Nehemiah 7:27

“The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight.”

"The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight." - Nehemiah 7:27
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What does Nehemiah 7:27 mean?

Nehemiah 7:27 (KJV) reads, "The men of Anathoth, two hundred twenty and eight." In order to truly understand the importance of this verse, it is necessary to look at the context in which it is found. The book of Nehemiah is part of the historical books of the Old Testament, and…

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Faithful Participation in God's Restoration

Nehemiah 7:27 (KJV) states, "The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight." At first glance, this passage may seem trivial, merely a count of men from a minor town. However, as we delve deeper into the context of Nehemiah's mission and the significance of each individual…

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A Prayer of Restoration and Community

Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I come before Your throne of grace, humbled and in awe of Your greatness. Lord, as I meditate on Nehemiah 7:27, which speaks of 'The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight,' I am reminded of the significance of every…

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"Malluch, Harim, Baanah." - Nehemiah 10:27
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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."
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 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 7:35 - "The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty."
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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 7:15 - "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,"