Nehemiah 11:36
New International Version
Some of the divisions of the Levites of Judah settled in Benjamin.

New Living Translation
Some of the Levites who lived in Judah were sent to live with the tribe of Benjamin.

English Standard Version
And certain divisions of the Levites in Judah were assigned to Benjamin.

Berean Standard Bible
And some divisions of the Levites of Judah settled in Benjamin.

King James Bible
And of the Levites were divisions in Judah, and in Benjamin.

New King James Version
Some of the Judean divisions of Levites were in Benjamin.

New American Standard Bible
And from the Levites, some divisions in Judah belonged to Benjamin.

NASB 1995
From the Levites, some divisions in Judah belonged to Benjamin.

NASB 1977
And from the Levites, some divisions in Judah belonged to Benjamin.

Legacy Standard Bible
From the Levites, some divisions in Judah belonged to Benjamin.

Amplified Bible
And certain divisions of the Levites in Judah belonged to Benjamin.

Christian Standard Bible
Some of the Judean divisions of Levites were in Benjamin.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Some of the Judean divisions of Levites were in Benjamin.

American Standard Version
And of the Levites, certain courses in Judah were joined to Benjamin.

Contemporary English Version
Several groups of Levites from the territory of Judah were sent to live among the people of Benjamin.

English Revised Version
And of the Levites, certain courses in Judah were joined to Benjamin.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Some divisions of Levites in Judah were assigned to Benjamin.

Good News Translation
Some groups of Levites that had lived in the territory of Judah were assigned to live with the people of Benjamin.

International Standard Version
with some Levitical divisions of Judah pertaining to Benjamin.

Majority Standard Bible
And some divisions of the Levites of Judah settled in Benjamin.

NET Bible
Some of the Judean divisions of the Levites settled in Benjamin.

New Heart English Bible
Of the Levites, certain divisions in Judah settled in Benjamin's territory.

Webster's Bible Translation
And of the Levites were divisions in Judah, and in Benjamin.

World English Bible
Of the Levites, certain divisions in Judah settled in Benjamin’s territory.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And of the Levites, the divisions of Judah [are] for Benjamin.

Young's Literal Translation
And of the Levites, the courses of Judah are for Benjamin.

Smith's Literal Translation
And from the Levites divisions of Judah to Benjamin.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And of the Levites were portions of Juda and Benjamin.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And some of the Levites were apportioned with Judah and Benjamin.

New American Bible
Some divisions of the Levites from Judah were attached to Benjamin.

New Revised Standard Version
And certain divisions of the Levites in Judah were joined to Benjamin.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And of the Levites were divisions in Judah and in Benjamin.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And from the Levites there were divisions of Yehuda and of Benyamin.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And of the Levites, certain courses in Judah were joined to Benjamin.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And of the Levites there were divisions to Juda and to Benjamin.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Residents Outside Jerusalem
35Lod, and Ono; and in the Valley of the Craftsmen. 36And some divisions of the Levites of Judah settled in Benjamin.

Cross References
1 Chronicles 9:3
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.

1 Chronicles 9:2
Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants.

1 Chronicles 9:10-13
From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin; / Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple; / Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; ...

Nehemiah 12:1-26
Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, / Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, / Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth, ...

1 Chronicles 24:1-19
These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ...

1 Chronicles 6:54-81
Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. ...

Joshua 21:1-42
Now the family heads of the Levites approached Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the other tribes of Israel / at Shiloh in the land of Canaan and said to them, “The LORD commanded through Moses that we be given cities in which to live, together with pasturelands for our livestock.” / So by the command of the LORD, the Israelites gave the Levites these cities and their pasturelands out of their own inheritance: ...

1 Chronicles 6:1-15
The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. / The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. ...

1 Chronicles 6:31-32
These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them.

1 Chronicles 6:49
But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.

1 Chronicles 6:16-30
The sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. / These are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. ...

1 Chronicles 6:33-38
These are the men who served, together with their sons. From the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel, / the son of Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliel, the son of Toah, / the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai, ...

1 Chronicles 6:39-48
Heman’s kinsman was Asaph, who served at his right hand: Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea, / the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah, / the son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah, ...


Treasury of Scripture

And of the Levites were divisions in Judah, and in Benjamin.

And of.

Joshua 21:1-45
Then came near the heads of the fathers of the Levites unto Eleazar the priest, and unto Joshua the son of Nun, and unto the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel; …

1 Chronicles 6:54-81
Now these are their dwelling places throughout their castles in their coasts, of the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites: for theirs was the lot…

divisions.

Genesis 49:7
Cursed be their anger, for it was fierce; and their wrath, for it was cruel: I will divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel.

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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.














And some divisions of the Levites
The Levites were a tribe set apart for religious duties and temple service in Israel. They did not receive a specific territorial inheritance like the other tribes but were given cities within the territories of other tribes. This phrase indicates that not all Levites were centralized in one location but were distributed among various regions to fulfill their roles. This distribution ensured that religious instruction and worship were accessible throughout the land. The division of Levites also reflects the organizational structure necessary for maintaining the spiritual life of the community.

of Judah
Judah was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its leadership and prominence. It was the tribe from which King David and, ultimately, Jesus Christ descended, fulfilling the prophecy of the Messiah coming from the line of David. The presence of Levites in Judah underscores the importance of maintaining religious practices in this significant tribal region. Judah's centrality in Israel's history and its association with the Davidic line highlight its spiritual and political significance.

settled in Benjamin
Benjamin was a smaller tribe located to the north of Judah. The settlement of Levites in Benjamin indicates a strategic placement to ensure that religious duties were carried out in this area as well. Benjamin's proximity to Jerusalem, the religious and political center, made it a crucial location for the Levites' presence. Historically, Benjamin and Judah often worked closely together, especially after the division of the kingdom, when they formed the Southern Kingdom of Judah. The cooperation between these tribes is seen as a model of unity and shared purpose in maintaining the worship of Yahweh.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Nehemiah
A Jewish leader who played a crucial role in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and the spiritual renewal of the people. His leadership is central to the events described in the book.

2. Levites
Members of the tribe of Levi, set apart for religious duties and service in the temple. They played a significant role in the spiritual life of Israel.

3. Judah
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its leadership and prominence. Jerusalem, the capital city, is located within its territory.

4. Benjamin
Another tribe of Israel, located to the north of Judah. The Levites settling in Benjamin signifies cooperation and unity among the tribes.

5. Jerusalem
The central city of worship and the political heart of Israel. The rebuilding of its walls was a significant event in the restoration of the Jewish community.
Teaching Points
Unity Among God's People
The settlement of Levites from Judah in Benjamin illustrates the unity and cooperation necessary among God's people. We are called to work together across different backgrounds and roles for the common purpose of serving God.

The Role of the Levites
The Levites' presence in various regions underscores the importance of spiritual leadership and guidance. In our communities, we should support and value those who dedicate their lives to spiritual service.

Restoration and Renewal
The resettlement efforts in Nehemiah's time were part of a broader movement of restoration. Similarly, we are called to participate in God's work of renewal in our lives and communities.

Faithfulness in Service
The Levites' willingness to settle in different areas demonstrates faithfulness in their calling. We should be open to where God leads us, serving faithfully wherever we are placed.(36) And of the Levites.--The fewness of the Levites in the country warranted their summary notice in this way.

Verse 36. - Of the Levites were divisions in Judah and Benjamin. The exact sense is obscure, but we may gather from the passage that a certain number of Levites were dispersed among the Benjamite cities. They were not now numerous enough to have any cities to themselves.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And some
וּמִן־ (ū·min-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

divisions
מַחְלְק֥וֹת (maḥ·lə·qō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 4256: Division, course

of the Levites
הַלְוִיִּ֔ם (hal·wî·yim)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi

of Judah
יְהוּדָ֖ה (yə·hū·ḏāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites

settled in Benjamin.
לְבִנְיָמִֽין׃ (lə·ḇin·yā·mîn)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites


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