Nehemiah 7
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Nehemiah 7:65-70

65The governor, therefore, ordered them not to eat any of the most sacred food until there should be a priest ministering with the Urim and Thummim.

66The whole company numbered 42,360,

67besides their 7,337 male and female slaves; and they also had 245 male and female singers.

68There were 736 horses, 245 mules,

69435 camels and 6,720 donkeys.

70Some of the heads of the families contributed to the work. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls and 530 garments for priests.

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