Nehemiah 7:23

“The children of Bezai, three hundred twenty and four.”

"The children of Bezai, three hundred twenty and four." - Nehemiah 7:23
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What does Nehemiah 7:23 mean?

Nehemiah 7:23 (KJV) reads, "The children of Bezai, three hundred twenty and four." The book of Nehemiah is a key text in the Old Testament, recounting the efforts of Nehemiah, a Jewish exile who served as cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes, as he leads the effort to…

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The Legacy of Bezai: Counting the Cost of Obedience

As we delve into Nehemiah 7:23, which states, "The children of Bezai, three hundred twenty and four," we encounter a seemingly straightforward verse that lists the descendants of a clan during the return from Babylonian exile. At first glance, this passage may appear as a simple…

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A Prayer for the Remnant: Embracing Our Spiritual Legacy

Dear Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart full of gratitude and reverence for the rich tapestry of Your Word and the profound lessons contained within it. I stand, as many have before me, in awe of Your sovereignty and the ways in which You orchestrate our…

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Nehemiah 7:27 - "The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight."
Nehemiah 7:35 - "The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty."
Nehemiah 7:16 - "The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and eight."
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 7:19 - "The children of Bigvai, two thousand threescore and seven."
Nehemiah 7:15 - "The children of Binnui, six hundred forty and eight."
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