Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Nehemiah 11:6
All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem [were] four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.
6. at Jerusalem ] R.V. in.
four hundred threescore and eight valiant men ] Our list gives the number of the sons of Perez, 468; the Chronicles list gives the number of the sons of Zerah, 690. It is clear, therefore, that neither list is complete, but that each is drawn from some fuller document.
valiant men ] i.e. men capable of bearing arms, able-bodied men.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
Such were most proper for this place and time, because of its many enemies round about it.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men. And so well qualified to defend the city against its enemies.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
Neh 11:6 All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem [were] four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.
Ver. 6. Valiant men ] Heb. Men of ability and activity. It comprehendeth all the four cardinal virtues.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Reciprocal: Gen 38:29 – his name Num 26:20 – Pharez 1Ch 9:4 – Pharez
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Neh 11:6. Four hundred threescore and eight valiant men Such were most proper for this place and time, because of its many enemies round about.