Nehemiah 11:6
All the sons of Phares who dwelt in Jerusalem were four hundred and sixty-eight men of might.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.
In Context
Cross References
Genesis 38:29And when he drew back his hand, then immediately came forth his brother; and she said, Why has the barrier been cut through because of thee? and she called his name, Phares.
1 Chronicles 9:4And Gnothi, and the son of Samiud, the son of Amri, the son of Ambraim, the son of Buni, son of the sons of Phares, the son of Juda.
Matthew Henry on Nehemiah 11:2-20
The Re-peopling of Jerusalem. ( b. c. 444.) 1 And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts to dwell in other cities. 2 And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem. 3 Now these are the chief of the province that dwelt in Jerusalem: but in the cities of Judah dwelt every one in his possession in their cities, to wit, Israel, the priests, and the Levites,… Read the whole commentary →