King James Version
What Does Nehemiah 7:28 Mean?
“The men of Bethazmaveth, forty and two. Bethazmaveth: or, Azmaveth”
Context
26
The men of Bethlehem and Netophah, an hundred fourscore and eight.
27
The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight.
28
The men of Bethazmaveth, forty and two. Bethazmaveth: or, Azmaveth
29
The men of Kirjathjearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred forty and three. Kirjathjearim: or, Kirjatharim
30
The men of Ramah and Geba, six hundred twenty and one.
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**11. All the vessels of gold and of silver were five thousand and four hundred--**The vessels here specified amount only to the number of 2499. Hence it is probable that the larger vases only are mentioned, while the inventory of the whole, including great and small, came to the gross sum stated in the text.
**them of the captivity that were brought up from Babylon unto Jerusalem--**All the Jewish exiles did not embrace the privilege which the Persian king granted them. The great proportion, born in Babylon, preferred continuing in their comfortable homes to undertaking a distant, expensive, and hazardous journey to a desolate land. Nor did the returning exiles all go at once. The first band went with Zerubbabel, others afterwards with Ezra, and a large number with Nehemiah at a still later period.
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Nehemiah. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Nehemiah 7:28 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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