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Nehemiah 11:6
The number of Perez's descendants living in Jerusalem was 468. All of them were brave men.
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Christian Standard Bible®
The total number of Perez’s descendants, who settled in Jerusalem, was 468 capable men.
The total number of Perez’s descendants, who settled in Jerusalem, was 468 capable men.
Hebrew Names Version
All the sons of Peretz who lived in Yerushalayim were four hundred sixty-eight valiant men.
All the sons of Peretz who lived in Yerushalayim were four hundred sixty-eight valiant men.
King James Version
All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.
All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.
English Standard Version
All the sons of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were 468 valiant men.
All the sons of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were 468 valiant men.
New Century Version
All the descendants of Perez who lived in Jerusalem totaled 468 men. They were soldiers.
All the descendants of Perez who lived in Jerusalem totaled 468 men. They were soldiers.
New English Translation
The sum total of the descendants of Perez who were settling in Jerusalem was 468 exceptional men.
The sum total of the descendants of Perez who were settling in Jerusalem was 468 exceptional men.
Amplified Bible
All the sons of Perez who lived at Jerusalem were 468 able men.
All the sons of Perez who lived at Jerusalem were 468 able men.
New American Standard Bible
All the sons of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were 468 able men.
All the sons of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were 468 able men.
World English Bible
All the sons of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were four hundred sixty-eight valiant men.
All the sons of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were four hundred sixty-eight valiant men.
Geneva Bible (1587)
All the sonnes of Perez that dwelt at Ierusalem, were foure hundreth, three score & eight valiant men.
All the sonnes of Perez that dwelt at Ierusalem, were foure hundreth, three score & eight valiant men.
Legacy Standard Bible
All the sons of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were 468 valiant men.
All the sons of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were 468 valiant men.
Berean Standard Bible
The descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of valor.
The descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of valor.
Complete Jewish Bible
The total number of descendants of Peretz living in Yerushalayim was 468 courageous men.
The total number of descendants of Peretz living in Yerushalayim was 468 courageous men.
Darby Translation
All the children of Pherez that dwelt in Jerusalem were four hundred and sixty-eight valiant men.
All the children of Pherez that dwelt in Jerusalem were four hundred and sixty-eight valiant men.
George Lamsa Translation
All the descendants of Perez who dwelt in Jerusalem were four hundred and sixty-eight valiant men.
All the descendants of Perez who dwelt in Jerusalem were four hundred and sixty-eight valiant men.
Good News Translation
Of the descendants of Perez, 468 outstanding soldiers lived in Jerusalem.
Of the descendants of Perez, 468 outstanding soldiers lived in Jerusalem.
Lexham English Bible
All of the descendants of Perez who were living in Jerusalem were four hundred and sixty-eight able-bodied men.
All of the descendants of Perez who were living in Jerusalem were four hundred and sixty-eight able-bodied men.
Literal Translation
All the sons of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were four hundred and sixty eight mighty men.
All the sons of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were four hundred and sixty eight mighty men.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
All the childre of Phares that dwelt at Ierusalem, were foure C. and eight & thre score valeaunt men.
All the childre of Phares that dwelt at Ierusalem, were foure C. and eight & thre score valeaunt men.
American Standard Version
All the sons of Perez that dwelt in Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.
All the sons of Perez that dwelt in Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.
Bible in Basic English
All the sons of Perez living in Jerusalem were four hundred and sixty-eight men of good position.
All the sons of Perez living in Jerusalem were four hundred and sixty-eight men of good position.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
All these were the children of Phares that dwelt at Hierusalem, euen foure hundred three score and eyght valiaunt men.
All these were the children of Phares that dwelt at Hierusalem, euen foure hundred three score and eyght valiaunt men.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
All the sons of Perez that dwelt in Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.
All the sons of Perez that dwelt in Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.
King James Version (1611)
All the sonnes of Perez that dwelt at Ierusalem, were foure hundred threescore and eight valiant men.
All the sonnes of Perez that dwelt at Ierusalem, were foure hundred threescore and eight valiant men.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
All the sons of Phares who dwelt in Jerusalem were four hundred and sixty-eight men of might.
All the sons of Phares who dwelt in Jerusalem were four hundred and sixty-eight men of might.
English Revised Version
All the sons of Perez that dwelt in Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.
All the sons of Perez that dwelt in Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
that dwelliden in Jerusalem, weren foure hundrid eiyte and sixti, stronge men.
that dwelliden in Jerusalem, weren foure hundrid eiyte and sixti, stronge men.
Update Bible Version
All the sons of Perez that dwelt in Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.
All the sons of Perez that dwelt in Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.
Webster's Bible Translation
All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem [were] four hundred sixty and eight valiant men.
All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem [were] four hundred sixty and eight valiant men.
New King James Version
All the sons of Perez who dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred and sixty-eight valiant men.
All the sons of Perez who dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred and sixty-eight valiant men.
New Living Translation
There were 468 descendants of Perez who lived in Jerusalem—all outstanding men.
There were 468 descendants of Perez who lived in Jerusalem—all outstanding men.
New Life Bible
All the sons of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were 468 able men.
All the sons of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were 468 able men.
New Revised Standard
All the descendants of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were four hundred sixty-eight valiant warriors.
All the descendants of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were four hundred sixty-eight valiant warriors.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
All the sons of Perez who were dwelling in Jerusalem, four hundred and sixty-eight, men of ability.
All the sons of Perez who were dwelling in Jerusalem, four hundred and sixty-eight, men of ability.
Douay-Rheims Bible
All these the sons of Phares, who dwelt in Jerusalem, were four hundred sixty-eight valiant men.
All these the sons of Phares, who dwelt in Jerusalem, were four hundred sixty-eight valiant men.
Revised Standard Version
All the sons of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were four hundred and sixty-eight valiant men.
All the sons of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were four hundred and sixty-eight valiant men.
Young's Literal Translation
all the sons of Perez who are dwelling in Jerusalem [are] four hundred sixty and eight, men of valour.
all the sons of Perez who are dwelling in Jerusalem [are] four hundred sixty and eight, men of valour.
THE MESSAGE
The leaders of the people were already living in Jerusalem, so the rest of the people drew lots to get one out of ten to move to Jerusalem, the holy city, while the other nine remained in their towns. The people applauded those who voluntarily offered to live in Jerusalem. These are the leaders in the province who resided in Jerusalem (some Israelites, priests, Levites, Temple staff, and descendants of Solomon's slaves lived in the towns of Judah on their own property in various towns; others from both Judah and Benjamin lived in Jerusalem): From the family of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, from the family line of Perez; Maaseiah son of Baruch, the son of Col-Hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of the Shilonite. The descendants of Perez who lived in Jerusalem numbered 468 valiant men.
The leaders of the people were already living in Jerusalem, so the rest of the people drew lots to get one out of ten to move to Jerusalem, the holy city, while the other nine remained in their towns. The people applauded those who voluntarily offered to live in Jerusalem. These are the leaders in the province who resided in Jerusalem (some Israelites, priests, Levites, Temple staff, and descendants of Solomon's slaves lived in the towns of Judah on their own property in various towns; others from both Judah and Benjamin lived in Jerusalem): From the family of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, from the family line of Perez; Maaseiah son of Baruch, the son of Col-Hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of the Shilonite. The descendants of Perez who lived in Jerusalem numbered 468 valiant men.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
All the sons of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were 468 able men.
All the sons of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were 468 able men.
Contextual Overview
1 Now the leaders of the Israelites moved into the city of Jerusalem. The rest of the people used lots to decide who else should move there with the leaders. They chose a tenth of the people to live in Jerusalem, the holy city. The rest of the people stayed in their own towns. 2 The people who stayed asked God to bless those who were willing to move to Jerusalem. 3 Some of the Israelites, priests, Levites, servants, and descendants of Solomon's servants lived in the various towns throughout Judah. These all lived on property they owned in these towns. But the area leaders lived in Jerusalem. 4 And other people from the families of Judah and Benjamin lived in Jerusalem. These are the descendants of Judah who moved into Jerusalem: Athaiah son of Uzziah (the son of Zechariah, who was the son of Amariah, who was the son of Shephatiah, who was the son of Mahalalel, who was a descendant of Perez) 5 and Maaseiah son of Baruch (the son of Col-Hozeh, who was the son of Hazaiah, who was the son of Adaiah, who was the son of Joiarib, who was the son of Zechariah, who was a descendant of Shelah). 6 The number of Perez's descendants living in Jerusalem was 468. All of them were brave men. 7 These are the descendants of Benjamin who moved into Jerusalem: Sallu son of Meshullam (the son of Joed, who was the son of Pedaiah, who was the son of Kolaiah, who was the son of Maaseiah, who was the son of Ithiel, who was the son of Jeshaiah), 8 and those who followed Jeshaiah were Gabbai and Sallai. All together there were 928 men. 9 Joel son of Zicri was in charge of them. And Judah son of Hassenuah was in charge of the Second District of the city of Jerusalem. 10 These are the priests who moved into Jerusalem: Jedaiah son of Joiarib, Jakin,
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Reciprocal: Genesis 38:29 - his name Numbers 26:20 - Pharez 1 Chronicles 9:4 - Pharez
Cross-References
Genesis 3:22
The Lord God said, "Look, the man has become like us—he knows about good and evil. And now the man might take the fruit from the tree of life. If the man eats that fruit, he will live forever."
The Lord God said, "Look, the man has become like us—he knows about good and evil. And now the man might take the fruit from the tree of life. If the man eats that fruit, he will live forever."
Genesis 6:5
The Lord saw that the people on the earth were very evil. He saw that they thought only about evil things all the time.
The Lord saw that the people on the earth were very evil. He saw that they thought only about evil things all the time.
Genesis 8:21
The Lord smelled these sacrifices, and it pleased him. The Lord said to himself, "I will never again curse the earth as a way to punish people. People are evil from the time they are young, but I will never again destroy every living thing on the earth as I did this time.
The Lord smelled these sacrifices, and it pleased him. The Lord said to himself, "I will never again curse the earth as a way to punish people. People are evil from the time they are young, but I will never again destroy every living thing on the earth as I did this time.
Genesis 9:19
These three men were Noah's sons. And all the people on earth came from these three sons.
These three men were Noah's sons. And all the people on earth came from these three sons.
Genesis 11:1
There was a time when the whole world spoke one language. Everyone used the same words.
There was a time when the whole world spoke one language. Everyone used the same words.
Genesis 11:4
Then the people said, "Let's build ourselves a city and a tower that will reach to the sky. Then we will be famous. This will keep us together so that we will not be scattered all over the earth."
Then the people said, "Let's build ourselves a city and a tower that will reach to the sky. Then we will be famous. This will keep us together so that we will not be scattered all over the earth."
Judges 10:14
You like worshiping those gods, so go call to them for help. Let them save you when you are in trouble."
You like worshiping those gods, so go call to them for help. Let them save you when you are in trouble."
1 Kings 18:27
At noon Elijah began to make fun of them. He said, "If Baal really is a god, maybe you should pray louder! Maybe he is busy. Maybe he is thinking about something, or maybe he stepped out for a moment! He could be sleeping! Maybe you should pray louder and wake him up!"
At noon Elijah began to make fun of them. He said, "If Baal really is a god, maybe you should pray louder! Maybe he is busy. Maybe he is thinking about something, or maybe he stepped out for a moment! He could be sleeping! Maybe you should pray louder and wake him up!"
Ecclesiastes 11:9
So young people, enjoy yourselves while you are young. Be happy. Do whatever your heart leads you to do. Do whatever you want, but remember that God will judge you for everything you do.
So young people, enjoy yourselves while you are young. Be happy. Do whatever your heart leads you to do. Do whatever you want, but remember that God will judge you for everything you do.
Luke 1:51
He reached out his arm and showed his power. He scattered those who are proud and think great things about themselves.
He reached out his arm and showed his power. He scattered those who are proud and think great things about themselves.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men. And so well qualified to defend the city against its enemies.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See the margin reference notes. Both accounts appear to be extracts from a public official register which Nehemiah caused to be made of his census. The census itself seems to have been confined to the dwellers at Jerusalem. The subjoined table exhibits the differences between the accounts of the entire population of Jerusalem as given in Nehemiah and in Chronicles:
| | 1 Chron | Nehemiah |
| Tribes of Judah | | |
| Of Pharez | | 468 |
| Of Zerah | 690 | |
| Tribe of Benjamin | 956 | 928 |
| Tribe of Levi | | |
| Priests | 1760 | 1192 |
| Levites | | 284 |
| Porters | 212 | 172 |
According to Nehemiah’s numbers, supplemented from Chronicles, the entire adult male population of the city was 3,734, which would give a total population of 14,936. According to Chronicles, supplemented from Nehemiah, the adult males were 4,370, and consequently the entire population, would have been 17,480. As the Nethinims and the Israelites of Ephraim and Manasseh 1 Chronicles 9:3 are not included in either list, we may conclude that the actual number of the inhabitants, after the efforts recorded in Nehemiah 11:1-2, was not much short of 20,000.
Nehemiah 11:16
The outward business of the house of God - Such as the collection of the newly-imposed tax Nehemiah 10:32, the providing of the regular sacrifices, the renewal of vestments, and the like.
Nehemiah 11:17
The principal to begin the thanksgiving - i. e., “the precentor,” or “leader of the choir.”
