Sennacherib and Divine Deliverance 32:1-23 Hezekiah's Illness, Pride, and the Babylonian Envoys 32:24-33 Manasseh's Idolatry, Captivity, Repentance, and Restoration 33:1-20 Amon's Wicked Reign and Assassination 33:21-25 Josiah's Early Reforms and Temple Repair 34:1-13 The Book of the Law Found, Huldah's Prophecy, and Josiah's Covenant 34:14-33 Josiah's Observance of the Passover 35:1-19 Josiah Killed at Megiddo and National Mourning 35:20-36:1 Jehoahaz Reigns Briefly and Is Deposed by Pharaoh 36:2-4 Jehoiakim's Reign and Disobedience 36:5-8 Jehoiachin's Short Reign and Exile to Babylon 36:9-10 Zedekiah's Reign and Rejection of Prophetic Warnings 36:11-14 Judgment, Exile, and the Decree of Cyrus 36:15-23

Psalm

Psalms 1–2 1:1-2:12 Psalms 3–8 3:1-8 Psalms 4–8 4:1-8 Psalms 5–12 5:1-12 Psalms 6–10 6:1-10 Psalms 7–17 7:1-17 Psalms 8–9 8:1-9 Psalms 9–10 9:1-10:18 Psalms 11–7 11:1-7 Psalms 12–8 12:1-8 Psalms 13–6 13:1-6 Psalms 14–7 14:1-7 Psalms 15–5 15:1-5 Psalms 16–11 16:1-11 Psalms 17–15 17:1-15 Psalms 18–50 18:1-50 Psalms 19–14 19:1-14 Psalms 20–9 20:1-9 Psalms 21–13 21:1-13 Psalms 22–31 22:1-31 Psalms 23–6 23:1-6 Psalms 24–10 24:1-10 Psalms 25–22 25:1-22 Psalms 26–12 26:1-12 Psalms 27–14 27:1-14 Psalms 28–9 28:1-9 Psalms 29–11 29:1-11 Psalms 30–12 30:1-12 Psalms 31–24 31:1-24 Psalms 32–33 32:1-33:22 Psalms 34–22 34:1-22 Psalms 35–28 35:1-28 Psalms 36–12 36:1-12 Psalms 37–40 37:1-40 Psalms 38–22 38:1-22 Psalms 39–13 39:1-13 Psalms 40–17 40:1-17 Psalms 41–13 41:1-13 Psalms 42–43 42:1-43:5 Psalms 44–26 44:1-26 Psalms 45–17 45:1-17 Psalms 46–11 46:1-11 Psalms 47–9 47:1-9 Psalms 48–14 48:1-14 Psalms 49–20 49:1-20 Psalms 50–23 50:1-23 Psalms 51–19 51:1-19 Psalms 52–9 52:1-9 Psalms 53–6 53:1-6 Psalms 54–7 54:1-7 Psalms 55–23 55:1-23 Psalms 56–13 56:1-13 Psalms 57–11 57:1-11 Psalms 58–11 58:1-11 Psalms 59–17 59:1-17 Psalms 60–12 60:1-12 Psalms 61–8 61:1-8 Psalms 62–12 62:1-12 Psalms 63–11 63:1-11 Psalms 64–10 64:1-10 Psalms 65–13 65:1-13 Psalms 66–20 66:1-20 Psalms 67–7 67:1-7 Psalms 68–35 68:1-35 Psalms 69–36 69:1-36 Psalms 70–71 70:1-71:24 Psalms 72–20 72:1-20 Psalms 73–28 73:1-28 Psalms 74–23 74:1-23 Psalms 75–10 75:1-10 Psalms 76–12 76:1-12 Psalms 77–20 77:1-20 Psalms 78–72 78:1-72 Psalms 79–13 79:1-13 Psalms 80–19 80:1-19 Psalms 81–16 81:1-16 Psalms 82–8 82:1-8 Psalms 83–18 83:1-18 Psalms 84–12 84:1-12 Psalms 85–13 85:1-13 Psalms 86–17 86:1-17 Psalms 87–7 87:1-7 Psalms 88–18 88:1-18 Psalms 89–52 89:1-52 Psalms 90–91 90:1-91:16 Psalms 92–97 92:1-97:12 Psalms 98–99 98:1-99:9 Psalms 100–5 100:1-5 Psalms 101–8 101:1-8 Psalms 102–28 102:1-28 Psalms 103–106 103:1-106:48 Psalms 107–43 107:1-43 Psalms 108–13 108:1-13 Psalms 109–31 109:1-31 Psalms 110–118 110:1-118:29 Psalms 119–8 119:1-8 Psalms 119–16 119:9-16 Psalms 119–24 119:17-24 Psalms 119–32 119:25-32 Psalms 119–40 119:33-40 Psalms 119–48 119:41-48 Psalms 119–56 119:49-56 Psalms 119–64 119:57-64 Psalms 119–72 119:65-72 Psalms 119–80 119:73-80 Psalms 119–88 119:81-88 Psalms 119–176 119:89-176 Psalms 119–104 119:96-104 Psalms 119–112 119:105-112 Psalms 119–120 119:113-120 Psalms 119–128 119:121-128 Psalms 119–136 119:129-136 Psalms 119–144 119:137-144 Psalms 119–152 119:145-152 Psalms 119–160 119:153-160 Psalms 119–168 119:161-168 Psalms 119–176 119:169-176 Psalms 120–7 120:1-7 Psalms 121–8 121:1-8 Psalms 122–9 122:1-9 Psalms 123–4 123:1-4 Psalms 124–8 124:1-8 Psalms 125–5 125:1-5 Psalms 126–6 126:1-6 Psalms 127–5 127:1-5 Psalms 128–6 128:1-6 Psalms 129–8 129:1-8 Psalms 130–8 130:1-8 Psalms 131–3 131:1-3 Psalms 132–18 132:1-18 Psalms 133–3 133:1-3 Psalms 134–137 134:1-137:9 Psalms 138–8 138:1-8 Psalms 139–24 139:1-24 Psalms 140–13 140:1-13 Psalms 141–10 141:1-10 Psalms 142–7 142:1-7 Psalms 143–12 143:1-12 Psalms 144–15 144:1-15 Psalms 145–150 145:1-150:6

Proverbs

Introduction: The Purpose of Proverbs and the Fear of the Lord 1:1-7 Warning Against Enticement by Sinners 1:8-19 Wisdom's Public Call and the Folly of Rejection 1:20-33 The Value of Wisdom and Its Protection 2:1-22 Trusting God and Walking in Wisdom 3:1-35 A Father's Exhortation to Hold Fast to Wisdom 4:1-27 Warning Against Adultery and a Call to Fidelity 5:1-23 Warnings: Surety, Laziness, and Wickedness 6:1-19 Obey Parental Commands and the Dangers of Adultery 6:20-35 The Example of a Young Man Seduced 7:1-27 Wisdom's Proclamation and Blessings 8:1-36 Contrasting Invitations of Wisdom and Folly 9:1-18 Solomon's Proverbs: Contrasts of Righteousness and Folly 10:1-32 Proverbs on Justice, Integrity, and Righteous Living 11:1-31 Wise Conduct, Diligence, and Righteous Speech 12:1-28 Discipline, Wealth, and the Wise Child 13:1-25 Sayings on Wisdom, Folly, and the Fear of the Lord 14:1-35 The Power of Speech and the Benefits of Wisdom 15:1-33 God's Sovereignty Over Human Plans 16:1-33 Relations and Righteousness: Peace, Speech, and Integrity 17:1-28 The Power of Words and the Nature of Companionship 18:1-24 Advice on Wealth, Conduct, and Discipline 19:1-29 Counsel, Justice, and Warnings Against Excess 20:1-30 Divine Sovereignty, Justice, and the King's Role 21:1-31 Reputation, Generosity, and Child Discipline 22:1-16 Sayings of the Wise: Practical Moral Instruction 22:17-24:34 Solomon's Proverbs on Restraint and Leadership 25:1-28 Folly and Foolish Behavior in Speech and Deeds 26:1-28 Friendship, Counsel, and Practical Wisdom for Life 27:1-27 Justice, Righteousness, and the Results of Rebellion 28:1-28 Discipline, Leadership, and Social Order 29:1-27 The Sayings of Agur: Humility and Observations 30:1-33 Advice to King Lemuel and the Virtuous Woman 31:1-31

Isaiah

Judah's Rebellion and Call to Repentance 1:1-31 The Mountain of the Lord and the Nations' Hope 2:1-6 Judgment on Arrogance and Idolatry 2:7-22 Judgment on Jerusalem's Leaders and Social Order 3:1-4:1 The Branch and the Renewal of Zion 4:2-6 The Song of the Vineyard: Israel's Failure 5:1-7 Woes to Israel and Coming Judgment 5:8-30 Isaiah's Vision and Commission 6:1-13 Ahaz, the Immanuel Sign, and Invasion 7:1-25 The Sign of Plunder and a Call to Courage 8:1-10 Trust the Lord, Not Alliances or Diviners 8:11-22 A Child Is Born: Promise of Peace 9:1-7 Israel's Arrogance and Coming Punishment 9:8-10:4 Assyria: Instrument of Judgment and Its Doom 10:5-19 The Remnant and the Fall of Assyria 10:20-34 The Righteous Branch and the Peaceable Kingdom 11:1-16 A Song of Praise for God's Salvation 12:1-6 Babylon's Doom and the Day of the Lord 13:1-14:23 God's Decree: Assyria Overthrown 14:24-27 Oracle Concerning Philistia and Promise to Zion 14:28-32 Lament for Moab 15:1-16:14 Judgment on Damascus and Northern Israel 17:1-14 A Message to Cush (Ethiopia) 18:1-7 Judgment on Egypt and Future Salvation 19:1-25 Isaiah's Sign against Egypt and Cush 20:1-6 Prophecy of Babylon's Fall (The Watchman's Report) 21:1-10 Oracle concerning Dumah: The Night Watchman's Lament 21:11-12 Oracle Against Arabia (Dedan and Kedar) 21:13-17 The Valley of Vision: Jerusalem's Fall and Leadership Change 22:1-25 Tyre's Fall and Future Restoration 23:1-18 The Lord's Universal Judgment and Final Reign 24:1-23 Praise for God's Triumph and Deliverance 25:1-12 Trust in God and Hope for Deliverance 26:1-21 The Slaying of Leviathan and Israel's Restoration 27:1-13 Woe to Ephraim and Judah: Drunkenness and Judgment 28:1-29 Woe to Ariel (Jerusalem) and Promise of Enlightenment 29:1-24 Rebuke for Seeking Egypt's Help; Call to Trust the Lord 30:1-33 Egypt Is No Help; The Lord Will Save Jerusalem 31:1-9 A Righteous King and Just Leadership 32:1-8 Call to Repentance and Promise of Renewal 32:9-20 A Plea for Deliverance and the Lord's Judgment 33:1-24 The Lord's Vengeance on the Nations (Edom) 34:1-17 The Glorious Restoration of the Redeemed 35:1-10 Sennacherib's Siege and Rabshakeh's Taunt 36:1-22 Hezekiah Seeks Isaiah; Rabshakeh's Threat 37:1-13 Hezekiah's Prayer and Isaiah's Assurance 37:14-20 God Delivers Jerusalem and Sennacherib's Defeat 37:21-38 Hezekiah's Illness, Prayer, and Recovery 38:1-22 Babylonian Envoys and the Announcement of Exile 39:1-8 Comfort for Zion and the Majesty of God 40:1-31 God Defends Israel Against the Nations and Idols 41:1-29 The Servant of the Lord: Covenant and Mission 42:1-9 A Call to Praise and God's Guidance for the Blind 42:10-17 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Resulting Judgment 42:18-25 Israel Redeemed: God's Sovereign Deliverer 43:1-13 The Lord Proclaims Redemption and Rebukes Israel 43:14-28 Israel Chosen and Blessed by the Spirit 44:1-5 The Folly of Idols and God's Uniqueness 44:6-23 God the Creator and the Call of Cyrus for Israel's Restoration 44:24-45:25 The God Who Carries and Redeems: Yahweh's Sovereignty over Idols 46:1-13 The Humbling of Babylon the Mistress 47:1-15 Israel's Stubbornness and God's Resolute Purpose 48:1-11 God's Sovereign 'I Am' and Call to Return 48:12-22 The Servant's Commission to Restore Israel and the Nations 49:1-8 Restoration and Promise to Gather Israel 49:9-26 The Servant's Suffering and Israel's Rejection 50:1-11 Comfort for Zion: Remember Abraham; God's Salvation 51:1-16 Awakening of Zion and Proclamation of Salvation 51:17-52:12 The Suffering Servant and Atonement 52:13-53:12 The Exalted Zion: Promise of Restoration and Protection 54:1-17 Invitation to Life and the Power of God's Word 55:1-13 Justice, Inclusion, and Sabbath Observance 56:1-8 Condemnation of Idolatry and Complacency 56:9-57:13 Restoration for the Humble and Promise of Peace 57:14-21 True Fasting: Justice, Mercy, and Sabbath Blessing 58:1-14 Sin's Consequences and God's Redeeming Intervention 59:1-21 The Glory and Gathering of Zion 60:1-22 The Year of the Lord's Favor and Joyful Restoration 61:1-11 Zion's Vindication and New Name 62:1-12 The Lord's Vengeance: Treading the Winepress 63:1-6 Remembering God's Mercy and Plea for Restoration 63:7-64:12 God's Grace to the Faithful and Judgment on the Rebellious 65:1-16 A New Creation: Joy and Peace 65:17-25 The Lord's Final Judgment and the New Creation 66:1-24

Jeremiah

The Call and Commission of Jeremiah 1:1-19 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Call to Repentance 2:1-3:5 Judah's Spiritual Adultery and Call to Return 3:6-4:4 The Coming Calamity on the Land 4:5-31 An Accusation against Jerusalem's Corruption 5:1-31 The Siege and Devastation of Jerusalem 6:1-30 The Temple Sermon: False Security Condemned 7:1-29 Violence and Corruption in the Land 7:30-8:3 Persistent Idolatry and Coming Punishment 8:4-9:26 The Folly of Idols 10:1-16 Judah's Flight and Jeremiah's Lament 10:17-22 A Prayer for Direction and Deliverance 10:23-25 The Broken Covenant and a Public Warning 11:1-17 Conspiracy against Jeremiah and God's Vindication 11:18-23 Jeremiah's Complaint to God 12:1-4 A Call to Endure and Judgment on Nations 12:5-17 The Linen Belt: Symbol of Judah's Humiliation 13:1-11 A Sign of Shame and Pronounced Judgment 13:12-14 A Lament of Shame and Imminent Disaster 13:15-27 Famine, False Prophets, and Divine Judgment 14:1-15:21 Symbolic Acts and the People's Sinfulness 16:1-17:18 Warning about Sabbath Violations 17:19-27 The Potter and the Broken Jar: Judgment on Jerusalem 18:1-19:15 Persecution by Pashhur the Priest 20:1-6 Jeremiah's Lament and Resolve 20:7-18 A Message to the Royal House: Doom for Jerusalem 21:1-14 Judgment on the Kings and Royal House 22:1-30 False Shepherds Condemned and a Righteous Branch Promised 23:1-8 Condemnation of False Prophets 23:9-32 The Lord Rebukes False Oracles 23:33-40 The Two Figs: Exile and Remnant 24:1-10 Seventy Years of Babylonian Dominion 25:1-14 The Cup of God's Wrath on the Nations 25:15-38 Jeremiah's Temple Address, Arrest, and Vindication 26:1-24 The Yoke of Babylon and Call to Submit 27:1-22 Hananiah's False Prophecy and Its Rebuke 28:1-17 Letter to the Exiles: Seek the Welfare of Babylon 29:1-23 Shemaiah's Letter and Its Condemnation 29:24-32 The Book of Comfort: Restoration and the New Covenant 30:1-31:40 Jeremiah Buys a Field: Faith and Hope in Captivity 32:1-44 Promise of Restoration and the Davidic Covenant 33:1-26 Zedekiah's Appeal and Jeremiah's Warning 34:1-7 Breach of Covenant and Punishment for Oppression 34:8-22 The Rechabites' Fidelity as a Rebuke to Judah 35:1-19 Baruch Writes Jeremiah's Words and the Scroll Is Burned 36:1-32 Jeremiah Imprisoned during the Siege of Jerusalem 37:1-21 Jeremiah Cast into a Cistern 38:1-13 Ebed‑Melech Rescues Jeremiah; Zedekiah's Failure 38:14-28 The Fall of Jerusalem and Jeremiah's Release 39:1-18 Gedaliah Appointed Governor and Jeremiah's Choice 40:1-6 Assassination of Gedaliah and the Terror in Judah 40:7-41:15 Rejection of Jeremiah's Counsel and Flight to Egypt 41:16-43:13 The Jews in Egypt: Idolatry and Condemnation 44:1-30 A Word to Baruch: Encouragement and Warning 45:1-5 Oracles against Egypt 46:1-28 Judgment on the Philistines 47:1-7 Judgment on Moab 48:1-47 Judgment on Ammon 49:1-6 Judgment on Edom 49:7-22 Judgment on Damascus and Aram 49:23-27 Destruction of Kedar and the Nomads 49:28-33 Judgment on Elam and Future Restoration 49:34-39 Judgment on Babylon and Its Final Fall 50:1-51:64 The Fall of Jerusalem and Zedekiah's Fate 52:1-30 Jehoiachin's Release from Babylonian Captivity 52:31-34

Ezekiel

The Vision of God's Glory and the Living Creatures 1:1-28 Ezekiel's Commission and the Eating of the Scroll 2:1-3:15 Ezekiel Appointed as Watchman and Made Speechless 3:16-27 Symbolic Acts of Siege and Judgment on Jerusalem 4:1-5:17 Judgment on Israel for Idolatry 6:1-14 The Day of the Lord: Impending Disaster 7:1-27 Visions of Temple Abominations 8:1-18 The Execution of Jerusalem's Wicked and the Marked Few 9:1-11 The Departure of God's Glory from the Temple 10:1-22 Condemnation of Jerusalem's Leaders 11:1-15 The Departure of God's Glory and Promise of Restoration 11:16-25 Signs of Exile and the Futility of False Hopes 12:1-28 Condemnation of False Prophets and Diviners 13:1-23 Elders' Idolatry and Its Consequences 14:1-11 Judgment on Nations and the Limits of Intercession 14:12-23 Jerusalem Portrayed as a Useless Vine 15:1-8 Jerusalem's Infidelity: Shame, Judgment, and Vindication 16:1-63 The Parable of the Two Eagles: Zedekiah's Folly 17:1-24 Individual Responsibility and the Call to Repentance 18:1-32 A Lament for Israel's Princes 19:1-14 Israel's History of Rebellion and Divine Judgment 20:1-29 Punishment for Profane Worship and Promise of Restoration 20:30-44 A Prophecy Against the Mountains of Israel 20:45-49 The Sword of the Lord: Judgment on Jerusalem and the Nations 21:1-32 Jerusalem's Corruption and the Search for a Righteous Remnant 22:1-31 The Sisters' Harlotry: Samaria and Jerusalem Condemned 23:1-49 The Boiling Pot: Prophecy of Jerusalem's Siege 24:1-14 The Sign of Ezekiel's Wife's Death: Judgment and Changed Lament 24:15-27 Oracle Against Ammon 25:1-7 Oracles Against Moab and Seir 25:8-11 Judgment on the Philistines 25:12-14 Oracle Against Tyre 25:15-17 The Fall of Tyre Foretold 26:1-21 Lamentation for Tyre, the Merchant City 27:1-36 The Pride and Fall of Tyre's Ruler 28:1-19 Judgment on Sidon and Promise of Israel's Security 28:20-26 Egypt's Humiliation and Years of Desolation 29:1-21 The Day of the Lord Against Egypt and Its Allies 30:1-26 Egypt Compared to the Fallen Cedar: Pride and Doom 31:1-18 Lament for Egypt's Collapse and Descent into Sheol 32:1-32 The Watchman's Duty and Personal Responsibility 33:1-20 Report of Jerusalem's Fall and the People's Alarm 33:21-33 Condemnation of Bad Shepherds and Promise of a Good Shepherd 34:1-31 Judgment on Edom for Rejoicing over Israel 35:1-15 Promise of Israel's Restoration and Spiritual Renewal 36:1-38 The Valley of Dry Bones: National Revival 37:1-14 The Two Sticks: Unity of Israel and the Davidic Covenant 37:15-28 The Invasion of Gog and Its Defeat 38:1-39:29 Vision of the Future Temple: Introduction and Commission 40:1-4 Measurements of the Outer Court and Gateways 40:5-16 Courtyard Entrances and Portico Dimensions 40:17-19 Inner Court Entrances and Chambers 40:20-23 Vestibules and Side Entrance Specifications 40:24-27 Details of Inner Chambers and Gate Structure 40:28-37 Porches, Chambers, and Steps of the Temple Court 40:38-43 Priests' Chambers and the Prince's Quarters 40:44-47 The Inner Sanctuary and Holy Place Measurements 40:48-41:26 Priestly Chambers and the Inner Court Layout 42:1-20 The Return of God's Glory to the Temple 43:1-12 Altar Design and Sacrificial Regulations 43:13-27 Temple Gates, Priestly Roles, and Exclusions 44:1-31 Land Allotments and the Prince's Portion 45:1-12 Worship Regulations: Offerings, Festivals, and the Prince 45:13-46:24 The Life-Giving River Flowing from the Temple 47:1-12 Division of the Land and Inheritance Boundaries 47:13-23 Tribal Allotments in the Restored Land 48:1-29 The City Gates and the Name: 'The Lord Is There' 48:30-35

Matthew

The Genealogy of Jesus 1:1-17 The Birth of Jesus Foretold to Joseph 1:18-25 The Visit of the Magi 2:1-12 Flight into Egypt and the Slaughter of the Innocents 2:13-18 Return to Nazareth 2:19-23 John the Baptist Prepares the Way 3:1-12 The Baptism of Jesus 3:13-17 The Temptation of Jesus 4:1-11 Jesus Begins His Galilean Ministry 4:12-17 Jesus Calls the First Disciples 4:18-22 Jesus Ministers Throughout Galilee 4:23-25 The Beatitudes 5:1-12 Salt and Light 5:13-16 Jesus and the Law 5:17-20 Teaching on Anger and Reconciliation 5:21-26 Teaching on Adultery and Lust 5:27-30 Teaching on Divorce 5:31-32 Teaching on Oaths and Honesty 5:33-37 Teaching on Retaliation and Generosity 5:38-42 Love Your Enemies 5:43-48 Giving to the Needy in Secret 6:1-4 Prayer and the Lord's Prayer 6:5-15 Teaching on Fasting 6:16-18 Treasures and Serving God 6:19-24 Do Not Worry 6:25-34 Do Not Judge 7:1-6 Ask, Seek, Knock and the Golden Rule 7:7-12 The Narrow and Wide Gates 7:13-14 Recognizing False Prophets 7:15-23 Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders 7:24-29 Jesus Cleanses a Leper 8:1-4 The Faith of the Centurion 8:5-13 Jesus Heals Many and Fulfills Prophecy 8:14-17 The Cost of Discipleship 8:18-22 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:23-27 Healing of Two Demon-Possessed Men 8:28-34 Jesus Heals a Paralytic 9:1-8 Jesus Calls Matthew and Eats with Sinners 9:9-13 Fasting and the New Cloth and Wineskins 9:14-17 A Daughter Restored and a Woman Healed 9:18-26 Two Blind Men Healed and a Mute Man Restored 9:27-34 Jesus' Compassion and the Call for Workers 9:35-38 The Mission of the Twelve 10:1-42 John's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony about John 11:1-19 Woe to Unrepentant Cities 11:20-24 The Father's Revelation and Rest for the Weary 11:25-30 Sabbath Controversies: Grain and Healing 12:1-14 Jesus Heals and Fulfills Isaiah's Prophecy 12:15-21 Accusation, Blasphemy Against the Spirit, and the Heart's Fruit 12:22-37 The Sign of Jonah and the Unclean Spirit 12:38-45 Jesus Redefines Family 12:46-50 The Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 13:1-23 The Parable of the Weeds 13:24-30 The Mustard Seed and the Yeast 13:31-35 Explanation of the Weeds and End-Time Judgment 13:36-43 Treasure and Pearl: The Kingdom's Value 13:44-46 The Net and New and Old Treasures 13:47-52 Jesus Rejected at Nazareth 13:53-58 The Execution of John the Baptist 14:1-12 Feeding the Five Thousand 14:13-21 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals Many 14:22-36 Tradition, Purity, and the Canaanite Woman's Faith 15:1-28 Jesus Heals Many and Feeds the Four Thousand 15:29-39 Pharisees Demand a Sign 16:1-4 Warning About the Teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees 16:5-12 Peter's Confession: You Are the Christ 16:13-20 Jesus Foretells His Death and Discipleship 16:21-28 The Transfiguration 17:1-13 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy and a Second Prediction of Death 17:14-23 Payment of the Temple Tax 17:24-27 Humility and Care for Little Ones 18:1-9 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 18:10-14 Church Discipline and Prayer 18:15-20 Forgiveness and the Unforgiving Servant 18:21-35 Marriage, Divorce, and Children 19:1-15 The Rich Young Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 19:16-30 The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard 20:1-16 Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection 20:17-19 Request for Honor and Teaching on Servanthood 20:20-28 Two Blind Men Healed Near Jericho 20:29-34 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 21:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Heals 21:12-17 The Withered Fig Tree and Teaching on Faith 21:18-22 Jesus' Authority Challenged 21:23-27 The Parable of the Two Sons 21:28-32 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 21:33-46 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet 22:1-14 Question about Paying Taxes to Caesar 22:15-22 The Sadducees and the Resurrection 22:23-33 The Greatest Commandment 22:34-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees about the Messiah 22:41-46 Seven Woes on the Scribes and Pharisees 23:1-39 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of the End and the Temple's Destruction 24:1-35 The Olivet Discourse: Watchfulness and Judgment 24:36-51 The Parable of the Ten Virgins 25:1-13 The Parable of the Talents 25:14-30 The Final Judgment: Sheep and Goats 25:31-46 The Plot to Arrest Jesus 26:1-5 The Anointing at Bethany 26:6-13 Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus 26:14-16 The Last Supper 26:17-30 Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial 26:31-35 Prayer in Gethsemane 26:36-46 The Arrest of Jesus 26:47-56 Jesus Before the Sanhedrin 26:57-68 Peter's Denial and Repentance 26:69-75 Judas' Remorse and Suicide 27:1-10 Jesus Sentenced by Pilate 27:11-26 Jesus Mocked and Scourged 27:27-31 The Crucifixion and Mockery 27:32-44 The Death of Jesus 27:45-56 Jesus Is Buried 27:57-61 The Tomb Secured by the Authorities 27:62-66 The Resurrection: Women at the Tomb 28:1-10 The Guards' Report and the Chief Priests' Lie 28:11-15 The Great Commission 28:16-20

Mark

John the Baptist Prepares the Way 1:1-8 The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus 1:9-13 Jesus Begins His Ministry and Calls the First Disciples 1:14-20 Jesus Teaches with Authority and Casts Out an Unclean Spirit 1:21-28 Healings and Demons Cleansed at Simon's Home 1:29-34 Jesus Prays and Proclaims the Kingdom in Galilee 1:35-39 Healing of a Man with Leprosy 1:40-45 Forgiveness and Healing of a Paralytic 2:1-12 Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 2:13-17 Questions about Fasting; New Cloth and Wineskins 2:18-22 Sabbath Controversies: Grain, Healing, and Plot Against Jesus 2:23-3:6 Great Crowds Follow; Unclean Spirits Acknowledge Jesus 3:7-12 Jesus Appoints the Twelve Apostles 3:13-19 Accusations of Beelzebul and the Parable of the Strong Man 3:20-30 Jesus Redefines True Family 3:31-35 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 4:1-20 A Lamp, Measure, and the Principle of Growth 4:21-25 Parable of the Growing Seed 4:26-29 The Mustard Seed and the Kingdom's Growth 4:30-34 Jesus Calms the Storm 4:35-41 The Gerasene Demoniac Restored 5:1-20 A Woman Healed and Jairus' Daughter Raised 5:21-43 Jesus Rejected in His Hometown 6:1-6 Jesus Sends Out the Twelve 6:7-13 Herod, Herodias, and the Death of John the Baptist 6:14-29 Feeding of the Five Thousand 6:30-44 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals at Gennesaret 6:45-56 Tradition, Inner Purity, and What Truly Defiles 7:1-23 A Gentile Woman's Faith and the Healing at Tyre 7:24-30 Jesus Heals a Deaf Man Who Could Not Speak Clearly 7:31-37 Feeding the Four Thousand and the Pharisees' Demand for a Sign 8:1-13 Beware the Yeast of the Pharisees and Herod 8:14-21 Healing of a Blind Man at Bethsaida 8:22-26 Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ 8:27-30 Jesus Predicts His Death and Calls Disciples to Take Up the Cross 8:31-9:1 The Transfiguration and the Return of Elijah 9:2-13 Healing of a Boy with an Unclean Spirit; Jesus Predicts His Passion Again 9:14-32 Who Is the Greatest? A Child as the Model of Service 9:33-37 Tolerance for Those Who Serve in Jesus' Name 9:38-41 Warnings about Causing Sin; Exhortations on Salt and Holiness 9:42-50 Jesus' Teaching on Divorce 10:1-12 Jesus Blesses Little Children 10:13-16 The Rich Young Man and the Cost of Discipleship 10:17-31 Jesus Again Predicts His Suffering, Death, and Resurrection 10:32-34 Ambition and Servanthood: The Way of True Greatness 10:35-45 Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus 10:46-52 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 11:1-11 Withered Fig Tree and the Cleansing of the Temple 11:12-19 Faith, Prayer, and the Call to Forgiveness 11:20-26 Religious Leaders Question Jesus' Authority 11:27-33 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 12:1-12 Render to Caesar: Taxes and Allegiance 12:13-17 Sadducees Challenge Resurrection; Jesus Teaches Eternal Life 12:18-27 The Greatest Commandment: Love God and Neighbor 12:28-34 Jesus Questions the Messiah and Warns Against Scribes 12:35-40 The Widow's Offering: True Generosity 12:41-44 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of Destruction and the End 13:1-31 No One Knows the Day: Be Watchful 13:32-37 Plot to Kill Jesus and the Anointing at Bethany 14:1-11 The Passover Meal and Institution of the Lord's Supper 14:12-26 Jesus Predicts the Disciples' Flight and Peter's Denial 14:27-31 Gethsemane: Jesus' Agony and Prayer 14:32-42 The Arrest of Jesus in Gethsemane 14:43-52 Jesus Before the Council 14:53-65 Peter's Denial and His Remorse 14:66-72 Jesus Before Pilate; Barabbas Released 15:1-15 The Soldiers Mock and Scourge Jesus 15:16-20 The Way of the Cross and the Crucifixion 15:21-32 Jesus' Death and the Centurion's Confession 15:33-41 The Burial of Jesus 15:42-47 The Resurrection: Women Find the Empty Tomb 16:1-8 Appearances of the Risen Lord and the Commission 16:9-20

Luke

Purpose and Order of the Gospel 1:1-4 Announcement of John the Baptist's Birth 1:5-25 The Annunciation to Mary 1:26-38 Mary Visits Elizabeth 1:39-45 Mary's Song (The Magnificat) 1:46-56 The Birth and Naming of John 1:57-66 Zechariah's Prophecy and John's Mission 1:67-80 The Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem 2:1-7 Angels Announce the Shepherds' Good News 2:8-20 Presentation in the Temple; Simeon and Anna 2:21-40 The Boy Jesus in the Temple 2:41-52 John the Baptist's Call to Repentance 3:1-20 The Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus 3:21-38 Jesus Tested in the Wilderness 4:1-13 Rejection at Nazareth 4:14-30 Authority over Unclean Spirits in Capernaum 4:31-37 Healings and Preaching in Galilee 4:38-44 The Call of the First Disciples 5:1-11 Healing a Man with Leprosy 5:12-16 A Paralytic Forgiven and Healed 5:17-26 The Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 5:27-32 Questions about Fasting; New Wine and Old Wineskins 5:33-39 Lord of the Sabbath and a Sabbath Healing 6:1-11 The Appointment of the Twelve Apostles 6:12-16 The Sermon on the Plain: Blessings and Woes 6:17-26 Love Your Enemies and Be Merciful 6:27-36 Judging Others and the Speck and Log 6:37-42 A Tree and Its Fruit: True Character Revealed 6:43-45 The Wise and Foolish Builders 6:46-49 The Faith of the Centurion 7:1-10 Raising the Widow's Son at Nain 7:11-17 John the Baptist's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony 7:18-35 A Sinful Woman Forgiven 7:36-50 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 8:1-15 Lighted Lamp and Hearing the Word 8:16-18 Jesus Redefines His Family 8:19-21 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:22-25 Healing the Gerasene Demoniac 8:26-39 Jairus' Daughter Raised and a Woman Healed 8:40-56 The Twelve Sent Out 9:1-9 Feeding the Five Thousand 9:10-17 Peter's Confession and the Way of the Cross 9:18-27 The Transfiguration 9:28-36 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy; A Second Passion Prediction 9:37-45 Who Is Greatest and a Servant's Ministry 9:46-50 Jesus Resolves for Jerusalem; Samaritan Rejection 9:51-56 The Cost of Discipleship 9:57-62 The Seventy Sent Out and Their Return 10:1-24 The Good Samaritan 10:25-37 Mary and Martha: Choosing the Better Part 10:38-42 The Lord's Prayer and Persistent Prayer 11:1-13 Jesus, Beelzebul, and True Blessedness 11:14-28 Demand for a Sign; Jonah and the Queen of the South 11:29-32 The Light of the Body and Inner Purity 11:33-36 Woes to the Pharisees and Lawyers 11:37-54 Warnings against Hypocrisy and Confession before Men 12:1-12 The Parable of the Rich Fool 12:13-21 Do Not Worry; Seek God's Kingdom 12:22-34 Watchfulness and Faithful Stewardship 12:35-48 Division Caused by Christ 12:49-53 Interpreting the Times and Settling with Adversaries 12:54-59 Call to Repentance and the Barren Fig Tree 13:1-9 Healing on the Sabbath and Jesus' Rebuke 13:10-17 Parables of the Mustard Seed and Yeast 13:18-21 The Narrow Door and the Cost of Entry 13:22-30 Jesus Laments over Jerusalem 13:31-35 Healing at a Pharisee's House and Humility at the Table 14:1-14 Parable of the Great Banquet 14:15-24 The Cost of Following Jesus; Salt and Saltiness 14:25-35 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 15:1-7 The Parable of the Lost Coin 15:8-10 The Parable of the Prodigal Son 15:11-32 The Shrewd Manager and Teaching on Wealth 16:1-15 Law, the Kingdom, and Divorce 16:16-18 The Rich Man and Lazarus 16:19-31 Teachings on Temptation, Forgiveness, and Duty 17:1-10 Healing of the Ten Lepers 17:11-19 The Coming of the Kingdom and End-Time Sayings 17:20-37 Parable of the Persistent Widow 18:1-8 Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector 18:9-14 Jesus Blesses Little Children 18:15-17 The Rich Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 18:18-30 Jesus Predicts His Death Again 18:31-34 Healing of Blind Bartimaeus 18:35-43 Zacchaeus: Salvation Comes to His House 19:1-10 Parable of the Ten Minas 19:11-27 Triumphal Entry and Lament over Jerusalem 19:28-44 Cleansing the Temple and Teaching 19:45-48 Jesus' Authority Challenged 20:1-8 Parable of the Wicked Tenants 20:9-19 Paying Taxes to Caesar 20:20-26 Question about the Resurrection 20:27-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees; Warnings against Hypocrisy 20:41-47 The Widow's Offering 21:1-4 The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End 21:5-38 The Plot to Kill Jesus and Judas' Agreement 22:1-6 The Last Supper and Predictions of Denial 22:7-38 Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane 22:39-46 Jesus Arrested 22:47-53 Peter's Denial Fulfilled 22:54-62 Jesus Mocked and Beaten 22:63-65 Jesus before the Council and Pilate; Sentencing 22:66-23:25 The Way of the Cross and the Penitent Thief 23:26-43 The Death of Jesus and the Centurion's Confession 23:44-49 The Burial of Jesus 23:50-56 The Empty Tomb and the Women's Report 24:1-12 The Road to Emmaus and Recognition of the Risen Lord 24:13-35 Jesus Appears to the Disciples and Explains Scripture 24:36-49 The Ascension and the Disciples' Worship 24:50-53

John

The Word Became Flesh 1:1-18 John the Baptist's Witness 1:19-28 Behold the Lamb of God 1:29-34 The First Disciples and Simon Peter 1:35-42 Calling of Philip and Nathanael 1:43-51 The Wedding at Cana: Water Made Wine 2:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Speaks of His Body 2:12-25 Nicodemus and the New Birth 3:1-21 John the Baptist Exalts Jesus 3:22-36 Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well 4:1-26 The Harvest Is Ready 4:27-38 Samaritans Believe in Jesus 4:39-42 Healing of the Royal Official's Son 4:43-54 Jesus Heals at Bethesda 5:1-15 Jesus Claims Authority Over Life and Judgment 5:16-30 Witnesses to Jesus and Israel's Unbelief 5:31-47 Feeding the Five Thousand 6:1-15 Jesus Walks on the Sea 6:16-24 Jesus the Bread of Life 6:25-59 Many Turn Away; Peter's Confession 6:60-71 Jesus Stays Away from Judea 7:1-13 Jesus Teaches at the Festival 7:14-24 Growing Division Over Jesus 7:25-44 Temple Officers and the Adulterous Woman 7:45-8:11 Jesus the Light and His Claim 8:12-30 True Discipleship and Freedom 8:31-41 Jesus' Divine Origin and Opposition 8:42-47 Jesus' 'I Am' and Preexistence 8:48-59 Healing of a Man Born Blind 9:1-12 Controversy with the Pharisees over the Healing 9:13-34 Spiritual Sight and Blindness 9:35-41 The Good Shepherd and His Sheep 10:1-21 Feast of Dedication and Controversy over Jesus 10:22-42 Lazarus' Sickness and Jesus' Intention 11:1-16 Jesus Weeps at Lazarus' Tomb 11:17-37 Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead 11:38-44 Plot to Kill Jesus and Caiaphas' Counsel 11:45-57 Mary Anoints Jesus; Plot to Kill Lazarus 12:1-11 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 12:12-19 Greeks Seek Jesus; He Predicts His Death 12:20-36 Unbelief and Jesus' Final Appeal 12:37-50 Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet 13:1-17 The Prediction of Judas' Betrayal 13:18-30 The New Commandment and Peter's Denial 13:31-38 Jesus Promises a Place in the Father's House 14:1-4 Jesus the Way to the Father 14:5-14 Promise of the Holy Spirit and Peace 14:15-31 The Vine and the Command to Love 15:1-17 The World's Hatred and the Cost of Discipleship 15:18-16:4 The Holy Spirit's Work 16:5-16 Sorrow Turned to Joy; Peace in Christ 16:17-33 The Son's Prayer for Glory 17:1-5 Prayer for the Disciples' Protection and Sanctification 17:6-19 Prayer for Unity Among Believers 17:20-26 Jesus Arrested in Gethsemane 18:1-11 Jesus Brought to Annas 18:12-14 Peter's First Denial 18:15-18 Jesus Questioned and Struck Before the High Priest 18:19-24 Peter Denies Jesus Three Times 18:25-27 Jesus Before Pilate 18:28-40 Jesus Scourged, Mocked, and Sentenced to Crucifixion 19:1-16 The Crucifixion and Jesus' Care for His Mother 19:17-27 Jesus' Death and the Fulfillment of Scripture 19:28-37 Jesus' Burial 19:38-42 The Empty Tomb Discovered 20:1-9 Mary Magdalene Meets the Risen Lord 20:10-18 Jesus Appears to His Disciples and Breathes the Spirit 20:19-23 Thomas Believes; Purpose of John's Gospel 20:24-31 The Miraculous Catch and Breakfast by the Sea 21:1-14 Peter Reinstated and the Beloved Disciple 21:15-25

Acts

The Ascension of Jesus 1:1-11 Prayer in the Upper Room and the Choosing of Matthias 1:12-26 Pentecost: The Coming of the Spirit 2:1-13 Peter's Sermon and Three Thousand Converted 2:14-41 The Early Christian Community 2:42-47 Healing at the Beautiful Gate 3:1-10 Peter's Address at Solomon's Colonnade 3:11-26 The Apostles Before the Sanhedrin 4:1-22 Believers Pray for Boldness 4:23-31 The Believers Share Possessions 4:32-37 Ananias and Sapphira 5:1-11 Signs Performed by the Apostles 5:12-16 Persecution of the Apostles and Their Witness 5:17-42 The Appointment of the Seven Deacons 6:1-7 Stephen's Wisdom and Opposition 6:8-15 Stephen's Speech before the Sanhedrin 7:1-53 The Stoning of Stephen and the Persecution of the Church 7:54-8:1 Saul's Persecution Scatters the Church 8:2-3 Philip Proclaims Christ in Samaria 8:4-8 Simon Magus and Peter's Rebuke 8:9-25 Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch 8:26-40 The Conversion of Saul 9:1-19 Saul's Early Ministry and Acceptance by the Church 9:20-31 Peter Heals Aeneas and Raises Tabitha 9:32-43 Cornelius' Vision and the Call for Peter 10:1-8 Peter's Vision and the Messengers from Cornelius 10:9-23 Peter at Cornelius' House: Gentiles Receive the Spirit 10:24-48 Peter Defends the Conversion of Gentiles 11:1-18 The Church in Antioch and Famine Relief 11:19-30 Herod Executes James; Peter Miraculously Freed 12:1-19 Herod's Death and the Church's Continued Growth 12:20-25 The First Missionary Sending 13:1-3 Ministry in Cyprus and Elymas's Blinding 13:4-12 Paul's Mission in Pisidian Antioch 13:13-52 Paul and Barnabas in Iconium 14:1-7 Healing in Lystra and Paul's Stoning 14:8-20 Paul and Barnabas Strengthen the Churches 14:21-28 The Jerusalem Council on Gentile Circumcision 15:1-21 The Council's Letter and Peace with Antioch 15:22-35 Paul and Barnabas Separate 15:36-41 Timothy Joins Paul and Churches Are Strengthened 16:1-5 The Call to Macedonia 16:6-10 Lydia's Conversion at Philippi 16:11-15 Paul and Silas Imprisoned and Released in Philippi 16:16-40 Preaching in Thessalonica and Opposition 17:1-9 Berea's Noble Reception and Paul's Departure 17:10-15 Paul's Address at the Areopagus 17:16-34 Paul's Ministry in Corinth and Conflict 18:1-17 Paul Departs; Apollos Instructed by Priscilla and Aquila 18:18-28 Paul's Ministry and the Ephesian Disciples 19:1-22 The Ephesian Riot over Artemis 19:23-41 Paul's Journeys Through Macedonia and Greece 20:1-6 Eutychus Raised in Troas 20:7-12 Paul's Farewell to the Ephesian Elders 20:13-38 Paul's Voyage to Jerusalem 21:1-16 Paul's Arrival in Jerusalem and the Temple Ritual 21:17-26 Paul Seized in the Temple 21:27-36 Paul's Defense: His Conversion and Mission 21:37-22:21 Paul's Arrest and the Council's Division 22:22-23:11 The Plot to Kill Paul and the Soldier's Intervention 23:12-22 Paul Escorted to Caesarea under Guard 23:23-35 Paul's Defense before Governor Felix 24:1-27 Paul Brought before Festus and the Jewish Charges 25:1-12 King Agrippa Learns of Paul's Case 25:13-22 Paul's Defense Before Agrippa 25:23-26:32 Paul's Voyage to Rome Begins 27:1-12 The Storm at Sea and God's Promise of Safety 27:13-26 Shipwreck and Deliverance on Malta 27:27-44 Paul on Malta: Healing and Hospitality 28:1-10 Voyage to Rome and Arrival 28:11-16 Paul in Rome: Preaching under House Arrest 28:17-31

Romans

Paul's Greeting and the Gospel's Power 1:1-17 God's Wrath Against Ungodliness 1:18-32 God's Impartial Judgment and Conscience 2:1-16 The Law, True Circumcision, and Jewish Identity 2:17-29 Israel's Advantage and God's Faithfulness 3:1-8 Universal Sinfulness and the Law's Condemnation 3:9-20 Righteousness Through Faith and Justification 3:21-31 Abraham: Justification by Faith 4:1-25 Peace with God and Reconciliation 5:1-11 Adam and Christ: Death, Grace, and Righteousness 5:12-21 Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ 6:1-14 Slavery to Sin or to Righteousness 6:15-23 Released from the Law to Serve in the Spirit 7:1-6 The Inner Conflict: Law, Sin, and the Flesh 7:7-25 Life in the Spirit: Freedom and Adoption 8:1-17 Future Glory and the Spirit's Intercession 8:18-27 Assurance of God's Love: Nothing Can Separate Us 8:28-39 Paul's Sorrow and God's Sovereign Election 9:1-29 Righteousness by Faith and Israel's Unbelief 9:30-10:21 A Remnant Preserved and Israel's Hardening 11:1-10 Gentiles Grafted In and a Warning Against Boasting 11:11-24 The Mystery of Israel's Salvation and God's Mercy 11:25-32 Doxology: Praise for God's Wisdom and Sovereignty 11:33-36 A Living Sacrifice and the Diversity of Gifts 12:1-8 Christian Conduct: Love, Humility, and Ethical Duties 12:9-21 Submission to Authorities and Civic Duty 13:1-7 Love Fulfills the Law; Walk in the Light 13:8-14 Christian Liberty, Conscience, and Mutual Acceptance 14:1-15:13 Paul's Service to the Gentiles and Missionary Ambition 15:14-22 Paul's Travel Plans and Prayer Requests 15:23-33 Personal Greetings, Final Warnings, and Doxology 16:1-27

Revelation

The Revelation Announced and the Blessing 1:1-3 Greeting and the Lord's Self‑Declaration 1:4-8 John's Vision of the Glorified Son of Man 1:9-20 Letter to Ephesus: Faithfulness and the Call to Repent 2:1-7 Letter to Smyrna: Persecution and the Crown of Life 2:8-11 Letter to Pergamum: Fidelity and False Teaching 2:12-17 Letter to Thyatira: Tolerance of Immorality and Promise to Overcomers 2:18-29 Letter to Sardis: Wakefulness and Repentance 3:1-6 Letter to Philadelphia: An Open Door and a Promise of Protection 3:7-13 Letter to Laodicea: Lukewarmness and the Call to Repent 3:14-22 The Throne in Heaven and Heavenly Worship 4:1-11 The Sealed Scroll and the Worthy Lamb 5:1-14 The Six Seals: Tribulation and Cosmic Disturbance 6:1-17 The Sealing of the 144,000 7:1-8 The Multitude Before the Throne: Salvation and Comfort 7:9-17 The Seventh Seal and the Prayers of the Saints 8:1-5 The Trumpet Judgments: Plagues and Woes 8:6-9:21 The Mighty Angel and the Little Scroll 10:1-11 The Two Witnesses: Prophecy, Death, and Resurrection 11:1-14 The Seventh Trumpet: God's Kingdom Proclaimed and the Temple Opened 11:15-19 The Cosmic Conflict: The Woman, the Dragon, and the Male Child 12:1-13:1 The Sea Beast: Blasphemy and Persecution 13:2-10 The Earth Beast and the Mark of the Beast 13:11-18 The Lamb on Mount Zion and the 144,000 14:1-5 The Three Angels' Messages and the Call to Endure 14:6-13 The Harvest of the Earth: Reaping God's Judgment 14:14-20 The Seven Last Plagues and the Victors' Song 15:1-8 The Bowl Judgments: The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath 16:1-21 The Fall of Babylon the Great and the Beast's Doom 17:1-18:24 Heavenly Praise and the Marriage of the Lamb 19:1-10 Christ's Triumphant Return and the Defeat of the Beast 19:11-21 Satan Bound and the Reign of the Saints 20:1-6 Satan's Final Rebellion and Defeat 20:7-10 The Great White Throne and the Final Judgment 20:11-15 The New Heaven and New Earth and the New Jerusalem 21:1-27 The River of Life and the Throne of God 22:1-6
4 The city was spacious and large, but the people within it were few and the houses had not been rebuilt.

Neh.7.4 - Details

Original Text

והעיר רחבת ידים וגדולה והעם מעט בתוכה ואין בתים בנוים׃

Morphology

  • והעיר: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,def
  • רחבת: NOUN,f,sg,const
  • ידים: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • וגדולה: ADJ,f,sg,def
  • והעם: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,def
  • מעט: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בתוכה: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,fs
  • ואין: CONJ+PART,exist
  • בתים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • בנוים: ADJ,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Lamentations 1:1 (verbal): Both portray Jerusalem as desolate and sparsely populated ("how lonely sits the city that was full of people"), echoing Neh 7:4's note that the city was large but its people few.
  • Nehemiah 1:3 (structural): Immediate contextual parallel in the same book describing Jerusalem's ruined condition (walls broken down, gates destroyed), explaining why the city remained sparsely inhabited and houses unbuilt.
  • Nehemiah 2:17 (structural): Directly connected within Nehemiah: the call to rebuild the wall because the city was devastated—provides the action-response to the situation summarized in 7:4.
  • Haggai 1:4 (thematic): Addresses the problem of homes and the cultic/urban desolation after the exile (criticizing comfortable private houses while the Lord's house lies desolate), relating to Neh 7:4's note that houses were not rebuilt.
  • Zechariah 8:4-5 (thematic): Presents the prophetic hope of repopulation—old men and women, children filling Jerusalem's streets—offering a promised reversal of the sparse population described in Neh 7:4.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Now the city was broad and large, but the people within it were few, and there were no houses built.
  • And the city was broad and large, but the people in it were few and the houses were not built.
5 Then the hand of my God was upon me, and he put it into my heart to gather the nobles, the officials, and the people to be enrolled. I found the register of the genealogies—those who first came up—and it was written there.

Neh.7.5 - Details

Original Text

ויתן אלהי אל־ לבי ואקבצה את־ החרים ואת־ הסגנים ואת־ העם להתיחש ואמצא ספר היחש העולים בראשונה ואמצא כתוב בו׃

Morphology

  • ויתן: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אלהי: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • אל: NEG
  • לבי: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1cs
  • ואקבצה: VERB,qal,impf,1,m,sg
  • את: PRT,acc
  • החרים: NOUN,prop,m,pl,def
  • ואת: CONJ
  • הסגנים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • ואת: CONJ
  • העם: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • להתיחש: VERB,hitpael,inf
  • ואמצא: VERB,qal,impf,1,m,sg
  • ספר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • היחש: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • העולים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • בראשונה: PREP+ADV,ord,f,sg
  • ואמצא: VERB,qal,impf,1,m,sg
  • כתוב: ADJ,ptcp,pass,m,sg
  • בו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:1-2 (verbal): Ezra 2 contains the parallel list and opening wording for the register of those who returned from exile — the same cataloguing material that Neh 7:5 introduces.
  • Ezra 2:59-63 (thematic): These verses deal with priests who could not prove their genealogies because the records were lacking, directly relating to Neh 7:5's concern with finding and consulting the genealogical register.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:1-2 (structural): 1 Chronicles 9 recapitulates the post-exilic population and priestly/genealogical lists for Jerusalem, mirroring Neh 7's function of recording who returned and who were entered first.
  • Ezra 8:1-2 (thematic): Ezra 8 opens by naming the leaders and families who assembled to return to Judah — similar to Neh 7:5’s gathering of chiefs, rulers and people and the use of a register to organize the return.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And the God of heaven put it into my heart to gather the nobles, the officials, and the people to be enrolled; and I found the register of those who first came up, and I found it written in it.
  • And God put it into my heart, and I assembled the rulers, the officers, and the people to be enrolled; and I found the register of those who had been first brought back, and I found it written there.
6 These are the people of the province who came up out of the exile, whom Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had carried away and who returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his city.

Neh.7.6 - Details

Original Text

אלה ׀ בני המדינה העלים משבי הגולה אשר הגלה נבוכדנצר מלך בבל וישובו לירושלם וליהודה איש לעירו׃

Morphology

  • אלה: DEM,pl,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • המדינה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • העלים: VERB,qal,ptc,3,m,pl
  • משבי: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הגולה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • הגלה: VERB,hifil,perf,3,m,sg
  • נבוכדנצר: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • מלך: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • בבל: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • וישובו: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,pl
  • לירושלם: PREP+NOUN,prop,f,sg
  • וליהודה: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,prop,f,sg,abs
  • איש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לעירו: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:1 (quotation): Nearly identical wording introducing the list of those who returned from the captivity — same phraseology about those carried away by Nebuchadnezzar who returned to Jerusalem and Judah.
  • Ezra 1:1-4 (structural): Sets the context for the return from Babylon under Cyrus' decree; parallels the theme of exiles being permitted to return to their cities in Judah and Jerusalem.
  • 2 Chronicles 36:20-23 (thematic): Summarizes the Babylonian exile and the subsequent release/return from Babylon — provides the broader historical-theological framework for the deportation and return mentioned in Nehemiah.
  • 2 Kings 24:10-16 (thematic): Records Nebuchadnezzar's capture and the deportation of people from Judah to Babylon, providing the historical events underlying the claim that people were 'carried away by Nebuchadnezzar.'
  • Jeremiah 52:28-30 (verbal): Lists the deportations to Babylon under Nebuchadnezzar with numbers and dates; corroborates the multiple carries into exile referenced in Nehemiah and Ezra.

Alternative generated candidates

  • These are the men of the province who were carried away by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and who returned to Jerusalem and to Judah, each to his town.
  • These are the people of the province who had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had carried away, and who returned to Jerusalem and to Judah, each to his town.
7 Those who came up with Zerubbabel were Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. The number of the men of Israel:

Neh.7.7 - Details

Original Text

הבאים עם־ זרבבל ישוע נחמיה עזריה רעמיה נחמני מרדכי בלשן מספרת בגוי נחום בענה מספר אנשי עם ישראל׃

Morphology

  • הבאים: PART,qal,ptcp,masc,pl,def
  • עם: PREP
  • זרבבל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ישוע: NOUN,m,sg,abs,prop
  • נחמיה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עזריה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • רעמיה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • נחמני: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מרדכי: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בלשן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מספרת: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בגוי: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • נחום: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בענה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מספר: VERB,qal,impf,1,m,sg
  • אנשי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • עם: PREP
  • ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:2 (verbal): Direct duplicate list in Ezra of those who came up with Zerubbabel (names and group introduced in the same formula).
  • Ezra 3:2 (verbal): Names the same leaders (Jeshua the priest and Zerubbabel) who take the lead in reestablishing worship and rebuilding—corresponds to the persons listed in Neh 7:7.
  • Zechariah 4:6-10 (thematic): Addresses Zerubbabel and Jeshua as God‑appointed agents for rebuilding the temple; echoes the leadership role of those who came with Zerubbabel.
  • Haggai 2:23 (thematic): God singles out Zerubbabel as his 'signet' and confirms his authority in the restoration project, connecting to the Zerubbabel‑led group named in Neh 7:7.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Those who came up with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah—these are the heads of the people of Israel.
  • Who came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah—these are the men of Israel.
8 The sons of Parosh—1,172.

Neh.7.8 - Details

Original Text

בני פרעש אלפים מאה ושבעים ושנים׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • פרעש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אלפים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • מאה: NUM,f,sg,abs
  • ושבעים: CONJ+NUM,card,pl,abs
  • ושנים: CONJ+NUM,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:3 (quotation): The same entry appears in Ezra’s list of returnees: the 'sons of Parosh' with the identical numeric tally (the Nehemiah list largely reproduces Ezra 2).
  • Ezra 2:1-70 (structural): Nehemiah 7 reproduces the entire Ezra 2 census list of returnees; this verse is part of that larger, parallel census structure.
  • Ezra 2:64 (thematic): Ezra 2:64 gives the overall total of the returning exiles (cf. Neh 7:73), linking individual family tallies like 'sons of Parosh' to the chapter’s cumulative census theme.
  • Nehemiah 7:73 (structural): The concluding summary of Nehemiah 7 provides the total number of those enumerated, showing how the individual family figures (including 'sons of Parosh') contribute to the chapter’s final census.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The sons of Parosh: two thousand one hundred and seventy-two.
  • The descendants of Parosh, two thousand one hundred seventy-two.
9 The sons of Shephatiah—372.

Neh.7.9 - Details

Original Text

בני שפטיה שלש מאות שבעים ושנים׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • שפטיה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שלש: NUM,card,f,sg
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • שבעים: NUM,card,m,pl
  • ושנים: CONJ+NUM,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:21 (quotation): Nearly identical wording — Nehemiah 7 reproduces the list of returnees given in Ezra 2; both record 'the children of Shephatiah, 372.'
  • Ezra 2:1-70 (structural): Nehemiah 7 largely parallels the entire roster of exiles in Ezra 2 (the same organizational structure of clans and headcounts).
  • Numbers 26:5-51 (thematic): Example of the Israelite tradition of enumerating clans and their numbers; Nehemiah's post‑exilic headcounts follow the same census/listing genre found in the Pentateuch.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:1-44 (thematic): Chronicles preserves post‑exilic lists of inhabitants and priestly families in Jerusalem, reflecting the same concern with genealogies and population groups seen in Nehemiah 7.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The sons of Shephatiah: three hundred and seventy-two.
  • The descendants of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy-two.
10 The sons of Arah—652.

Neh.7.10 - Details

Original Text

בני ארח שש מאות חמשים ושנים׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • ארח: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • חמשים: NUM,card,pl
  • ושנים: CONJ+NUM,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:10 (verbal): The exact same entry appears in Ezra's returnee list: 'the men of Harhas (Harha), 652' — a verbal/tonal duplicate of Neh 7:10.
  • Ezra 2:1-70 (structural): Nehemiah 7's census is essentially a duplicate of Ezra 2; this verse is part of that larger structural parallel (the full list of returnees).
  • Nehemiah 7:5-73 (structural): The verse forms part of the chapter-long census and genealogical catalogue in Nehemiah, which functions as an internal structural unit enumerating the returned exiles.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The sons of Arah: six hundred and fifty-two.
  • The descendants of Arah, six hundred fifty-two.
11 The sons of Pahath‑Moab (the descendants of Jeshua and Joab)—2,812.

Neh.7.11 - Details

Original Text

בני־ פחת מואב לבני ישוע ויואב אלפים ושמנה מאות שמנה עשר׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • פחת: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מואב: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • לבני: PREP
  • ישוע: NOUN,m,sg,abs,prop
  • ויואב: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אלפים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ושמנה: NUM,card,sg
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • שמנה: NUM,card,f,pl,abs
  • עשר: NUM,card,m,sg,cons

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:6 (verbal): Virtually identical wording and number in the parallel list of returnees: 'the children of Pahath‑Moab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, 2,811.'
  • 1 Esdras 5:8 (verbal): Greek/Septuagint recension of the Ezra–Nehemiah returnee list preserves the same group ('Pahath‑Moab, sons of Jeshua and Joab') and the corresponding number.
  • Ezra 2:1-65 (structural): The full catalogue of exiles who returned to Jerusalem—Nehemiah 7 reproduces this Ezra list; verse 11 corresponds to one line within this larger enumeration.
  • 1 Esdras 5:1-67 (structural): The Greek parallel to Ezra's returnee catalogue; the same organizational structure and many identical entries (including the Pahath‑Moab group) appear here.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The sons of Pahath‑Moab, of the sons of Jeshua and Joab: two thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
  • The descendants of Pahath-Moab (the descendants of Jeshua and Joab), two thousand eight hundred twelve.
12 The sons of Elam—1,254.

Neh.7.12 - Details

Original Text

בני עילם אלף מאתים חמשים וארבעה׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • עילם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אלף: NUM,m,sg
  • מאתים: NUM,m,pl,abs
  • חמשים: NUM,card,pl
  • וארבעה: CONJ+NUM,card,m,sg

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:8 (quotation): The same entry in the parallel list of returnees—'the sons of Elam, 1,254'—Neh 7 reproduces Ezra's roster.
  • Genesis 10:22 (allusion): Elam appears here as a son of Shem in the Table of Nations—background genealogical origin of the tribal/name Elam found among the returnees.
  • Isaiah 11:11 (thematic): Elam is listed among the lands/nations from which the LORD will gather a remnant—ties the name Elam to motifs of exile and restoration found in Ezra–Nehemiah.
  • Jeremiah 49:34-39 (thematic): Oracle concerning the nation of Elam, including judgment and a future reversal/restoration; thematically related to the history and fate of Elam's people in exile and return.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The sons of Elam: one thousand two hundred and fifty-four.
  • The descendants of Elam, one thousand two hundred fifty-four.
13 The sons of Zattu—845.

Neh.7.13 - Details

Original Text

בני זתוא שמנה מאות ארבעים וחמשה׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • זתוא: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • שמנה: NUM,card,f,pl,abs
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • ארבעים: NUM,m,pl
  • וחמשה: CONJ+NUM,m,pl

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:10 (verbal): Direct parallel in Ezra's list of returnees: the sons of Zattu are listed with the same number (845) — Ezra 2 and Nehemiah 7 largely duplicate the census.
  • Nehemiah 7:12 (structural): Adjacent entry in the same Nehemiah census list; shows the same structural pattern of naming family groups with their headcounts within the chapter's enumeration.
  • Ezra 2:64 (thematic): Gives the overall total of the returnees recorded in Ezra 2 (and paralleled in Neh 7); thematically connected as part of the same post‑exilic population census.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:3 (thematic): Lists those remaining/returned to Jerusalem after the exile and organizes families and inhabitants similarly; thematically parallels Neh 7's concern with genealogies and resettlement.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The sons of Zattu: eight hundred and forty-five.
  • The descendants of Zattu, eight hundred forty-five.
14 The sons of Zaccai—760.

Neh.7.14 - Details

Original Text

בני זכי שבע מאות וששים׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • זכי: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שבע: NUM,card
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • וששים: CONJ+NUM,card,pl,m

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:13 (quotation): Exact duplicate in Ezra's list of returnees: 'the sons of Zaccai, 760'—verbal repetition of the same family name and number.
  • Ezra 2:1-70 (structural): The entire roster of returnees in Nehemiah 7 closely parallels (and in many places duplicates) Ezra 2, with chapter-long correspondence in order and content.
  • Nehemiah 7:7 (structural): Introductory verse to the same census/listing of the people who returned; Nehemiah 7:14 is one entry within this larger enumerative structure.
  • Numbers 1:2 (thematic): Both verses are part of biblical practices of numbering people—Numbers introduces the formal census of Israel, a theme echoed by postexilic lists enumerating returnees (like Neh 7).

Alternative generated candidates

  • The sons of Zaccai: seven hundred and sixty.
  • The descendants of Zaccai, seven hundred sixty.
15 The sons of Binnui—642.

Neh.7.15 - Details

Original Text

בני בנוי שש מאות ארבעים ושמנה׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • בנוי: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • ארבעים: NUM,m,pl
  • ושמנה: NUM,card,sg

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:13 (verbal): Exact parallel in the returnee list: Ezra records 'the sons of Bani, 648,' identical to Neh 7:15 (the same genealogical/tennumeration reproduced).
  • Ezra 2:1-70 (structural): The entire roster of those who returned from exile in Ezra 2 corresponds to Nehemiah 7; Neh 7:15 is part of this larger, repeated census/list of families and numbers.
  • 1 Esdras 5:13 (allusion): The Greek/Septuagint-related recension (1 Esdras) preserves a parallel version of the exile-return roster that includes the entry for Bani, reflecting the same tradition behind Neh 7:15.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The sons of Binnui: six hundred and forty-eight.
  • The descendants of Bani, six hundred forty-two.
16 The sons of Bebai—628.

Neh.7.16 - Details

Original Text

בני בבי שש מאות עשרים ושמנה׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • בבי: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • עשרים: NUM,card,pl
  • ושמנה: NUM,card,sg

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:14 (verbal): Direct parallel in the Ezra register: the same entry for “the sons of Bani” with the number 628 (Neh.7 reproduces Ezra’s list).
  • Ezra 2:1-70 (structural): The entire chapter is the register of returnees that corresponds to Neh.7’s census-like listing; Neh.7 largely follows Ezra 2’s structure and content.
  • Nehemiah 11:2-3 (thematic): Thematic parallel concerning repopulation and allocation of inhabitants to Jerusalem—continuation of the post‑exilic resettlement census and community restoration.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:1-2 (thematic): Another post‑exilic summary/listing of those dwelling in Jerusalem; shares the genealogical/census genre and the theme of returned families and their numbers.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The sons of Bebai: six hundred and twenty-eight.
  • The descendants of Bebai, six hundred twenty-eight.
17 The sons of Azgad—1,323.

Neh.7.17 - Details

Original Text

בני עזגד אלפים שלש מאות עשרים ושנים׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • עזגד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אלפים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • שלש: NUM,card,f,sg
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • עשרים: NUM,card,pl
  • ושנים: CONJ+NUM,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:13 (quotation): Direct duplicate in Ezra's list of returnees: the family/clan of Azgad and the same numeric figure appears verbatim.
  • Nehemiah 7:13-73 (structural): The larger catalogue in which v.17 belongs; the chapter presents the full census/listing of returning families and their numbers.
  • Ezra 2:2-70 (structural): The parallel chapter in Ezra containing the corresponding roster of exiles—many names and numbers match Neh 7's list.
  • Ezra 2:70 (thematic): Summary total of the returnees (cf. Neh 7:66); links individual entries like the sons of Azgad to the overall census and community restoration.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The sons of Azgad: two thousand three hundred and twenty-two.
  • The descendants of Azgad, one thousand three hundred twenty-three.
18 The sons of Adonikam—667.

Neh.7.18 - Details

Original Text

בני אדניקם שש מאות ששים ושבעה׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • אדניקם: NOUN,m,pl,abs,poss:2mp
  • שש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • ששים: NUM,card
  • ושבעה: NUM,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:13 (quotation): Identical entry in Ezra's returnee list: 'the sons of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and seven' — the same name and number (verbal parallel).
  • Nehemiah 7:5 (structural): Header introducing the census/list of returnees in Nehemiah; verse 7:18 is one of the individual family counts within this catalogue (structural/contextual parallel).
  • Ezra 2:1 (structural): Opening of Ezra's catalogue of those who returned from exile; provides the parallel systematic list context in which Ezra 2:13 (the Adonikam entry) appears.
  • Ezra 2:64 (structural): Gives the total number of returnees recorded in Ezra 2, offering the broader numerical context for the individual family entries such as the sons of Adonikam.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The sons of Adonikam: six hundred and sixty-six.
  • The descendants of Adonikam, six hundred sixty-seven.
19 The sons of Bigvai—1,067.

Neh.7.19 - Details

Original Text

בני בגוי אלפים ששים ושבעה׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • בגוי: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אלפים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ששים: NUM,card
  • ושבעה: NUM,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:1-70 (quotation): Nehemiah 7 largely reproduces the returnees’ census and family list found in Ezra 2, including the same family names and numeric totals (verbal and numerical agreement).
  • Nehemiah 11:3-36 (structural): Another post‑exilic population list that allocates inhabitants to Jerusalem and surrounding towns; continues the census/resettlement theme begun in Neh 7.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:1-44 (thematic): Chronicles provides post‑exilic lists of residents and genealogies for Jerusalem—same literary genre and overlapping names as Neh 7’s register.
  • Numbers 26:1-65 (thematic): An earlier Israelite census in the wilderness; parallels in form and purpose (numbered tribal/family listings and demographic accounting).

Alternative generated candidates

  • The sons of Bigvai: two thousand and sixty-seven.
  • The descendants of Bigvai, one thousand sixty-seven.
20 The sons of Adin—655.

Neh.7.20 - Details

Original Text

בני עדין שש מאות חמשים וחמשה׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • עדין: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • חמשים: NUM,card,pl
  • וחמשה: CONJ+NUM,m,pl

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:15 (quotation): Direct duplicate: Ezra's list of returnees includes the identical entry 'the sons of Adin, 655,' matching Nehemiah 7:20 word for word.
  • Ezra 2:1-70 (structural): The entire chapter in Ezra parallels Nehemiah 7 — both present the same census/genealogical list of those who returned from exile, of which the sons of Adin (655) are one entry.
  • Ezra 2:64-65 (thematic): These verses provide the concluding totals and cultic provisions for the returnees in Ezra's list, parallel to Nehemiah 7's summary material that frames the same census records.
  • Numbers 1:2-3 (thematic): Early precedent for official tribal/clan censuses in Israel: God’s command to take a registration by families and clans provides the broader cultic/administrative context for later lists like Neh 7's enumeration.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The sons of Adin: six hundred and fifty-five.
  • The descendants of Adin, six hundred fifty-five.
21 The sons of Ater (of Hezekiah)—98.

Neh.7.21 - Details

Original Text

בני־ אטר לחזקיה תשעים ושמנה׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • אטר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לחזקיה: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • תשעים: NUM,card,pl,m
  • ושמנה: NUM,card,sg

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:21 (verbal): Nearly identical wording and number — Ezra 2 preserves the same entry for the sons of Ater/Atar (98), the direct parallel list of returnees.
  • Ezra 2:1-70 (structural): The entire chapter is the source-list of those who returned from exile that Nehemiah 7 largely reproduces; this verse corresponds to the parallel genealogical/numbering structure in Ezra.
  • Nehemiah 11:3 (thematic): Both passages concern the repopulation and organization of Jerusalem and Judah after the return from exile — Neh.11 focuses on settlement of the city, echoing the same post-exilic resettlement context.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:1-3 (thematic): A post-exilic/return-related listing of inhabitants and genealogies of Jerusalem; thematically parallels Neh.7’s role in recording household and tribal lists for the restored community.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The sons of Ater, of Hezekiah: ninety-eight.
  • Ater of Hezekiah, ninety-eight.
22 The sons of Hashum—322.

Neh.7.22 - Details

Original Text

בני חשם שלש מאות עשרים ושמנה׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • חשם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שלש: NUM,card,f,sg
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • עשרים: NUM,card,pl
  • ושמנה: NUM,card,sg

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:22 (verbal): Exact duplication of the name and number for the family (Bnei/Ben‑Hosam) — Neh.7 reproduces the same entry found in Ezra 2.
  • Ezra 2:1-70 (structural): The full register of returnees in Ezra 2 corresponds to Neh 7's catalogue; verse 22 is one entry within this parallel roster.
  • Nehemiah 7:1-73 (structural): The chapter contains the complete census and genealogical list of returnees of which v.22 is a part (chapter‑wide parallel).
  • 1 Chronicles 9:3-4 (thematic): Post‑exilic lists of inhabitants/returnees and Judah/Benjamin genealogies reflect the same restoration and population‑listing theme found in Neh.7.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The sons of Hashum: three hundred and twenty-seven.
  • The descendants of Hashum, three hundred twenty-seven.
23 The sons of Bezai—324.

Neh.7.23 - Details

Original Text

בני בצי שלש מאות עשרים וארבעה׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • בצי: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • שלש: NUM,card,f,sg
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • עשרים: NUM,card,pl
  • וארבעה: CONJ+NUM,card,m,sg

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:23 (verbal): Direct repetition of the same entry in Ezra’s register of returnees — the family name and number appear identically in Ezra 2:23.
  • Nehemiah 7:24 (structural): Immediate continuation of the same census/listing; Neh 7:23–24 form part of the sequential catalog of families and their numbers.
  • Ezra 2 (structural): The entire chapter largely parallels Neh 7, reproducing the same census of returned exiles and the same sequence of family listings.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:1-2 (thematic): Chronicles records post‑exilic resettlement and genealogical lists of those dwelling in Jerusalem, thematically related to the census/registries in Neh 7.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The sons of Bezai: three hundred and twenty-four.
  • The descendants of Bezai, three hundred twenty-four.
24 The sons of Hariph—112.

Neh.7.24 - Details

Original Text

בני חריף מאה שנים עשר׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • חריף: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מאה: NUM,f,sg,abs
  • שנים: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • עשר: NUM,card,m,sg,cons

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:24 (quotation): Direct duplicate in Ezra’s list of returnees: the entry 'sons of Harim, 112' appears verbatim in the Ezra 2 census.
  • 1 Esdras 5:24 (quotation): Greek parallel to the Ezra–Nehemiah list (1 Esdras preserves the same family-entry), giving the same enumeration for the sons of Harim.
  • Ezra 2:1–70 (structural): The broader Ezra 2 returnees/census section corresponds structurally to Nehemiah 7’s catalogue of families and numbers; Neh 7:24 is one item in this parallel catalogue.
  • Numbers 1:2–3 (thematic): An earlier biblical precedent for enumerating clans and numbers—Numbers’ census motifs (listing families and totals) provide the canonical background for postexilic genealogical/census listings like Neh 7:24.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The sons of Hariph: one hundred and twelve.
  • The descendants of Hariph, one hundred twelve.
25 The sons of Gibeon—95.

Neh.7.25 - Details

Original Text

בני גבעון תשעים וחמשה׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • גבעון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • תשעים: NUM,card,pl,m
  • וחמשה: CONJ+NUM,m,pl

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:25 (verbal): Exact parallel list of the returnees — Ezra 2:25 records 'sons of Gibeon: ninety-five,' duplicating Nehemiah's catalogue.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:35 (verbal): Genealogical/returnee list repeating the same figure — Chronicles preserves the local population tally of Gibeon (ninety-five).
  • Joshua 9:3-27 (thematic): Background on the people of Gibeon — the Gibeonites secure a covenant with Israel and are assigned specific roles, providing context for their distinct corporate identity in later lists.
  • 2 Samuel 21:1-9 (thematic): Historical interaction between Israel and the Gibeonites (retribution and settlement issues) — shows the longstanding distinct status and treatment of the Gibeonites in Israelite history, relevant to their listing among returned groups.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The Gibeonites: ninety-five.
  • Gibeon, ninety-five.
26 The men of Bethlehem and Netophah—188.

Neh.7.26 - Details

Original Text

אנשי בית־ לחם ונטפה מאה שמנים ושמנה׃

Morphology

  • אנשי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • בית: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לחם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ונטפה: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • מאה: NUM,f,sg,abs
  • שמנים: NUM,card,pl,m,abs
  • ושמנה: NUM,card,sg

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:21 (verbal): Exact parallel in Ezra's list of returnees — the same entry for the men of Bethlehem and Netophah with the census number (textual duplication of Neh 7).
  • Ezra 2 (structural): The entire chapter is the source/parallel list of returnees that Nehemiah 7 largely reproduces; this verse corresponds to one line in that broader census list.
  • Ruth 1:1 (thematic): Bethlehem appears as the setting for the Naomi/Ruth narrative; thematically connects to the town and its inhabitants (the social and demographic life of Bethlehem).
  • Micah 5:2 (thematic): Highlights the significance of Bethlehem in Israel’s tradition (as the future birthplace of a ruler), showing why lists of Bethlehem’s inhabitants are notable in postexilic records.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The men of Bethlehem and Netophah: one hundred and twenty-eight.
  • The men of Bethlehem and Netophah, one hundred eighty-eight.
27 The men of Anathoth—127.

Neh.7.27 - Details

Original Text

אנשי ענתות מאה עשרים ושמנה׃

Morphology

  • אנשי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • ענתות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • מאה: NUM,f,sg,abs
  • עשרים: NUM,card,pl
  • ושמנה: NUM,card,sg

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:23 (verbal): Identical entry in the list of returnees: the men of Anathoth are recorded as 128 — a direct repetition of the census data.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:16 (verbal): Parallel listing in the postexilic register/folk list: 1 Chronicles repeats the returned-population figures, naming Anathoth with the same number (128).
  • Nehemiah 11:32 (structural): A later resettlement roster showing inhabitants of towns; Anathoth appears again with the same population figure, reflecting the reuse of the census material in a different context.
  • Jeremiah 1:1 (thematic): Mentions Anathoth as the hometown of the prophet Jeremiah, connecting the town named in the census to its broader historical and priestly/prophetic associations.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The men of Anathoth: one hundred and twenty-seven.
  • Anathoth, one hundred twenty-eight.
28 The men of Beth‑azmaveth—42.

Neh.7.28 - Details

Original Text

אנשי בית־ עזמות ארבעים ושנים׃

Morphology

  • אנשי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • בית: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עזמות: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ארבעים: NUM,m,pl
  • ושנים: CONJ+NUM,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:22 (quotation): Direct verbal parallel: Ezra's register repeats the same entry—'the men of Beth‑azmaveth, forty‑two'—identical to Neh 7:28.
  • Ezra 2:1-70 (structural): The entire chapter in Ezra is the register of returning exiles that Nehemiah 7 largely reproduces; Neh 7:28 is one entry in this shared census/listing tradition.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:1-44 (thematic): Chronicles preserves post‑exilic lists of inhabitants and returned families for Jerusalem; thematically parallels Ezra–Nehemiah's census/listing of towns and numbers (the same documentary tradition of recording returned exiles).

Alternative generated candidates

  • The men of Azmaveth: forty-two.
  • The men of Beth‑Azmaveth, forty-two.
29 The men of Kiriath‑jearim, Kephirah, and Beeroth—743.

Neh.7.29 - Details

Original Text

אנשי קרית יערים כפירה ובארות שבע מאות ארבעים ושלשה׃

Morphology

  • אנשי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • קרית: NOUN,f,sg,cons
  • יערים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • כפירה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ובארות: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • שבע: NUM,card
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • ארבעים: NUM,m,pl
  • ושלשה: CONJ+NUM,card,pl,m

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:29 (quotation): The same trio of towns (Kiriath‑jearim, Chephirah, Beeroth) and the identical figure (743) appear verbatim in Ezra’s list of returnees — Neh.7 reproduces Ezra 2.
  • Ezra 2:1–70 (structural): Nehemiah 7’s extended census corresponds to Ezra 2’s entire catalog of returning exiles; this verse is part of that larger parallel list.
  • Nehemiah 11:29 (verbal): The same towns are listed among inhabitants/settlers in the post‑exilic settlement lists, reflecting continuity in population records.
  • Joshua 9:17 (allusion): These towns (Kiriath‑jearim, Chephirah, Beeroth) are also named earlier among the Gibeonite/Hivite towns in the conquest narratives, linking the locations’ longstanding identity in Israel’s history.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The men of Kiriath‑jearim, Kephirah, and Beeroth: seven hundred and forty-three.
  • The men of Kiriath‑jearim, Kephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred forty-three.
30 The men of Ramah and Gibeah—621.

Neh.7.30 - Details

Original Text

אנשי הרמה וגבע שש מאות עשרים ואחד׃

Morphology

  • אנשי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • הרמה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • וגבע: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • שש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • עשרים: NUM,card,pl
  • ואחד: CONJ+NUM,m,sg

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:23 (verbal): Direct duplicate in the returnees' census: Ezra lists “the men of Ramah and Geba” with the same number (621).
  • Ezra 2:1-70 (structural): The entire chapter is the same census of returnees that Nehemiah 7 reproduces — Neh 7:1–73 corresponds to Ezra 2’s systematic listing of towns and numbers.
  • Nehemiah 11:4-11 (thematic): A later list describing who settled in Jerusalem and its environs; shares the theme of assigning population to towns and repopulating the land after the exile.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:16-27 (thematic): Chronicles preserves postexilic/returnee-era lists of inhabitants, priests and Levites in Jerusalem and nearby towns — thematically related to the population-register material in Neh 7.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The men of Ramah and Gibeah: six hundred and twenty-one.
  • The men of Ramah and Gibeah, six hundred twenty-one.
31 The men of Michmash—122.

Neh.7.31 - Details

Original Text

אנשי מכמס מאה ועשרים ושנים׃

Morphology

  • אנשי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • מכמס: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מאה: NUM,f,sg,abs
  • ועשרים: NUM,m,pl,abs
  • ושנים: CONJ+NUM,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:31 (verbal): The same entry in the returnees' registry—Ezra repeats the list found in Nehemiah (men of Michmas, 122), essentially the same wording and number.
  • Ezra 2:1-70 (structural): The entire chapter is a parallel census/list of those who returned from exile; Nehemiah 7 largely reproduces this Ezra list, with the same sequence of towns and numbers.
  • 1 Samuel 14:1 (thematic): Michmash appears earlier in Israel's history as the locale of Jonathan's exploit (place-name continuity); this connects the town listed among returnees with its earlier narrative significance.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The men of Michmas: one hundred and twenty-two.
  • The men of Michmash, one hundred twenty-two.
32 The men of Bethel and Ai—123.

Neh.7.32 - Details

Original Text

אנשי בית־ אל והעי מאה עשרים ושלשה׃

Morphology

  • אנשי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • בית: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אל: NEG
  • והעי: PNOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מאה: NUM,f,sg,abs
  • עשרים: NUM,card,pl
  • ושלשה: CONJ+NUM,card,pl,m

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:32 (quotation): Exact duplicate list of returning exiles — the same town-name (Bethel and Ai) and number appear in the Ezra returnees' register.
  • 1 Esdras 5:32 (structural): Greek/alternative version of the Ezra–Nehemiah returnee list; parallels the same sequence of towns and names (Bethel and Ai) in the reconstruction census.
  • Judges 1:22-23 (thematic): Early Israelite reference to Bethel (formerly Luz) in the conquest/settlement narratives; connects the place-name's longstanding presence in Israel’s territorial history.
  • Genesis 28:19 (allusion): Mentions Bethel as the site of Jacob’s vision (‘Bethel’ = house of God), linking the place-name’s religious-historical significance to its later appearance in postexilic lists.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The men of Bethel and Ai: one hundred and twenty-three.
  • The men of Bethel and Ai, one hundred twenty-three.
33 The men of Nebo—52.

Neh.7.33 - Details

Original Text

אנשי נבו אחר חמשים ושנים׃

Morphology

  • אנשי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • נבו: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אחר: PREP
  • חמשים: NUM,card,pl
  • ושנים: CONJ+NUM,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:33 (quotation): Direct duplicate: Ezra 2:33 records the same entry in the list of returnees — 'the men of Nebo, fifty-two.'
  • Ezra 2:1-70 (structural): Nehemiah 7 largely reproduces Ezra 2's census/list of those returning from exile; verse 7:33 corresponds to the same section of the comprehensive list in Ezra 2.
  • 1 Esdras 5:33 (verbal): The Greek book 1 Esdras preserves a parallel version of the Ezra/Nehemiah returnee lists and includes an entry equivalent to 'men of Nebo, fifty-two.'
  • Jeremiah 48:1 (thematic): Mentions 'Nebo' as a geographic place (in Moab); thematically related by the shared place-name 'Nebo,' though in a different historical/anthropological context.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The men of Nebo: fifty-two.
  • The men of Nebo, fifty-two.
34 The sons of Elam—1,254.

Neh.7.34 - Details

Original Text

בני עילם אחר אלף מאתים חמשים וארבעה׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • עילם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אחר: PREP
  • אלף: NUM,m,sg
  • מאתים: NUM,m,pl,abs
  • חמשים: NUM,card,pl
  • וארבעה: CONJ+NUM,card,m,sg

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:4 (quotation): Identical census entry in Ezra's return list: 'the sons of Elam, 1,254' — direct verbal parallel to Neh 7:34.
  • Ezra 2 (entire chapter) (structural): The whole chapter in Ezra reproduces the roster of returnees found in Nehemiah 7, showing the chapter-level parallel structure and shared source.
  • 1 Esdras 5:3 (quotation): The Greek/Septuagint-related recension (1 Esdras) preserves a corresponding list of returnees, including the entry for Elam, aligning with Ezra–Nehemiah tradition.
  • Numbers 1:2–3 (thematic): Earliest Israelite census paradigm: both Numbers and Nehemiah present numbered listings of groups/people for organization and identity — a shared census theme.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The sons of Elam: one thousand two hundred and fifty-four.
  • The descendants of Elam, one thousand two hundred fifty-four.
35 The sons of Harim—320.

Neh.7.35 - Details

Original Text

בני חרם שלש מאות ועשרים׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • חרם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שלש: NUM,card,f,sg
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • ועשרים: NUM,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:34 (verbal): Direct parallel in Ezra’s list of returnees: the same clan name (Harim) with the identical number (320) appears in the Ezra record of those who returned from exile.
  • Ezra 2:1-70 (structural): Chapter-long parallel: Nehemiah 7 largely reproduces Ezra 2’s census of returning exiles and their families; Neh 7:35 is one entry in this larger replicated roster.
  • 1 Esdras 5:35 (verbal): Greek (Septuagint/1 Esdras) version of the returnee list that corresponds to Ezra–Nehemiah; it preserves the same clan entry (Harim) and number in the parallel register.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:1-44 (thematic): The Chronicler’s post-exilic roster of inhabitants and priestly families parallels the Ezra–Nehemiah interest in repopulating Jerusalem and recording family/clan groups (the lists overlap thematically even where exact numbers differ).

Alternative generated candidates

  • The sons of Harim: three hundred and twenty.
  • The descendants of Harim, three hundred twenty.
36 The sons of Jericho—345.

Neh.7.36 - Details

Original Text

בני ירחו שלש מאות ארבעים וחמשה׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • ירחו: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שלש: NUM,card,f,sg
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • ארבעים: NUM,m,pl
  • וחמשה: CONJ+NUM,m,pl

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:36 (quotation): Direct duplicate in Ezra's census list — the same family-name and number are recorded verbatim.
  • Ezra 2:1-70 (structural): The entire chapter in Ezra parallels Nehemiah 7, reproducing the same genealogical census and order of names and numbers.
  • Ezra 2:64 (thematic): Summarizes the total number of returnees; this individual entry in Neh 7 contributes to the overall census reported in Ezra.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:3 (thematic): Chronicles preserves lists of post-exilic inhabitants/returnees in Jerusalem — a thematic parallel concerning resettlement and genealogical records after the exile.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The men of Jericho: three hundred and forty-five.
  • Jericho, three hundred forty-five.
37 The sons of Lod, Hadid, and Ono—721.

Neh.7.37 - Details

Original Text

בני־ לד חדיד ואונו שבע מאות ועשרים ואחד׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • לד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • חדיד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ואונו: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שבע: NUM,card
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • ועשרים: NUM,m,pl,abs
  • ואחד: CONJ+NUM,m,sg

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:37 (quotation): Exact duplicate of the register: lists the men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono with the same number (the returnees from those towns) — Nehemiah 7 reproduces Ezra 2's list.
  • Ezra 2:36-39 (structural): Part of the same block of census/returnee material that corresponds verse‑for‑verse with Nehemiah 7; these verses include the cluster of towns (Lod, Hadid, Ono) and their reported numbers.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:35-44 (thematic): Chronicles provides a post‑exilic/local register of inhabitants and returned exiles (residents of Jerusalem and surrounding towns), thematically parallel to the lists of towns and population figures found in Nehemiah 7.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The sons of Lod, Hadid, and Ono: seven hundred and twenty-one.
  • The descendants of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty-one.
38 The men of Senaah—3,930.

Neh.7.38 - Details

Original Text

בני סנאה שלשת אלפים תשע מאות ושלשים׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • סנאה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שלשת: NUM,m,pl,abs
  • אלפים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • תשע: NUM,card
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • ושלשים: NUM,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:22 (verbal): Identical entry in the Ezra returnee list: 'the descendants of Senaah, 3,930' — same name and figure repeated verbatim.
  • Ezra 2:1-70 (structural): The entire chapter in Ezra corresponds to Nehemiah 7: a parallel, largely identical roster of returning exiles and family counts.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:1-3 (thematic): Post‑exilic list of inhabitants/returnees and their genealogies — thematically parallels Nehemiah's registry of families and numbers.
  • Numbers 26 (thematic): A census chapter that parallels the practice of enumerating clans and population figures; both show Israelite habit of listing families and headcounts for administrative/land purposes.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The men of Senaah: three thousand nine hundred and thirty.
  • The descendants of Senaah, three thousand nine hundred thirty.
39 The priests: the sons of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua—973.

Neh.7.39 - Details

Original Text

הכהנים בני ידעיה לבית ישוע תשע מאות שבעים ושלשה׃

Morphology

  • הכהנים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • ידעיה: NOUN,prop,m,sg
  • לבית: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,cns
  • ישוע: NOUN,m,sg,abs,prop
  • תשע: NUM,card
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • שבעים: NUM,card,m,pl
  • ושלשה: CONJ+NUM,card,pl,m

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:36 (quotation): A near-verbatim parallel: Ezra's return-list records 'the priests, the sons of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, 973,' the same entry reproduced in Neh 7.
  • 1 Chronicles 24:7 (verbal): Mentions Jedaiah as one of the priestly divisions/courses established under David, connecting the family name in Neh 7:39 to the traditional priestly lineage.
  • Nehemiah 11:10 (thematic): Another post-exilic roster of priests and their duties/settlements in Jerusalem; thematically parallels Neh 7's effort to enumerate and organize the priesthood after the return.
  • Numbers 3:6-9 (structural): Describes the formal organization and assignment of priestly/Levitical service and censuses—provides the broader structural pattern behind later priestly lists like Neh 7:39.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The priests: the sons of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred and seventy-three.
  • The priests: the descendants of Jedaniah of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy-three.
40 The sons of Immer—1,052.

Neh.7.40 - Details

Original Text

בני אמר אלף חמשים ושנים׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • אמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אלף: NUM,m,sg
  • חמשים: NUM,card,pl
  • ושנים: CONJ+NUM,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:40 (quotation): Direct parallel — Neh.7 largely reproduces the same post‑exilic census list found in Ezra; this verse corresponds to the identical entry in Ezra's list of returnees.
  • Ezra 2:1-70 (structural): Structural parallel — the entire chapter in Nehemiah (chapter 7) duplicates Ezra 2's census and genealogical catalog of those who returned from exile.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:1-34 (thematic): Thematic parallel — Chronicles preserves lists of inhabitants and returning exiles/priests in Jerusalem, reflecting the same concern with family/clan registers and restoration after exile.
  • Numbers 26:53-65 (thematic): Thematic/structural parallel — an earlier Israelite precedent for formal clan and tribal censuses; highlights the longstanding practice of enumerating families and their leaders, as in the post‑exilic lists.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The sons of Immer: one thousand and fifty-two.
  • The descendants of Immer, one thousand fifty-two.
41 The sons of Pashur—1,247.

Neh.7.41 - Details

Original Text

בני פשחור אלף מאתים ארבעים ושבעה׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • פשחור: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אלף: NUM,m,sg
  • מאתים: NUM,m,pl,abs
  • ארבעים: NUM,m,pl
  • ושבעה: NUM,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:40 (verbal): Direct parallel: Ezra 2:40 lists 'the children of Pashhur, 1,247' — the same name and number as Neh 7:41; Nehemiah 7 largely reproduces Ezra 2's register.
  • Ezra 2:1-70 (structural): The entire returnee register in Ezra 2 corresponds to Nehemiah 7 (most verses are identical or closely parallel); Neh 7:41 is one entry in this larger duplicated list.
  • Nehemiah 7:1-73 (structural): Neh 7 contains the full catalog of exiles who returned — Neh 7:41 is part of this chapter-long list and should be read in the context of the chapter's overall census and settlement program.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The sons of Pashhur: one thousand two hundred and forty-seven.
  • The descendants of Pashhur, one thousand two hundred forty-seven.
42 The sons of Harim—1,017.

Neh.7.42 - Details

Original Text

בני חרם אלף שבעה עשר׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • חרם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אלף: NUM,m,sg
  • שבעה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עשר: NUM,card,m,sg,cons

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:42 (verbal): Direct parallel/near-duplicate listing in Ezra's register — the entry for the children of Harim and their number corresponds exactly to Neh 7:42.
  • Ezra 2:1-70 (structural): The entire census/list of returnees in Ezra 2 is structurally parallel to Nehemiah 7 (the chapter reproduces the same register of families and numbers, of which v.42 is one line).
  • 1 Esdras 5:42 (verbal): Greek/Septuagint-related parallel to the Ezra–Nehemiah list; the entry for Harim appears in the corresponding place in 1 Esdras' recension of the returnees' register.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The sons of Harim: one thousand and seventeen.
  • The descendants of Harim, one thousand seventeen.
43 The Levites: Jeshua, Kadmiel, the sons of Hodaviah—74.

Neh.7.43 - Details

Original Text

הלוים בני־ ישוע לקדמיאל לבני להודוה שבעים וארבעה׃

Morphology

  • הלוים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • ישוע: NOUN,m,sg,abs,prop
  • לקדמיאל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לבני: PREP
  • להודוה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • שבעים: NUM,card,m,pl
  • וארבעה: CONJ+NUM,card,m,sg

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:36-40 (structural): Nehemiah 7’s roster of returning exiles corresponds almost exactly to Ezra 2; these verses contain the parallel list of priests and Levites (including Jeshua/Joshua and Kadmiel) and the same numerical totals.
  • Ezra 2:40 (verbal): Direct verbal parallel — Ezra’s list names the Levites (the sons of Jeshua, Kadmiel, etc.) with the same numeric figure (seventy‑four), matching Neh.7:43.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:2-3 (thematic): Chronicles preserves post‑exilic settlement and genealogical material about priests and Levites who returned to Jerusalem, thematically parallel to the returnee lists in Neh.7.
  • Ezra 2:61-63 (thematic): These verses continue the post‑exilic organizational listings (Levites, Nethinim, temple personnel) and reflect the same concern with identifying religious functionaries among the returnees as in Neh.7.43.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The Levites: the sons of Jeshua, Kadmiel, and their associates, seventy-four.
  • The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, and of the sons of Hodaviah, seventy-four.
44 The singers: the sons of Asaph—148.

Neh.7.44 - Details

Original Text

המשררים בני אסף מאה ארבעים ושמנה׃

Morphology

  • המשררים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • אסף: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • מאה: NUM,f,sg,abs
  • ארבעים: NUM,m,pl
  • ושמנה: NUM,card,sg

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:41-43 (structural): Nehemiah 7 largely parallels Ezra 2’s register of returnees; both enumerate temple personnel including singers and gatekeepers (the porters) and give corresponding numbers.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:17-27 (thematic): Lists the gatekeepers (porters), their assignments and families in the post‑exilic community—parallels Neh 7’s concern with the personnel and duties of temple gatekeepers.
  • 1 Chronicles 26:1-19 (structural): Gives the organization and divisions of the gatekeepers (their heads, numbers, and service), providing a comparable administrative picture to Neh 7’s brief note about the porters.
  • 1 Chronicles 25:1-2 (verbal): Mentions Asaph and his sons as a recognized family of Levites (chief musicians). The name connection (sons of Asaph) in Neh 7:44 links to this larger tradition, though here they serve as porters rather than musicians.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The singers: the sons of Asaph, one hundred and forty-four.
  • The singers: the descendants of Asaph, one hundred forty-eight.
45 The gatekeepers: the sons of Shallum, Ater, Talmon, Akkub, Hatita, and Shobai—137.

Neh.7.45 - Details

Original Text

השערים בני־ שלום בני־ אטר בני־ טלמן בני־ עקוב בני חטיטא בני שבי מאה שלשים ושמנה׃

Morphology

  • השערים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • שלום: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • אטר: NOUN,m,sg,cstr
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • טלמן: NOUN,m,sg,cstr
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • עקוב: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • חטיטא: NOUN,m,sg,cstr
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • שבי: VERB,qal,imp,2,f,sg
  • מאה: NUM,f,sg,abs
  • שלשים: NUM,m,pl,abs
  • ושמנה: NUM,card,sg

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:43 (verbal): Ezra 2 gives the parallel list of returnees/gatekeepers; the same family names (sons of Salem/Ater/Talmon/Akkub/Hatitta/Shabbethai, etc.) appear in the returnee lists.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:17 (verbal): 1 Chronicles lists gatekeepers and includes Akkub and Talmon (and related names), affirming the presence of these gatekeeper families in Jerusalem's postexilic arrangements.
  • Nehemiah 7:44 (structural): Adjacent verse in the same Nehemiah chapter continues the enumeration of gatekeepers and allied family groups, forming a single roster of gatekeeper families.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The gatekeepers: the sons of Shallum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Talmon, the sons of Akkub, the sons of Hatita, the sons of Shobai—one hundred and thirty-seven.
  • The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, Ater, Talmon, Akkub, Hatita, and Shobai, one hundred thirty-eight.
46 The Nethinim: the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabbaoth,

Neh.7.46 - Details

Original Text

הנתינים בני־ צחא בני־ חשפא בני טבעות׃

Morphology

  • הנתינים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • צחא: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • חשפא: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • טבעות: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:43 (verbal): Direct verbal parallel: Nehemiah 7:46 reproduces the same brief list of the Nethinim (temple servants) and their family names found in Ezra 2:43.
  • Ezra 2:43-58 (structural): Structural parallel: Nehemiah 7 largely duplicates the entire census/list of returnees in Ezra 2, of which verse 43 (the Nethinim) is a part—showing the chapter-to-chapter dependence.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:2 (thematic): Thematic parallel: Chronicles groups the returned exiles and explicitly mentions the Nethinim among those dwelling in Jerusalem, reflecting the same class of temple servants named in Neh 7:46.
  • Joshua 9:27 (thematic): Background/thematic parallel: Joshua records that the Gibeonites were assigned as woodcutters and water-drawers for the assembly and the altar—an origin tradition for the Nethinim (temple-servant class) listed in Neh 7:46.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The temple servants: the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabbaoth,
  • The Nethinim: the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabaoth.
47 the sons of Keros, the sons of Sia, the sons of Padon,

Neh.7.47 - Details

Original Text

בני־ קירס בני־ סיעא בני פדון׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • קירס: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • סיעא: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • פדון: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:43 (quotation): Identical genealogical item — the same clan names (sons of Keros, sons of Sia, sons of Padon) appear in Ezra’s return-list, showing verbatim repetition between Nehemiah and Ezra.
  • Ezra 2:44 (verbal): Nearby verse in Ezra’s catalogue continuing the same sequence of family/clan names and thus verbally parallels the surrounding list in Nehemiah 7.
  • Ezra 2 (structural): Chapter-wide parallel — Nehemiah 7 largely duplicates the genealogical and population roster found in Ezra 2, with many identical names and orderings.

Alternative generated candidates

  • the sons of Keros, the sons of Sia, the sons of Padon,
  • The sons of Keros, the sons of Sia, the sons of Padon.
48 the sons of Lebana, the sons of Hagabbai, the sons of Shalmai,

Neh.7.48 - Details

Original Text

בני־ לבנה בני־ חגבה בני שלמי׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • לבנה: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • חגבה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • שלמי: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:1-70 (quotation): Nehemiah 7 largely duplicates Ezra 2 — the same roster of returning exiles and family/clan names appears, including the groups listed here.
  • Ezra 2:43-58 (verbal): A specific portion of Ezra's returnee list that corresponds to the segment in Neh 7 where these family names occur (parallel verbal list of clans).
  • 1 Chronicles 9:7-9 (thematic): Chronicles preserves post‑exilic lists of inhabitants/returned families in Jerusalem that thematically correspond to the Ezra‑Nehemiah rosters of clans and returnees.
  • Nehemiah 7:47 (structural): Immediate context within the same chapter — adjacent verses form part of the continuous list of family names to which v.48 belongs.

Alternative generated candidates

  • the sons of Lebanon, the sons of Hagaba, the sons of Shalmai,
  • The sons of Lebanah, the sons of Hagabah, the sons of Shalmai.
49 the sons of Hanan, the sons of Giddel, the sons of Gahar,

Neh.7.49 - Details

Original Text

בני־ חנן בני־ גדל בני־ גחר׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • חנן: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • גדל: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • גחר: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:50 (quotation): Nehemiah 7 largely reproduces the register in Ezra 2; this verse corresponds to the same short list of family names in the Ezra catalogue (some English editions number the verse as Ezra 2:49).
  • 1 Esdras 5:35 (quotation): The Greek 1 Esdras contains a parallel recension of the Ezra–Nehemiah returnee lists and preserves the same sequence of minor clan names found in Neh 7:49 (LXX parallel to Ezra 2).
  • Nehemiah 7:48 (structural): Immediate internal parallel — the surrounding verses in Nehemiah 7 form a continuous roster of family names; v.48–49 should be read as part of the same structural catalogue of returnees.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:16 (thematic): 1 Chronicles 9 gathers post‑exilic family and neighborhood lists for Jerusalem; while not a word‑for‑word match, it functions as a thematic parallel in preserving the names and groupings of returned families and households.

Alternative generated candidates

  • the sons of Hanan, the sons of Geder, the sons of Gahar,
  • The sons of Hanan, the sons of Giddel, the sons of Gahar.
50 the sons of Reaiah, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda,

Neh.7.50 - Details

Original Text

בני־ ראיה בני־ רצין בני נקודא׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • ראיה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • רצין: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • נקודא: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:50 (verbal): Direct verbal parallel — Ezra 2:50 lists the same clans (often translated 'the sons of Reaiah, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda'), matching Neh 7:50.
  • Ezra 2:43-58 (structural): Part of the same post‑exilic register of returnees; this block enumerates clans and families corresponding to the lists preserved in Neh 7.
  • Nehemiah 11:3-36 (structural): Another post‑return roster of inhabitants/households established in Jerusalem; parallels Neh 7/Ezra in purpose and preserves many of the same family groups.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:1-44 (thematic): A post‑exilic genealogical summary of Jerusalem's inhabitants and temple personnel that functions like the Ezra‑Nehemiah lists, preserving the memory of returned families and service groups.

Alternative generated candidates

  • the sons of Reaiah, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda,
  • The sons of Reaiah, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda.
51 the sons of Gazzam, the sons of Uzza, the sons of Paseah,

Neh.7.51 - Details

Original Text

בני־ גזם בני־ עזא בני פסח׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • גזם: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • עזא: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • פסח: ADJ,m,sg

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:51 (verbal): Direct parallel in Ezra’s return-list—names of the same family groups (the temple/gatekeeper families) appear here, corresponding to Neh 7:51.
  • Ezra 2:50-58 (structural): A larger section in Ezra that corresponds to Neh 7:40-60, listing priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers and temple servants—the same genealogical/administrative material as Neh 7:51.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:10-12 (thematic): Chronicles preserves lists of gatekeepers/temple servants and related family groups; thematically parallels Neh 7:51’s listing of service families and continuity of postexilic temple personnel.
  • Nehemiah 11:3 (thematic): Related postexilic settlement material—Nehemiah 11 records families allotted to Jerusalem and the repopulation/organization of the community, connecting with the same returned-family/office categories found in Neh 7:51.

Alternative generated candidates

  • the sons of Gazzam, the sons of Uzza, the sons of Paseah,
  • The sons of Gazzam, the sons of Uzza, the sons of Paseah.
52 the sons of Besai, the sons of Meunim, the sons of Nephishim,

Neh.7.52 - Details

Original Text

בני־ בסי בני־ מעונים בני נפישסים׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • בסי: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • מעונים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • נפישסים: NOUN,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2 (verbal): Ezra 2 contains the nearly identical roll call of returnees; many family names in Neh 7 appear verbatim in the Ezra 2 list (parallel genealogical roster).
  • Nehemiah 7:40-60 (structural): Immediate context: the surrounding verses form the same Benjaminite family list—this verse is part of that continuous genealogical/tribal enumeration in Neh 7.
  • Nehemiah 11:1-24 (thematic): Lists of inhabitants/settlers in Jerusalem and associated family groups; overlaps the theme of Benjaminite families and settlement patterns found in Neh 7.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:1-44 (thematic): Chronicles preserves post‑exilic/returnee and resident lists (priests, Levites, and families) and contains parallel material to the Ezra–Nehemiah genealogical/settlement records, with overlapping family names and functions.

Alternative generated candidates

  • the sons of Besai, the sons of Meunim, the sons of Nephusim,
  • The sons of Besai, the sons of Meunim, the sons of Nephish.
53 the sons of Bakbuk, the sons of Hakupha, the sons of Harhur,

Neh.7.53 - Details

Original Text

בני־ בקבוק בני־ חקופא בני חרחור׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • בקבוק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • חקופא: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • חרחור: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:51 (verbal): Lists “the sons of Bakbuk” — the same family name occurring verbatim in Nehemiah 7:53 (parallel returnee roster).
  • Ezra 2:52 (verbal): Gives “the sons of Hakupha,” the identical clan name found in Neh 7:53, showing direct verbal correspondence in the returnees’ list.
  • Ezra 2:53 (verbal): Records “the sons of Harhur,” matching the same family name in Nehemiah 7:53 (verbal parallel in the catalog of returnees).
  • Ezra 2:1-70 (structural): The entire chapter in Ezra is a parallel, structural counterpart to Nehemiah 7’s census/list of those who returned from exile — many names (including Bakbuk, Hakupha, Harhur) appear in both lists.

Alternative generated candidates

  • the sons of Bakbuk, the sons of Hakupha, the sons of Harhur,
  • The sons of Bakbuk, the sons of Hakupha, the sons of Harhur.
54 the sons of Bazlith, the sons of Mehida, the sons of Harsha,

Neh.7.54 - Details

Original Text

בני־ בצלית בני־ מחידא בני חרשא׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • בצלית: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • מחידא: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • חרשא: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:54 (verbal): Direct equivalent in Ezra’s list of returnees—many of the same clan/names appear verbatim in Ezra’s genealogy.
  • Ezra 2:39-70 (structural): The broader census/list in Ezra 2 corresponds structurally to Nehemiah 7: both chapters reproduce the same roster of families who returned from exile.
  • Nehemiah 11:1-24 (thematic): Lists of inhabitants and household/clan groupings in Jerusalem after the return; thematically parallels the settlement and genealogical listings of Neh 7.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:1-44 (thematic): Chronicles preserves genealogical and resident lists for Jerusalem and post‑exilic families—serves as a parallel source for names and the function of such lists in post‑exilic restoration.

Alternative generated candidates

  • the sons of Bazlith, the sons of Mehida, the sons of Harsha,
  • The sons of Baanah, the sons of Mehida, the sons of Harsha.
55 the sons of Barkos, the sons of Sisera, the sons of Tamah,

Neh.7.55 - Details

Original Text

בני־ ברקוס בני־ סיסרא בני־ תמח׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • ברקוס: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • סיסרא: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • תמח: VERB,niphal,juss,3,f,sg

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:31-35 (verbal): Nehemiah 7 largely duplicates Ezra 2’s register of exiles; the same family and personal names (including Bani/Baniʼ, Sisera, Temah) appear in Ezra’s return list.
  • Ezra 2:2 (structural): Both Ezra 2 and Nehemiah 7 open and organize the post‑exilic returnees by family and town—same genre and function within the Restoration records.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:3-4 (structural): The Chronicler’s list of Jerusalem inhabitants and returned exiles parallels the genealogical/settlement data found in Nehemiah 7 (and Ezra 2), reflecting similar post‑exilic population registers.
  • Judges 4–5 (allusion): The personal name Sisera appears prominently in Judges as the Canaanite commander; while a different individual, the recurrence of the name links Israelite onomastic traditions and may evoke historical memory of the earlier Sisera.

Alternative generated candidates

  • the sons of Barkos, the sons of Sisera, the sons of Temah,
  • The sons of Barkos, the sons of Sisera, the sons of Temah.
56 the sons of Neziah, the sons of Hatipha.

Neh.7.56 - Details

Original Text

בני נציח בני חטיפא׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • נציח: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • חטיפא: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:53 (verbal): Direct parallel in the Ezra 2 returnees list — the same family-group names appear in the corresponding list of those who returned from exile.
  • Ezra 2:54 (verbal): Adjacent verse in Ezra 2 continuing the identical roster of families/households found in Nehemiah 7, reflecting a shared source for the returnee list.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:7 (thematic): Chronicles preserves genealogical and post-exilic settlement material that echoes the same families and household lists found in Ezra–Nehemiah, providing a parallel tradition of the returned exiles.
  • Nehemiah 11:4 (structural): Nehemiah 11 gives a complementary list of inhabitants and resettlement in Jerusalem; it functions structurally as a related catalogue of families and places, paralleling the community roster in Neh. 7.

Alternative generated candidates

  • the sons of Neziah, the sons of Hatipha.
  • The sons of Nethish, the sons of Hatipa.
57 The sons of the servants of Solomon: the sons of Sotai, the sons of Sophereth, the sons of Perida;

Neh.7.57 - Details

Original Text

בני עבדי שלמה בני־ סוטי בני־ סופרת בני פרידא׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • עבדי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • שלמה: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • סוטי: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • סופרת: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • פרידא: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:55-56 (quotation): Nehemiah 7 largely reproduces Ezra's register; these verses list the same families—'the children of the servants of Solomon, the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Perida'—verbatim parallel to Neh 7:57.
  • Ezra 2:1-70 (structural): The entire chapter in Ezra is the fuller exile/returnees list that Nehemiah 7 echoes and largely copies; Neh 7:57 is one line within this structural repetition.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:35 (verbal): 1 Chronicles 9 records postexilic inhabitants and lists many of the same family names (the servants of Solomon, Sotai/Sotai, Sophereth/Sophereth, Perida), showing a parallel genealogical tradition to Neh 7:57.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The sons of Solomon’s servants: the sons of Sotai, the sons of Sophereth, the sons of Perida,
  • The sons of the servants of Solomon, the sons of Sotai, the sons of Sophereth, the sons of Perida.
58 the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,

Neh.7.58 - Details

Original Text

בני־ יעלא בני־ דרקון בני גדל׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • יעלא: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • דרקון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • גדל: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:57 (verbal): Direct parallel in Ezra's return-list; contains the same short family names (sons of Yaala, Darkon, Geder) and corresponds almost word-for-word to Neh.7:58.
  • Ezra 2:1-70 (structural): The entire chapter is the same genealogical/return-list that Neh.7 reproduces; Neh.7:58 falls within this larger mirror of Ezra's chapter 2.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:1-44 (thematic): Chronicles preserves lists of returned exiles and Jerusalem inhabitants compiled from Ezra–Nehemiah material; thematically parallel as a post-exilic roster of families and gates/officials.
  • Nehemiah 11:4-6 (thematic): Lists of families and individuals settled in Jerusalem drawn from the same pool of returned families; thematically connected through the settlement and organization of returned exiles.

Alternative generated candidates

  • the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel.
  • The sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel.
59 the sons of Shephatiah, the sons of Hattil, the sons of Pukharah, and the sons of Amon.

Neh.7.59 - Details

Original Text

בני שפטיה בני־ חטיל בני פכרת הצביים בני אמון׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • שפטיה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • חטיל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • פכרת: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הצביים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • אמון: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:54-56 (verbal): Ezra 2 contains a nearly identical roster of returning families; these verses reproduce the same clan‑names found in Nehemiah 7 (verbatim/duplicate list of returnees).
  • 1 Chronicles 9:12-16 (thematic): 1 Chronicles 9 presents a post‑exilic catalogue of inhabitants and families in Jerusalem that thematically parallels Neh 7's genealogical/household lists (same post‑exilic restoration context and family groupings).
  • Nehemiah 11:4-6 (structural): Nehemiah 11 lists those who settled in Jerusalem after the return, using the same clan/tribal organizing principle found in Neh 7; it functions as a complementary settlement roster rather than a verbatim repeat.

Alternative generated candidates

  • All the temple servants and the sons of Solomon’s servants were three hundred and ninety-two.
  • The sons of Shephatiah, the sons of Hattiel, the sons of Phecar the Tabaite, the sons of Amon.
60 All the Nethinim and the sons of Solomon's servants were 392.

Neh.7.60 - Details

Original Text

כל־ הנתינים ובני עבדי שלמה שלש מאות תשעים ושנים׃

Morphology

  • כל: DET
  • הנתינים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • ובני: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • עבדי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • שלמה: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • שלש: NUM,card,f,sg
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • תשעים: NUM,card,pl,m
  • ושנים: CONJ+NUM,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:43 (verbal): Direct parallel—Ezra's returnee list records 'the Nethinim and the sons of Solomon's servants' with the same total (392) as Neh 7:60.
  • Ezra 2:58-63 (structural): Portion of Ezra's comprehensive exile list that corresponds to Nehemiah 7's census structure, grouping temple servants and Nethinim among the returned populations.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:2 (thematic): Chronicles recounts those who returned and includes priests, Levites and the temple servants/Nethinim—thematically parallel to Nehemiah's enumeration of temple personnel.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:16-27 (thematic): Passages in Chronicles listing temple functionaries and support personnel (including gatekeepers and servants) parallel Neh 7's focus on the composition of temple-related household groups.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And these are the men who could not prove their father’s house or their descent—men of Tel‑melo, Tel‑harsha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer—who said they were of Israel:
  • All the Nethinim and the sons of Solomon's servants were three hundred ninety-two.
61 Also some men of the people of Israel came from Tel‑melah, Tel‑harsha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer, but they could not prove their ancestral houses or their descent; they were regarded as foreigners.

Neh.7.61 - Details

Original Text

ואלה העולים מתל מלח תל חרשא כרוב אדון ואמר ולא יכלו להגיד בית־ אבותם וזרעם אם מישראל הם׃

Morphology

  • ואלה: CONJ+DEM,pl,abs
  • העולים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • מתל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מלח: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • תל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • חרשא: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • כרוב: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אדון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ואמר: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • ולא: CONJ
  • יכלו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • להגיד: INF,hiph
  • בית: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אבותם: NOUN,m,pl,abs+3mp
  • וזרעם: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אם: CONJ
  • מישראל: PREP+NOUN,prop,m,sg
  • הם: PRON,personal,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:59 (quotation): Almost identical wording and list of towns (Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addon, Immer) and the statement that they could not show their fathers' houses or pedigree—Nehemiah's list largely repeats Ezra's roll.
  • Ezra 2:61 (quotation): Direct parallel verse in Ezra that corresponds to Nehemiah 7:61 in the census-list tradition; repeats the same problem of inability to prove ancestral lineage.
  • Ezra 2:62-63 (quotation): Continues the same theme in Ezra: priests and others who could not demonstrate genealogical descent were excluded or set aside—provides the immediate canonical context for the treatment of those in Neh 7:61.
  • Numbers 3:6-10 (thematic): Shows the earlier legal/administrative importance of Levitical and priestly lineage and registration; provides background for why proof of fathers' houses and pedigree mattered in postexilic censuses and priestly qualification.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda: six hundred and forty-two.
  • And of the men of Tel‑Melah, Tel‑Harsha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer, they could not show the genealogy of their fathers or their descent; they were considered unclean.
62 The sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda—642.

Neh.7.62 - Details

Original Text

בני־ דליה בני־ טוביה בני נקודא שש מאות וארבעים ושנים׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • דליה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • טוביה: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • נקודא: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • וארבעים: CONJ+NUM,card,m,pl
  • ושנים: CONJ+NUM,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:62 (verbal): Direct parallel/duplicate list: Ezra records the same families (sons of Deliah, Tobiah, Nekoda) with the identical total of 642, a word-for-word counterpart to Neh 7:62.
  • Ezra 2:59-63 (structural): Broader section in Ezra that corresponds to Neh 7:59-63—both chapters give the register of temple servants and related family groups, showing the same lists and numbers.
  • Nehemiah 7:61 (verbal): Immediate neighboring verse in the same register; Neh 7:61–63 form a unit listing specific family groups (including Deliah/Tobiah/Nekoda) and their totals.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:3 (thematic): Thematic parallel: 1 Chr. 9 lists returned inhabitants, priests, Levites and temple servants and reflects the same concern with genealogical registers and post‑exilic resettlement as Neh 7:62.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And of the priests: the sons of Habaiah, the sons of Hakkoz, the sons of Barzillai, who had taken a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and were called by their names.
  • The sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, six hundred forty-two.
63 And of the priests: the sons of Habaiah, the sons of Koz, and the sons of Barzillai, who had taken wives from the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite and had been called by their names.

Neh.7.63 - Details

Original Text

ומן־ הכהנים בני חביה בני הקוץ בני ברזלי אשר לקח מבנות ברזלי הגלעדי אשה ויקרא על־ שמם׃

Morphology

  • ומן: CONJ+PREP
  • הכהנים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • חביה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • הקוץ: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • ברזלי: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • לקח: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • מבנות: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • ברזלי: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הגלעדי: ADJ,m,sg,def
  • אשה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ויקרא: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
  • על: PREP
  • שמם: NOUN,m,sg,abs+3mp

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:61 (verbal): Almost identical wording and list: names the priestly families (Habaiah/Habiah, Koz/Hakkoz, Barzillai) who took wives of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite — the same report reproduced in Ezra's return-list.
  • Ezra 2:62 (structural): Immediate continuation in Ezra explaining these men 'sought their register' but it was not found; this explains the genealogical problem alluded to in Neh 7 and its consequences for priestly status.
  • Ezra 2:63 (quotation): Describes the administrative outcome (exclusion from the priesthood or being deemed unclean until a priest could be found) paralleling Neh 7's account of their disqualification for priestly service.
  • Neh.7:64 (structural): The very next verse in Nehemiah states that because they could not prove their fathers' houses they were excluded from the priesthood — a direct continuation and resolution of the situation described in 7:63.

Alternative generated candidates

  • These sought their registration among those enrolled, but it was not found; therefore they were excluded from the priesthood.
  • And of the priests: the sons of Habaiah, the sons of Hakkoz, the sons of Barzillai—who had taken wives from the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite—and were called by their names.
64 These sought their registration, but it was not found; therefore they were excluded from the priesthood.

Neh.7.64 - Details

Original Text

אלה בקשו כתבם המתיחשים ולא נמצא ויגאלו מן־ הכהנה׃

Morphology

  • אלה: DEM,pl,abs
  • בקשו: VERB,qal,imp,2,m,pl
  • כתבם: NOUN,m,sg,abs+3mp
  • המתיחשים: PART,hitpael,ptcp,pl,m,def
  • ולא: CONJ
  • נמצא: VERB,nip,perf,3,m,sg
  • ויגאלו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • מן: PREP
  • הכהנה: NOUN,f,sg,def

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:62 (verbal): Almost identical report in Ezra: certain men sought their genealogical register but it was not found, so they were excluded from the priesthood.
  • Ezra 2:63 (verbal): Continuation of the same account in Ezra: those without proof of lineage were excluded until a priest with Urim and Thummim should appear.
  • Leviticus 21:10-12 (thematic): Legal background: priestly service depends on legitimate lineage and purity, providing the law-context for excluding those without documented descent.
  • 1 Chronicles 24:1-6 (structural): Describes the formal organization of priests by genealogical divisions—illustrates the centrality of recorded lineage for determining who may serve.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And the governor said to them that they should not eat of the most holy things until a priest stood to offer sacrifices and to make atonement.
  • These sought their registration among those enrolled, but it was not found; therefore they were excluded from the priesthood.
65 The governor said to them that they should not eat of the most holy things until there stood up a priest with Urim and Thummim.

Neh.7.65 - Details

Original Text

ויאמר התרשתא להם אשר לא־ יאכלו מקדש הקדשים עד עמד הכהן לאורים ותומים׃

Morphology

  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • התרשתא: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • להם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • יאכלו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • מקדש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הקדשים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • עד: PREP
  • עמד: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • הכהן: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • לאורים: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ותומים: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:62 (quotation): Almost identical wording in the parallel Ezra list: the governor (Tirshatha) forbids them to eat of the most holy things until a priest with Urim and Thummim shall arise.
  • Leviticus 22:10-11 (verbal): Law forbidding laypersons (non-priests) from eating holy things—provides the legal background for restricting access to the 'most holy' provisions.
  • Exodus 28:30 (allusion): Prescribes placing the Urim and Thummim in the high priest's breastplate for making decisions—explains the reference to a 'priest with Urim and Thummim.'
  • Numbers 27:21 (thematic): Describes consulting the priest (via Urim) to obtain the LORD's decision—parallels the functional reason for waiting until a priest with Urim and Thummim was present.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The whole assembly was together one number: forty-two thousand three hundred and sixty.
  • And the governor said to them that they should not eat of the most holy things until there stood up a priest to consult with the Urim and Thummim.
66 The whole assembly was as one: 42,360.

Neh.7.66 - Details

Original Text

כל־ הקהל כאחד ארבע רבוא אלפים שלש־ מאות וששים׃

Morphology

  • כל: DET
  • הקהל: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • כאחד: PREP
  • ארבע: NUM,card,f
  • רבוא: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אלפים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • שלש: NUM,card,f,sg
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • וששים: CONJ+NUM,card,pl,m

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:64 (verbal): Exact parallel summary in Ezra’s list of returnees: the whole congregation is recorded as 42,360—virtually the same wording and figure as Nehemiah 7:66.
  • Ezra 2:1 (structural): Begins the same cataloging project of those who returned from exile; Nehemiah 7 and Ezra 2 present parallel, corresponding lists of families and leaders.
  • Nehemiah 7:63-65 (structural): Immediate context to verse 66: the preceding verses enumerate priests, Levites, temple servants and others whose counts are then summed by 7:66.
  • Nehemiah 11:1-2 (thematic): Deals with the post-return organization and settlement of the people (selection of residents for Jerusalem), showing how the returned population was distributed after the census/registers recorded in Neh 7/ Ezra 2.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Besides their male and female servants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred and thirty-seven; and they had two hundred and forty-five singing men and women.
  • All the congregation together numbered forty-two thousand three hundred sixty.
67 Besides their servants and their maids, there were 7,337; and they had 245 male and female singers and servants and handmaids.

Neh.7.67 - Details

Original Text

מלבד עבדיהם ואמהתיהם אלה שבעת אלפים שלש מאות שלשים ושבעה ולהם משררים ומשררות מאתים וארבעים וחמשה׃

Morphology

  • מלבד: PREP
  • עבדיהם: NOUN,m,pl,abs+3mp
  • ואמהתיהם: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,abs+3mp
  • אלה: DEM,pl,abs
  • שבעת: NUM,card,construct
  • אלפים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • שלש: NUM,card,f,sg
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • שלשים: NUM,m,pl,abs
  • ושבעה: NUM,m,pl,abs
  • ולהם: CONJ+PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • משררים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ומשררות: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • מאתים: NUM,m,pl,abs
  • וארבעים: CONJ+NUM,card,m,pl
  • וחמשה: CONJ+NUM,m,pl

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:64-68 (verbal): Direct parallel/near-quotation: repeats the census totals, the phrase about male and female servants, and the number of singers found in Neh 7:67 (same roster of returnees).
  • Ezra 2:65 (verbal): Specific verse in Ezra that corresponds closely to Neh 7:67 (same numeric report of 7,337 servants and the singers), showing Nehemiah’s list is largely drawn from Ezra’s registry.
  • Ezra 2:1-70 (structural): The larger structural unit in Ezra containing the full registry of returnees that Neh 7 largely reproduces — both chapters function as parallel census lists for the postexilic community.
  • 1 Chronicles 25:1-7 (thematic): Theme parallel: Chronicles describes the organized group of temple singers and their assigned numbers under David, providing an earlier model for the institutional role and enumeration of singers like those listed among the returnees.
  • Ezra 3:10-11 (thematic): The returned community’s public worship and rejoicing at the temple foundation features corporate singing; thematically connects to the presence and function of the 245 male and female singers reported in Neh 7:67.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Their camels were four hundred and thirty-five, their mules six thousand seven hundred and twenty,
  • Besides their menservants and maids—seven thousand three hundred thirty-seven—and some of the singers and songstresses, two hundred forty-five.
68 Their horses were 435, their mules 6,720.

Neh.7.68 - Details

Original Text

גמלים ארבע מאות שלשים וחמשה חמרים ששת אלפים שבע מאות ועשרים׃

Morphology

  • גמלים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ארבע: NUM,card,f
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • שלשים: NUM,m,pl,abs
  • וחמשה: CONJ+NUM,m,pl
  • חמרים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ששת: NUM,m,pl,cons
  • אלפים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • שבע: NUM,card
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • ועשרים: NUM,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:67 (quotation): Exactly the same inventory: lists camels 435 and donkeys (asses) 6,720 — Ezra 2 and Neh 7 are parallel recensions of the return-list.
  • Ezra 2:69 (structural): Follows the same inventory in Ezra with the record of offerings (burnt and peace offerings), paralleling Neh 7:69–72 that continue the account after the animal tally.
  • Nehemiah 7:69 (structural): Immediate continuation in the same chapter — the animals count in v.68 is followed by the record of offerings and goods given, forming a single, connected inventory.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:3 (thematic): A thematic parallel: lists of those who lived/returned to Jerusalem and related household resources, reflecting the post-exilic resettlement context behind Neh 7's enumerations.

Alternative generated candidates

  • and some of the heads of the fathers gave to the work. The governor gave to the treasury one thousand gold drachmas, fifty basins, and thirty-five priestly robes.
  • They had four hundred thirty-five camels, six thousand seven hundred twenty donkeys.
69 Some of the heads of the fathers gave to the work. The governor gave to the treasury for the work 1,000 darics of gold and 50 basins; and priestly garments were given, 30.

Neh.7.69 - Details

Original Text

ומקצת ראשי האבות נתנו למלאכה התרשתא נתן לאוצר זהב דרכמנים אלף מזרקות חמשים כתנות כהנים שלשים וחמש מאות׃

Morphology

  • ומקצת: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ראשי: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,1,sg
  • האבות: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • נתנו: VERB,qal,perf,3,pl
  • למלאכה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • התרשתא: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • נתן: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • לאוצר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • זהב: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • דרכמנים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • אלף: NUM,m,sg
  • מזרקות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • חמשים: NUM,card,pl
  • כתנות: NOUN,f,pl,cons
  • כהנים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • שלשים: NUM,m,pl,abs
  • וחמש: CONJ+NUM,card,pl,abs
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:68-69 (verbal): Ezra 2 and Nehemiah 7 contain parallel lists of the returnees and record that some of the chief fathers gave to the work/the treasury—same giving to the temple fund and similar items mentioned.
  • 1 Chronicles 29:6-9 (thematic): David and the people freely give gold, silver, vessels and other valuables for the house of God and provide garments for priests—parallels the communal offerings and priestly garments in Neh 7:69.
  • Exodus 35:21-29 (thematic): The congregation brings voluntary gifts of gold, silver, and garments for building the tabernacle; community leaders and ‘heads’ contribute—an earlier pattern of giving for sacred construction echoed in Neh 7:69.
  • Nehemiah 12:44 (structural): Describes appointment of officials over the rooms of the house of God and the keeping of offerings and portions for priests—parallels Neh 7:69’s references to gifts given into the treasury and provision for temple service.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And some of the heads of the fathers gave to the treasury for the work two thousand gold drachmas and two hundred minas of silver.
  • And some of the heads of the fathers gave to the work. The governor gave to the treasury one thousand darics of gold, fifty basins, and thirty‑five priestly garments.
70 And from the heads of the fathers they gave to the treasury of the work 2,000 darics of gold and 1,200 minas of silver.

Neh.7.70 - Details

Original Text

ומראשי האבות נתנו לאוצר המלאכה זהב דרכמונים שתי רבות וכסף מנים אלפים ומאתים׃

Morphology

  • ומראשי: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • האבות: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • נתנו: VERB,qal,perf,3,pl
  • לאוצר: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,construct
  • המלאכה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • זהב: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • דרכמונים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • שתי: NUM,card,f,du
  • רבות: ADJ,f,pl,abs
  • וכסף: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מנים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • אלפים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ומאתים: NUM,card,pl

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:69 (verbal): Almost identical account in Ezra listing gifts from the chiefs to the treasury of the work; Neh 7 largely parallels Ezra 2 (same subject and wording about leaders giving to the treasury).
  • Ezra 1:6 (thematic): Early returnees and neighboring peoples gave of their substance unto the treasury/house of God — establishes the same practice of leaders and communities providing valuables for the house's restoration.
  • 1 Chronicles 29:3 (thematic): David's large personal contributions of gold and silver for building the temple; parallels the motive and action of leaders supplying precious metals for sacred building projects.
  • Neh 10:37-38 (structural): Covenantal commitment to bring firstfruits, tithes, and contributions into the house/storerooms for priests and Levites—shows the institutional arrangement for collecting and administering resources for temple work, akin to the treasury mentioned in Neh 7:70.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And what the rest of the people gave was two thousand gold drachmas and two hundred minas of silver, and sixty-seven priestly robes.
  • And from the leaders of the fathers they gave to the treasury for the work two thousand darics of gold and silver, one thousand two hundred minas.
71 What the rest of the people gave was 2,000 darics of gold and 2,000 minas of silver, and the priestly garments were 67.

Neh.7.71 - Details

Original Text

ואשר נתנו שארית העם זהב דרכמונים שתי רבוא וכסף מנים אלפים וכתנת כהנים ששים ושבעה׃

Morphology

  • ואשר: CONJ+PRON,rel
  • נתנו: VERB,qal,perf,3,pl
  • שארית: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • העם: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • זהב: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • דרכמונים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • שתי: NUM,card,f,du
  • רבוא: NUM,card,m
  • וכסף: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מנים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • אלפים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • וכתנת: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,cons
  • כהנים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ששים: NUM,card
  • ושבעה: NUM,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:68-69 (quotation): Almost identical account: the heads of the fathers gave gold and silver and priests' garments to the work/treasury — direct parallel/duplicate listing to Neh 7:71.
  • Ezra 8:25 (thematic): Record of gifts of silver and gold given to the treasury for the house/work and for sacred use — parallels the theme of communal contributions for temple service.
  • Exodus 28:2 (thematic): Command to make holy garments for the priests (for glory and for beauty) — thematically parallels the mention of priests' garments (כתנת כהנים) given to the work.
  • 1 Chronicles 29:3-5 (thematic): David and the leaders give large amounts of gold and silver for the building of the house of the LORD — communal, high-level donations for temple construction akin to the offerings in Neh 7:71.

Alternative generated candidates

  • So the priests, the Levites, the gatekeepers, the singers, and some of the people, and the temple servants, and all Israel lived in their towns.
  • And what the rest of the people gave was gold, twenty thousand darics, and silver, one thousand minas, and sixty‑seven priestly garments.
72 Thus the priests, the Levites, the gatekeepers, the singers, and some of the people, and the Nethinim, and all Israel remained in their towns. The seventh month arrived, and the people were in their towns.

Neh.7.72 - Details

Original Text

וישבו הכהנים והלוים והשוערים והמשררים ומן־ העם והנתינים וכל־ ישראל בעריהם ויגע החדש השביעי ובני ישראל בעריהם׃

Morphology

  • וישבו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • הכהנים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • והלוים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • והשוערים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • והמשררים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • ומן: CONJ+PREP
  • העם: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • והנתינים: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,def
  • וכל: CONJ+PRON,indef
  • ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בעריהם: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs,3,m,pl
  • ויגע: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • החדש: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • השביעי: ADJ,m,sg,def
  • ובני: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בעריהם: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:70 (verbal): Parallel wording: lists priests, Levites, temple-servants/Nethinim and ‘all Israel’ as dwelling in their towns after the return from exile (near-duplicate catalogue formula).
  • Nehemiah 8:2 (thematic): Same chronological marker and communal action: in the seventh month the people gather (assembly) in Jerusalem—connects the timing and corporate religious life of Israelites in their towns and at Jerusalem.
  • Nehemiah 11:1 (thematic): Discusses the settlement pattern of the returned exiles—some living in Jerusalem while others remain ‘in their cities,’ echoing the distribution of the people described in Neh 7:72.
  • Joshua 21:1–4 (structural): Background law/arrangement for priests and Levites to dwell in designated Levitical cities among the tribes; provides the institutional precedent for priests and Levites ‘dwelling in their cities’ as in Neh 7:72.

Alternative generated candidates

  • When the seventh month came, the people were in their towns.
  • So the priests, the Levites, the gatekeepers, the singers, and some of the people and the Nethinim dwelt in their towns; and when the seventh month came, the people were in their towns.

The city was spacious and large, but the people within it were few and the houses had not been rebuilt.

Then the hand of my God was upon me, and he put it into my heart to gather the nobles, the officials, and the people to be enrolled. I found the register of the genealogies—those who first came up—and it was written there.

These are the people of the province who came up out of the exile, whom Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had carried away and who returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his city.

Those who came up with Zerubbabel were Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. The number of the men of Israel:

The sons of Parosh—1,172.

The sons of Shephatiah—372.

The sons of Arah—652.

The sons of Pahath‑Moab (the descendants of Jeshua and Joab)—2,812.

The sons of Elam—1,254.

The sons of Zattu—845.

The sons of Zaccai—760.

The sons of Binnui—642.

The sons of Bebai—628.

The sons of Azgad—1,323.

The sons of Adonikam—667.

The sons of Bigvai—1,067.

The sons of Adin—655.

The sons of Ater (of Hezekiah)—98.

The sons of Hashum—322.

The sons of Bezai—324.

The sons of Hariph—112.

The sons of Gibeon—95.

The men of Bethlehem and Netophah—188.

The men of Anathoth—127.

The men of Beth‑azmaveth—42.

The men of Kiriath‑jearim, Kephirah, and Beeroth—743.

The men of Ramah and Gibeah—621.

The men of Michmash—122.

The men of Bethel and Ai—123.

The men of Nebo—52.

The sons of Elam—1,254.

The sons of Harim—320.

The sons of Jericho—345.

The sons of Lod, Hadid, and Ono—721.

The men of Senaah—3,930.

The priests: the sons of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua—973.

The sons of Immer—1,052.

The sons of Pashur—1,247.

The sons of Harim—1,017.

The Levites: Jeshua, Kadmiel, the sons of Hodaviah—74.

The singers: the sons of Asaph—148.

The gatekeepers: the sons of Shallum, Ater, Talmon, Akkub, Hatita, and Shobai—137.

The Nethinim: the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabbaoth,

the sons of Keros, the sons of Sia, the sons of Padon,

the sons of Lebana, the sons of Hagabbai, the sons of Shalmai,

the sons of Hanan, the sons of Giddel, the sons of Gahar,

the sons of Reaiah, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda,

the sons of Gazzam, the sons of Uzza, the sons of Paseah,

the sons of Besai, the sons of Meunim, the sons of Nephishim,

the sons of Bakbuk, the sons of Hakupha, the sons of Harhur,

the sons of Bazlith, the sons of Mehida, the sons of Harsha,

the sons of Barkos, the sons of Sisera, the sons of Tamah,

the sons of Neziah, the sons of Hatipha.

The sons of the servants of Solomon: the sons of Sotai, the sons of Sophereth, the sons of Perida;

the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel,

the sons of Shephatiah, the sons of Hattil, the sons of Pukharah, and the sons of Amon.

All the Nethinim and the sons of Solomon's servants were 392.

Also some men of the people of Israel came from Tel‑melah, Tel‑harsha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer, but they could not prove their ancestral houses or their descent; they were regarded as foreigners.

The sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda—642. And of the priests: the sons of Habaiah, the sons of Koz, and the sons of Barzillai, who had taken wives from the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite and had been called by their names.

These sought their registration, but it was not found; therefore they were excluded from the priesthood.

The governor said to them that they should not eat of the most holy things until there stood up a priest with Urim and Thummim.

The whole assembly was as one: 42,360.

Besides their servants and their maids, there were 7,337; and they had 245 male and female singers and servants and handmaids.

Their horses were 435, their mules 6,720.

Some of the heads of the fathers gave to the work. The governor gave to the treasury for the work 1,000 darics of gold and 50 basins; and priestly garments were given, 30. And from the heads of the fathers they gave to the treasury of the work 2,000 darics of gold and 1,200 minas of silver.

What the rest of the people gave was 2,000 darics of gold and 2,000 minas of silver, and the priestly garments were 67. Thus the priests, the Levites, the gatekeepers, the singers, and some of the people, and the Nethinim, and all Israel remained in their towns. The seventh month arrived, and the people were in their towns.