Nehemiah 11:28
New International Version
in Ziklag, in Mekonah and its settlements,

New Living Translation
Ziklag, and Meconah with its settlements.

English Standard Version
in Ziklag, in Meconah and its villages,

Berean Standard Bible
in Ziklag; in Meconah and its villages;

King James Bible
And at Ziklag, and at Mekonah, and in the villages thereof,

New King James Version
in Ziklag and Meconah and its villages;

New American Standard Bible
and in Ziklag, in Meconah and in its towns,

NASB 1995
and in Ziklag, in Meconah and in its towns,

NASB 1977
and in Ziklag, in Meconah and in its towns,

Legacy Standard Bible
and in Ziklag, in Meconah and in its towns,

Amplified Bible
in Ziklag and in Meconah and its towns,

Christian Standard Bible
in Ziklag and Meconah and its surrounding villages;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
in Ziklag and Meconah and its villages;

American Standard Version
and in Ziklag, and in Meconah and in the towns thereof,

Contemporary English Version
Ziklag, Meconah,

English Revised Version
and in Ziklag, and in Meconah and in the towns thereof;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
in Ziklag, and in Meconah and its villages,

Good News Translation
They lived in the city of Ziklag, in Meconah and its villages,

International Standard Version
in Ziklag, in Meconah and its villages,

Majority Standard Bible
in Ziklag; in Meconah and its villages;

NET Bible
in Ziklag, in Meconah and its villages,

New Heart English Bible
and in Ziklag, and in Meconah and in its towns,

Webster's Bible Translation
And at Ziklag, and at Mekonah, and in its villages,

World English Bible
in Ziklag, in Meconah and in its towns,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and in Ziklag, and in Mekonah and in its small towns,

Young's Literal Translation
and in Ziklag, and in Mekonah and in its small towns,

Smith's Literal Translation
And in Ziklag, and in Mekonah, and its buildings,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And at Siceleg, and at Mochona, and in the villages thereof,

Catholic Public Domain Version
and at Ziklag, and at Meconah and in its daughter villages,

New American Bible
in Ziklag, in Meconah and its dependencies,

New Revised Standard Version
in Ziklag, in Meconah and its villages,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And in Zinklag and in Mekiah and in the villages thereof

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And in Tsnaqlaag, and in Mekaia, and in its villages
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and in Ziklag, and in Meconah and in the towns thereof;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Residents Outside Jerusalem
27in Hazar-shual; in Beersheba and its villages; 28in Ziklag; in Meconah and its villages; 29in En-rimmon, Zorah, Jarmuth,…

Cross References
Joshua 15:48-60
These were in the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh, / Dannah, Kiriath-sannah (that is, Debir), / Anab, Eshtemoh, Anim, ...

1 Chronicles 6:57-60
So the descendants of Aaron were given Hebron (a city of refuge), Libnah, Jattir, Eshtemoa, / Hilen, Debir, / Ashan, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh, together with their pasturelands. ...

1 Chronicles 9:2-3
Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants. / Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:

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 21:9-19
From the tribes of Judah and Simeon, they designated these cities by name / to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clans of the Levites, because the first lot fell to them: / They gave them Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), with its surrounding pasturelands, in the hill country of Judah. (Arba was the father of Anak.) ...

1 Kings 4:7-19
Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, / and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim; / Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan; ...

2 Kings 18:13
In the fourteenth year of Hezekiah’s reign, Sennacherib king of Assyria attacked and captured all the fortified cities of Judah.

Jeremiah 34:7
as the army of the king of Babylon was fighting against Jerusalem and the remaining cities of Judah—against Lachish and Azekah. For these were the only fortified cities remaining in Judah.

Isaiah 36:1
In the fourteenth year of Hezekiah’s reign, Sennacherib king of Assyria attacked and captured all the fortified cities of Judah.

Ezekiel 48:1-29
“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ...

Matthew 2:1-6
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, / asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” / When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. ...

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 7:42
Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?”

Acts 2:9-11
Parthians, Medes, and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, / Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome, / both Jews and converts to Judaism; Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!”

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.


Treasury of Scripture

And at Ziklag, and at Mekonah, and in the villages thereof,

Ziklag.

Joshua 15:31
And Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah,

1 Samuel 27:6
Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag pertaineth unto the kings of Judah unto this day.

Mekonah.

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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 Ziklag;
Ziklag is a town with significant historical and biblical importance. Originally allotted to the tribe of Judah (Joshua 15:31) and later to Simeon (Joshua 19:5), it became a Philistine city during the time of King Saul. David was given Ziklag by Achish, the Philistine king of Gath, and it served as his base while he was fleeing from Saul (1 Samuel 27:6). This location is associated with David's leadership and his eventual rise to kingship, as it was here that he received news of Saul's death (2 Samuel 1:1). Archaeologically, Ziklag's exact location is debated, but it is generally believed to be in the Negev region. The mention of Ziklag in Nehemiah 11:28 indicates its continued significance and repopulation during the post-exilic period, reflecting the restoration efforts of the Jewish community.

in Meconah and its villages;
Meconah is less well-known than Ziklag, with limited biblical references. It is mentioned here as part of the repopulation efforts during Nehemiah's time. The inclusion of Meconah and its villages highlights the broader restoration and resettlement of the land by the returning exiles. This reflects the fulfillment of God's promises to restore Israel after the Babylonian exile (Jeremiah 29:10-14). The mention of "its villages" suggests a network of smaller settlements surrounding Meconah, indicating a focus on rebuilding community life and agricultural productivity. This effort is part of the larger narrative of Nehemiah, which emphasizes the physical and spiritual rebuilding of Jerusalem and its surrounding areas.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ziklag
A town in the Negev region of Judah, historically significant as a place given to David by the Philistine king Achish. It became a base for David and his men during their time of exile from King Saul.

2. Meconah
A lesser-known location mentioned in the context of the resettlement of the people of Judah. Its exact historical and geographical details are not well-documented, but it is noted for its villages.

3. Resettlement of Judah
This event refers to the period after the Babylonian exile when the Israelites returned to their homeland to rebuild Jerusalem and resettle in their ancestral lands. Nehemiah played a crucial role in organizing and leading this effort.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Community Restoration
Nehemiah 11:28 highlights the importance of restoring and rebuilding communities. Just as the Israelites returned to their towns, Christians are called to invest in and restore their communities, both spiritually and physically.

Faithfulness in Small Places
The mention of lesser-known places like Meconah reminds us that God values faithfulness in all areas, not just those that are prominent or well-known. Every place and task has significance in God's plan.

God's Sovereignty in History
The resettlement of Judah is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Despite the exile, God orchestrated the return and rebuilding of His people, demonstrating His sovereignty over history.

The Role of Leadership in God's Work
Nehemiah's leadership was crucial in the resettlement process. This underscores the importance of godly leadership in guiding and organizing efforts to fulfill God's purposes.Verse 28. - Ziklag is celebrated as the town given to David by Achish king of Gath (1 Samuel 27:6), and soon afterwards taken by the Amalekites (ibid. 30:1). Mekonah is a name which occurs only in this place.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
in Ziklag,
וּבְצִֽקְלַ֥ג (ū·ḇə·ṣiq·laḡ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6860: Ziklag -- a city assigned to Judah, also to Simeon

in Meconah
וּבִמְכֹנָ֖ה (ū·ḇim·ḵō·nāh)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4368: Meconah -- a place in Judah

and its villages;
וּבִבְנֹתֶֽיהָ׃ (ū·ḇiḇ·nō·ṯe·hā)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 1323: A daughter


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