King James Version
What Does Nehemiah 7:12 Mean?
“The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.”
Context
10
The children of Arah, six hundred fifty and two.
11
The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand and eight hundred and eighteen .
12
The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
13
The children of Zattu, eight hundred forty and five.
14
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary**Verses 11-26**
The liberality of heathen kings to support the worship of God, reproached the conduct of many kings of Judah, and will rise up in judgment against the covetousness of wealthy professed Christians, who will not promote the cause of God. But the weapons of Christian ministers are not carnal. Faithful preaching, holy lives, fervent prayers, and patient suffering when called to it, are the means to bring men into obedience to Christ.
Matthew Henry (1662–1714). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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