Nehemiah · Chapter 7 King James Version

Nehemiah 7:71

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The Scripture

(71) And some of the chief of the fathers gave to the treasure of the work twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand and two hundred pound of silver.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

In Nehemiah 7 the Israelites are counted and their numbers are recorded, revealing a great loss from the original covenant community. The chapter lists the surviving tribes and their descendants, and the people weep for those who have perished. It underscores the importance of God's faithfulness and the need for repentance before restoration.

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