the men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743;
Parallel translations
- WEB The children of Kiriath Arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred forty-three.
- KJV The children of Kirjatharim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three.
- NKJV the people of Kirjath Arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty-three;
- NASB the sons of Kiriath-arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743;
- NLT The people of Kiriath-jearim, Kephirah, and Beeroth 743
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Quick answer
The men of Kiriath-arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth numbered 743. Several towns are grouped together here.
Overview
These neighboring towns, once part of the Gibeonite confederation (Josh. 9:17), are counted together among the returnees. Their resettlement shows the restoration extending across Judah and Benjamin's territory. The repopulating of the land continues God's faithful regathering of His people.
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