Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Zanoah, Adullam and their villages, in Lachish and its fields, and in Azekah and its settlements. So they were living all the way from Beersheba to the Valley of Hinnom. New Living Translation Zanoah, and Adullam with their surrounding villages. They also lived in Lachish with its nearby fields and Azekah with its surrounding villages. So the people of Judah were living all the way from Beersheba in the south to the valley of Hinnom. English Standard Version Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages, Lachish and its fields, and Azekah and its villages. So they encamped from Beersheba to the Valley of Hinnom. Berean Standard Bible Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages; in Lachish and its fields; and in Azekah and its villages. So they settled from Beersheba all the way to the Valley of Hinnom. King James Bible Zanoah, Adullam, and in their villages, at Lachish, and the fields thereof, at Azekah, and in the villages thereof. And they dwelt from Beersheba unto the valley of Hinnom. New King James Version Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages; in Lachish and its fields; in Azekah and its villages. They dwelt from Beersheba to the Valley of Hinnom. New American Standard Bible Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages, Lachish and its fields, Azekah and its towns. So they camped from Beersheba as far as the Valley of Hinnom. NASB 1995 Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages, Lachish and its fields, Azekah and its towns. So they encamped from Beersheba as far as the valley of Hinnom. NASB 1977 Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages, Lachish and its fields, Azekah and its towns. So they encamped from Beersheba as far as the valley of Hinnom. Legacy Standard Bible Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages, Lachish and its fields, Azekah and its towns. So they encamped from Beersheba as far as the valley of Hinnom. Amplified Bible Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages, Lachish and its fields, and Azekah and its towns. So they camped from Beersheba as far as the Hinnom Valley. Christian Standard Bible Zanoah and Adullam with their settlements; in Lachish with its fields and Azekah and its surrounding villages. So they settled from Beer-sheba to Hinnom Valley. Holman Christian Standard Bible Zanoah and Adullam with their villages; in Lachish with its fields and Azekah and its villages. So they settled from Beer-sheba to the Valley of Hinnom. American Standard Version Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages, Lachish and the fields thereof, Azekah and the towns thereof. So they encamped from Beer-sheba unto the valley of Hinnom. Contemporary English Version Zanoah, Adullam, Lachish, and Azekah. In fact, they settled the towns from Beersheba in the south to Hinnom Valley in the north. English Revised Version Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages, Lachish and the fields thereof, Azekah and the towns thereof. So they encamped from Beer-sheba unto the valley of Hinnom. GOD'S WORD® Translation Zanoah, and Adullam and their villages, in Lachish and its fields, and in Azekah and its villages. So they settled in the land from Beersheba to the Valley of Hinnom. Good News Translation in Zanoah, in Adullam, and in the villages near these towns. They lived in Lachish and on the farms nearby, and in Azekah and its villages. That is to say, the people of Judah lived in the territory between Beersheba in the south and Hinnom Valley in the north. International Standard Version in Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages, Lachish and its fields, and Azekah and its villages. They encamped from Beer-sheba to the Hinnom Valley. NET Bible Zanoah, Adullam and their settlements, in Lachish and its fields, and in Azekah and its villages. So they were encamped from Beer Sheba to the Valley of Hinnom. New Heart English Bible Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages, Lachish and its fields, Azekah and its towns. So they camped from Beersheba to the Valley of Hinnom. Webster's Bible Translation Zanoah, Adullam, and in their villages, at Lachish, and its fields, at Azekah, and in its villages. And they dwelt from Beer-sheba to the valley of Hinnom. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleZanoah, Adullam, and their villages; in Lachish and its fields; and in Azekah and its villages. So they settled from Beersheba all the way to the Valley of Hinnom. World English Bible Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages, Lachish and its fields, and Azekah and its towns. So they encamped from Beersheba to the valley of Hinnom. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionZanoah, Adullam, and their villages, Lachish and its fields, Azekah and its small towns; and they encamp from Beer-Sheba to the Valley of Hinnom. Young's Literal Translation Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages, Lachish and its fields, Azekah and its small towns; and they encamp from Beer-Sheba unto the valley of Hinnom. Smith's Literal Translation Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages, Lachish and its fields, Azekah and its buildings. And they will dwell from the well of the oath even to the valley of Hinnom. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleZanoa, Odollam, and in their villages, at Lachis and its dependencies, and at Azeca and the villages thereof. And they dwelt from Bersabee unto the valley of Ennom. Catholic Public Domain Version Zanoah, Adullam, and in their villages, at Lachish and its regions, and at Azekah and in its daughter villages. And they dwelt from Beersheba as far as the valley of Hinnom. New American Bible Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages, Lachish and its fields, Azekah and its dependencies. They were settled from Beer-sheba to Ge-hinnom. New Revised Standard Version Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages, Lachish and its fields, and Azekah and its villages. So they camped from Beer-sheba to the valley of Hinnom. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleZanoah, Adullam, and in their villages, in Lachish and its villages, in Azekah and in its villages. And they dwelt from Beer-sheba as far as the valley of Hinnom. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And in Ziuukh, and in Adlam, and in their villages, and in Lakish and in its villages and in Azqa and in its villages; and they dwelt from Beer Sheba and unto the Valley of Hennom. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages, Lachish and the fields thereof, Azekah and the towns thereof. So they encamped from Beer-sheba unto the valley of Hinnom. Brenton Septuagint Translation And their villages were Lachis and her hands: and they pitched their tents in Bersabee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Residents Outside Jerusalem…29in En-rimmon, Zorah, Jarmuth, 30Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages; in Lachish and its fields; and in Azekah and its villages. So they settled from Beersheba all the way to the Valley of Hinnom. 31The descendants of Benjamin from Geba lived in Michmash, Aija, and Bethel with its villages;… Cross References Joshua 15:33-36 These were in the foothills: Eshtaol, Zorah, Ashnah, / Zanoah, En-gannim, Tappuah, Enam, / Jarmuth, Adullam, Socoh, Azekah, ... 1 Chronicles 4:28-33 They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, / Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, / Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, ... Joshua 10:5 So the five kings of the Amorites—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon—joined forces and advanced with all their armies. They camped before Gibeon and made war against it. 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 12:15 the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; 1 Samuel 17:1 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war at Socoh in Judah, and they camped between Socoh and Azekah in Ephes-dammim. 2 Samuel 5:18-25 Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” / So David went to Baal-perazim, where he defeated the Philistines and said, “Like a bursting flood, the LORD has burst out against my enemies before me.” So he called that place Baal-perazim. ... 1 Kings 4:9-10 Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan; / Ben-hesed in Arubboth (Socoh and all the land of Hepher belonged to him); 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. Micah 1:15 I will again bring a conqueror against you, O dweller of Mareshah. The glory of Israel will come to Adullam. 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 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?” Matthew 1:6 and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, Acts 13:22-23 After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ / From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised. Treasury of Scripture Zanoah, Adullam, and in their villages, at Lachish, and the fields thereof, at Azekah, and in the villages thereof. And they dwelled from Beersheba to the valley of Hinnom. Zanoah. Nehemiah 3:13 The valley gate repaired Hanun, and the inhabitants of Zanoah; they built it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and a thousand cubits on the wall unto the dung gate. Joshua 15:34 And Zanoah, and Engannim, Tappuah, and Enam, Adullam. Joshua 12:15 The king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one; Micah 1:15 Yet will I bring an heir unto thee, O inhabitant of Mareshah: he shall come unto Adullam the glory of Israel. Lachish. Joshua 10:3 Wherefore Adonizedek king of Jerusalem sent unto Hoham king of Hebron, and unto Piram king of Jarmuth, and unto Japhia king of Lachish, and unto Debir king of Eglon, saying, Joshua 15:39 Lachish, and Bozkath, and Eglon, Isaiah 37:8 So Rabshakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria warring against Libnah: for he had heard that he was departed from Lachish. Azekah. Joshua 15:35 Jarmuth, and Adullam, Socoh, and Azekah, the valley. Joshua 15:8 And the border went up by the valley of the son of Hinnom unto the south side of the Jebusite; the same is Jerusalem: and the border went up to the top of the mountain that lieth before the valley of Hinnom westward, which is at the end of the valley of the giants northward: Joshua 18:16 And the border came down to the end of the mountain that lieth before the valley of the son of Hinnom, and which is in the valley of the giants on the north, and descended to the valley of Hinnom, to the side of Jebusi on the south, and descended to Enrogel, 2 Kings 23:10 And he defiled Topheth, which is in the valley of the children of Hinnom, that no man might make his son or his daughter to pass through the fire to Molech. Jump to Previous Adullam Azekah Aze'kah Beersheba Beer-Sheba Daughter-Towns Dependent Dwelt Encamp Encamped Far Fields Hamlets Hinnom Lachish Settlements Thereof Towns Valley Villages Way Zanoah Zano'ahJump to Next Adullam Azekah Aze'kah Beersheba Beer-Sheba Daughter-Towns Dependent Dwelt Encamp Encamped Far Fields Hamlets Hinnom Lachish Settlements Thereof Towns Valley Villages Way Zanoah Zano'ahNehemiah 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. Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages; Zanoah and Adullam were towns located in the lowland region of Judah. Zanoah is mentioned in Joshua 15:34 as part of the inheritance of the tribe of Judah. Adullam is historically significant as the location of the cave where David sought refuge from King Saul (1 Samuel 22:1-2). The mention of "their villages" indicates the surrounding smaller settlements that were part of these towns' administrative regions. This reflects the post-exilic community's efforts to repopulate and restore the land of Judah after the Babylonian exile. in Lachish and its fields; and in Azekah and its villages. So they settled from Beersheba all the way to the Valley of Hinnom. Persons / Places / Events 1. ZanoahA town in the lowlands of Judah, mentioned in the context of the resettlement of the people after the Babylonian exile. 2. Adullam Known for the Cave of Adullam where David hid from King Saul, it is a significant historical and strategic location in Judah. 3. Lachish A major fortified city in Judah, often mentioned in the context of military campaigns and conquests. 4. Azekah A town in the Shephelah region of Judah, known for its role in various battles, including the one where David fought Goliath. 5. Beersheba to the Valley of Hinnom This phrase describes the geographical extent of the resettlement, from the southernmost part of Judah to the area near Jerusalem. Teaching Points The Importance of Community RestorationThe resettlement of these towns signifies the restoration of the community of Judah. It highlights the importance of rebuilding not just physical structures but also the spiritual and social fabric of a community. Strategic Placement for God's People The locations mentioned were strategically important for defense and trade. This teaches us about the importance of being strategically placed in our own lives to fulfill God's purposes. Faithfulness in Small Beginnings The rebuilding and resettlement efforts started small but were crucial for the future of Israel. This encourages us to be faithful in the small tasks God gives us, trusting in His larger plan. God's Sovereignty in History The historical significance of these locations reminds us of God's sovereignty and His hand in guiding the events of history for His purposes. The Role of Leadership in Community Building Nehemiah's leadership was crucial in organizing the resettlement. This underscores the importance of godly leadership in community and church settings. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Nehemiah 11:30?2. How does Nehemiah 11:30 illustrate the importance of community in God's plan? 3. What can we learn about leadership from Nehemiah's actions in chapter 11? 4. How does Nehemiah 11:30 connect with God's promises to Israel in the Old Testament? 5. In what ways can we apply Nehemiah's dedication to our own community involvement? 6. How does Nehemiah 11:30 encourage us to prioritize spiritual and communal restoration today? 7. What historical significance do the towns in Nehemiah 11:30 hold for the Israelites? 8. How does Nehemiah 11:30 reflect the theme of restoration in the Bible? 9. What archaeological evidence supports the settlements mentioned in Nehemiah 11:30? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 11? 11. Nehemiah 11:25-36 - Do the recorded locations and populations in Judah and Benjamin align with known historical or archaeological records of the period? 12. Why does Nehemiah 10:30 emphasize not intermarrying with neighboring peoples, when other passages (e.g., the Book of Ruth) show positive outcomes from such unions? 13. How do we reconcile 2 Chronicles 11:5-10, which describes Rehoboam's extensive city fortifications, with the lack of clear archaeological evidence for such large-scale construction? 14. Why do Nehemiah 8:9-12 command people to rejoice instead of mourning if they had just realized their past failures? What Does Nehemiah 11:30 Mean Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages“Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages” (Nehemiah 11:30) signals God’s people re-occupying the foothills west of Jerusalem. • Zanoah appears among the Judean towns allotted after the conquest (Joshua 15:34–35). Its re-settlement testifies that the same Lord who granted the land to Joshua is restoring it after exile (Jeremiah 32:44). • Adullam, where David once hid in a cave (1 Samuel 22:1; 2 Chronicles 11:7), reminds us that God preserves places of past deliverance so they can serve future generations. The villages surrounding these centers ensured agricultural stability, echoing the promise that obedient Israel would “eat the fruit of the land” (Isaiah 1:19). • By naming both towns and their smaller settlements, Scripture underscores that every family and farm matters in God’s redemption story (Psalm 147:2). In Lachish and its fields The next clause moves south-west to Lachish, a strategic fortress city (Joshua 10:31–32; 2 Chronicles 32:9). • Fields accompany the city because security without sustenance is incomplete; God grants both (Deuteronomy 8:7–10). • Lachish had fallen to Assyria and later to Babylon, yet the returning Judeans plant there again, proving that no devastation can outlast God’s covenant mercies (Lamentations 3:22–23). • Micah warned Lachish to repent of idolatry (Micah 1:13). Its inclusion here indicates repentance bore fruit, fulfilling God’s promise to “restore your fortunes before your eyes” (Zephaniah 3:20). In Azekah and its villages Azekah, also in the Shephelah, once saw hailstones rain on Canaanite armies (Joshua 10:10–11) and overlooked the valley where David faced Goliath (1 Samuel 17:1). • Re-settling Azekah ties post-exilic Judah to earlier victories, reinforcing that the same God still fights for His people (2 Chronicles 20:15). • Villages around Azekah spread the population, securing farmland and trade routes. This mirrors God’s design for a balanced society—city, town, and countryside each playing a part (Proverbs 27:23–27). So they settled from Beersheba all the way to the Valley of Hinnom The closing line stretches the map: Beersheba marks the traditional southern border of Israel (Genesis 21:33; 1 Samuel 3:20), while the Valley of Hinnom runs along Jerusalem’s southwestern edge (Joshua 15:8). • The phrase shows a continuous band of Judean life from the far south to the capital, fulfilling earlier calls to gather “from Beersheba to Dan” (2 Chronicles 30:5) but now centering on Jerusalem’s worship. • Occupying the land this broadly affirms God’s land-grant promise to Abraham (Genesis 13:14–17). Their obedience in returning demonstrates living faith, not mere nostalgia (Nehemiah 10:29). • The Valley of Hinnom, once associated with idolatrous fire (2 Kings 23:10), is now a boundary of restored holiness, proving that God can reclaim even the darkest places. summary Nehemiah 11:30 catalogs more than geography; it celebrates covenant faithfulness. By restoring Zanoah, Adullam, Lachish, Azekah, and everything between Beersheba and Jerusalem, God shows that every promise of land, protection, and provision remains intact. The verse invites believers today to trust that what God once dedicated, He can always re-dedicate—turning ruins into homes and history into hope. (30) From Beer-sheba unto the valley of Hinnom.--The men of Judah spread from the extreme south to the extreme north of Judah, an extent of some fifty miles.Verse 30. - Zanoah and Adullam appear in close connection with Jarmuth in Joshua 15:34, 35. Zanoah was not a place of any importance, but Adullam, near which was David's cave, is often mentioned. It had its own king in the time of Joshua (Joshua 12:15), was fortified by Rehoboam (2 Chronicles 11:7), and remained a city of some strength under the Maccabees (2 Macc. 12:38). Lachish is a place even more celebrated than Adullam. Its king, Japhia, warred with Joshua (Joshua 12:3-16). It was fortified by Rehoboam (2 Chronicles 11:9). Amaziah took refuge there when conspiracy threatened him at Jerusalem (2 Kings 14:19); and Sennacherib "besieged it with all his power" (2 Chronicles 22:9). Azekah is joined with Jarmuth and Adullam in Joshua 15:35. Like Adullam and Lachish, it was fortified by Rehoboam (2 Chronicles 11:9). They (i.e. the children of Judah) dwelt from Beer-sheba to the valley of Hinnom. The southernmost and the northernmost parts of Judaea are here mentioned.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Zanoah,זָנֹ֤חַ (zā·nō·aḥ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2182: Zanoah -- two cities in Judah and Adullam, עֲדֻלָּם֙ (‘ă·ḏul·lām) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5725: Adullam -- a Canaanite city with their villages; וְחַצְרֵיהֶ֔ם (wə·ḥaṣ·rê·hem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet in Lachish לָכִישׁ֙ (lā·ḵîš) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3923: Lachish -- a Canaanite city Southwest of Jerusalem with its fields וּשְׂדֹתֶ֔יהָ (ū·śə·ḏō·ṯe·hā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 7704: Field, land and Azekah עֲזֵקָ֖ה (‘ă·zê·qāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5825: Azekah -- a place in Judah and its villages. וּבְנֹתֶ֑יהָ (ū·ḇə·nō·ṯe·hā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 1323: A daughter So they settled וַיַּחֲנ֥וּ (way·ya·ḥă·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2583: To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp from מִבְּאֵֽר־ (mib·bə·’êr-) Preposition Strong's Hebrew Beersheba שֶׁ֖בַע (še·ḇa‘) Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 884: Beersheba -- 'well of seven', a place in the Negev all the way to עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while the Valley גֵּֽיא־ (gê-) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1516: A valley of Hinnom. הִנֹּֽם׃ (hin·nōm) Noun - proper Strong's 2011: Ben-hinnom -- a valley Southwest of Jerusalem Links Nehemiah 11:30 NIVNehemiah 11:30 NLT Nehemiah 11:30 ESV Nehemiah 11:30 NASB Nehemiah 11:30 KJV Nehemiah 11:30 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 11:30 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 11:30 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 11:30 French Bible Nehemiah 11:30 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 11:30 Zanoah Adullam and their villages Lachish (Neh Ne) |
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