Nehemiah 11:19

“Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that kept the gates, were an hundred seventy and two.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

Moreouer, the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that kept the gates, were an hundred seuenty and two.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Also the gatekeepers, Akkub, Talmon and their brethren who kept watch at the gates, {were} 172.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren, that kept watch at the gates, were a hundred seventy and two.
- American Standard Version (1901)

In addition the door-keepers, Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers who kept watch at the doors, were a hundred and seventy-two.
- Basic English Bible

And the doorkeepers, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren, that kept watch at the gates, were a hundred and seventy-two.
- Darby Bible

Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that kept the gates, were an hundred and seventy two.
- Webster's Bible

Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers, who kept watch at the gates, were one hundred seventy-two.
- World English Bible

And the gatekeepers, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren, those watching at the gates, [are] a hundred seventy and two.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren, that kept watch at the gates, were a hundred seventy and two.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Nehemiah 11:19


11:17 To begin - In the publick and solemn prayers and praises, which were constantly joined with the morning and evening sacrifice, at which the singers were present, and praised God with a psalm or hymn which, this man began.

11:21 The Nethinims dwelt in Ophel - Which was upon the wall of Jerusalem, because they were to do the servile work of the temple: therefore they were to be posted near it, that they might be ready to attend.


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