Nehemiah 7:31

“The men of Michmas, an hundred and twenty and two.”

"The men of Michmas, an hundred and twenty and two." - Nehemiah 7:31
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What does Nehemiah 7:31 mean?

Nehemiah 7:31 (KJV) states, "The men of the half part of Gedor, and of Galiel, Narai, and of the other half of Gedor, of Maachathi, the son of Heber, and of Meshullam, the son of Berechiah". This verse is part of a passage in the book of Nehemiah that details the various…

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Strength in Numbers: The Call of Michmas

As we delve into the historical context of Nehemiah 7:31, we encounter a list of names, numbers, and places that might seem mundane at first glance. The verse states clearly, "The men of Michmas, an hundred and twenty and two" (KJV). Yet, within this simple enumeration lies…

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A Prayer of Reflection and Restoration inspired by Nehemiah 7:31

Heavenly Father, I come before You today, grounded in gratitude and reverence, as we pause to reflect on the words found in Nehemiah 7:31, "The men of Michmas, an hundred and twenty and two." As I meditate on this verse, I realize that these numbers represent not merely figures…

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Nehemiah 7:28 - "The men of Beth-azmaveth, forty and two."
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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 3:31 - "After him repaired Malchiah the goldsmith's son unto the place of the Nethinims, and of the merchants, over against the gate Miphkad, and to the going up of the corner."
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,"
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Nehemiah 7:20 - "The children of Adin, six hundred fifty and five."