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.
- BSB the men of Anathoth, 128;
- NKJV the men of Anathoth, one hundred and twenty-eight;
- 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 1:1The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, one of the priests who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin.
- Jer 11:21“Therefore Yahweh says concerning the men of Anathoth, who seek your life, saying, ‘You shall not prophesy in Yahweh’s name, that you not die by our hand;’
- Josh 21:18Anathoth with its suburbs, and Almon with its suburbs: four cities.
- Neh 7:27The men of Anathoth, one hundred twenty-eight.
- Isa 10:30Cry aloud with your voice, daughter of Gallim! Listen, Laishah! You poor Anathoth!
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