King James Version
What Does Nehemiah 7:26 Mean?
“The men of Bethlehem and Netophah, an hundred fourscore and eight.”
Context
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The children of Hariph, an hundred and twelve . Hariph: or, Jora
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The children of Gibeon, ninety and five. Gibeon: or, Gibbar
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The men of Bethlehem and Netophah, an hundred fourscore and eight.
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The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight.
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The men of Bethazmaveth, forty and two. Bethazmaveth: or, Azmaveth
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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