Nehemiah 11:6

6 The descendants of Perez who lived in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of standing.

Nehemiah 11:6 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
6 All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.
English Standard Version (ESV)
6 All the sons of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were 468 valiant men.
New Living Translation (NLT)
6 There were 468 descendants of Perez who lived in Jerusalem—all outstanding men.
The Message Bible (MSG)
6 The descendants of Perez who lived in Jerusalem numbered 468 valiant men.
American Standard Version (ASV)
6 All the sons of Perez that dwelt in Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
6 All the descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem were 468 outstanding men.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
6 The total number of Perez's descendants, who settled in Jerusalem, was 468 capable men.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
6 Many able men who belonged to the family line of Perez lived in Jerusalem. The total number of them was 468.

Nehemiah 11:6 Meaning and Commentary

Nehemiah 11:6

All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred
threescore and eight valiant men.
] And so well qualified to defend the city against its enemies.

Nehemiah 11:6 In-Context

4 while other people from both Judah and Benjamin lived 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;
5 and Maaseiah son of Baruch, the son of Kol-Hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, a descendant of Shelah.
6 The descendants of Perez who lived in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of standing.
7 From the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah,
8 and his followers, Gabbai and Sallai—928 men.
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