All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.
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Interpretation
This verse speaks in the wider setting of restoration and leadership as Nehemiah unfolds its message.
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This thought runs through Nehemiah 11:6-10.
Glossary
- Jerusalem Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.
- Perez Person
- =Pharez, (q. v. ), breach, the son of Judah ( Neh. 11:4 ). “The chief of all the captains of the host for the first month” in the reign of David was taken from his family ( 1 Chr. 27:3 ).