Nehemiah 7:47

“The children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,”

"The children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon," - Nehemiah 7:47
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What does Nehemiah 7:47 mean?

Nehemiah 7:47 (KJV): "Which the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's servants, were three hundred ninety and two." The book of Nehemiah is a historical account of the restoration of Jerusalem and its people after the Babylonian exile. Nehemiah, a high official in the Persian…

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Rebuilding the Community: A Lesson from Nehemiah 7:47

In the book of Nehemiah, we find a narrative rich in themes of restoration, community, and faithfulness. Nehemiah 7:47 reads: "The children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon." At first glance, this verse may seem like mere names listed in a genealogy. However…

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A Prayer for Restoration and Purpose: Inspired by Nehemiah 7:47

Heavenly Father, We come before You today united in spirit and heart, eager to seek Your face and lay our petitions at Your feet. In the midst of our busy lives, we pause to reflect on the solemn call recorded in Nehemiah 7:47, ‘The children of Keros, the children of Sia, the…

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Nehemiah 7:47 - "The children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,"
Nehemiah 12:47 - "And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah, gave the portions of the singers and the porters, every day his portion: and they sanctified holy things unto the Levites; and the Levites sanctified them unto the children of Aaron."
Luke 7:41-47
Acts 7:47 - "But Solomon built him an house."
John 7:47 - "Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived?"
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;"
Psalms 47:7 - "For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding."
"But Solomon built him an house." - Acts 7:47
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."
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."
Genesis 47:7 - "And Joseph brought in Jacob his father, and set him before Pharaoh: and Jacob blessed Pharaoh."
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 7:16 - "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."