King James Version
Nehemiah 7:27 in the King James Version says “The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight.” — study this verse from Nehemiah chapter 7 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight.”
Nehemiah 7:27 · KJV
The children of Gibeon, ninety and five. Gibeon: or, Gibbar
The men of Bethlehem and Netophah, an hundred fourscore and eight.
The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight.
The men of Bethazmaveth, forty and two. Bethazmaveth: or, Azmaveth
The men of Kirjathjearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred forty and three. Kirjathjearim: or, Kirjatharim
KJV Study — Public Domain
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
“and eight”
H8083a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth
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