Nehemiah 7:67
New International Version
besides their 7,337 male and female slaves; and they also had 245 male and female singers.

New Living Translation
in addition to 7,337 servants and 245 singers, both men and women.

English Standard Version
besides their male and female servants, of whom there were 7,337. And they had 245 singers, male and female.

Berean Standard Bible
in addition to their 7,337 menservants and maidservants, as well as their 245 male and female singers.

King James Bible
Beside their manservants and their maidservants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty and seven: and they had two hundred forty and five singing men and singing women.

New King James Version
besides their male and female servants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred and thirty-seven; and they had two hundred and forty-five men and women singers.

New American Standard Bible
besides their male slaves and their female slaves, of whom there were 7,337; and they had 245 male and female singers.

NASB 1995
besides their male and their female servants, of whom there were 7,337; and they had 245 male and female singers.

NASB 1977
besides their male and their female servants, of whom there were 7,337; and they had 245 male and female singers.

Legacy Standard Bible
besides their male and their female slaves, of whom there were 7,337; and they had 245 male and female singers.

Amplified Bible
besides their male and their female servants, of whom there were 7,337; and they had 245 male and female singers.

Christian Standard Bible
not including their 7,337 male and female servants, as well as their 245 male and female singers.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
not including their 7,337 male and female slaves, as well as their 245 male and female singers.

American Standard Version
besides their men-servants and their maid-servants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty and seven: and they had two hundred forty and five singing men and singing women.

English Revised Version
beside their menservants and their maidservants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty and seven, and they had two hundred forty and five singing men and singing women.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
In addition to the male and female servants who numbered 7,337, they also had 245 male and female singers.

International Standard Version
not including their 7,337 male and female servants. They had 245 men and women singers.

Majority Standard Bible
in addition to their 7,337 menservants and maidservants, as well as their 245 male and female singers.

NET Bible
not counting their 7,337 male and female servants. They also had 245 male and female singers.

New Heart English Bible
besides their male servants and their female servants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty-seven: and they had two hundred forty-five singing men and singing women.

Webster's Bible Translation
Besides their man-servants and their maid-servants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred and thirty seven: and they had two hundred and forty five singing-men and singing-women.

World English Bible
in addition to their male servants and their female servants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty-seven. They had two hundred forty-five singing men and singing women.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
apart from their servants and their handmaids—these [are] seven thousand three hundred thirty-seven; and of them [are] male and female singers, two hundred forty-five.

Young's Literal Translation
apart from their servants and their handmaids -- these are seven thousand three hundred thirty and seven; and of them are singers and songstresses, two hundred forty and five.

Smith's Literal Translation
Besides their servants and their maids, these seven thousand three hundred thirty and seven: and to them men singing and women singing, two hundred and forty and five:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Beside their menservants and womenservants, who were seven thousand three hundred thirty-seven: and among them singing men, and singing women, two hundred forty-five.

Catholic Public Domain Version
aside from their men and women servants, who were seven thousand three hundred thirty-seven, and among them were singing men and singing women, two hundred forty-five.

New American Bible
not counting their male and female servants, who were seven thousand three hundred and thirty-seven. They also had two hundred male and female singers.

New Revised Standard Version
besides their male and female slaves, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty-seven; and they had two hundred forty-five singers, male and female.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Besides their menservants and their maidservants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred and thirty-three; and they had two hundred and forty-five attendants, male and female.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Outside of their Man Servants and their Maid Servants, there were seven thousand three hundred thirtythree, all the Male Ministers and the Female Ministers, two hundred fortyfive.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
beside their men-servants and their maid-servants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty and seven; and they had two hundred forty and five singing men and singing women.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
besides their men-servants and their maid-servants: these were seven thousand three hundred and thirty seven: and the singing-men and singing-women, two hundred and forty-five.

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Context
The List of Returning Exiles
66The whole assembly numbered 42,360, 67in addition to their 7,337 menservants and maidservants, as well as their 245 male and female singers. 68They had 736 horses, 245 mules,…

Cross References
Ezra 2:65
in addition to their 7,337 menservants and maidservants, as well as their 200 male and female singers.

1 Chronicles 23:5
4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.”

1 Chronicles 25:1-7
Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ...

2 Chronicles 5:12-13
all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. / The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud

2 Chronicles 29:25-30
Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. / And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. ...

2 Chronicles 35:15
The singers, the descendants of Asaph, were at their stations according to the command of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer. And the gatekeepers at each gate did not need to leave their posts, because their fellow Levites made preparations for them.

Psalm 68:25
The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines.

Psalm 87:7
Singers and pipers will proclaim, “All my springs of joy are in You.”

Psalm 150:3-5
Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. / Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. / Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals.

Isaiah 35:10
So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.

Isaiah 51:11
So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.

Jeremiah 33:11
the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD.

Matthew 26:30
And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

Mark 14:26
And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

Luke 2:13-14
And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying: / “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”


Treasury of Scripture

Beside their manservants and their maidservants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty and seven: and they had two hundred forty and five singing men and singing women.

their man-servants

Isaiah 45:1,2
Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut; …

Jeremiah 27:7
And all nations shall serve him, and his son, and his son's son, until the very time of his land come: and then many nations and great kings shall serve themselves of him.

two hundred

Ezra 2:65
Beside their servants and their maids, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty and seven: and there were among them two hundred singing men and singing women.

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Nehemiah 7
1. Nehemiah commits the charge of Jerusalem to Hanani and Hananiah
5. 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














besides their 245 menservants and maidservants
This phrase highlights the presence of a significant number of servants among the returning exiles. The Hebrew word for "menservants" and "maidservants" is "עֲבָדִים" (avadim) and "שְׁפָחוֹת" (shefachot), respectively. These terms indicate individuals who were in servitude, often forming an essential part of the household economy in ancient times. The inclusion of such a large number of servants suggests the wealth and social structure of the returning community. Historically, this reflects the societal norms of the time, where servitude was a common practice, and the presence of servants was a sign of prosperity and stability. Theologically, it reminds us of the diverse makeup of God's people and the various roles within the community.

and their 245 male and female singers
The mention of "male and female singers" is significant in understanding the cultural and religious life of the Israelites. The Hebrew word for "singers" is "מְשֹׁרְרִים" (meshorerim), which refers to those who were skilled in music and song, often playing a crucial role in worship and celebrations. The equal mention of both male and female singers highlights the inclusive nature of worship in the post-exilic community. Music was an integral part of Israelite worship, as seen in the Psalms and other scriptural references. The presence of these singers among the returnees underscores the importance of worship and the arts in rebuilding the community's spiritual life. It serves as a reminder of the power of music in expressing faith and unity among God's people. Historically, this reflects the organized structure of temple worship, where singers were appointed to lead the congregation in praise and adoration of God.

Verse 67. - Two hundred and forty-five singing men and singing women. Ezra says 200; but this must be a round number. 1 Esdras confirms Nehemiah (Nehemiah 5:42).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
in addition to
מִ֠לְּבַד (mil·lə·ḇaḏ)
Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of

their 7,337
שִׁבְעַ֣ת (šiḇ·‘aṯ)
Number - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number

menservants
עַבְדֵיהֶ֤ם (‘aḇ·ḏê·hem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant

and maidservants,
וְאַמְהֹֽתֵיהֶם֙ (wə·’am·hō·ṯê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 519: A maidservant, female slave

as well as their 245
מָאתַ֖יִם (mā·ṯa·yim)
Number - fd
Strong's 3967: A hundred

male and female singers.
מְשֹֽׁרֲרִים֙ (mə·šō·ră·rîm)
Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 7891: To sing


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