Nehemiah 7:40The children of Immer, one thousand fifty-two.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~445 BC. The second priestly family counted — 1,052 descendants of Immer who maintained their identity through Babylonian exile. Modern-day Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: methodical gratitude for each returning family
The original word
Immer (אִמֵּר) — 'he said' or 'lamb,' possibly referring to their role in temple sacrifices
Why it matters
Immer's descendants were temple gatekeepers and musicians, not just sacrificial priests
Read with care
What most readers miss in Nehemiah 7:40
This family was 79 people larger than Jedaiah's — each exile experience was unique
Common misconceptionThese numbers seem random, but Immer's family was actually larger than Jedaiah's, showing that some priestly lines grew more during exile — exile affected families differently.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Nehemiah 7:40
Bible Genome reading
Nehemiah 7:40 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Nehemiah 7:40 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 30% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the genealogy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include priesthood, restoration, identity. Notable phrases: children of Immer; one thousand fifty-two.
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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