Nehemiah 7:37
Nehemiah 7:37 Meaning and Explanation
“The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and one.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The men of three towns are numbered together among the returned.
What Does Nehemiah 7:37 Mean?
The men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono are enrolled together, numbering seven hundred twenty-one. These neighboring towns are grouped in a single count. Their sons return to their region.
The gathering of towns into shared counts shows a people knit by place as well as kin. Each settlement, however small, adds to the strength of the whole. The reader sees the land being repopulated piece by piece, as God restores His people to the towns of their heritage.
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What does Nehemiah 7:37 mean?
The men of three towns are numbered together among the returned.