Nehemiah 7:41The children of Pashhur, one thousand two hundred forty-seven.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~445 BC. The largest priestly family counted — 1,247 descendants of Pashhur, showing how some families thrived even in exile. Modern-day Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: increasing awe at the scale of God's preservation
The original word
Pashhur (פַּשְׁחוּר) — 'freedom' or 'cleaving asunder,' ironic since they survived captivity
Why it matters
Pashhur had the largest priestly family return, nearly 300 more than the second largest
Read with care
What most readers miss in Nehemiah 7:41
This is the biggest number so far — some families not just survived exile but flourished
Common misconceptionPeople think exile was purely punishment, but Pashhur's family actually grew to be the largest priestly group — some thrived spiritually and numerically during the 'punishment' years.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Nehemiah 7:41
Bible Genome reading
Nehemiah 7:41 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Nehemiah 7:41 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 Pashhur; one thousand two hundred forty-seven.
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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