The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Tamah,

NEHEMIAH 7:55KJV
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Nehemiah 7:55 (KJV)

What does Nehemiah 7:55 mean?

Nehemiah 7:55 lists three family groups—descendants of Barkos, Sisera, and Tamah—who returned from exile to Jerusalem. This verse is part of a census recording the names of people and families who came back to help rebuild the community after the Babylonian captivity.

Nehemiah, the governor of Jerusalem, is compiling an official record of those who returned from exile. The verse simply names these families as part of a larger list, showing their inclusion in the restored community. These names help establish the continuity and legitimacy of the people resettling in Jerusalem, especially for roles connected to temple service or community life.

Where else these words appear

“Barkos” Hebrew H1302 · used in 2 verses

  • Ezra 2:53 The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Thamah,

“Tamah” Hebrew H8547 · used in 2 verses

  • Ezra 2:53 The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Thamah,

“Sisera” Hebrew H5516 · used in 19 verses

  • Judges 4:2 And the LORD sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan, that reigned in Hazor; the captain of whose host was Sisera, which dwelt in Harosheth of the Gentiles.
  • Judges 4:15 And the LORD discomfited Sisera, and all his chariots, and all his host, with the edge of the sword before Barak; so that Sisera lighted down off his chariot, and fled away on his feet.
  • Judges 5:26 She put her hand to the nail, and her right hand to the workmen's hammer; and with the hammer she smote Sisera, she smote off his head, when she had pierced and stricken through his temples.