the men of Anathoth, 128;
Parallel translations
- WEB The men of Anathoth, one hundred twenty-eight.
- KJV The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight.
- NKJV the men of Anathoth, one hundred and twenty-eight;
- NASB the men of Anathoth, 128;
- NLT The people of Anathoth 128
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Quick answer
The men of Anathoth numbered 128. The town-based listing continues.
Overview
Anathoth, the priestly town and home of the prophet Jeremiah (Jer. 1:1), is included among the returnees. Its mention links the restoration to the prophet whose word of return is now fulfilled (Ezra 1:1). The reoccupied towns testify to God keeping His covenant promises.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Jer 1:1These are the words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests in Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin.
- Jer 11:21Therefore this is what the LORD says concerning the people of Anathoth who are seeking your life and saying, “You must not prophesy in the name of the LORD, or you will die by our hand.”
- Josh 21:18Anathoth, and Almon—four cities, together with their pasturelands.
- Neh 7:27the men of Anathoth, 128;
- Isa 10:30Cry aloud, O Daughter of Gallim! Listen, O Laishah! O wretched Anathoth!
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