Translations
Modern
…the descendants of Arah, 652;
Traditional
The children of Arah, six hundred fifty and two.
Literal
…the sons of Arah, six hundred fifty-two;
Latin
…filii Area, sexcenti quinquaginta duo:
Original
Hebrew
English
…the descendants of Arah, 652;
Notes
the descendants of: This list is similar to the one in Ezra 2:3–35, but there are some differences in names and family sizes. People were listed by family (Nehemiah 7:8–25) and by the town where they settled (7:26–38). Most of these towns were north of Jerusalem.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Arah: Father-in-law of Tobiah the Ammonite
Glossary
Topics
Arah: An Israelite, Whose Descendants Returned from Babylon Israel, Prophecies Concerning: Captivity of Nehemiah is Commissioned to Lead the Remainder of the Captivity