34 The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
34 of the other Elam, 1,254
34 The sons of the other Elam, 1,254.
34 Elam (the other one), 1,254
34 the sons of the other Elam, one thousand two hundred and fifty-four;
34 The citizens of West Elam 1,254
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Nehemiah 7:34
Commentary on Nehemiah 7:5-73
(Read Nehemiah 7:5-73)
Nehemiah knew that the safety of a city, under God, depends more upon the inhabitants than upon its walls. Every good gift and every good work are from above. God gives knowledge, he gives grace; all is of him, and therefore all must be to him. What is done by human prudence, must be ascribed to the direction of Divine Providence. But woe to those who turn back from the Lord, loving this present world! and happy those who dedicate themselves, and their substance, to his service and glory!