Nehemiah 7:16

“The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and eight.”

"The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and eight." - Nehemiah 7:16
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What does Nehemiah 7:16 mean?

Nehemiah 7:16 (KJV) states, "The children of Bethlehem, an hundred twenty and three." This verse is part of the detailed list of the families and tribes that returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. In the broader context of the book of Nehemiah, this chapter is filled…

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Faithful Remnants: The Significance of Numbers in God's Plan

In Nehemiah 7:16, we find an intriguing yet often overlooked passage that states, "The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and eight." While at first glance this verse appears to be simply a numerical detail among a list of names and their families, it beckons us to delve…

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A Prayer for Unity and Restoration Inspired by Nehemiah 7:16

Heavenly Father, In this sacred moment, we come before You with humble hearts, reflecting on Your Word and the works of Your servants. As we meditate on Nehemiah 7:16, ‘The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and eight,’ we are reminded of the importance of community, unity…

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Nehemiah 7:16 - "The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and eight."
Nehemiah 7:7 - "Who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number, I say, of the men of the people of Israel was this;"
Nehemiah 10:16 - "Adonijah, Bigvai, Adin,"
Nehemiah 12:16 - "Of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;"
Nehemiah 10:7 - "Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,"
Nehemiah 7:42 - "The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen."
Nehemiah 7:24 - "The children of Hariph, an hundred and twelve."
Nehemiah 7:56 - "The children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha."
Nehemiah 7:25 - "The children of Gibeon, ninety and five."
"Adonijah, Bigvai, Adin," - Nehemiah 10:16
Nehemiah 7:40 - "The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two."
Nehemiah 7:31 - "The men of Michmas, an hundred and twenty and two."
Nehemiah 3:16 - "After him repaired Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, the ruler of the half part of Beth-zur, unto the place over against the sepulchres of David, and to the pool that was made, and unto the house of the mighty."
Nehemiah 7:33 - "The men of the other Nebo, fifty and two."
Nehemiah 7:28 - "The men of Beth-azmaveth, forty and two."
Nehemiah 7:21 - "The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight."
Nehemiah 7:14 - "The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore."
Nehemiah 7:27 - "The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight."
Nehemiah 7:35 - "The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty."
Nehemiah 7:58 - "The children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,"
Nehemiah 7:9 - "The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two."
Nehemiah 7:48 - "The children of Lebana, the children of Hagaba, the children of Shalmai,"
Nehemiah 7:15 - "The children of Binnui, six hundred forty and eight."
Nehemiah 7:19 - "The children of Bigvai, two thousand threescore and seven."
Nehemiah 7:44 - "¶ The singers: the children of Asaph, an hundred forty and eight."
Nehemiah 7:13 - "The children of Zattu, eight hundred forty and five."
Nehemiah 7:18 - "The children of Adonikam, six hundred threescore and seven."
Nehemiah 7:49 - "The children of Hanan, the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar,"
Nehemiah 7:55 - "The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Tamah,"