Nehemiah 7:59

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Nehemiah 7:59 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the children of Amon.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the children of Amon.
Nehemiah 7:59 — American Standard Version

Context — Nehemiah 7

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59the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the children of Amon.

What do historical commentaries say?

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Amon: Instead of Amon, two of De Rossi's manuscripts have Amin, and the LXX have Ημιμ, Emim; which nearly approaches the Ami of Ezra. Ezr 2:57, Ami Nehemiah 7:60”
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