Translations
Modern
The descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of valor.
Traditional
All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.
Literal
All the sons of Perez who dwelt in Jerusalem were four hundred sixty-eight men of valor.
Latin
…omnes hi filii Phares, qui habitaverunt in Jerusalem, quadringenti sexaginta octo viri fortes.
Original
Hebrew
English
The descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of valor.
Notes
The story goes back to the topic of bringing people back to live in the safe city of Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 7:1–5). The list of names is similar to the one in 1 Chronicles 9:2–17.
Theme notes and profiles
People
Perez: Son of Judah, ancestor of David and Jesus
Places
Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions
Glossary
Book of Nehemiah Elah Family Life and Relations Genealogy Nethinim Perez, Perezite