Nehemiah 7:20

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Nehemiah 7:20 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “The children of Adin, six hundred fifty and five.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

The children of Adin, six hundred fifty and five.
Nehemiah 7:20 — American Standard Version

Context — Nehemiah 7

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
20The children of Adin, six hundred fifty and five.

What do historical commentaries say?

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Adin: Ezr 2:15. 454 six hundred: One of Dr. Kennicott's codices has "six hundred fifty and four. Nehemiah 7:21”
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