the men of Ramah and Geba, 621;
Parallel translations
- WEB The children of Ramah and Geba, six hundred twenty-one.
- KJV The children of Ramah and Gaba, six hundred twenty and one.
- NKJV the people of Ramah and Geba, six hundred and twenty-one;
- NASB the sons of Ramah and Geba, 621;
- NLT The people of Ramah and Geba 621
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Quick answer
The men of Ramah and Geba numbered 621. The town-based listing continues.
Overview
Ramah and Geba, towns in Benjamin's territory, are recorded among the returnees. Ramah was associated with mourning over the exile (Jer. 31:15). The return of its people transforms a place of weeping into one of restored hope, anticipating the comfort God brings His people.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 2
- Josh 18:24–25Chephar-ammoni, Ophni, and Geba—twelve cities, along with their villages.
- Neh 7:30the men of Ramah and Geba, 621;
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