Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version From the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah, New Living Translation From the tribe of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, son of Joed, son of Pedaiah, son of Kolaiah, son of Maaseiah, son of Ithiel, son of Jeshaiah. English Standard Version And these are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, son of Joed, son of Pedaiah, son of Kolaiah, son of Maaseiah, son of Ithiel, son of Jeshaiah, Berean Standard Bible From the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah; Berean Literal Bible And these are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, son of Joed, son of Pedaiah, son of Kolaiah, son of Maaseiah, son of Ithiel, son of Jeshaiah. King James Bible And these are the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jesaiah. New King James Version And these are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah; New American Standard Bible Now these are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah; NASB 1995 Now these are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah; NASB 1977 Now these are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah; Legacy Standard Bible Now these are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah; Amplified Bible These are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, son of Jeshaiah; Berean Annotated Bible From the descendants of Benjamin (son of the right hand): Sallu (weighed) son of Meshullam (friend), the son of Joed (YHWH is witness), the son of Pedaiah (YHWH has ransomed), the son of Kolaiah (voice of YHWH), the son of Maaseiah (work of YHWH), the son of Ithiel (God is with me), the son of Jeshaiah (YHWH has saved); Christian Standard Bible These were Benjamin’s descendants: Sallu son of Meshullam, son of Joed, son of Pedaiah, son of Kolaiah, son of Maaseiah, son of Ithiel, son of Jeshaiah, Holman Christian Standard Bible These were Benjamin’s descendants: Sallu son of Meshullam, son of Joed, son of Pedaiah, son of Kolaiah, son of Maaseiah, son of Ithiel, son of Jeshaiah, American Standard Version And these are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah. English Revised Version And these are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah. GOD'S WORD® Translation These are the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu, who was the son of Meshullam, who was the son of Joed, who was the son of Pedaiah, who was the son of Kolaiah, who was the son of Maaseiah, who was the son of Ithiel, who was the son of Jeshaiah, Good News Translation Members of the tribe of Benjamin: Sallu, the son of Meshullam and grandson of Joed. His other ancestors included Pedaiah, Kolaiah, Maaseiah, Ithiel, and Jeshaiah. International Standard Version These Benjamin's Descendants: Meshullam's son Sallu, who was the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah; NET Bible These are the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah, New Heart English Bible These are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah. Webster's Bible Translation And these are the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jesaiah. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFrom the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah; World English Bible These are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd these [are] sons of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, son of Joed, son of Pedaiah, son of Kolaiah, son of Maaseiah, son of Ithiel, son of Jesaiah; Berean Literal Bible And these are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, son of Joed, son of Pedaiah, son of Kolaiah, son of Maaseiah, son of Ithiel, son of Jeshaiah. Young's Literal Translation And these are sons of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, son of Joed, son of Pedaiah, son of Kolaiah, son of Maaseiah, son of Ithiel, son of Jesaiah; Smith's Literal Translation And these the sons of Benjamin: Sallu, son of Meshullam, son of Joed, son of Pedaiah, son of Kolaiah, son of Maaseiah, son of Ithiel, son of Jesaiah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd these are the children of Benjamin: Sellum the son of Mosollam, the son of Joed, the son of Phadaia, the son of Colaia, the son of Masia, the son of Etheel, the son of Isaia. Catholic Public Domain Version Now these are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu, the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah; New American Bible These were the Benjaminites: Sallu, son of Meshullam, son of Joed, son of Pedaiah, son of Kolaiah, son of Maaseiah, son of Ithiel, son of Jeshaiah, New Revised Standard Version And these are the Benjaminites: Sallu son of Meshullam son of Joed son of Pedaiah son of Kolaiah son of Maaseiah son of Ithiel son of Jeshaiah. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd these are the descendants of Benjamin: Selah the son of Meshullam, the son of Joda, the son of Peraiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maasiah, the son of Athnael, the son of Isaiah. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And these are the sons of Benyamin: Sela, son of Meshlum, son of Yawida, son of Perayah, son of Qelaya, son of Masyah, son of Athnayel, son of Isaiah OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And these are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah. Brenton Septuagint Translation And these were the children of Benjamin; Selo son of Mesulam, son of Joad, son of Phadaia, son of Coleia, son of Maasias, son of Ethiel, son of Jesia. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The New Settlers in Jerusalem…6The descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of valor. 7From the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah; 8and his followers Gabbai and Sallai—928 men.… Cross References From the descendants of Benjamin: 1 Chronicles 8:1-40 Benjamin was the father of Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third, / Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth. / The sons of Bela: Addar, Gera, Abihud, … Numbers 1:36-37 From the sons of Benjamin, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, / those registered to the tribe of Benjamin numbered 35,400. Ezra 2:1-2 Now these are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles carried away to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar its king. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town, / accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel: Sallu son of Meshullam, 1 Chronicles 9:7 From the Benjamites: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hassenuah; Nehemiah 3:4 Next to them, Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, made repairs. Next to him, Meshullam son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabel, made repairs; and next to him, Zadok son of Baana made repairs as well. Nehemiah 3:30 Next to him, Hananiah son of Shelemiah, as well as Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, repaired another section. Next to them, Meshullam son of Berechiah made repairs opposite his own quarters. the son of Joed, Numbers 26:38-41 These were the descendants of Benjamin by their clans: The Belaite clan from Bela, the Ashbelite clan from Ashbel, the Ahiramite clan from Ahiram, / the Shuphamite clan from Shupham, and the Huphamite clan from Hupham. / And the descendants of Bela from Ard and Naaman were the Ardite clan from Ard and the Naamite clan from Naaman. … Joshua 18:11-28 The first lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Benjamin. Their allotted territory lay between the tribes of Judah and Joseph: / On the north side their border began at the Jordan, went up past the northern slope of Jericho, headed west through the hill country, and came out at the wilderness of Beth-aven. / From there the border crossed over to the southern slope of Luz (that is, Bethel) and went down to Ataroth-addar on the hill south of Lower Beth-horon. … 1 Samuel 9:1-2 Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin. / And he had a son named Saul, choice and handsome, without equal among the Israelites—a head taller than any of the people. the son of Pedaiah, 1 Chronicles 3:18-19 Malchiram, Pedaiah, Shenazzar, Jekamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah. / The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei. The children of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah, their sister Shelomith, 1 Chronicles 27:20 over the Ephraimites was Hoshea son of Azaziah; over one of the half-tribes of Manasseh was Joel son of Pedaiah; Nehemiah 3:25 and Palal son of Uzai made repairs opposite the angle and the tower that juts out from the upper palace of the king near the courtyard of the guard. Next to him, Pedaiah son of Parosh the son of Kolaiah, Jeremiah 29:21-23 This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says about Ahab son of Kolaiah and Zedekiah son of Maaseiah, who are prophesying to you lies in My name: “I will deliver them to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and he will kill them before your very eyes. / Because of them, all the exiles of Judah who are in Babylon will use this curse: ‘May the LORD make you like Zedekiah and Ahab, whom the king of Babylon roasted in the fire!’ / For they have committed an outrage in Israel by committing adultery with the wives of their neighbors and speaking lies in My name, which I did not command them to do. I am He who knows, and I am a witness, declares the LORD.” Jeremiah 28:1-17 In the fifth month of that same year, the fourth year, near the beginning of the reign of King Zedekiah of Judah, the prophet Hananiah son of Azzur, who was from Gibeon, said to me in the house of the LORD in the presence of the priests and all the people: / “This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘I have broken the yoke of the king of Babylon. / Within two years I will restore to this place all the articles of the house of the LORD that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon removed from here and carried to Babylon. … Deuteronomy 18:20-22 But if any prophet dares to speak a message in My name that I have not commanded him to speak, or to speak in the name of other gods, that prophet must be put to death.” / You may ask in your heart, “How can we recognize a message that the LORD has not spoken?” / When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD and the message does not come to pass or come true, that is a message the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him. the son of Maaseiah, Jeremiah 37:3 Yet King Zedekiah sent Jehucal son of Shelemiah and Zephaniah the priest, the son of Maaseiah, to Jeremiah the prophet with the message, “Please pray to the LORD our God for us!” Treasury of Scripture And these are the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jesaiah. the sons. 1 Chronicles 9:7-9 And of the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hasenuah, … Joed. Jump to Previous Benjamin Children Descendants Isaiah Ithiel Jesaiah Jeshaiah Jeshai'ah Kolaiah Maaseiah Ma-Asei'ah Meshullam Meshul'lam Pedaiah Pedai'ah SalluJump to Next Benjamin Children Descendants Isaiah Ithiel Jesaiah Jeshaiah Jeshai'ah Kolaiah Maaseiah Ma-Asei'ah Meshullam Meshul'lam Pedaiah Pedai'ah SalluNehemiah 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. From the descendants of Benjamin: The tribe of Benjamin was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its warriors and strategic location between the northern and southern kingdoms. Benjamin's territory included Jerusalem, making its descendants significant in the rebuilding efforts led by Nehemiah. The tribe's history includes notable figures like King Saul and the Apostle Paul, highlighting its importance in both Old and New Testament narratives. Sallu son of Meshullam: The son of Joed: The son of Pedaiah: The son of Kolaiah: The son of Maaseiah: The son of Ithiel: The son of Jeshaiah: Persons / Places / Events 1. SalluA descendant of Benjamin, Sallu is listed as a leader among those who resettled in Jerusalem. His lineage is significant in establishing his heritage and role. 2. Meshullam The father of Sallu, Meshullam is part of the genealogical record that traces the lineage of the Benjamites who returned to Jerusalem. 3. Benjamin One of the twelve tribes of Israel, the tribe of Benjamin had a significant role in the history of Israel, with Jerusalem being part of their allotted territory. 4. Jerusalem The central city of worship and governance for the Israelites, Jerusalem's resettlement was crucial for the restoration of the Jewish community post-exile. 5. Resettlement Event The return of the exiles to Jerusalem and the re-establishment of the city as a center of Jewish life and worship. Teaching Points Importance of Heritage and IdentityUnderstanding one's heritage and identity can provide a sense of belonging and purpose. The genealogies in Nehemiah remind us of the importance of knowing where we come from and how it shapes our role in God's plan. Faithfulness in Restoration The resettlement of Jerusalem required faithfulness and commitment. We are called to be faithful in the tasks God sets before us, contributing to the restoration and building of His kingdom. Community and Leadership The leaders listed in Nehemiah were crucial for the community's success. In our own lives, we should recognize and support godly leadership and strive to be leaders who guide others in faithfulness. God's Sovereignty in History The detailed genealogies show God's hand in history, orchestrating events and people for His purposes. Trusting in God's sovereignty can give us peace and confidence in uncertain times. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Nehemiah 11:7?2. How does Nehemiah 11:7 highlight the importance of family lineage in leadership roles? 3. What can we learn from Sallu's lineage about God's faithfulness to families? 4. How does Nehemiah 11:7 connect to other genealogies in the Bible? 5. Why is understanding biblical genealogies important for our faith and community today? 6. How can we honor our spiritual heritage in light of Nehemiah 11:7? 7. What is the significance of Sallu's genealogy in Nehemiah 11:7 for understanding biblical lineage? 8. How does Nehemiah 11:7 contribute to the historical context of Jerusalem's repopulation? 9. Why is the genealogy in Nehemiah 11:7 important for biblical accuracy and reliability? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 11? 11. Nehemiah 11:7–9 – Are the genealogies here consistent with other biblical genealogies, or do apparent discrepancies suggest later additions or errors? 12. What is the Tribe of Benjamin? 13. How many children of Pahrath-Moab were freed from Babylonian captivity? 2,812 (Ezra 2:6) or 2,818 (Nehemiah 7:11)? 14. Nehemiah 11:3-4 - Is there any concrete evidence to confirm the listed families and their numbers who supposedly settled in the city? What Does Nehemiah 11:7 Mean From the descendants of BenjaminNehemiah 11:7 opens: “From the descendants of Benjamin…”. • Benjamin’s tribe, once nearly wiped out (Judges 20:46-48), is again visible, proving God keeps His covenant promises (Genesis 35:11-12). • After Israel’s split, Benjamin stayed with Judah (1 Kings 12:21); now, centuries later, the two southern tribes are still standing side by side to rebuild Jerusalem (Nehemiah 11:4). • Their willingness to repopulate the city fulfills the call in Isaiah 62:6-7 to keep watch over Zion. Sallu son of Meshullam “Sallu son of Meshullam…”. • Sallu also appears in 1 Chronicles 9:7 among post-exilic settlers, confirming the reliability of both records. • He leads 928 Benjamites in Jerusalem (Nehemiah 11:8), showing that obedience sometimes means uprooting comfort for the sake of God’s city (compare Mark 10:29-30). • Meshullam, his father, bears a name shared by several temple workers (Nehemiah 3:4; 8:4), hinting at a family heritage of service. the son of Joed • Joed’s inclusion keeps the genealogical chain intact. Ezra 2:59 warns of people who could not prove ancestry; here, the Holy Spirit provides proof. • A traceable line back to Benjamin authenticates Sallu’s right to settle in Jerusalem and serve (Numbers 1:18). • It reminds believers today that God values both spiritual and natural heritage (2 Timothy 1:5). the son of Pedaiah • Pedaiah shows up in Nehemiah 8:4 as one who helped Ezra read the Law. A grandfather who loved Scripture likely shaped descendants who would risk everything for Jerusalem. • His name means “the LORD has ransomed,” echoing Isaiah 35:10 and pointing to God’s redemptive heart for the returned exiles and, ultimately, for us (Ephesians 1:7). the son of Kolaiah • Jeremiah 29:21 mentions a Kolaiah tied to false prophecy. Whether the same family or not, the contrast between rebellion then and obedience now underlines God’s ability to redeem a lineage (Psalm 25:8). • Every family tree includes both heroes and failures; what matters is present faithfulness (Ezekiel 18:19-20). the son of Maaseiah • Numerous faithful men named Maaseiah appear in Scripture (2 Chronicles 34:8; Nehemiah 12:41). The repetition testifies that God raises up servants generation after generation (Psalm 102:18). • The name means “work of the LORD,” fitting for a family laboring to rebuild the city walls (Nehemiah 3:23). the son of Ithiel • Ithiel surfaces in Proverbs 30:1 as a recipient of wisdom. That link suggests a household open to God’s instruction—a prerequisite for leadership in Jerusalem (Deuteronomy 6:6-9). • Wisdom and courage converge here: Ithiel’s descendant leaves ancestral land to strengthen the holy city (Hebrews 13:14). the son of Jeshaiah • Jeshaiah means “Yahweh saves,” anchoring the genealogy in the Lord’s deliverance (Isaiah 12:2). • The name points ahead to the ultimate Savior, Jesus, whose Hebrew form (Yeshua) carries the same root and whose ancestors also include Benjamites through His mother’s line (Luke 3:23-27). summary Nehemiah 11:7 is more than a roll call; it is a declaration that God preserves His people, honors faithful ancestry, and invites every generation to stake its future on His promises. From Benjamin’s tribe to Sallu’s household, each link testifies that the Lord restores, redeems, and re-roots His servants where they are most needed—then and now. (7) The Benjamites were represented by two families, and gave the city two prefects (Nehemiah 11:9).Verse 7. - And these are the sons of Benjamin. A verse equivalent to 1 Chronicles 9:6 would seem to have fallen out here. Nehemiah cannot have intended to leave out the descendants of Zerah, who formed more than one-half of the Jewish element in the population of Jerusalem, and furnished 690 fighting men. Sallu the son of Meshullam. Compare 1 Chronicles 9:7. The other names in the genealogy are different, the two writers singling out for mention different ancestors.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Fromוְאֵ֖לֶּה (wə·’êl·leh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those the descendants בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Benjamin: בִנְיָמִ֑ן (ḇin·yā·min) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites Sallu סַלֻּ֡א (sal·lu) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5543: Sallai -- an Israelite priest son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Meshullam, מְשֻׁלָּ֡ם (mə·šul·lām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4918: Meshullam -- the name of a number of Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Joed, יוֹעֵ֡ד (yō·w·‘êḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3133: Joed -- 'the LORD is a witness', a Benjamite the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Pedaiah, פְּדָיָה֩ (pə·ḏā·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6305: Pedaiah -- 'Yah has ransomed', the name of several Israelites the son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Kolaiah, ק֨וֹלָיָ֧ה (qō·w·lā·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6964: Kolaiah -- 'voice of Yah', two Israelites the son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Maaseiah, מַעֲשֵׂיָ֛ה (ma·‘ă·śê·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4641: Maaseiah -- 'work of Yah', the name of a number of Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Ithiel, אִֽיתִיאֵ֖ל (’î·ṯî·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 384: with me is God', an Israelite name the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Jeshaiah, יְשַֽׁעְיָֽה׃ (yə·ša‘·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3470: Isaiah -- 'salvation of Yah', four Israelites Links Nehemiah 11:7 NIVNehemiah 11:7 NLT Nehemiah 11:7 ESV Nehemiah 11:7 NASB Nehemiah 11:7 KJV Nehemiah 11:7 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 11:7 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 11:7 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 11:7 French Bible Nehemiah 11:7 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 11:7 These are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu (Neh Ne) |
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