Nehemiah 11:6

6 The descendants of Perez who lived in Jerusalem numbered 468 valiant men.

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 others from both Judah and Benjamin lived in Jerusalem): From the family of Judah:
5 Maaseiah son of Baruch, the son of Col-Hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of the Shilonite.
6 The descendants of Perez who lived in Jerusalem numbered 468 valiant men.
7 From the family of Benjamin:
8 and his brothers Gabbai and Sallai: 928 men.
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