The men of Ramah and Geba, six hundred twenty and one.

NEHEMIAH 7:30KJV
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Nehemiah 7:30 (KJV)

What does Nehemiah 7:30 mean?

Nehemiah 7:30 records that 621 men from the towns of Ramah and Geba were counted among those returning from exile. This verse is part of a census listing the families and groups who came back to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity.

The verse appears in a section where Nehemiah, the governor, is documenting the people who returned to help rebuild Jerusalem. Each group is named along with the number of its members, showing the careful record-keeping and the importance of every community in restoring the nation. Ramah and Geba were towns in the region of Benjamin, and their inclusion highlights the participation of even smaller towns in this significant event.

Where else these words appear

“Geba” Hebrew H1387 · used in 19 verses

  • Joshua 18:24 And Chepharhaammonai, and Ophni, and Gaba; twelve cities with their villages:
  • 1 Samuel 14:5 The forefront of the one was situate northward over against Michmash, and the other southward over against Gibeah.
  • 2 Chronicles 16:6 Then Asa the king took all Judah; and they carried away the stones of Ramah, and the timber thereof, wherewith Baasha was building; and he built therewith Geba and Mizpah.

“Ramah” Hebrew H7414 · used in 35 verses

  • Joshua 18:25 Gibeon, and Ramah, and Beeroth,
  • 1 Samuel 16:13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.
  • 1 Kings 15:22 Then king Asa made a proclamation throughout all Judah; none was exempted: and they took away the stones of Ramah, and the timber thereof, wherewith Baasha had builded; and king Asa built with them Geba of Benjamin, and Mizpah.