The children of Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda,

NEHEMIAH 7:50KJV
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Nehemiah 7:50 (KJV)

What does Nehemiah 7:50 mean?

Nehemiah 7:50 lists three family groups—descendants of Reaiah, Rezin, and Nekoda—who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. This verse is part of a census that records the names and family lines of those who came back to help rebuild the city and its temple.

In the context of Nehemiah, these lists were compiled by Nehemiah, the governor of Judah, to document the people who had returned from exile. The verse simply names these groups without further detail, showing the importance of family heritage and continuity among the returned exiles. This record helped re-establish the community’s identity and ensured that each family’s place in the restored society was recognized.

Where else these words appear

“Reaiah” Hebrew H7211 · used in 4 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 4:2 And Reaiah the son of Shobal begat Jahath; and Jahath begat Ahumai, and Lahad. These are the families of the Zorathites.
  • 1 Chronicles 5:5 Micah his son, Reaia his son, Baal his son,
  • Ezra 2:47 The children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah,

“Nekoda” Hebrew H5353 · used in 4 verses

  • Ezra 2:48 The children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam,
  • Ezra 2:60 The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred fifty and two.
  • Nehemiah 7:62 The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred forty and two.

“Rezin” Hebrew H7526 · used in 11 verses

  • 2 Kings 15:37 In those days the LORD began to send against Judah Rezin the king of Syria, and Pekah the son of Remaliah.
  • 2 Kings 16:9 And the king of Assyria hearkened unto him: for the king of Assyria went up against Damascus, and took it, and carried the people of it captive to Kir, and slew Rezin.
  • Isaiah 7:4 And say unto him, Take heed, and be quiet; fear not, neither be fainthearted for the two tails of these smoking firebrands, for the fierce anger of Rezin with Syria, and of the son of Remaliah.