Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version in Ziklag, in Mekonah and its settlements, New Living Translation Ziklag, and Meconah with its settlements. 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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. Jump to Previous Daughter-Towns Dependent Settlements Small Thereof Towns Villages ZiklagJump to Next Daughter-Towns Dependent Settlements Small Thereof Towns Villages ZiklagNehemiah 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; Persons / Places / Events 1. ZiklagA 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 RestorationNehemiah 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 Links Nehemiah 11:28 NIVNehemiah 11:28 NLT Nehemiah 11:28 ESV Nehemiah 11:28 NASB Nehemiah 11:28 KJV Nehemiah 11:28 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 11:28 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 11:28 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 11:28 French Bible Nehemiah 11:28 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 11:28 And in Ziklag and in Meconah (Neh Ne) |