Nehemiah 7:69

“Their camels, four hundred thirty and five: six thousand seven hundred and twenty asses.”

Immediate Context

The preceding line reads “Their horses, seven hundred thirty and six: their mules, two hundred forty and five:” The titled verse reads “Their camels, four hundred thirty and five: six thousand seven hundred and twenty asses.” The following line reads “And some of the chief of the fathers gave unto the work. The Tirshatha gave to the treasure a thousand drams of gold, fifty basons, five hundred and thirty priests' garments.” Together, these lines place Nehemiah 7:69 within its immediate canonical and literary sequence.

Reading the Verse

The verse reports an action, event, location, number, or result within the biblical narrative. Its contribution appears through the subject, action, and outcome stated in the sentence.

The verse first states “Their camels, four hundred thirty and five:” It then adds “six thousand seven hundred and twenty asses.” Both movements belong together.

Biblical Significance

Biblical narrative communicates through ordered events and consequences. Accuracy about each verse preserves that sequence and guards conclusions from being based on details the passage does not contain.

Application

A faithful response distinguishes description from command and notices how the event fits the surrounding account. Reflection should follow the choices, consequences, and divine activity that the text itself makes visible.

Read in this setting, Nehemiah 7:69 speaks through its own wording and context. Its claims and application begin with the KJV text above.