Nehemiah 11:6

6 Of the descendants of Perez, 468 outstanding soldiers lived in Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 11:6 Meaning and Commentary

Nehemiah 11:6

All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred
threescore and eight valiant men.
] And so well qualified to defend the city against its enemies.

Nehemiah 11:6 In-Context

4 [Members of the tribe of Judah:] Athaiah, the son of Uzziah and grandson of Zechariah. His other ancestors included Amariah, Shephatiah, and Mahalalel, descendants of Judah's son Perez.

5 Maaseiah, the son of Baruch and grandson of Colhozeh. His other ancestors included Hazaiah, Adaiah, Joiarib, and Zechariah, descendants of Judah's son Shelah.

6 Of the descendants of Perez, 468 outstanding soldiers lived in Jerusalem.

7 [Members of the tribe of Benjamin:] Sallu, the son of Meshullam and grandson of Joed. His other ancestors included Pedaiah, Kolaiah, Maaseiah, Ithiel, and Jeshaiah.

8 Gabbai and Sallai, close relatives of Sallu. In all, 928 Benjaminites lived in Jerusalem.