Nehemiah 7:8
New International Version
the descendants of Parosh 2,172

New Living Translation
The family of Parosh 2,172

English Standard Version
the sons of Parosh, 2,172.

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Parosh, 2,172;

King James Bible
The children of Parosh, two thousand an hundred seventy and two.

New King James Version
the sons of Parosh, two thousand one hundred and seventy-two;

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Parosh, 2,172;

NASB 1995
the sons of Parosh, 2,172;

NASB 1977
the sons of Parosh, 2,172;

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Parosh, 2,172;

Amplified Bible
the sons of Parosh, 2,172;

Christian Standard Bible
Parosh’s descendants 2,172

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Parosh’s descendants 2,172

American Standard Version
The children of Parosh, two thousand a hundred and seventy and two.

English Revised Version
The children of Parosh, two thousand an hundred and seventy and two.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the descendants of Parosh 2,172

International Standard Version
Parosh's descendants: 2,172

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Parosh, 2,172;

NET Bible
the descendants of Parosh, 2,172;

New Heart English Bible
The descendants of Parosh, two thousand one hundred seventy-two.

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Parosh, two thousand a hundred and seventy two.

World English Bible
The children of Parosh: two thousand one hundred seventy-two.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Parosh, two thousand one hundred and seventy-two;

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Parosh: two thousand a hundred and seventy and two.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Parosh, two thousand one hundred and seventy and two.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Pharos, two thousand one hundred seventy-two.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Parosh, two thousand one hundred seventy-two.

New American Bible
descendants of Parosh, two thousand one hundred and seventy-two;

New Revised Standard Version
the descendants of Parosh, two thousand one hundred seventy-two.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Parosh, two thousand one hundred and seventy-two.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Parash, two thousand and one hundred and seventy and two.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The children of Parosh, two thousand a hundred and seventy and two.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The children of Phoros, two thousand one hundred and seventy-two.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The List of Returning Exiles
7accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel: 8the descendants of Parosh, 2,172; 9the descendants of Shephatiah, 372;…

Cross References
Ezra 2:2-35
accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel: / the descendants of Parosh, 2,172; / the descendants of Shephatiah, 372; ...

Nehemiah 11:4-6
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; / and Maaseiah son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, a descendant of Shelah. / The descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of valor.

1 Chronicles 9:3-9
Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem: / Uthai son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, a descendant of Perez son of Judah. / From the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons. ...

Nehemiah 3:7
Next to them, repairs were made by Melatiah the Gibeonite, Jadon the Meronothite, and the men of Gibeon and Mizpah, who were under the authority of the governor of the region west of the Euphrates.

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, ...

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, ...

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”? ...

1 Chronicles 3:19-24
The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei. The children of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah, their sister Shelomith, / and five others: Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed. / The descendants of Hananiah: Pelatiah, Jeshaiah, and the sons of Rephaiah, of Arnan, of Obadiah, and of Shecaniah. ...

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, ...

1 Chronicles 4:24-27
The descendants of Simeon: Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul. / The sons of Shaul: Shallum, Mibsam, and Mishma. / The sons of Mishma: Hammuel, Zaccur, and Shimei. ...

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? ...

1 Chronicles 6:54-81
Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. ...

1 Chronicles 8:1-40
Benjamin was the father of Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third, / Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth. / The sons of Bela: Addar, Gera, Abihud, ...

Philippians 3:5
circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin; a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee;


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Parosh, two thousand an hundred seventy and two.

Parosh

Nehemiah 10:14
The chief of the people; Parosh, Pahathmoab, Elam, Zatthu, Bani,

Ezra 2:3
The children of Parosh, two thousand an hundred seventy and two.

Ezra 8:3
Of the sons of Shechaniah, of the sons of Pharosh; Zechariah: and with him were reckoned by genealogy of the males an hundred and fifty.

Pharosh

Nehemiah 10:25
Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah,

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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














the descendants of Parosh
The phrase "the descendants of Parosh" refers to one of the family groups that returned from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem. The name "Parosh" means "flea" in Hebrew, which might seem insignificant, yet it highlights the humble origins of many who were part of the restoration of Israel. This family is first mentioned in Ezra 2:3, indicating their consistent presence and importance in the post-exilic community. The mention of specific family names underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in Jewish culture, reflecting God's faithfulness in preserving His people through generations. It also serves as a reminder of the personal nature of God's covenant, which is not just with a nation but with families and individuals.

2,172
The number "2,172" represents the members of the Parosh family who returned to Jerusalem. This specific enumeration highlights the meticulous record-keeping and organization that characterized the return from exile. It reflects the importance of each individual in the collective effort to rebuild the nation. Historically, such detailed records were crucial for re-establishing property rights, tribal affiliations, and religious duties. Spiritually, it signifies that every person counts in God's plan, and each has a role in the restoration and rebuilding of His kingdom. This number also serves as a testament to the fulfillment of God's promises, as He brought back a remnant to the land He had given to their ancestors.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the descendants
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Parosh,
פַרְעֹ֔שׁ (p̄ar·‘ōš)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6551: Parosh -- two Israelites

2,172;
אַלְפַּ֕יִם (’al·pa·yim)
Number - md
Strong's 505: A thousand


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