Nehemiah 11:7

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And these [are] the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jesaiah.

Complete Jewish Bible:

These are the people of Binyamin: Salu the son of Meshulam, the son of Yo'ed, the son of P'dayah, the son of Kolayah, the son of Ma'aseiyah, the son of Iti'el, the son of Yesha'yah.

Berean Standard Bible:

From the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah;

American Standard Version:

And these are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And these are the sons^{H1121} of Benjamin^{H1144}; Sallu^{H5543} the son^{H1121} of Meshullam^{H4918}, the son^{H1121} of Joed^{H3133}, the son^{H1121} of Pedaiah^{H6305}, the son^{H1121} of Kolaiah^{H6964}, the son^{H1121} of Maaseiah^{H4641}, the son^{H1121} of Ithiel^{H384}, the son^{H1121} of Jesaiah^{H3470}.

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Commentary for Nehemiah 11:7

Nehemiah 11:7 is a verse from the Old Testament that lists the genealogy of the Benjaminite family living in Jerusalem after the return from the Babylonian exile. This verse is part of a larger section in the book of Nehemiah that details the repopulation of Jerusalem following the rebuilding of its walls, a project led by Nehemiah. The historical context is the period after the Persian king Cyrus the Great had allowed the Jews to return to their homeland and rebuild the Temple and the city of Jerusalem, which had been destroyed by the Babylonians.

The verse specifically mentions Sallu, a descendant of Benjamin, and traces his lineage back through several generations to Jesaiah. This detailed genealogy serves several purposes: it reaffirms the identity and heritage of the returning exiles, emphasizing their tribal connections to the land of Israel; it establishes the legitimate claim of these individuals to their ancestral properties and roles within the community; and it underscores the continuity of the Israelite people despite the disruptions of exile.

The themes present in this verse include the importance of lineage and ancestry in Israelite society, the restoration of the Jewish community in their homeland after a period of displacement, and the careful attention to the reestablishment of social and religious structures in post-exilic Jerusalem. By documenting the names of these individuals, the text also highlights the faithfulness of God in preserving a remnant of His people and His promises to maintain the lineage of Israel.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
2. Strong's Number: H1144
   There are 156 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בִּנְיָמִין
   Transliteration: Binyâmîyn
   Pronunciation: bin-yaw-mene'
   Description: from בֵּן and יָמִין; son of (the) right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; Benjamin.
   
3. Strong's Number: H5543
   There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: סַלּוּ
   Transliteration: Çallûw
   Pronunciation: sal-loo'
   Description: or סַלּוּא; or סָלוּא; or סַלַּי; from סָלָה; weighed; Sallu or Sallai, the name of two Israelites; Sallai, Sallu, Salu.
   
4. Strong's Number: H4918
   There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מְשֻׁלָּם
   Transliteration: Mᵉshullâm
   Pronunciation: mesh-ool-lawm'
   Description: from שָׁלַם; allied; Meshullam, the name of seventeen Israelites; Meshullam.
   
5. Strong's Number: H3133
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יוֹעֵד
   Transliteration: Yôwʻêd
   Pronunciation: yo-ade'
   Description: apparently the active participle of יָעַד; appointer; Joed, an Israelite; Joed.
   
6. Strong's Number: H6305
   There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פְּדָיָה
   Transliteration: Pᵉdâyâh
   Pronunciation: ped-aw-yaw'
   Description: or פְּדָיָהוּ; from פָּדָה and יָהּ; Jah has ransomed; Pedajah, the name of six Israelites; Pedaiah.
   
7. Strong's Number: H6964
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קוֹלָיָה
   Transliteration: Qôwlâyâh
   Pronunciation: ko-law-yaw'
   Description: from קוֹל and יָהּ; voice of Jah; Kolajah, the name of two Israelites; Kolaiah.
   
8. Strong's Number: H4641
   There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מַעֲשֵׂיָה
   Transliteration: Maʻăsêyâh
   Pronunciation: mah-as-ay-yaw'
   Description: or מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּ; from מַעֲשֶׂה and יָהּ; work of Jah; Maasejah, the name of sixteen Israelites; Maaseiah.
   
9. Strong's Number: H384
   There are 215 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אִיתִיאֵל
   Transliteration: ʼÎythîyʼêl
   Pronunciation: eeth-ee-ale'
   Description: perhaps from אֹשֶׁר and אֵל; God has arrived; Ithiel, the name of an Israelite, also of a symbolical person; Ithiel.
   
10. Strong's Number: H3470
    There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יְשַׁעְיָה
    Transliteration: Yᵉshaʻyâh
    Pronunciation: yesh-ah-yaw'
    Description: or יְשַׁעְיָהוּ; from יָשַׁע and יָהּ; Jah has saved; Jeshajah, the name of seven Israelites; Isaiah, Jesaiah, Jeshaiah.