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Nehemiah 11

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Verse 1
WEB

The princes of the people lived in Jerusalem. The rest of the people also cast lots to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem, the holy city, and nine parts in the other cities.

KJV

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.

Verse 2
WEB

The people blessed all the men who willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem.

KJV

And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.

Verse 3
WEB

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.

KJV

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.

Verse 4
WEB

Some of the children of Judah and of the children of Benjamin lived in Jerusalem. 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 Mahalalel, of the children of Perez;

KJV

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;

Verse 5
WEB

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 the Shilonite.

KJV

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.

Verse 6
WEB

All the sons of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were four hundred sixty-eight valiant men.

KJV

All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.

Verse 7
WEB

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.

KJV

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.

Verse 8
WEB

After him Gabbai and Sallai, nine hundred twenty-eight.

KJV

And after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty and eight.

Verse 9
WEB

Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer; and Judah the son of Hassenuah was second over the city.

KJV

And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer: and Judah the son of Senuah was second over the city.

Verse 10
WEB

Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin,

KJV

Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin.

Verse 11
WEB

Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of God’s house,

KJV

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.

Verse 12
WEB

and their brothers who did the work of the house, eight hundred twenty-two; 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,

KJV

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,

Verse 13
WEB

and his brothers, chiefs of fathers’ households, two hundred forty-two; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

KJV

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,

Verse 14
WEB

and their brothers, mighty men of valor, one hundred twenty-eight; and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of Haggedolim.

KJV

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.

Verse 15
WEB

Of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;

KJV

Also of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hashub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;

Verse 16
WEB

and Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chiefs of the Levites, who had the oversight of the outward business of God’s house;

KJV

And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God.

Verse 17
WEB

and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who was the chief to begin the thanksgiving in prayer, and Bakbukiah, the second among his brothers; and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.

KJV

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.

Verse 18
WEB

All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred eighty-four.

KJV

All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred fourscore and four.

Verse 19
WEB

Moreover the gatekeepers, Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers, who kept watch at the gates, were one hundred seventy-two.

KJV

Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that kept the gates, were an hundred seventy and two.

Verse 20
WEB

The residue of Israel, of the priests, and the Levites were in all the cities of Judah, everyone in his inheritance.

KJV

And the residue of Israel, of the priests, and the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance.

Verse 21
WEB

But the temple servants lived in Ophel; and Ziha and Gishpa were over the temple servants.

KJV

But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa were over the Nethinims.

Verse 22
WEB

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 Mica, of the sons of Asaph, the singers, was over the business of God’s house.

KJV

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.

Verse 23
WEB

For there was a commandment from the king concerning them, and a settled provision for the singers, as every day required.

KJV

For it was the king's commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day.

Verse 24
WEB

Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king’s hand in all matters concerning the people.

KJV

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.

Verse 25
WEB

As for the villages with their fields, some of the children of Judah lived in Kiriath Arba and its towns, in Dibon and its towns, in Jekabzeel and its villages,

KJV

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,

Verse 26
WEB

in Jeshua, in Moladah, Beth Pelet,

KJV

And at Jeshua, and at Moladah, and at Bethphelet,

Verse 27
WEB

in Hazar Shual, in Beersheba and its towns,

KJV

And at Hazarshual, and at Beersheba, and in the villages thereof,

Verse 28
WEB

in Ziklag, in Meconah and in its towns,

KJV

And at Ziklag, and at Mekonah, and in the villages thereof,

Verse 29
WEB

in En Rimmon, in Zorah, in Jarmuth,

KJV

And at Enrimmon, and at Zareah, and at Jarmuth,

Verse 30
WEB

Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages, Lachish and its fields, and Azekah and its towns. So they encamped from Beersheba to the valley of Hinnom.

KJV

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.

Verse 31
WEB

The children of Benjamin also lived from Geba onward, at Michmash and Aija, and at Bethel and its towns,

KJV

The children also of Benjamin from Geba dwelt at Michmash, and Aija, and Bethel, and in their villages,

Verse 32
WEB

at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

KJV

And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

Verse 33
WEB

Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim,

KJV

Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim,

Verse 34
WEB

Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,

KJV

Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,

Verse 35
WEB

Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.

KJV

Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.

Verse 36
WEB

Of the Levites, certain divisions in Judah settled in Benjamin’s territory.

KJV

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