Nehemiah 11:6 Meaning and Explanation
“All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.”
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Read Full Chapter →The men of Judah from the line of Perez living in Jerusalem numbered 468 able men.
What Does Nehemiah 11:6 Mean?
This closes the count of Judah's settlers, totaling 468 from the line of Perez. They are called valiant men, fit and capable for the duties of life in the capital.
Strength here is given to a holy purpose: guarding, building, and sustaining the city of God. The word valiant reminds us that faithfulness often requires courage, and that God's work is carried forward by ordinary people who bring their full strength to it.
Nehemiah 11:6 in the Original Language
chayil (חַיִל), 'valiant' -- strength, capability, or worth, describing men able and ready for the demands of the city.
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What does Nehemiah 11:6 mean?
The men of Judah from the line of Perez living in Jerusalem numbered 468 able men.