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Nehemiah 11


Nehemiah 11:1 Now the leaders of the people lived in Jerusalem, but the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in Jerusalem, the holy city, while nine-tenths remained in the other cities.
Nehemiah 11:2 And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.
Nehemiah 11:3 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.
Nehemiah 11:4 Some of the sons of Judah and some of the sons of Benjamin lived in Jerusalem. From the sons of Judah: Athaiah the son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, of the sons of Perez;
Nehemiah 11:5 and Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of the Shilonite.
Nehemiah 11:6 All the sons of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were 468 able men.
Nehemiah 11:7 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;
Nehemiah 11:8 and after him Gabbai and Sallai, 928.
Nehemiah 11:9 Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer, and Judah the son of Hassenuah was second in command of the city.
Nehemiah 11:10 From the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin,
Nehemiah 11:11 Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the leader of the house of God,
Nehemiah 11:12 and their kinsmen who performed the work of the temple, 822; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah,
Nehemiah 11:13 and his kinsmen, heads of fathers' households, 242; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,
Nehemiah 11:14 and their brothers, valiant warriors, 128. And their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of Haggedolim.
Nehemiah 11:15 Now from the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;
Nehemiah 11:16 and Shabbethai and Jozabad, from the leaders of the Levites, who were in charge of the outside work of the house of God;
Nehemiah 11:17 and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who was the leader in beginning the thanksgiving at prayer, and Bakbukiah, the second among his brethren; and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.
Nehemiah 11:18 All the Levites in the holy city were 284.
Nehemiah 11:19 Also the gatekeepers, Akkub, Talmon and their brethren who kept watch at the gates, were 172.
Nehemiah 11:20 The rest of Israel, of the priests and of the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, each on his own inheritance.
Nehemiah 11:21 But the temple servants were living in Ophel, and Ziha and Gishpa were in charge of the temple servants.
Nehemiah 11:22 Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica, from the sons of Asaph, who were the singers for the service of the house of God.
Nehemiah 11:23 For there was a commandment from the king concerning them and a firm regulation for the song leaders day by day.
Nehemiah 11:24 Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the sons of Zerah the son of Judah, was the king's representative in all matters concerning the people.
Nehemiah 11:25 Now as for the villages with their fields, some of the sons of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba and its towns, in Dibon and its towns, and in Jekabzeel and its villages,
Nehemiah 11:26 and in Jeshua, in Moladah and Beth-pelet,
Nehemiah 11:27 and in Hazar-shual, in Beersheba and its towns,
Nehemiah 11:28 and in Ziklag, in Meconah and in its towns,
Nehemiah 11:29 and in En-rimmon, in Zorah and in Jarmuth,
Nehemiah 11:30 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.
Nehemiah 11:31 The sons of Benjamin also lived from Geba onward, at Michmash and Aija, at Bethel and its towns,
Nehemiah 11:32 at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,
Nehemiah 11:33 Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim,
Nehemiah 11:34 Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,
Nehemiah 11:35 Lod and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.
Nehemiah 11:36 From the Levites, some divisions in Judah belonged to Benjamin.


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Nehemiah 11:1 And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts to dwell in other cities. Nehemiah 11:1 Now the leaders of the people lived in Jerusalem, but the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in Jerusalem, the holy city, while nine-tenths remained in the other cities. Nehemiah 11:1 καὶ ἐκάθισαν οἱ ἄρχοντες τοῦ λαοῦ ἐν Ιερουσαλημ καὶ οἱ κατάλοιποι τοῦ λαοῦ ἐβάλοσαν κλήρους ἐνέγκαι ἕνα ἀπὸ τῶν δέκα καθίσαι ἐν Ιερουσαλημ πόλει τῇ ἁγίᾳ καὶ ἐννέα μέρη ἐν ταῖς πόλεσιν
Nehemiah 11:2 And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem. Nehemiah 11:2 And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem. Nehemiah 11:2 καὶ εὐλόγησεν ὁ λαὸς τοὺς πάντας ἄνδρας τοὺς ἑκουσιαζομένους καθίσαι ἐν Ιερουσαλημ
Nehemiah 11:3 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. Nehemiah 11:3 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. Nehemiah 11:3 καὶ οὗτοι οἱ ἄρχοντες τῆς χώρας οἳ ἐκάθισαν ἐν Ιερουσαλημ καὶ ἐν πόλεσιν Ιουδα ἐκάθισαν ἀνὴρ ἐν κατασχέσει αὐτοῦ ἐν πόλεσιν αὐτῶν Ισραηλ οἱ ἱερεῖς καὶ οἱ Λευῖται καὶ οἱ ναθιναῖοι καὶ οἱ υἱοὶ δούλων Σαλωμων
Nehemiah 11:4 And at Jerusalem dwelt certain of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin. Of the children of Judah; Athaiah the son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalaleel, of the children of Perez; Nehemiah 11:4 Some of the sons of Judah and some of the sons of Benjamin lived in Jerusalem. From the sons of Judah: Athaiah the son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, of the sons of Perez; Nehemiah 11:4 καὶ ἐν Ιερουσαλημ ἐκάθισαν ἀπὸ υἱῶν Ιουδα καὶ ἀπὸ υἱῶν Βενιαμιν ἀπὸ υἱῶν Ιουδα Αθαια υἱὸς Αζαια υἱὸς Ζαχαρια υἱὸς Αμαρια υἱὸς Σαφατια υἱὸς Μαλεληλ καὶ ἀπὸ υἱῶν Φαρες
Nehemiah 11:5 And Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Colhozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of Shiloni. Nehemiah 11:5 and Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of the Shilonite. Nehemiah 11:5 καὶ Μαασια υἱὸς Βαρουχ υἱὸς Χαλαζα υἱὸς Οζια υἱὸς Αδαια υἱὸς Ιωριβ υἱὸς Θηζια υἱὸς τοῦ Σηλωνι
Nehemiah 11:6 All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men. Nehemiah 11:6 All the sons of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were 468 able men. Nehemiah 11:6 πάντες υἱοὶ Φαρες οἱ καθήμενοι ἐν Ιερουσαλημ τετρακόσιοι ἑξήκοντα ὀκτὼ ἄνδρες δυνάμεως
Nehemiah 11:7 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. Nehemiah 11:7 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; Nehemiah 11:7 καὶ οὗτοι υἱοὶ Βενιαμιν Σηλω υἱὸς Μεσουλαμ υἱὸς Ιωαδ υἱὸς Φαδαια υἱὸς Κωλια υἱὸς Μασαια υἱὸς Αιθιηλ υἱὸς Ιεσια
Nehemiah 11:8 And after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty and eight. Nehemiah 11:8 and after him Gabbai and Sallai, 928. Nehemiah 11:8 καὶ ὀπίσω αὐτοῦ Γηβι Σηλι ἐννακόσιοι εἴκοσι ὀκτώ
Nehemiah 11:9 And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer: and Judah the son of Senuah was second over the city. Nehemiah 11:9 Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer, and Judah the son of Hassenuah was second in command of the city. Nehemiah 11:9 καὶ Ιωηλ υἱὸς Ζεχρι ἐπίσκοπος ἐπ᾽ αὐτούς καὶ Ιουδας υἱὸς Ασανα ἐπὶ τῆς πόλεως δεύτερος
Nehemiah 11:10 Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin. Nehemiah 11:10 From the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin, Nehemiah 11:10 ἀπὸ τῶν ἱερέων καὶ Ιαδια υἱὸς Ιωριβ Ιαχιν
Nehemiah 11:11 Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, was the ruler of the house of God. Nehemiah 11:11 Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the leader of the house of God, Nehemiah 11:11 Σαραια υἱὸς Ελκια υἱὸς Μεσουλαμ υἱὸς Σαδδουκ υἱὸς Μαριωθ υἱὸς Αϊτωβ ἀπέναντι οἴκου τοῦ θεοῦ
Nehemiah 11:12 And their brethren that did the work of the house were eight hundred twenty and two: and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchiah. Nehemiah 11:12 and their kinsmen who performed the work of the temple, 822; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, Nehemiah 11:12 καὶ ἀδελφοὶ αὐτῶν ποιοῦντες τὸ ἔργον τοῦ οἴκου Αμασι υἱὸς Ζαχαρια υἱὸς Φασσουρ υἱὸς Μελχια
Nehemiah 11:13 And his brethren, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and two: and Amashai the son of Azareel, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer, Nehemiah 11:13 and his kinsmen, heads of fathers' households, 242; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer, Nehemiah 11:13 ἄρχοντες πατριῶν διακόσιοι τεσσαράκοντα δύο καὶ Αμεσσαι υἱὸς Εσδριηλ
Nehemiah 11:14 And their brethren, mighty men of valour, an hundred twenty and eight: and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of one of the great men. Nehemiah 11:14 and their brothers, valiant warriors, 128. And their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of Haggedolim. Nehemiah 11:14 καὶ ἀδελφοὶ αὐτοῦ δυνατοὶ παρατάξεως ἑκατὸν εἴκοσι ὀκτώ καὶ ἐπίσκοπος ἐπ᾽ αὐτῶν Βαδιηλ
Nehemiah 11:15 Also of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hashub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni; Nehemiah 11:15 Now from the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni; Nehemiah 11:15 καὶ ἀπὸ τῶν Λευιτῶν Σαμαια υἱὸς Ασουβ υἱὸς Εζρι
Nehemiah 11:16 And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God. Nehemiah 11:16 and Shabbethai and Jozabad, from the leaders of the Levites, who were in charge of the outside work of the house of God; Nehemiah 11:16 vs not in LXX
Nehemiah 11:17 And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. Nehemiah 11:17 and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who was the leader in beginning the thanksgiving at prayer, and Bakbukiah, the second among his brethren; and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. Nehemiah 11:17 καὶ Μαθανια υἱὸς Μιχα καὶ Ωβηδ υἱὸς Σαμουι
Nehemiah 11:18 All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred fourscore and four. Nehemiah 11:18 All the Levites in the holy city were 284. Nehemiah 11:18 διακόσιοι ὀγδοήκοντα τέσσαρες
Nehemiah 11:19 Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that kept the gates, were an hundred seventy and two. Nehemiah 11:19 Also the gatekeepers, Akkub, Talmon and their brethren who kept watch at the gates, were 172. Nehemiah 11:19 καὶ οἱ πυλωροὶ Ακουβ Τελαμιν καὶ οἱ ἀδελφοὶ αὐτῶν ἑκατὸν ἑβδομήκοντα δύο
Nehemiah 11:20 And the residue of Israel, of the priests, and the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance. Nehemiah 11:20 The rest of Israel, of the priests and of the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, each on his own inheritance. Nehemiah 11:20 vs not in LXX
Nehemiah 11:21 But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa were over the Nethinims. Nehemiah 11:21 But the temple servants were living in Ophel, and Ziha and Gishpa were in charge of the temple servants. Nehemiah 11:21 vs not in LXX
Nehemiah 11:22 The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micha. Of the sons of Asaph, the singers were over the business of the house of God. Nehemiah 11:22 Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica, from the sons of Asaph, who were the singers for the service of the house of God. Nehemiah 11:22 καὶ ἐπίσκοπος Λευιτῶν υἱὸς Βανι Οζι υἱὸς Ασαβια υἱὸς Μιχα ἀπὸ υἱῶν Ασαφ τῶν ᾀδόντων ἀπέναντι ἔργου οἴκου τοῦ θεοῦ
Nehemiah 11:23 For it was the king's commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day. Nehemiah 11:23 For there was a commandment from the king concerning them and a firm regulation for the song leaders day by day. Nehemiah 11:23 ὅτι ἐντολὴ τοῦ βασιλέως ἐπ᾽ αὐτούς
Nehemiah 11:24 And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabeel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king's hand in all matters concerning the people. Nehemiah 11:24 Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the sons of Zerah the son of Judah, was the king's representative in all matters concerning the people. Nehemiah 11:24 καὶ Παθαια υἱὸς Βασηζα πρὸς χεῖρα τοῦ βασιλέως εἰς πᾶν ῥῆμα τῷ λαῷ
Nehemiah 11:25 And for the villages, with their fields, some of the children of Judah dwelt at Kirjatharba, and in the villages thereof, and at Dibon, and in the villages thereof, and at Jekabzeel, and in the villages thereof, Nehemiah 11:25 Now as for the villages with their fields, some of the sons of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba and its towns, in Dibon and its towns, and in Jekabzeel and its villages, Nehemiah 11:25 καὶ πρὸς τὰς ἐπαύλεις ἐν ἀγρῷ αὐτῶν καὶ ἀπὸ υἱῶν Ιουδα ἐκάθισαν ἐν Καριαθαρβοκ
Nehemiah 11:26 And at Jeshua, and at Moladah, and at Bethphelet, Nehemiah 11:26 and in Jeshua, in Moladah and Beth-pelet, Nehemiah 11:26 καὶ ἐν Ιησου
Nehemiah 11:27 And at Hazarshual, and at Beersheba, and in the villages thereof, Nehemiah 11:27 and in Hazar-shual, in Beersheba and its towns, Nehemiah 11:27 καὶ ἐν Βεηρσαβεε
Nehemiah 11:28 And at Ziklag, and at Mekonah, and in the villages thereof, Nehemiah 11:28 and in Ziklag, in Meconah and in its towns, Nehemiah 11:28 vs not in LXX
Nehemiah 11:29 And at Enrimmon, and at Zareah, and at Jarmuth, Nehemiah 11:29 and in En-rimmon, in Zorah and in Jarmuth, Nehemiah 11:29 vs not in LXX
Nehemiah 11:30 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. Nehemiah 11:30 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. Nehemiah 11:30 καὶ ἐπαύλεις αὐτῶν Λαχις καὶ ἀγροὶ αὐτῆς καὶ παρενεβάλοσαν ἐν Βεηρσαβεε
Nehemiah 11:31 The children also of Benjamin from Geba dwelt at Michmash, and Aija, and Bethel, and in their villages. Nehemiah 11:31 The sons of Benjamin also lived from Geba onward, at Michmash and Aija, at Bethel and its towns, Nehemiah 11:31 καὶ οἱ υἱοὶ Βενιαμιν ἀπὸ Γαβα Μαχαμας
Nehemiah 11:32 And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah, Nehemiah 11:32 at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah, Nehemiah 11:32 vs not in LXX
Nehemiah 11:33 Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim, Nehemiah 11:33 Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim, Nehemiah 11:33 vs not in LXX
Nehemiah 11:34 Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat, Nehemiah 11:34 Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat, Nehemiah 11:34 vs not in LXX
Nehemiah 11:35 Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen. Nehemiah 11:35 Lod and Ono, the valley of craftsmen. Nehemiah 11:35 vs not in LXX
Nehemiah 11:36 And of the Levites were divisions in Judah, and in Benjamin. Nehemiah 11:36 From the Levites, some divisions in Judah belonged to Benjamin. Nehemiah 11:36 καὶ ἀπὸ τῶν Λευιτῶν μερίδες Ιουδα τῷ Βενιαμιν

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