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the Week of Proper 16 / Ordinary 21
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Contemporary English Version
Nehemiah 11:19
One hundred seventy-two temple guards settled in Jerusalem; their leaders were Akkub and Talmon.
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Christian Standard Bible®
The gatekeepers:
The gatekeepers:
Hebrew Names Version
Moreover the porters, `Akkuv, Talmon, and their brothers, who kept watch at the gates, were one hundred seventy-two.
Moreover the porters, `Akkuv, Talmon, and their brothers, who kept watch at the gates, were one hundred seventy-two.
King James Version
Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that kept the gates, were an hundred seventy and two.
Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that kept the gates, were an hundred seventy and two.
English Standard Version
The gatekeepers, Akkub, Talmon and their brothers, who kept watch at the gates, were 172.
The gatekeepers, Akkub, Talmon and their brothers, who kept watch at the gates, were 172.
New Century Version
The gatekeepers who moved into Jerusalem were Akkub, Talmon, and others with them. There was a total of 172 men who guarded the city gates.
The gatekeepers who moved into Jerusalem were Akkub, Talmon, and others with them. There was a total of 172 men who guarded the city gates.
New English Translation
And the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon and their colleagues who were guarding the gates—172.
And the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon and their colleagues who were guarding the gates—172.
Amplified Bible
The gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their kinsmen, who kept watch at the gates, totaled 172.
The gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their kinsmen, who kept watch at the gates, totaled 172.
New American Standard Bible
Also the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their kinsmen who kept watch at the gates, were 172.
Also the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their kinsmen who kept watch at the gates, were 172.
World English Bible
Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers, who kept watch at the gates, were one hundred seventy-two.
Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers, who kept watch at the gates, were one hundred seventy-two.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And the porters Akkub, Talmon & their brethren that kept the gates, were an hundreth twentie and two.
And the porters Akkub, Talmon & their brethren that kept the gates, were an hundreth twentie and two.
Legacy Standard Bible
Now the gatekeepers, Akkub, Talmon, and their relatives who kept watch at the gates, were 172.
Now the gatekeepers, Akkub, Talmon, and their relatives who kept watch at the gates, were 172.
Berean Standard Bible
And the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their associates, who kept watch at the gates-172 men.
And the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their associates, who kept watch at the gates-172 men.
Complete Jewish Bible
The gatekeepers: ‘Akuv, Talmon and their kinsmen, who kept watch at the gates, numbered 172.
The gatekeepers: ‘Akuv, Talmon and their kinsmen, who kept watch at the gates, numbered 172.
Darby Translation
And the doorkeepers, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren, that kept watch at the gates, were a hundred and seventy-two.
And the doorkeepers, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren, that kept watch at the gates, were a hundred and seventy-two.
Easy-to-Read Version
These are the gatekeepers who moved into Jerusalem: Akkub, Talmon, and 172 of their brothers. They watched and guarded the gates of the city.
These are the gatekeepers who moved into Jerusalem: Akkub, Talmon, and 172 of their brothers. They watched and guarded the gates of the city.
George Lamsa Translation
Moreover the porters, Akkub and Altman, and their brethren who kept the gates, were one hundred and seventy-two.
Moreover the porters, Akkub and Altman, and their brethren who kept the gates, were one hundred and seventy-two.
Good News Translation
Akkub, Talmon, and their relatives, 172 in all.
Akkub, Talmon, and their relatives, 172 in all.
Lexham English Bible
The gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers, the keepers of the gates, one hundred and seventy-two.
The gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers, the keepers of the gates, one hundred and seventy-two.
Literal Translation
And the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers who kept the gates, a hundred and seventy two.
And the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers who kept the gates, a hundred and seventy two.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And ye porters Acub and Calman, and their brethren yt kepte the portes, were an hundreth and two and seuentye.
And ye porters Acub and Calman, and their brethren yt kepte the portes, were an hundreth and two and seuentye.
American Standard Version
Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren, that kept watch at the gates, were a hundred seventy and two.
Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren, that kept watch at the gates, were a hundred seventy and two.
Bible in Basic English
In addition the door-keepers, Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers who kept watch at the doors, were a hundred and seventy-two.
In addition the door-keepers, Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers who kept watch at the doors, were a hundred and seventy-two.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And the porters Accub and Talmon, and their brethren that kept the portes, were an hundred and seuentie and two.
And the porters Accub and Talmon, and their brethren that kept the portes, were an hundred and seuentie and two.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren, that kept watch at the gates, were a hundred seventy and two.
Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren, that kept watch at the gates, were a hundred seventy and two.
King James Version (1611)
Moreouer, the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that kept the gates, were an hundred seuenty and two.
Moreouer, the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that kept the gates, were an hundred seuenty and two.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And the porters; Acub, Telamin, and their brethren, a hundred and seventy-two.
And the porters; Acub, Telamin, and their brethren, a hundred and seventy-two.
English Revised Version
Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren, that kept watch at the gates, were an hundred seventy and two.
Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren, that kept watch at the gates, were an hundred seventy and two.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And the porteris, Accub, Thelmon, and the britheren of hem, that kepten the doris, weren an hundrid `and two and seuenti.
And the porteris, Accub, Thelmon, and the britheren of hem, that kepten the doris, weren an hundrid `and two and seuenti.
Update Bible Version
Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers, that kept watch at the gates, were a hundred seventy and two.
Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers, that kept watch at the gates, were a hundred seventy and two.
Webster's Bible Translation
Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that kept the gates, [were] an hundred and seventy two.
Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that kept the gates, [were] an hundred and seventy two.
New King James Version
Moreover the gatekeepers, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren who kept the gates, were one hundred and seventy-two.
Moreover the gatekeepers, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren who kept the gates, were one hundred and seventy-two.
New Living Translation
From the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and 172 of their associates, who guarded the gates.
From the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and 172 of their associates, who guarded the gates.
New Life Bible
The gate-keepers, Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers, who kept watch at the gates, were 172.
The gate-keepers, Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers, who kept watch at the gates, were 172.
New Revised Standard
The gatekeepers, Akkub, Talmon and their associates, who kept watch at the gates, were one hundred seventy-two.
The gatekeepers, Akkub, Talmon and their associates, who kept watch at the gates, were one hundred seventy-two.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, the door-keepers - Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren who were keeping watch in the gates, were a hundred and seventy-two.
And, the door-keepers - Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren who were keeping watch in the gates, were a hundred and seventy-two.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the porters, Accub, Telmon, and their brethren, who kept the doors: a hundred seventy-two.
And the porters, Accub, Telmon, and their brethren, who kept the doors: a hundred seventy-two.
Revised Standard Version
The gatekeepers, Akkub, Talmon and their brethren, who kept watch at the gates, were a hundred and seventy-two.
The gatekeepers, Akkub, Talmon and their brethren, who kept watch at the gates, were a hundred and seventy-two.
Young's Literal Translation
And the gatekeepers, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren, those watching at the gates, [are] a hundred seventy and two.
And the gatekeepers, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren, those watching at the gates, [are] a hundred seventy and two.
THE MESSAGE
From the security guards: Akkub, Talmon, and their associates who kept watch over the gates: 172 men.
From the security guards: Akkub, Talmon, and their associates who kept watch over the gates: 172 men.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Also the gatekeepers, Akkub, Talmon and their brethren who kept watch at the gates, were 172.
Also the gatekeepers, Akkub, Talmon and their brethren who kept watch at the gates, were 172.
Contextual Overview
1 The nation's leaders and their families settled in Jerusalem. But there was room for only one out of every ten of the remaining families, and so they asked God to show them who would live there. 2 Then everyone else asked God to bless those who were willing to live in Jerusalem. 3 Some of the people of Israel, the priests, the Levites, the temple workers, and the descendants of Solomon's servants lived on their own property in the towns of Judah. But the leaders of the province lived in Jerusalem with their families. 4From the Judah tribe, two leaders settled in Jerusalem with their relatives. One of them was Athaiah son of Uzziah. His ancestors were Zechariah, Amariah, Shephatiah, Mahalalel, and Perez, the son of Judah. From the descendants of Perez, four hundred sixty-eight of the best men lived in Jerusalem. The other leader from Judah was Maaseiah the son of Baruch. His ancestors were Colhozeh, Hazaiah, Adaiah, Joiarib, Zechariah, and Shelah, the son of Judah. 7From the Benjamin tribe, three leaders settled in Jerusalem. The first was Sallu son of Meshullam, and the others were Gabbai and Sallai. Sallu's ancestors were Joed, Pedaiah, Kolaiah, Maaseiah, Ithiel, and Jeshaiah. Altogether, there were nine hundred twenty-eight men of the Benjamin tribe living in Jerusalem. 9 Joel son of Zichri was their leader, and Judah son of Hassenuah was second in command. 10 Four priests settled in Jerusalem. The first was Jedaiah; he was the son of Joiarib and the uncle of Jachin. 11 The second priest to settle there was Seraiah son of Hilkiah. His ancestors were Meshullam, Zadok, Meraioth, and Ahitub, who had been a high priest. 12 Altogether, there were eight hundred twenty-two from his clan who served in the temple. The third priest to settle there was Adaiah son of Jeroham. His ancestors were Pelaliah, Amzi, Zechariah, Pashhur, and Malchijah. 13 Altogether, there were two hundred forty-two clan leaders among his relatives. The fourth priest to settle there was Amashsai son of Azarel. His ancestors were Ahzai, Meshillemoth, and Immer.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Akkub: Nehemiah 7:45, Nehemiah 12:25, 1 Chronicles 9:17-22
that kept: Psalms 84:10
the gates: Heb. at the gates
Reciprocal: 2 Kings 22:4 - the keepers Nehemiah 8:7 - Akkub
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Moreover, the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that kept the gates, were one hundred and seventy two. Of whom see 1 Chronicles 9:17.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See the margin reference notes. Both accounts appear to be extracts from a public official register which Nehemiah caused to be made of his census. The census itself seems to have been confined to the dwellers at Jerusalem. The subjoined table exhibits the differences between the accounts of the entire population of Jerusalem as given in Nehemiah and in Chronicles:
| | 1 Chron | Nehemiah |
| Tribes of Judah | | |
| Of Pharez | | 468 |
| Of Zerah | 690 | |
| Tribe of Benjamin | 956 | 928 |
| Tribe of Levi | | |
| Priests | 1760 | 1192 |
| Levites | | 284 |
| Porters | 212 | 172 |
According to Nehemiah’s numbers, supplemented from Chronicles, the entire adult male population of the city was 3,734, which would give a total population of 14,936. According to Chronicles, supplemented from Nehemiah, the adult males were 4,370, and consequently the entire population, would have been 17,480. As the Nethinims and the Israelites of Ephraim and Manasseh 1 Chronicles 9:3 are not included in either list, we may conclude that the actual number of the inhabitants, after the efforts recorded in Nehemiah 11:1-2, was not much short of 20,000.
Nehemiah 11:16
The outward business of the house of God - Such as the collection of the newly-imposed tax Nehemiah 10:32, the providing of the regular sacrifices, the renewal of vestments, and the like.
Nehemiah 11:17
The principal to begin the thanksgiving - i. e., “the precentor,” or “leader of the choir.”
