Bible Strands
Nehemiah 7:51
the descendants of Gazzam, the descendants of Uzza, the descendants of Paseah,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Nehemiah 7:51 functions as a line in a genealogical register of returning exiles. The text lists family lines without narrative commentary or direct address.
The words — The Hebrew בְּנֵי־ (benei) literally means "descendants" and precedes each clan name. It marks each entry as a familial lineage rather than an individual record.
The thread — Ezra 2:49 records overlapping clan names like Uzza and Paseah, but the order differs and includes Besai while omitting Gazzam. This parallel register confirms the repetition of exile lists across post-return books.
Why it lands — The verse requires a reader to recognize the structured preservation of tribal identity after the Babylonian exile. It demands attention to how communal continuity was documented through precise genealogical accounting.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The children of Gazzam, the children of Uzza, the children of Phaseah,
Cross-references
- Ezra 2:49 the descendants of Uzza, the descendants of Paseah, the descendants of Besai,