Nehemiah 7:17The children of Azgad, two thousand three hundred twenty-two.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~445 BC. The largest family group - 2,322 people from one clan. Their sheer numbers meant they could rebuild entire neighborhoods in what is now the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: amazed at how God multiplied families even in exile
The original word
eleph (אֶלֶף) — thousand, but also means 'chief' or 'clan leader'
Why it matters
Azgad means 'God is strong' - this family nearly doubled in size during 70 years of exile
Read with care
What most readers miss in Nehemiah 7:17
This family grew from 1,222 to 2,322 in exile - they thrived where others barely survived
Common misconceptionBig numbers in the Bible are about God's power, but here they're about God's faithfulness to individual families who refused to give up
The thread continues
Verses that echo Nehemiah 7:17
Bible Genome reading
Nehemiah 7:17 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Nehemiah 7:17 comes from the book of Nehemiah, written during the Post-Exile period. These words are attributed to Nehemiah. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the genealogy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include restoration, community. Notable phrases: children of Azgad.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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