Nehemiah 7:72
New International Version
The total given by the rest of the people was 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver and 67 garments for priests.

New Living Translation
The rest of the people gave 20,000 gold coins, about 2,500 pounds of silver, and 67 robes for the priests.

English Standard Version
And what the rest of the people gave was 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priests’ garments.

Berean Standard Bible
The rest of the people gave a total of 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priestly garments.

King James Bible
And that which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand pound of silver, and threescore and seven priests' garments.

New King James Version
And that which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand gold drachmas, two thousand silver minas, and sixty-seven priestly garments.

New American Standard Bible
What the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand gold drachmas, two thousand silver minas, and sixty-seven priests’ garments.

NASB 1995
That which the rest of the people gave was 20,000 gold drachmas and 2,000 silver minas and 67 priests’ garments.

NASB 1977
And that which the rest of the people gave was 20,000 gold drachmas and 2,000 silver minas, and 67 priests’ garments.

Legacy Standard Bible
That which the rest of the people gave was 20,000 gold drachmas and 2,000 silver minas and 67 priests’ tunics.

Amplified Bible
And what the rest of the people gave was 20,000 gold drachmas, 2,000 silver minas, and 67 priests’ garments.

Christian Standard Bible
The rest of the people gave 20,000 gold coins, 2,000 silver minas, and 67 priestly garments.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The rest of the people gave 20,000 gold coins, 2,000 silver minas, and 67 priestly garments.

American Standard Version
And that which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand darics of gold, and two thousand pounds of silver, and threescore and seven priests' garments.

English Revised Version
And that which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand darics of gold, and two thousand pounds of silver, and threescore and seven priests' garments.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The rest of the people contributed 337 pounds of gold, 2,923 pounds of silver, and 67 robes for the priests.

International Standard Version
The rest of the people gave 20,000 gold drachmas, 2,000 silver units , and 67 priestly garments.

Majority Standard Bible
The rest of the people gave a total of 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priestly garments.

NET Bible
What the rest of the people gave amounted to 20,000 gold drachmas, 2,000 silver minas, and 67 priestly garments.

New Heart English Bible
That which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand darics of gold, and two thousand minas of silver, and sixty-seven priests' garments.

Webster's Bible Translation
And that which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand pounds of silver, and sixty seven priests' garments.

World English Bible
That which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand darics of gold, plus two thousand minas of silver, and sixty-seven priests’ garments.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And that which the rest of the people have given [is] twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand pounds of silver, and sixty-seven priests’ coats.

Young's Literal Translation
And that which the rest of the people have given is of gold, drams two myriads, and of silver, pounds two thousand, and of priests coats, sixty and seven.

Smith's Literal Translation
And what the rest of the people gave was gold, two myriads of drachmas, and silver, two thousand portions, and priests' tunics, sixty and seven.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And that which the rest of the people gave, was twenty thousand drama of gold, and two thousand pounds of silver, and sixty-seven garments for priests.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And what the remainder of the people gave was twenty thousand drachmas of gold, and two thousand minas of silver, and sixty-seven priestly garments.

New American Bible
The contributions of the rest of the people amounted to twenty thousand drachmas of gold, two thousand minas of silver, and sixty-seven vestments for priests.

New Revised Standard Version
And what the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand darics of gold, two thousand minas of silver, and sixty-seven priestly robes.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And that which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand drams of gold and two thousand pounds of silver and sixty-seven priests' garments.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the rest of the people gave twenty thousand gold darics, and two thousand silver minas, and sixtyseven garments to the Priests.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And that which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand darics of gold, and two thousand pounds of silver, and threescore and seven priests' tunics.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the rest of the people gave twenty thousand pieces of gold, and two thousand two hundred pounds of silver, and sixty-seven priests' garments.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Offerings by the Exiles
71And some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the project 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver. 72 The rest of the people gave a total of 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priestly garments. 73So the priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, and temple servants, along with some of the people and the rest of the Israelites, settled in their own towns. And by the seventh month the Israelites had settled in their towns.…

Cross References
Ezra 2:69
According to their ability, they gave to the treasury for this work 61,000 darics of gold, 5,000 minas of silver, and 100 priestly garments.

Nehemiah 2:18
I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me, and what the king had said to me. “Let us start rebuilding,” they replied, and they set their hands to this good work.

Nehemiah 5:14-19
Furthermore, from the day King Artaxerxes appointed me to be their governor in the land of Judah, from his twentieth year until his thirty-second year (twelve years total), neither I nor my brothers ate the food allotted to the governor. / The governors before me had heavily burdened the people, taking from them bread and wine plus forty shekels of silver. Their servants also oppressed the people. But I did not do this, because of my fear of God. / Instead, I devoted myself to the construction of the wall, and all my servants were gathered there for the work; we did not acquire any land. ...

Nehemiah 10:32-39
We also place ourselves under the obligation to contribute a third of a shekel yearly for the service of the house of our God: / for the showbread, for the regular grain offerings and burnt offerings, for the Sabbath offerings, for the New Moons and appointed feasts, for the holy offerings, for the sin offerings to make atonement for Israel, and for all the duties of the house of our God. / We have cast lots among the priests, Levites, and people for the donation of wood by our families at the appointed times each year. They are to bring it to the house of our God to burn on the altar of the LORD our God, as it is written in the Law. ...

1 Chronicles 29:6-9
Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. / Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. / Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. ...

Exodus 35:21-29
And everyone whose heart stirred him and whose spirit prompted him came and brought an offering to the LORD for the work on the Tent of Meeting, for all its services, and for the holy garments. / So all who had willing hearts, both men and women, came and brought brooches and earrings, rings and necklaces, and all kinds of gold jewelry. And they all presented their gold as a wave offering to the LORD. / Everyone who had blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen, goat hair, ram skins dyed red, or articles of fine leather, brought them. ...

2 Corinthians 9:7
Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.

Acts 4:34-37
There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need. / Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement), ...

1 Corinthians 16:1-2
Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: / On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.

Romans 12:8
if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

Philippians 4:15-18
And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving. / For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again. / Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account. ...

2 Kings 12:4-16
Then Joash said to the priests, “Collect all the money brought as sacred gifts into the house of the LORD—the census money, the money from vows, and the money brought voluntarily into the house of the LORD. / Let every priest receive it from his constituency, and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.” / By the twenty-third year of the reign of Joash, however, the priests had not yet repaired the damage to the temple. ...

2 Chronicles 24:10-14
All the officers and all the people rejoiced and brought their contributions, and they dropped them in the chest until it was full. / Whenever the chest was brought by the Levites to the king’s overseers and they saw that there was a large amount of money, the royal scribe and the officer of the high priest would come and empty the chest and carry it back to its place. They did this daily and gathered the money in abundance. / Then the king and Jehoiada would give the money to those who supervised the labor on the house of the LORD to hire stonecutters and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD, as well as workers in iron and bronze to repair the house of the LORD. ...

Malachi 3:10
Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.

Matthew 6:19-21
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.


Treasury of Scripture

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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














And the rest of the people
This phrase highlights the collective effort and unity among the Israelites. In the context of Nehemiah, the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls was not just a task for the leaders or the wealthy, but a communal endeavor. The Hebrew word for "people" here is "עָם" (am), which often denotes a nation or community bound by shared identity and purpose. This reflects the biblical principle that God's work involves the whole community of believers, each contributing according to their ability.

gave
The act of giving in this context is significant. It reflects a heart of generosity and commitment to God's work. The Hebrew root "נָתַן" (natan) means to give, bestow, or grant. This act of giving is not just a financial transaction but a spiritual act of worship and dedication. It demonstrates the people's willingness to sacrifice for the greater good and for the glory of God.

20,000 darics of gold
The "daric" was a gold coin used in the Persian Empire, named after Darius the Great. Its mention here indicates the influence of Persian culture and economy on the Jewish people during their exile and return. The substantial amount of gold given signifies the people's dedication and the importance they placed on the restoration of their city and temple. Gold, often associated with purity and value, symbolizes the preciousness of their offering to God.

2,000 minas of silver
A "mina" was a unit of weight and currency in the ancient Near East. Silver, like gold, was a valuable commodity, and its use here underscores the significant sacrifice made by the people. The Hebrew word for silver, "כֶּסֶף" (kesef), is often used in the Bible to denote wealth and economic stability. This contribution reflects the people's trust in God's provision and their desire to invest in His kingdom.

67 priestly garments
The provision of priestly garments is a testament to the people's commitment to restoring proper worship and religious practices. These garments were essential for the priests to perform their duties in the temple, as outlined in the Torah. The Hebrew word for garment, "בֶּגֶד" (beged), can also mean covering or clothing, symbolizing righteousness and purity. By providing these garments, the people ensured that the priests could serve in holiness, maintaining the sanctity of their worship.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The rest
שְׁאֵרִ֣ית (šə·’ê·rîṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 7611: Rest, residue, remnant, remainder

of the people
הָעָם֒ (hā·‘ām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

gave [a total of]
נָתְנוּ֮ (nā·ṯə·nū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

20,000
שְׁתֵּ֣י (šə·tê)
Number - fdc
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

darics
דַּרְכְּמוֹנִים֙ (dar·kə·mō·w·nîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1871: (a unit of value), perhaps a drachma

of gold,
זָהָ֗ב (zā·hāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

2,000
אַלְפָּ֑יִם (’al·pā·yim)
Number - md
Strong's 505: A thousand

minas
מָנִ֣ים (mā·nîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4488: A fixed weight, measured amount, a maneh, mina

of silver,
וְכֶ֖סֶף (wə·ḵe·sep̄)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701: Silver, money

and 67
שִׁשִּׁ֥ים (šiš·šîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 8346: Sixty

priestly
כֹּֽהֲנִ֖ים (kō·hă·nîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3548: Priest

garments.
וְכָתְנֹ֥ת (wə·ḵā·ṯə·nōṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 3801: A shirt


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