62 the descendants of
62 The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred forty and two.
62 the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, 642.
62 The sons of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda, 642.
62 the sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiah, the sons of Nekoda, six hundred and forty-two;
62 This group included the families of Delaiah, Tobiah, and Nekoda-a total of 642Â people.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Nehemiah 7:62
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!