Nehemiah 7:55

“The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Tamah,”

"The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Tamah," - Nehemiah 7:55
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What does Nehemiah 7:55 mean?

Nehemiah 7:55 (KJV) states: "The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Peruda." To fully understand the meaning and commentary of this verse, it's important to first provide some context. The book of Nehemiah is a…

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Restoring Our Heritage: Lessons from Nehemiah 7:55

As we turn our attention to Nehemiah 7:55, we confront a seemingly straightforward verse that lists the descendants of three significant families: "The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Tamah." At first glance, such genealogical notations may appear…

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A Prayer of Remembrance and Restoration

Heavenly Father, As I bow before You today, I come with a heart full of gratitude and humility, acknowledging Your great mercy and faithfulness that endures forever. Lord God, in the midst of chaos and uncertainty in this world, I find solace in Your Word. As I reflect on the…

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Acts 7:55-56 – "Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God."
Acts 7:55-56 – "Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God."
Acts 7:55-56 – "Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God."
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 10:7 - "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."
Acts 7:55 - "But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,"
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 7:21 - "The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight."
Nehemiah 7:28 - "The men of Beth-azmaveth, forty and two."
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 7:19 - "The children of Bigvai, two thousand threescore and seven."
Nehemiah 7:15 - "The children of Binnui, six hundred forty and eight."
Nehemiah 7:44 - "¶ The singers: the children of Asaph, an hundred forty and eight."
Nehemiah 7:18 - "The children of Adonikam, six hundred threescore and seven."
Nehemiah 7:13 - "The children of Zattu, eight hundred forty and five."