Nehemiah 11:26
New International Version
in Jeshua, in Moladah, in Beth Pelet,

New Living Translation
They also lived in Jeshua, Moladah, Beth-pelet,

English Standard Version
and in Jeshua and in Moladah and Beth-pelet,

Berean Standard Bible
in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet;

King James Bible
And at Jeshua, and at Moladah, and at Bethphelet,

New King James Version
in Jeshua, Moladah, Beth Pelet,

New American Standard Bible
and in Jeshua, in Moladah, and Beth-pelet,

NASB 1995
and in Jeshua, in Moladah and Beth-pelet,

NASB 1977
and in Jeshua, in Moladah and Beth-pelet,

Legacy Standard Bible
and in Jeshua, in Moladah and Beth-pelet,

Amplified Bible
in Jeshua, in Moladah, in Beth-pelet,

Christian Standard Bible
in Jeshua, Moladah, Beth-pelet,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
in Jeshua, Moladah, Beth-pelet,

American Standard Version
and in Jeshua, and in Moladah, and Beth-pelet,

Contemporary English Version
Jeshua, Moladah, Beth-Pelet,

English Revised Version
and in Jeshua, and in Moladah, and Beth-pelet;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth Pelet,

Good News Translation
They also lived in the cities of Jeshua, Moladah, Bethpelet,

International Standard Version
in Jeshua, in Moladah, and Beth-pelet,

Majority Standard Bible
in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet;

NET Bible
in Jeshua, in Moladah, in Beth Pelet,

New Heart English Bible
and in Jeshua, and in Moladah, and Beth Pelet,

Webster's Bible Translation
And at Jeshua, and at Moladah, and at Beth-phelet,

World English Bible
in Jeshua, in Moladah, Beth Pelet,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and in Jeshua, and in Moladah, and in Beth-Phelet,

Young's Literal Translation
and in Jeshua, and in Moladah, and in Beth-Phelet,

Smith's Literal Translation
And in Joshua, and in Moladah, and in the house of escape,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And at Jesue, and at Molada, and Bethphaleth,

Catholic Public Domain Version
and at Jeshua, and at Moladah, and at Bethpelet,

New American Bible
in Jeshua, Moladah, Beth-pelet,

New Revised Standard Version
and in Jeshua and in Moladah and Beth-pelet,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And in Hoshah and in Moladah and in Beth-phelet

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And in Husha, and in Mulada, and in Bayth Pelet
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and in Jeshua, and in Moladah, and Beth-pelet;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and in Jesu,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Residents Outside Jerusalem
25As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages; 26in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet; 27in Hazar-shual; in Beersheba and its villages;…

Cross References
Joshua 15:48-50
These were in the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh, / Dannah, Kiriath-sannah (that is, Debir), / Anab, Eshtemoh, Anim,

Joshua 15:21-32
These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, / Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah, / Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan, ...

1 Chronicles 4:28-33
They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, / Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, / Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, ...

1 Samuel 30:26-31
When David arrived in Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, “Here is a gift for you from the plunder of the LORD’s enemies.” / He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir; / to those in Aroer, Siphmoth, and Eshtemoa; ...

2 Samuel 24:7
They went toward the fortress of Tyre and all the cities of the Hivites and Canaanites. Finally, they went on to the Negev of Judah, to Beersheba.

2 Chronicles 11:5-10
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah. / He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, / Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, ...

Joshua 19:1-9
The second lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Simeon: Their inheritance lay within the territory of Judah / and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, / Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, ...

1 Kings 19:3
And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there,

Judges 1:16-17
Now the descendants of Moses’ father-in-law, the Kenite, went up with the men of Judah from the City of Palms to the Wilderness of Judah in the Negev near Arad. They went to live among the people. / Then the men of Judah went with their brothers the Simeonites, attacked the Canaanites living in Zephath, and devoted the city to destruction. So it was called Hormah.

Ezekiel 47:13-23
This is what the Lord GOD says: “These are the boundaries by which you are to divide the land as an inheritance among the twelve tribes of Israel; Joseph shall receive two portions. / You are to divide it equally among them. Because I swore with an uplifted hand to give it to your forefathers, this land will fall to you as an inheritance. / This shall be the boundary of the land: On the north side it will extend from the Great Sea by way of Hethlon through Lebo-hamath to Zedad, ...

Matthew 2:1
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem,

Luke 2:4
So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David.

John 4:5
So He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph.

Acts 8:1
And Saul was there, giving approval to Stephen’s death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.

Acts 9:31
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.


Treasury of Scripture

And at Jeshua, and at Moladah, and at Bethphelet,

Moladah.

Joshua 15:26
Amam, and Shema, and Moladah,

Joshua 19:2
And they had in their inheritance Beersheba, or Sheba, and Moladah,

Beth-phelet.

Joshua 15:27
And Hazargaddah, and Heshmon, and Bethpalet,

Beth-palet.

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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.














in Jeshua
Jeshua is a location mentioned in the context of the resettlement of the people of Judah after the Babylonian exile. It is important to note that Jeshua is also a common name in the Old Testament, often associated with the high priest who returned with Zerubbabel. However, in this context, it refers to a geographical location. The name Jeshua means "salvation," which can be seen as a foreshadowing of the ultimate salvation brought by Jesus Christ. The resettlement of Jeshua signifies the restoration of the land and the fulfillment of God's promises to His people.

Moladah
Moladah is a town in the southern part of Judah, near the Negev desert. It is mentioned in the allotment of the tribe of Simeon in Joshua 15:26 and 19:2. The town's inclusion in the list of resettled areas highlights the restoration of the land to its original tribal allocations. Archaeological evidence suggests that Moladah was an important settlement during various periods, including the time of Nehemiah. The restoration of Moladah signifies the reestablishment of the community and the continuity of God's covenant with Israel.

and Beth-pelet
Beth-pelet, also known as Beth-palet, is another town in the southern region of Judah. It is listed among the cities of the tribe of Simeon in Joshua 15:27. The name Beth-pelet means "house of escape" or "house of deliverance," which can be seen as symbolic of God's deliverance of His people from exile. The mention of Beth-pelet in Nehemiah 11:26 underscores the theme of restoration and the fulfillment of God's promises to bring His people back to their land. This restoration is a precursor to the ultimate deliverance and restoration found in Jesus Christ.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jeshua
A location in the southern part of Judah. It is one of the towns where the people of Judah settled after returning from the Babylonian exile. The name "Jeshua" is derived from the Hebrew root "Yeshua," meaning "salvation."

2. Moladah
Another town in the Negev region of Judah. It was originally allotted to the tribe of Simeon. The name "Moladah" is believed to mean "birth" or "generation."

3. Beth-pelet
A town in the southern part of Judah. The name "Beth-pelet" translates to "house of escape" or "house of deliverance," indicating a place of refuge or safety.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness in Restoration
The resettlement of towns like Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet demonstrates God's faithfulness in restoring His people to their land. Despite the exile, God preserved the identity and heritage of His people.

The Importance of Community
The repopulation of these towns underscores the importance of community and shared identity among God's people. It reminds us of the value of living in fellowship and supporting one another in faith.

Heritage and Inheritance
The mention of these towns connects the returning exiles to their ancestral heritage. It encourages believers to value their spiritual heritage and to pass it on to future generations.

God's Provision and Protection
The names and meanings of these towns, such as "house of escape," remind us of God's provision and protection. In times of trouble, God provides places of refuge and deliverance.Verse 26. - Joshua is a place not mentioned anywhere but here. Moladah occurs in Joshua 15:26; Beth-phelet, no doubt the same as Beth-palet, in Joshua 15:27.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
in Jeshua,
וּבְיֵשׁ֥וּעַ (ū·ḇə·yê·šū·a‘)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3442: Jeshua

Moladah,
וּבְמוֹלָדָ֖ה (ū·ḇə·mō·w·lā·ḏāh)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4137: Moladah -- a city in Simeon

and
וּבְבֵ֥ית (ū·ḇə·ḇêṯ)
0
Strong's Hebrew

Beth-pelet;
פָּֽלֶט׃ (pā·leṭ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1046: Beth-pelet -- 'place of escape', a place in southern Judah


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