Nehemiah 11:20
New International Version
The rest of the Israelites, with the priests and Levites, were in all the towns of Judah, each on their ancestral property.

New Living Translation
The other priests, Levites, and the rest of the Israelites lived wherever their family inheritance was located in any of the towns of Judah.

English Standard Version
And the rest of Israel, and of the priests and the Levites, were in all the towns of Judah, every one in his inheritance.

Berean Standard Bible
The rest of the Israelites, with the priests and Levites, were in all the villages of Judah, each on his own inheritance.

King James Bible
And the residue of Israel, of the priests, and the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance.

New King James Version
And the rest of Israel, of the priests and Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, everyone in his inheritance.

New American Standard Bible
The rest of Israel, of the priests and of the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, each on his own inheritance.

NASB 1995
The rest of Israel, of the priests and of the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, each on his own inheritance.

NASB 1977
And the rest of Israel, of the priests, and of the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, each on his own inheritance.

Legacy Standard Bible
The rest of Israel, of the priests and of the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, each on his own inheritance.

Amplified Bible
Now the rest of Israel, the priests and the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, each on his own inheritance.

Christian Standard Bible
The rest of Israel, the priests, and the Levites were in all the villages of Judah, each on his own inherited property.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The rest of Israel, the priests, and the Levites were in all the villages of Judah, each on his own inherited property.

American Standard Version
And the residue of Israel, of the priests, the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance.

Contemporary English Version
The rest of the Israelites, including priests and Levites, lived on their own property in the other towns of Judah.

English Revised Version
And the residue of Israel, of the priests, the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The rest of the Israelites, priests, and Levites lived in all the cities of Judah. Everyone lived on his own inherited property.

Good News Translation
The rest of the people of Israel and the remaining priests and Levites lived on their own property in the other cities and towns of Judah.

International Standard Version
The rest of Israel—the priests and the descendants of Levi—lived in all the cities of Judah, each on his own property,

Majority Standard Bible
The rest of the Israelites, with the priests and Levites, were in all the villages of Judah, each on his own inheritance.

NET Bible
And the rest of the Israelites, with the priests and the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, each on his own property.

New Heart English Bible
The residue of Israel, of the priests, the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, everyone in his inheritance.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the residue of Israel, of the priests, and the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah every one in his inheritance.

World English Bible
The residue of Israel, of the priests, and the Levites were in all the cities of Judah, everyone in his inheritance.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the rest of Israel, of the priests, of the Levites, [are] in all cities of Judah, each in his inheritance;

Young's Literal Translation
And the rest of Israel, of the priests, of the Levites, are in all cities of Judah, each in his inheritance;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the rest of Israel, the priests, the Levites in all the cities of Judah, each in his inheritance.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the rest of Israel, the priests and the Levites were in all the cities of Juda, every man in his possession.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the remainder of Israel, the priests and the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, each one in his own possession.

New American Bible
The rest of Israel, including priests and Levites, were in all the other cities of Judah in their own inheritances.

New Revised Standard Version
And the rest of Israel, and of the priests and the Levites, were in all the towns of Judah, all of them in their inheritance.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the rest of Israel, of the priests and the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the rest of Israel and the Priests and the Levites who are in all the towns of Yehuda, each man in his inheritance.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the residue of Israel, of the priests, the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Residents Outside Jerusalem
20The rest of the Israelites, with the priests and Levites, were in all the villages of Judah, each on his own inheritance. 21The temple servants lived on the hill of Ophel, with Ziha and Gishpa over them.…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:73
So the priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, and temple servants, along with some of the people and the rest of the Israelites, settled in their own towns. And by the seventh month the Israelites had settled in their towns.

Nehemiah 10:28-29
“The rest of the people—the priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, temple servants, and all who had separated themselves from the people of the land to obey the Law of God—along with their wives and all their sons and daughters who are able to understand, / hereby join with their noble brothers and commit themselves with a sworn oath to follow the Law of God given through His servant Moses and to obey carefully all the commandments, ordinances, and statutes of the LORD our Lord.

Ezra 2:70
So the priests, the Levites, the singers, the gatekeepers, and the temple servants, along with some of the people, settled in their own towns; and the rest of the Israelites settled in their towns.

Ezra 6:16-17
Then the people of Israel—the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the exiles—celebrated the dedication of the house of God with joy. / For the dedication of the house of God they offered a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and a sin offering for all Israel of twelve male goats, one for each tribe of Israel.

1 Chronicles 9:2
Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants.

2 Chronicles 31:19
As for the priests, the descendants of Aaron, who lived on the farmlands around each of their cities or in any other city, men were designated by name to distribute a portion to every male among the priests and to every Levite listed by the genealogies.

Joshua 21:1-3
Now the family heads of the Levites approached Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the other tribes of Israel / at Shiloh in the land of Canaan and said to them, “The LORD commanded through Moses that we be given cities in which to live, together with pasturelands for our livestock.” / So by the command of the LORD, the Israelites gave the Levites these cities and their pasturelands out of their own inheritance:

Numbers 35:1-8
Again the LORD spoke to Moses on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho: / “Command the Israelites to give, from the inheritance they will possess, cities for the Levites to live in and pasturelands around the cities. / The cities will be for them to live in, and the pasturelands will be for their herds, their flocks, and all their other livestock. ...

Deuteronomy 18:1-2
The Levitical priests—indeed the whole tribe of Levi—shall have no portion or inheritance with Israel. They are to eat the food offerings to the LORD; that is their inheritance. / Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them.

Leviticus 25:32-34
As for the cities of the Levites, the Levites always have the right to redeem their houses in the cities they possess. / So whatever belongs to the Levites may be redeemed—a house sold in a city they possess—and must be released in the Jubilee, because the houses in the cities of the Levites are their possession among the Israelites. / But the open pastureland around their cities may not be sold, for this is their permanent possession.

Acts 2:44-47
All the believers were together and had everything in common. / Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need. / With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart, ...

Acts 4:32-35
The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned. / With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all. / There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, ...

Romans 12:4-8
Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function, / so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another. / We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; ...

1 Corinthians 12:12-27
The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ. / For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink. / For the body does not consist of one part, but of many. ...

Ephesians 4:11-16
And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ, / until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, as we mature to the full measure of the stature of Christ. ...


Treasury of Scripture

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Nehemiah 11
1. The rulers, voluntary men, and the tenth man chosen by lot, dwell at Jerusalem.
3. A catalogue of their names.
20. Those who remain dwell in other cities.














The rest of the Israelites
This phrase refers to the remaining members of the Israelite community who were not specifically mentioned in the preceding verses. Historically, this indicates the broader population of Israel who were not directly involved in the rebuilding efforts in Jerusalem but were still integral to the nation's identity. The Hebrew root for "Israelites" is "Yisra'el," meaning "God prevails," which underscores the enduring covenant relationship between God and His people, even as they are dispersed across various towns.

with the priests and Levites
The inclusion of priests and Levites highlights the centrality of worship and religious leadership in the community. The priests were descendants of Aaron, responsible for temple sacrifices and rituals, while the Levites, from the tribe of Levi, assisted in various religious duties. This structure ensured that spiritual guidance and worship were maintained throughout the land, not just in Jerusalem. The Hebrew word for "priests" is "kohen," and for "Levites" is "levi," both of which emphasize their roles as mediators between God and the people.

were in all the towns of Judah
This phrase indicates the widespread distribution of the Israelites across the region of Judah. Historically, this reflects the post-exilic period when the Jewish community was re-establishing itself in its ancestral lands. The mention of "Judah" is significant as it was the primary territory of the Southern Kingdom, and its restoration was crucial for the reconstitution of the Jewish nation. The Hebrew word for "towns" is "ayarim," suggesting not just cities but also smaller settlements, emphasizing the comprehensive resettlement effort.

each on his own inheritance
This phrase speaks to the restoration of the tribal and familial inheritances that were originally allotted to the Israelites during the conquest of Canaan under Joshua. The concept of "inheritance" (Hebrew: "nachalah") is deeply rooted in the covenant promises of God to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, signifying not just land but a divine legacy and identity. This return to their inheritances symbolizes a renewal of God's promises and a re-establishment of their identity as God's chosen people, living in accordance with His covenant.

(20-36) The heads in the country.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The rest
וּשְׁאָ֨ר (ū·šə·’ār)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7605: Rest, residue, remnant

of the Israelites,
יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

with the priests
הַכֹּהֲנִ֤ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3548: Priest

and Levites,
הַלְוִיִּם֙ (hal·wî·yim)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi

[were] in all
בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the villages
עָרֵ֣י (‘ā·rê)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 5892: Excitement

of Judah,
יְהוּדָ֔ה (yə·hū·ḏāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites

each
אִ֖ישׁ (’îš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

on his own inheritance.
בְּנַחֲלָתֽוֹ׃ (bə·na·ḥă·lā·ṯōw)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion


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