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New International Version
of the other Nebo 52

New Living Translation
The people of West Nebo 52

English Standard Version
The men of the other Nebo, 52.

Berean Standard Bible
the men of the other Nebo, 52;

King James Bible
The men of the other Nebo, fifty and two.

New King James Version
the men of the other Nebo, fifty-two;

New American Standard Bible
the men of the other Nebo, 52;

NASB 1995
the men of the other Nebo, 52;

NASB 1977
the men of the other Nebo, 52;

Legacy Standard Bible
the men of the other Nebo, 52;

Amplified Bible
the men of the other Nebo, 52;

Christian Standard Bible
the other Nebo’s men 52

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the other Nebo’s men 52

American Standard Version
The men of the other Nebo, fifty and two.

English Revised Version
The men of the other Nebo, fifty and two.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
of the other Nebo 52

International Standard Version
People from the other Nebo: 52

NET Bible
the men of the other Nebo, 52;

New Heart English Bible
The men of the other Nebo, fifty-two.

Webster's Bible Translation
The men of the other Nebo, fifty two.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
the men of the other Nebo, 52;

World English Bible
The men of the other Nebo: fifty-two.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
men of the other Nebo, fifty-two;

Young's Literal Translation
Men of the other Nebo: fifty and two.

Smith's Literal Translation
The men of the other Nebo, fifty and two.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
The men of the other Nebo, fifty-two.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The men of the other Nebo, fifty-two.

New American Bible
people of Nebo, fifty-two;

New Revised Standard Version
Of the other Nebo, fifty-two.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
The men of Nebo, fifty-two.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The men of Nabu, fifty and two.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
The men of the other Nebo, fifty and two.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The men of Nabia, a hundred an fifty-two.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The List of Returning Exiles
…32the men of Bethel and Ai, 123;33the men of the other Nebo,52;34the descendants of the other Elam, 1,254;…

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Cross References

Ezra 2:29
the descendants of Nebo, 52;

Nehemiah 11:25-30
As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages; / in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet; / in Hazar-shual; in Beersheba and its villages; ...

Joshua 15:21-32
These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, / Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah, / Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan, ...

1 Chronicles 4:28-33
They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, / Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, / Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, ...

2 Samuel 24:1-9
Again the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He stirred up David against them, saying, “Go and take a census of Israel and Judah.” / So the king said to Joab the commander of his army, who was with him, “Go now throughout the tribes of Israel from Dan to Beersheba and register the troops, so that I may know their number.” / But Joab replied to the king, “May the LORD your God multiply the troops a hundred times over, and may the eyes of my lord the king see it. But why does my lord the king want to do such a thing?” ...

1 Kings 4:7-19
Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, / and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim; / Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan; ...

2 Chronicles 11:5-10
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah. / He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, / Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, ...

Jeremiah 32:44
Fields will be purchased with silver, and deeds will be signed, sealed, and witnessed in the land of Benjamin, in the areas surrounding Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah—the cities of the hill country, the foothills, and the Negev—because I will restore them from captivity, declares the LORD.”

Ezekiel 48:1-29
“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ...

Matthew 1:1-17
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...

Luke 3:23-38
Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...

Acts 2:5-11
Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. / And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language. / Astounded and amazed, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? ...

Romans 11:1-5
I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. / God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: / “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? ...

1 Corinthians 12:12-27
The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ. / For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink. / For the body does not consist of one part, but of many. ...

Ephesians 2:19-22
Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household, / built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. / In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. ...

Treasury of Scripture

The men of the other Nebo, fifty and two.

Nebo

Ezra 2:29
The children of Nebo, fifty and two.

fifty and two (The Alexandrian MS.

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Nehemiah 7

1.Nehemiah commits the charge of Jerusalem to Hanani and Hananiah
5.A register of the genealogy of them which came at the first out of Babylon
9.of the people
39.of the priests
43.of the Levites
46.of the Nethinims
57.of Solomon's servants
63.and of the priests which could not find their pedigree
66.The whole number of them, with their substance
70.Their offerings

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

the men of the other Nebo,
This phrase refers to a group of people returning from the Babylonian exile. Nebo was a location in the region of Moab, east of the Jordan River. It is distinct from the more commonly known Mount Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land. The mention of "the other Nebo" suggests there were multiple settlements or groups associated with the name Nebo. This highlights the widespread dispersion of the Israelites during the exile and their subsequent return to various ancestral lands. The returnees from Nebo were part of the larger effort to repopulate and rebuild Jerusalem and its surrounding areas, as detailed in the book of Nehemiah.

52;
The number 52 indicates the count of men from this particular group who returned. This specific enumeration underscores the meticulous record-keeping and organization involved in the repatriation process. It reflects the importance of each family and group in the restoration of the Jewish community. The precision in numbers also serves to authenticate the historical reliability of the biblical narrative. This attention to detail is consistent with other biblical records, such as the genealogies in the books of Chronicles and the census in the book of Numbers, emphasizing the continuity and preservation of the Israelite identity and heritage.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Nehemiah
A Jewish leader who played a crucial role in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls after the Babylonian exile. He was a cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes and was appointed as governor of Judah.

2.Nebo
A location mentioned in the context of the returnees from the Babylonian exile. It is one of the places from which the Jewish exiles returned to Jerusalem.

3.The Returnees
The group of people who returned from Babylonian captivity to rebuild Jerusalem and restore the Jewish community. The specific mention of "the men of the other Nebo" indicates a subgroup within the larger community of returnees.

Teaching Points

Faithfulness in Small Details
The mention of specific numbers and groups, such as "the men of the other Nebo, 52," underscores the importance of faithfulness in recording and acknowledging each individual's contribution to God's work.

Community and Identity
The returnees' identification by their places of origin highlights the significance of community and shared identity in the journey of faith. It reminds us of the importance of belonging and contributing to a faith community.

God's Sovereignty in Restoration
The return from exile and the rebuilding efforts demonstrate God's sovereignty and faithfulness in restoring His people. This encourages believers to trust in God's plans for restoration in their own lives.

The Role of Leadership
Nehemiah's leadership in organizing and documenting the returnees serves as a model for effective and godly leadership. It emphasizes the need for leaders to be diligent, organized, and attentive to the needs of their community.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Nehemiah 7:33?

2.How does Nehemiah 7:33 emphasize the importance of community in God's plan?

3.What role does genealogy play in understanding identity in Nehemiah 7:33?

4.How can we apply Nehemiah's organizational skills to our church community today?

5.What scriptural connections exist between Nehemiah 7:33 and God's promises to Israel?

6.How does Nehemiah 7:33 inspire us to value our spiritual heritage?

7.What is the significance of the number of men listed in Nehemiah 7:33?

8.How does Nehemiah 7:33 contribute to the historical accuracy of the Bible?

9.Why is the tribe of Lod, Hadid, and Ono mentioned in Nehemiah 7:33?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 7?

11.How did Nehemiah rebuild Jerusalem's walls and restore faith?

12.How do we reconcile varying family names in Ezra 2:21-35 with their supposed lineage elsewhere in Scripture?

13.Ezra 10:44 - How can a just God require separating from wives and children if some may have converted to the faith?

14.How many were the children of Hashum? Two hundred and twenty-three (Ezra 2:19) Three hundred and twenty-eight (Nehemiah 7:22)

What Does Nehemiah 7:33 Mean

the men

Nehemiah 7:33 opens with “the men,” signaling the male heads of families who represented entire households in the return from exile. Scripture often counts men in this way to underscore covenant responsibility and leadership (Numbers 1:2: “Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel… listing every man by name, one by one.”). By recording them:

• God publicly affirms their identity as members of His people, much asExodus 12:37 lists “about six hundred thousand men on foot” leaving Egypt.

• The community can trace lineage, land rights, and worship obligations, echoingEzra 2:2, where leaders are named first before the larger tally.

• Each name and number testifies that real families, not anonymous masses, answered God’s call to rebuild (cf.Malachi 3:16, “a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who feared the LORD”).

of the other Nebo

The phrase points to a second location named Nebo, distinct from the group already noted inEzra 2:29 (“the men of Nebo, 52”). Old Testament geography shows multiple sites bearing the name—one in Reubenite territory (Numbers 32:38) and a mountain in Moab (Deuteronomy 32:49). By adding “other,” Nehemiah clarifies that two separate communities bearing the same name returned:

• God’s restoration reaches scattered pockets of His people, whether large like Jerusalem or small like this “other” Nebo.

• It highlights the precision of Scripture; even similarly named towns are not blurred together (cf.Nehemiah 7:7 listing leaders “each in his own place”).

• The distinction guards property boundaries once resettlement begins (Joshua 13:15–17).

Nebo

Nebo itself recalls rich biblical associations:

• A town renamed by the tribe of Reuben after conquering the Amorites (Numbers 32:38).

• Mount Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land (Deuteronomy 34:1).

Though the exiles’ Nebo lay in a different district, the name evokes God’s faithfulness from Moses’ day to the return from Babylon. It reminds readers that places tied to past promises continue to matter in God’s unfolding plan (Psalm 102:13–16).

The closing number records exactly fifty-two men. Far from a dry statistic, it declares:

• God values every individual; “Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered” (Luke 12:7).

• No one who turns back to the land is overlooked; “The Lord knows those who are His” (2 Timothy 2:19).

• Even a small contingent counts in the larger mission—proof that faithfulness, not size, measures significance (cf.Zechariah 4:10, “Who despises the day of small things?”).

• The match withEzra 2:29 (“52”) confirms the reliability of the historical record.

summary

Nehemiah 7:33 may appear to be a simple census line—“the men of the other Nebo, 52”—yet each element carries weight. “The men” identifies responsible heads of households; “the other Nebo” clarifies God’s care for scattered communities; “Nebo” links the returnees to a history of promise; and “52” testifies that every life matters and is remembered. Together they show that Scripture’s exact numbers and names are not filler but firm evidence of God’s meticulous, covenant-keeping love.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 33. -The men of the other Nebo. To Nebo has as yet been mentioned, which makes it unlikely that the text is correct here. Apparently the word translated "the other" (acher) has been accidentally repeated from the next verse. Ezra has "the men of Nebo" simply.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

the men
אַנְשֵׁ֥י(’an·šê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 376:A man as an individual, a male person

of the other
אַחֵ֖ר(’a·ḥêr)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 312:Hinder, next, other

Nebo,
נְב֛וֹ(nə·ḇōw)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5015:Nebo -- a city in Moab, also a mountain in Moab

52;
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים(ḥă·miš·šîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 2572:Fifty

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OT History: Nehemiah 7:33 The men of the other Nebo fifty-two (Neh Ne)