Nehemiah 7:14

Nehemiah 7:14 Meaning and Explanation

The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.

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The family of Zaccai is counted among the returned.

What Does Nehemiah 7:14 Mean?

The descendants of Zaccai are enrolled, numbering seven hundred and sixty. The list continues its careful work of naming and counting the returned households. Another family is added to the roll.

The word 'threescore' marks sixty, a reminder that these counts were reckoned with care. Behind the number stands a community of real people who came back to rebuild. The God who keeps such records is the God who keeps His promises, gathering His own and remembering each by name.

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What does Nehemiah 7:14 mean?

The family of Zaccai is counted among the returned.

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