Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Besai, Meunim, Nephusim, New Living Translation Besai, Meunim, Nephusim, English Standard Version the sons of Besai, the sons of Meunim, the sons of Nephushesim, Berean Standard Bible the descendants of Besai, the descendants of Meunim, the descendants of Nephushesim, King James Bible The children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephishesim, New King James Version the sons of Besai, the sons of Meunim, the sons of Nephishesim, New American Standard Bible the sons of Besai, the sons of Meunim, the sons of Nephushesim, NASB 1995 the sons of Besai, the sons of Meunim, the sons of Nephushesim, NASB 1977 the sons of Besai, the sons of Meunim, the sons of Nephushesim, Legacy Standard Bible the sons of Besai, the sons of Meunim, the sons of Nephushesim, Amplified Bible the sons of Besai, the sons of Meunim, the sons of Nephushesim, Christian Standard Bible Besai’s descendants, Meunim’s descendants, Nephishesim’s descendants, Holman Christian Standard Bible Besai’s descendants, Meunim’s descendants, Nephishesim’s descendants, American Standard Version The children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephushesim, English Revised Version The children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephushesim; GOD'S WORD® Translation Besai, Meunim, Nephusheshim, International Standard Version Descendants of Besai, Meunim, and Nephushesim, Majority Standard Bible the descendants of Besai, the descendants of Meunim, the descendants of Nephushesim, NET Bible the descendants of Besai, the descendants of Meunim, the descendants of Nephussim, New Heart English Bible The descendants of Besai, the descendants of Meunim, the descendants of Nephusim, Webster's Bible Translation The children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephishesim, World English Bible the children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephushesim, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionsons of Bezai, sons of Meunim, sons of Nephishesim, Young's Literal Translation sons of Bezai, sons of Meunim, sons of Nephishesim, Smith's Literal Translation The sons of Bezai, the sons of Meunim, the sons of Nephishesim, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe children of Besai, the children of Munim, the children of Nephussim, Catholic Public Domain Version the sons of Besai, the sons of Meunim, the sons of Nephusim, New American Bible descendants of Besai, descendants of the Meunites, descendants of the Nephusites, New Revised Standard Version of Besai, of Meunim, of Nephushesim, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe descendants of Besai, the descendants of Methanim, the descendants of Nephusin. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The children of Besi, the children of Mathnim, the children of Nephusin OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917the children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephishesim; Brenton Septuagint Translation the children of Besi, the children of Meinon, the children of Nephosasi, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The List of Returning Exiles…51the descendants of Gazzam, the descendants of Uzza, the descendants of Paseah, 52the descendants of Besai, the descendants of Meunim, the descendants of Nephushesim, 53the descendants of Bakbuk, the descendants of Hakupha, the descendants of Harhur,… Cross References Ezra 2:46 the descendants of Hagab, the descendants of Shalmai, the descendants of Hanan, Nehemiah 11:3-4 These are the heads of the provinces who settled in Jerusalem. (In the villages of Judah, however, each lived on his own property in their towns—the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants— / while some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem.) From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez; Nehemiah 3:1-2 At the Sheep Gate, Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests began rebuilding. They dedicated it and installed its doors. After building as far as the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel, they dedicated the wall. / The men of Jericho built next to Eliashib, and Zaccur son of Imri built next to them. Nehemiah 12:1-7 Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, / Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, / Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth, ... 1 Chronicles 9:2-3 Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants. / Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem: 1 Chronicles 24:1-19 These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ... 2 Chronicles 31:15-19 Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike. / In addition, they distributed portions to the males registered by genealogy who were three years of age or older—to all who would enter the house of the LORD for their daily duties for service in the responsibilities of their divisions— / and to the priests enrolled according to their families in the genealogy, as well as to the Levites twenty years of age or older, according to their responsibilities and divisions. ... Ezra 8:1-14 These are the family heads and genealogical records of those who returned with me from Babylon during the reign of King Artaxerxes: / from the descendants of Phinehas, Gershom; from the descendants of Ithamar, Daniel; from the descendants of David, Hattush / of the descendants of Shecaniah; from the descendants of Parosh, Zechariah, and with him were registered 150 men; ... Nehemiah 8:1-3 At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. / On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand. / So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law. Nehemiah 10:1-27 Now these were the ones who sealed the document: Nehemiah the governor, son of Hacaliah, and also Zedekiah, / Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, / Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah, ... Matthew 1:1-17 This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ... Luke 3:23-38 Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ... Acts 2:5-11 Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. / And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language. / Astounded and amazed, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? ... Romans 11:1-5 I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. / God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: / “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? ... Hebrews 7:1-10 This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, / and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.” / Without father or mother or genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, like the Son of God, he remains a priest for all time. ... Treasury of Scripture The children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephishesim, Ezra 2:50 The children of Asnah, the children of Mehunim, the children of Nephusim, Mehunim, Nephusim Jump to Previous Besai Bezai Children Meunim Me-U'nim NephussimJump to Next Besai Bezai Children Meunim Me-U'nim NephussimNehemiah 7 1. Nehemiah commits the charge of Jerusalem to Hanani and Hananiah5. A register of the genealogy of them which came at the first out of Babylon 9. of the people 39. of the priests 43. of the Levites 46. of the Nethinims 57. of Solomon's servants 63. and of the priests which could not find their pedigree 66. The whole number of them, with their substance 70. Their offerings the descendants of Besai The name "Besai" is not widely mentioned in the Bible, and its meaning is uncertain. It is listed among the families returning from the Babylonian exile. This highlights the importance of each family in the restoration of Jerusalem and the reestablishment of the Jewish community. The inclusion of Besai's descendants underscores the comprehensive nature of the return, emphasizing that God’s promise of restoration extended to all families, regardless of their prominence. This reflects the biblical theme of God’s faithfulness to His people, as seen in the promises made to Abraham about his descendants (Genesis 12:1-3). the descendants of Meunim the descendants of Nephushesim Persons / Places / Events 1. NehemiahA Jewish leader who played a crucial role in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. He was a cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes and was appointed as governor of Judah. 2. Sons of Besai A group of returnees from the Babylonian exile. The mention of their number, 323, indicates their inclusion in the community that returned to Jerusalem to help rebuild and restore the city. 3. Jerusalem The central city of Jewish worship and identity, which had been destroyed by the Babylonians and was in the process of being rebuilt under Nehemiah's leadership. 4. Babylonian Exile A period when the Israelites were taken captive by the Babylonians, leading to a significant time of reflection and transformation for the Jewish people. 5. The Return The event of the Jewish people returning to Jerusalem from exile, which was a fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people to their land. Teaching Points Faithfulness in Small DetailsThe specific mention of the sons of Besai and their number reminds us that God values each individual and their contribution to His work. No task or person is too small in the Kingdom of God. Community and Restoration The collective effort of the returnees, including the sons of Besai, emphasizes the importance of community in achieving God's purposes. We are called to work together in unity for the restoration and building of God's Kingdom. God's Faithfulness to His Promises The return from exile and the rebuilding of Jerusalem are testimonies of God's faithfulness to His promises. We can trust that God will fulfill His promises in our lives as well. Legacy and Heritage The recording of family names and numbers highlights the importance of legacy and heritage in the biblical account. We are encouraged to consider the spiritual legacy we are building for future generations. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew the descendantsבְּנֵי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Besai, בֵסַ֥י (ḇê·say) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1153: Besai -- one of the Nethinim the descendants בְּנֵי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Meunim, מְעוּנִ֖ים (mə·‘ū·nîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 4586: Meunites -- a people Southeast of the Dead Sea the descendants בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of נפושסים (nə·p̄ū·šə·sîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew Nephishesim, נְפִֽישְׁסִֽים׃ (nə·p̄î·šə·sîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 5300: Nephushesim Links Nehemiah 7:52 NIVNehemiah 7:52 NLT Nehemiah 7:52 ESV Nehemiah 7:52 NASB Nehemiah 7:52 KJV Nehemiah 7:52 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 7:52 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 7:52 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 7:52 French Bible Nehemiah 7:52 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 7:52 The children of Besai the children (Neh Ne) |
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