Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version These are the provincial leaders who settled in Jerusalem (now some Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants and descendants of Solomon’s servants lived in the towns of Judah, each on their own property in the various towns, New Living Translation Here is a list of the names of the provincial officials who came to live in Jerusalem. (Most of the people, priests, Levites, Temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants continued to live in their own homes in the various towns of Judah, English Standard Version These are the chiefs of the province who lived in Jerusalem; but in the towns of Judah everyone lived on his property in their towns: Israel, the priests, the Levites, the temple servants, and the descendants of Solomon’s servants. Berean Standard Bible These are the heads of the provinces who settled in Jerusalem. (In the villages of Judah, however, each lived on his own property in their towns—the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants— King James Bible Now these are the chief of the province that dwelt in Jerusalem: but in the cities of Judah dwelt every one in his possession in their cities, to wit, Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's servants. New King James Version These are the heads of the province who dwelt in Jerusalem. (But in the cities of Judah everyone dwelt in his own possession in their cities—Israelites, priests, Levites, Nethinim, and descendants of Solomon’s servants.) New American Standard Bible Now these are the heads of the provinces who lived in Jerusalem, but in the cities of Judah each lived on his own property in their cities—the Israelites, the priests, the Levites, the temple servants, and the descendants of Solomon’s servants. NASB 1995 Now these are the heads of the provinces who lived in Jerusalem, but in the cities of Judah each lived on his own property in their cities— the Israelites, the priests, the Levites, the temple servants and the descendants of Solomon’s servants. NASB 1977 Now these are the heads of the provinces who lived in Jerusalem, but in the cities of Judah each lived on his own property in their cities—the Israelites, the priests, the Levites, the temple servants and the descendants of Solomon’s servants. Legacy Standard Bible Now these are the heads of the provinces who lived in Jerusalem, but in the cities of Judah each lived in his own possession in their cities—the Israelites, the priests, the Levites, the temple servants, and the sons of Solomon’s servants. Amplified Bible These are the heads of the provinces who lived in Jerusalem, but in the cities of Judah everyone lived on his property in their cities—the Israelites, the priests, the Levites, the temple servants, and the descendants of Solomon’s servants. Christian Standard Bible These are the heads of the province who stayed in Jerusalem (but in the villages of Judah each lived on his own property in their towns —the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants — Holman Christian Standard Bible These are the heads of the province who stayed in Jerusalem (but in the villages of Judah each lived on his own property in their towns—the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants— American Standard Version Now these are the chiefs of the province that dwelt in Jerusalem: but in the cities of Judah dwelt every one in his possession in their cities, to wit, Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nethinim, and the children of Solomon's servants. Contemporary English Version Some of the people of Israel, the priests, the Levites, the temple workers, and the descendants of Solomon's servants lived on their own property in the towns of Judah. But the leaders of the province lived in Jerusalem with their families. English Revised Version Now these are the chiefs of the province that dwelt in Jerusalem: but in the cities of Judah dwelt every one in his possession in their cities, to wit, Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nethinim, and the children of Solomon's servants. GOD'S WORD® Translation These were the officials of the province who settled in Jerusalem. Some Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon's servants settled in the cities of Judah. They lived on their own property in their own cities. Good News Translation In the other towns and cities the people of Israel, the priests, the Levites, the Temple workers, and the descendants of Solomon's servants lived on their own property in their own towns. The following is the list of the leading citizens of the province of Judah who lived in Jerusalem: International Standard Version These are the leaders of the provinces who lived in Jerusalem. Some lived in the towns of Judah—each on their property in their respective towns—that is, the Israelis, the priests, the descendants of Levi, the Temple Servants, and the descendants of Solomon's servants. Majority Standard Bible These are the heads of the provinces who settled in Jerusalem. (In the villages of Judah, however, each lived on his own property in their towns—the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants— NET Bible These are the provincial leaders who settled in Jerusalem. (While other Israelites, the priests, the Levites, the temple attendants, and the sons of the servants of Solomon settled in the cities of Judah, each on his own property in their cities, New Heart English Bible Now these are the chiefs of the province who lived in Jerusalem; but in the cities of Judah everyone lived in his possession in their cities: Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nethinim, and the descendants of Solomon's servants. Webster's Bible Translation Now these are the chief of the province that dwelt in Jerusalem: but in the cities of Judah dwelt every one in his possession in their cities, to wit, Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's servants. World English Bible Now these are the chiefs of the province who lived in Jerusalem; but in the cities of Judah, everyone lived in his possession in their cities—Israel, the priests, the Levites, the temple servants, and the children of Solomon’s servants. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd these [are] heads of the province who have dwelt in Jerusalem, and in cities of Judah, they have dwelt each in his possession in their cities; Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nethinim, and the sons of the servants of Solomon. Young's Literal Translation And these are heads of the province who have dwelt in Jerusalem, and in cities of Judah, they have dwelt each in his possession in their cities; Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nethinim, and the sons of the servants of Solomon. Smith's Literal Translation And these the heads of the province that dwelt in Jerusalem: and in the cities of Judah they dwelt, each in his possession in their cities of Israel, the priests and the Levites, and the Nethinims, and the sons of Solomon's servants. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThese therefore are the chief men of the province, who dwelt in Jerusalem, and in the cities of Juda. And every one dwelt in his possession, in their cities: Israel, the priests, the Levites, the Nathinites, and the children of the servants of Solomon. Catholic Public Domain Version And so these are the leaders of the province, who were living in Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah. Now each one lived in his possession, in their cities: Israel, the priests, the Levites, the temple servants, and the sons of the servants of Solomon. New American Bible These are the heads of the province who took up residence in Jerusalem. In the cities of Judah dwelt Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and the descendants of Solomon’s servants, each on the property they owned in their own cities. New Revised Standard Version These are the leaders of the province who lived in Jerusalem; but in the towns of Judah all lived on their property in their towns: Israel, the priests, the Levites, the temple servants, and the descendants of Solomon’s servants. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow these are the chiefs of the province who dwelt in Jerusalem and in the towns of Judah (they dwelt every one in his own possession in their towns in Israel). along with the priests, the Levites, and some of the people, and also the descendants of Solomon's servants who dwelt in Jerusalem, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And these are the Chiefs of the city who dwelt in Jerusalem, and in the villages of Yehuda, and they dwelt, each man, in his possession in the towns of Israel. The Priests and the Levites and the people and the children of the Servants of Solomon were in Jerusalem. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now these are the chiefs of the province that dwelt in Jerusalem; but in the cities of Judah dwelt every one in his possession in their cities, to wit, Israelites, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nethinim, and the children of Solomon's servants. Brenton Septuagint Translation Now these are the chiefs of the province who dwelt in Jerusalem, and in the cities of Juda; every man dwelt in his possession in their cities: Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nathinim, and the children of the servants of Solomon. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The New Settlers in Jerusalem…2And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem. 3These are the heads of the provinces who settled in Jerusalem. (In the villages of Judah, however, each lived on his own property in their towns— the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants— 4while some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem.) From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez;… Cross References 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: 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. 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. Nehemiah 12:1 Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, Nehemiah 12:27 At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres. Nehemiah 12:44 And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. Nehemiah 13:10-11 I also learned that because the portions for the Levites had not been given to them, all the Levites and singers responsible for performing the service had gone back to their own fields. / So I rebuked the officials and asked, “Why has the house of God been neglected?” Then I gathered the Levites and singers together and stationed them at their posts, Nehemiah 13:22 Then I instructed the Levites to purify themselves and guard the gates in order to keep the Sabbath day holy. Remember me for this as well, O my God, and show me mercy according to Your abundant loving devotion. Nehemiah 13:30-31 Thus I purified the priests and Levites from everything foreign, and I assigned specific duties to each of the priests and Levites. / I also arranged for contributions of wood at the appointed times, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, with favor. Matthew 5:14 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Luke 2:36-38 There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years, / and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. / Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem. Acts 2:5 Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. Acts 6:7 So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith. Acts 15:2 And after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question. Treasury of Scripture Now these are the chief of the province that dwelled in Jerusalem: but in the cities of Judah dwelled every one in his possession in their cities, to wit, Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's servants. Now. 1 Chronicles 9:18 Who hitherto waited in the king's gate eastward: they were porters in the companies of the children of Levi. the chief. Nehemiah 7:6 These are the children of the province, that went up out of the captivity, of those that had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away, and came again to Jerusalem and to Judah, every one unto his city; Ezra 2:1 Now these are the children of the province that went up out of the captivity, of those which had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away unto Babylon, and came again unto Jerusalem and Judah, every one unto his city; Israel. Nehemiah 7:73 So the priests, and the Levites, and the porters, and the singers, and some of the people, and the Nethinims, and all Israel, dwelt in their cities; and when the seventh month came, the children of Israel were in their cities. 1 Chronicles 9:1-3 So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they were written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah, who were carried away to Babylon for their transgression… Ezra 2:70 So the priests, and the Levites, and some of the people, and the singers, and the porters, and the Nethinims, dwelt in their cities, and all Israel in their cities. Nethinims. Ezra 2:43,55 The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth, … the children. Nehemiah 7:57-60 The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Perida, … Ezra 2:55-58 The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Peruda, … Jump to Previous Chief Chiefs Children Cities Country Divisions Dwelt Heads Heritage Israel Israelites Jerusalem Judah Levites Nethinim Nethinims Possession Priests Property Province Provinces Provincial Servants Solomon's Towns Various WitJump to Next Chief Chiefs Children Cities Country Divisions Dwelt Heads Heritage Israel Israelites Jerusalem Judah Levites Nethinim Nethinims Possession Priests Property Province Provinces Provincial Servants Solomon's Towns Various WitNehemiah 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. These are the heads of the provinces This phrase introduces the leaders or prominent figures who were responsible for the administration and governance of the provinces. In the Hebrew context, "heads" (Hebrew: רָאשִׁים, roshim) signifies leaders or chiefs, indicating their authority and responsibility. Historically, these individuals were crucial in maintaining order and implementing the reforms Nehemiah had established. Their role was not just administrative but also spiritual, as they were expected to lead by example in faithfulness to God’s laws. who lived in Jerusalem but in the cities of Judah each lived on his own property in their towns the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants Israel.--The two Israelitish tribes were represented, but, like Judah before, this has become a generic name. Verse 3. - These are the chief of the province. A comparison is in the writer's mind between the Jews of Palestine and those of the great Persian capitals, Babylon and Susa, to which, as a Persian official, he himself properly belongs. Compare Nehemiah 1:3 and Ezra 2:1. That dwelt in Jerusalem. i.e. "that were entered in Nehemiah's census among the inhabitants of Jerusalem after the transfer of population had been made." The names which follow appear in most cases to be personal, but a certain number of them are names of families. In the cities of Judah dwelt every one in his possession. It follows that those who removed from the country districts to Jerusalem quitted their "possessions, often, it may be, exchanging riches for poverty, a comfortable house for one half in ruins (Nehemiah 7:4), and the life of a small landed proprietor for that of an artisan or hired labourer. Hence the "blessings" called down by the people on those who volunteered (ver. 2). Israel. Compare 1 Chronicles 9:3, where we find that among those who had returned were mere-bers of the two great Israelitish tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim. On the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's servants, see the comment on Ezra 2:43, 55.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Theseוְאֵ֙לֶּה֙ (wə·’êl·leh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those are the heads רָאשֵׁ֣י (rā·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 7218: The head of the provinces הַמְּדִינָ֔ה (ham·mə·ḏî·nāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4082: A judgeship, jurisdiction, a district, a region who אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that settled יָשְׁב֖וּ (yā·šə·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in Jerusalem בִּירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel (but in the villages וּבְעָרֵ֣י (ū·ḇə·‘ā·rê) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 5892: Excitement of Judah יְהוּדָ֗ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites each אִ֤ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person lived יָֽשְׁב֞וּ (yā·šə·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry on his own property בַּאֲחֻזָּתוֹ֙ (ba·’ă·ḥuz·zā·ṯōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 272: Something seized, a possession in their towns— בְּעָ֣רֵיהֶ֔ם (bə·‘ā·rê·hem) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 5892: Excitement the Israelites, יִשְׂרָאֵ֤ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc priests, הַכֹּהֲנִים֙ (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest Levites, וְהַלְוִיִּ֣ם (wə·hal·wî·yim) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi temple servants, וְהַנְּתִינִ֔ים (wə·han·nə·ṯî·nîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5411: The Nethinim, Temple-servants and descendants וּבְנֵ֖י (ū·ḇə·nê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Solomon’s שְׁלֹמֹֽה׃ (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne servants— עַבְדֵ֥י (‘aḇ·ḏê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 5650: Slave, servant Links Nehemiah 11:3 NIVNehemiah 11:3 NLT Nehemiah 11:3 ESV Nehemiah 11:3 NASB Nehemiah 11:3 KJV Nehemiah 11:3 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 11:3 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 11:3 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 11:3 French Bible Nehemiah 11:3 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 11:3 Now these are the chiefs (Neh Ne) |
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