41 The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.

Other Translations of Nehemiah 7:41

New International Version

41 of Pashhur, 1,247

English Standard Version

41 The sons of Pashhur, 1,247.

The Message

41 Pashhur, 1,247

New King James Version

41 the sons of Pashhur, one thousand two hundred and forty-seven;

New Living Translation

41 The family of Pashhur 1,247

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Nehemiah 7:41

Commentary on Nehemiah 7:5-73

(Read Nehemiah 7:5-73)

Nehemiah knew that the safety of a city, under God, depends more upon the inhabitants than upon its walls. Every good gift and every good work are from above. God gives knowledge, he gives grace; all is of him, and therefore all must be to him. What is done by human prudence, must be ascribed to the direction of Divine Providence. But woe to those who turn back from the Lord, loving this present world! and happy those who dedicate themselves, and their substance, to his service and glory!