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  • Primary Witness Text: 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. And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem. 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. 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; 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 Shiloni. All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men. 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. And after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty and eight. And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer: and Judah the son of Senuah was second over the city. Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin. Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, ...

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Nehemiah records the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls under the Persian governor Nehemiah (c. 444 BC) and the great covenant renewal that followed. Nehemiah's prayer in chapter 1 is a model of corporate identificational repentance — confessing ancestral sin as one's own, consistent with the OT theology of corporate solidarity.

The Ezra-Nehemiah public reading of the Law (ch. 8) is the OT's clearest picture of expository preaching: sustained, explained, applied, and responded to with worship. It models the ministry of the Word that defines healthy covenant community.


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Nehemiah 11:1

Hebrew
וַיֵּשְׁבוּ שָׂרֵֽי־הָעָם בִּירוּשָׁלָ͏ִם וּשְׁאָר הָעָם הִפִּילוּ גוֹרָלוֹת לְהָבִיא ׀ אֶחָד מִן־הָעֲשָׂרָה לָשֶׁבֶת בִּֽירוּשָׁלִַם עִיר הַקֹּדֶשׁ וְתֵשַׁע הַיָּדוֹת בֶּעָרִֽים׃

vayeshevv-sharey-ha'am-viyrvshalaim-vshe'ar-ha'am-hifiylv-gvoralvot-lehaviy'- -'echad-min-ha'asharah-lashevet-viyrvshaliam-'iyr-haqodesh-vetesha'-hayadvot-ve'ariym

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.

AKJV: And the rulers of the people dwelled 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.

ASV: And the princes of the people dwelt 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 theothercities.

YLT: And the heads of the people dwell in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people have caused to fall lots to bring in one out of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts in the cities,

Commentary Witness (Generated)Nehemiah 11:1
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Commentary Witness (Generated)

Nehemiah 11:1

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Nehemiah 11:1 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: '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.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

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Nehemiah 11:1

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Biblical cross-references named in the witness

  • Nehemiah 11:1

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Jerusalem

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:2

Hebrew
וַֽיְבָרֲכוּ הָעָם לְכֹל הֽ͏ָאֲנָשִׁים הַמִּֽתְנַדְּבִים לָשֶׁבֶת בִּירוּשָׁלָֽ͏ִם׃

vayevarakhv-ha'am-lekhol-ha'anashiym-hamitenadeviym-lashevet-viyrvshalaim

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

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

ASV: And the people blessed all the men that willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem.

YLT: and the people give a blessing to all the men who are offering themselves willingly to dwell in Jerusalem.

Commentary Witness (Generated)Nehemiah 11:2
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Commentary Witness (Generated)

Nehemiah 11:2

Generated editorial synthesis

Nehemiah 11:2 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

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Nehemiah 11:2

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Biblical cross-references named in the witness

  • Nehemiah 11:2

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Jerusalem

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:3

Hebrew
וְאֵלֶּה רָאשֵׁי הַמְּדִינָה אֲשֶׁר יָשְׁבוּ בִּירוּשָׁלָ͏ִם וּבְעָרֵי יְהוּדָה יָֽשְׁבוּ אִישׁ בַּאֲחֻזָּתוֹ בְּעָרֵיהֶם יִשְׂרָאֵל הַכֹּהֲנִים וְהַלְוִיִּם וְהַנְּתִינִים וּבְנֵי עַבְדֵי שְׁלֹמֹֽה׃

ve'eleh-ra'shey-hamediynah-'asher-yashevv-viyrvshalaim-vve'arey-yehvdah-yashevv-'iysh-va'achuzatvo-ve'areyhem-yishera'el-hakhohaniym-vehaleviyim-vehanetiyniym-vveney-'avedey-shelomoh

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.

AKJV: Now these are the chief of the province that dwelled in Jerusalem: but in the cities of Judah dwelled 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.

ASV: Now these are the chiefs 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 Nethinim, and the children of Solomon’s servants.

YLT: And these are heads of the province who have dwelt in Jerusalem, and in cities of Judah, they have dwelt each in his possession in their cities; Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nethinim, and the sons of the servants of Solomon.

Commentary WitnessNehemiah 11:3
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Commentary Witness

Nehemiah 11:3

Quoted commentary witness

<Et in Jerusalem.>ID., ibid. His verbis ostenditur, etc., usque ad nam sequitur: <De filiis Juda habitaverunt in Cariatharbe>II Esd. 11.. ID., ibid. Judas interpretatur <confitens>vel <confessio,>etc., usque ad cum eorum qui sunt in agro unus assumetur, et alter relinquetur.

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Nehemiah 11:3

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  • Jerusalem
  • Esd

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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 c...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:4

Hebrew
וּבִֽירוּשָׁלִַם יָֽשְׁבוּ מִבְּנֵי יְהוּדָה וּמִבְּנֵי בִנְיָמִן מִבְּנֵי יְהוּדָה עֲתָיָה בֶן־עֻזִּיָּה בֶּן־זְכַרְיָה בֶן־אֲמַרְיָה בֶּן־שְׁפַטְיָה בֶן־מַהֲלַלְאֵל מִבְּנֵי־פָֽרֶץ׃

vviyrvshaliam-yashevv-miveney-yehvdah-vmiveney-vineyamin-miveney-yehvdah-'atayah-ven-'uziyah-ven-zekhareyah-ven-'amareyah-ven-shefateyah-ven-mahalale'el-miveney-faretz

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;

AKJV: And at Jerusalem dwelled 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;

ASV: And in 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 Mahalalel, of the children of Perez;

YLT: And in Jerusalem have dwelt of the sons of Judah, and of the sons of Benjamin. Of the sons of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, son of Zechariah, son of Amariah, son of Shephatiah, son of Mahalaleel, of the sons of Perez;

Commentary Witness (Generated)Nehemiah 11:4
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Commentary Witness (Generated)

Nehemiah 11:4

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Nehemiah 11:4 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: '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;'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

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Nehemiah 11:4

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Biblical cross-references named in the witness

  • Nehemiah 11:4

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Judah
  • Benjamin
  • Uzziah
  • Zechariah
  • Amariah
  • Shephatiah
  • Mahalaleel
  • Perez

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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 o...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:5

Hebrew
וּמַעֲשֵׂיָה בֶן־בָּרוּךְ בֶּן־כָּל־חֹזֶה בֶּן־חֲזָיָה בֶן־עֲדָיָה בֶן־יוֹיָרִיב בֶּן־זְכַרְיָה בֶּן־הַשִּׁלֹנִֽי׃

vma'asheyah-ven-varvkhe-ven-khal-chozeh-ven-chazayah-ven-'adayah-ven-yvoyariyv-ven-zekhareyah-ven-hashiloniy

KJV: 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 Shiloni.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: 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.

YLT: and Masseiah son of Baruch, son of Col-Hozeh, son of Hazaiah, son of Adaiah, son of Joiarib, son of Zechariah, son of Shiloni;

Commentary Witness (Generated)Nehemiah 11:5
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Commentary Witness (Generated)

Nehemiah 11:5

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Nehemiah 11:5 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: '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 Shiloni.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

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Nehemiah 11:5

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  • Nehemiah 11:5

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Baruch
  • Hazaiah
  • Adaiah
  • Joiarib
  • Zechariah
  • Shiloni

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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 Shiloni.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:6

Hebrew
כָּל־בְּנֵי־פֶרֶץ הַיֹּשְׁבִים בִּירוּשָׁלָ͏ִם אַרְבַּע מֵאוֹת שִׁשִּׁים וּשְׁמֹנָה אַנְשֵׁי־חָֽיִל׃

khal-veney-feretz-hayosheviym-viyrvshalaim-'areva'-me'vot-shishiym-vshemonah-'aneshey-chayil

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

AKJV: All the sons of Perez that dwelled at Jerusalem were four hundred three score and eight valiant men.

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

YLT: all the sons of Perez who are dwelling in Jerusalem are four hundred sixty and eight, men of valour.

Commentary Witness (Generated)Nehemiah 11:6
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Commentary Witness (Generated)

Nehemiah 11:6

Generated editorial synthesis

Nehemiah 11:6 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

Canonical locus

Nehemiah 11:6

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Biblical cross-references named in the witness

  • Nehemiah 11:6

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:7

Hebrew
וְאֵלֶּה בְּנֵי בִנְיָמִן סַלֻּא בֶּן־מְשֻׁלָּם בֶּן־יוֹעֵד בֶּן־פְּדָיָה בֶן־קוֹלָיָה בֶן־מַעֲשֵׂיָה בֶּן־אִֽיתִיאֵל בֶּן־יְשַֽׁעְיָֽה׃

ve'eleh-veney-vineyamin-salu'-ven-meshulam-ven-yvo'ed-ven-fedayah-ven-qvolayah-ven-ma'asheyah-ven-'iytiy'el-ven-yesha'eyah

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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: 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.

YLT: 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;

Commentary Witness (Generated)Nehemiah 11:7
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Commentary Witness (Generated)

Nehemiah 11:7

Generated editorial synthesis

Nehemiah 11:7 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: '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.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

Canonical locus

Nehemiah 11:7

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Biblical cross-references named in the witness

  • Nehemiah 11:7

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Benjamin
  • Meshullam
  • Joed
  • Pedaiah
  • Kolaiah
  • Maaseiah
  • Ithiel
  • Jesaiah

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:8

Hebrew
וְאַחֲרָיו גַּבַּי סַלָּי תְּשַׁע מֵאוֹת עֶשְׂרִים וּשְׁמֹנָֽה׃

ve'acharayv-gavay-salay-tesha'-me'vot-'esheriym-vshemonah

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

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

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

YLT: and after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty and eight.

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Nehemiah 11:8

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Nehemiah 11:8 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'And after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty and eight.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

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Nehemiah 11:8

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  • Nehemiah 11:8

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Gabbai
  • Sallai

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty and eight.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:9

Hebrew
וְיוֹאֵל בֶּן־זִכְרִי פָּקִיד עֲלֵיהֶם וִיהוּדָה בֶן־הַסְּנוּאָה עַל־הָעִיר מִשְׁנֶֽה׃

veyvo'el-ven-zikheriy-faqiyd-'aleyhem-viyhvdah-ven-hasenv'ah-'al-ha'iyr-misheneh

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

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

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

YLT: And Joel son of Zichri is inspector over them, and Judah son of Senuah is over the city--second.

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Nehemiah 11:9

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Nehemiah 11:9 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer: and Judah the son of Senuah was second over the city.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

Canonical locus

Nehemiah 11:9

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  • Nehemiah 11:9

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer: and Judah the son of Senuah was second over the city.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:10

Hebrew
מִן־הַֽכֹּהֲנִים יְדַֽעְיָה בֶן־יוֹיָרִיב יָכִֽין׃

min-hakhohaniym-yeda'eyah-ven-yvoyariyv-yakhiyn

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

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

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

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

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Nehemiah 11:10

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Nehemiah 11:10 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

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Nehemiah 11:10

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  • Nehemiah 11:10

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Joiarib
  • Jachin

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:11

Hebrew
שְׂרָיָה בֶן־חִלְקִיָּה בֶּן־מְשֻׁלָּם בֶּן־צָדוֹק בֶּן־מְרָיוֹת בֶּן־אֲחִיטוּב נְגִד בֵּית הָאֱלֹהִֽים׃

sherayah-ven-chileqiyah-ven-meshulam-ven-tzadvoq-ven-merayvot-ven-'achiytvv-negid-veyt-ha'elohiym

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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of the house of God,

YLT: Seraiah son of Hilkiah, son of Meshullam, son of Zadok, son of Meraioth, son of Ahitub, leader of the house of God,

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Nehemiah 11:11

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Nehemiah 11:11 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: '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.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

Canonical locus

Nehemiah 11:11

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  • Nehemiah 11:11

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Hilkiah
  • Meshullam
  • Zadok
  • Meraioth
  • Ahitub

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:12

Hebrew
וַאֲחֵיהֶם עֹשֵׂי הַמְּלָאכָה לַבַּיִת שְׁמֹנֶה מֵאוֹת עֶשְׂרִים וּשְׁנָיִם וַעֲדָיָה בֶּן־יְרֹחָם בֶּן־פְּלַלְיָה בֶּן־אַמְצִי בֶן־זְכַרְיָה בֶּן־פַּשְׁחוּר בֶּן־מַלְכִּיָּֽה׃

va'acheyhem-'oshey-hamela'khah-lavayit-shemoneh-me'vot-'esheriym-vshenayim-va'adayah-ven-yerocham-ven-felaleyah-ven-'ametziy-ven-zekhareyah-ven-fashechvr-ven-malekhiyah

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,

AKJV: And their brothers 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.

ASV: and their brethren that did the work of the house, 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 Pashhur, the son of Malchijah,

YLT: and their brethren doing the work of the house are eight hundred twenty and two; and Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pelaliah, son of Amzi, son of Zechariah, son of Pashhur, son of Malchiah,

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Nehemiah 11:12

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Nehemiah 11:12 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: '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,'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

Canonical locus

Nehemiah 11:12

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  • Nehemiah 11:12

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Jeroham
  • Pelaliah
  • Amzi
  • Zechariah
  • Pashur
  • Malchiah

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:13

Hebrew
וְאֶחָיו רָאשִׁים לְאָבוֹת מָאתַיִם אַרְבָּעִים וּשְׁנָיִם וַעֲמַשְׁסַי בֶּן־עֲזַרְאֵל בֶּן־אַחְזַי בֶּן־מְשִׁלֵּמוֹת בֶּן־אִמֵּֽר׃

ve'echayv-ra'shiym-le'avvot-ma'tayim-'areva'iym-vshenayim-va'amashesay-ven-'azare'el-ven-'achezay-ven-meshilemvot-ven-'imer

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,

AKJV: And his brothers, 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,

ASV: and his brethren, chiefs of fathers’houses, two hundred forty and two; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

YLT: and his brethren, heads of fathers, two hundred forty and two; and Amashsai son of Azareel, son of Ahazai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer,

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Nehemiah 11:13

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Nehemiah 11:13 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: '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,'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

Canonical locus

Nehemiah 11:13

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  • Nehemiah 11:13

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Azareel
  • Ahasai
  • Meshillemoth
  • Immer

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:14

Hebrew
וַאֲחֵיהֶם גִּבּוֹרֵי חַיִל מֵאָה עֶשְׂרִים וּשְׁמֹנָה וּפָקִיד עֲלֵיהֶם זַבְדִּיאֵל בֶּן־הַגְּדוֹלִֽים׃

va'acheyhem-givvorey-chayil-me'ah-'esheriym-vshemonah-vfaqiyd-'aleyhem-zavediy'el-ven-hagedvoliym

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.

AKJV: And their brothers, mighty men of valor, an hundred twenty and eight: and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of one of the great men.

ASV: and their brethren, mighty men of valor, a hundred twenty and eight; and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of Haggedolim.

YLT: and their brethren, mighty of valour, a hundred twenty and eight; and an inspector over them is Zabdiel, son of one of the great men.

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Nehemiah 11:14

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Nehemiah 11:14 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: '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.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

Canonical locus

Nehemiah 11:14

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  • Nehemiah 11:14

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Zabdiel

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:15

Hebrew
וּמִֽן־הַלְוִיִּם שְׁמַעְיָה בֶן־חַשּׁוּב בֶּן־עַזְרִיקָם בֶּן־חֲשַׁבְיָה בֶּן־בּוּנִּֽי׃

vmin-haleviyim-shema'eyah-ven-chashvv-ven-'azeriyqam-ven-chashaveyah-ven-vvniy

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

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

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

YLT: And of the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hashub, son of Azrikam, son of Hashabiah, son of Bunni,

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Nehemiah 11:15

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Nehemiah 11:15 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'Also of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hashub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

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Nehemiah 11:15

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  • Nehemiah 11:15

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Levites
  • Hashub
  • Azrikam
  • Hashabiah
  • Bunni

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Also of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hashub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:16

Hebrew
וְשַׁבְּתַי וְיוֹזָבָד עַל־הַמְּלָאכָה הַחִֽיצֹנָה לְבֵית הָאֱלֹהִים מֵרָאשֵׁי הַלְוִיִּֽם׃

veshavetay-veyvozavad-'al-hamela'khah-hachiytzonah-leveyt-ha'elohiym-mera'shey-haleviyim

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

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

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

YLT: and Shabbethai, and Jozabad, are over the outward work of the house of God, of the heads of the Levites,

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Nehemiah 11:16

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Nehemiah 11:16 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

Canonical locus

Nehemiah 11:16

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Biblical cross-references named in the witness

  • Nehemiah 11:16

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Jozabad
  • Levites

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:17

Hebrew
וּמַתַּנְיָה בֶן־מִיכָה בֶּן־זַבְדִּי בֶן־אָסָף רֹאשׁ הַתְּחִלָּה יְהוֹדֶה לַתְּפִלָּה וּבַקְבֻּקְיָה מִשְׁנֶה מֵאֶחָיו וְעַבְדָּא בֶּן־שַׁמּוּעַ בֶּן־גָּלָל בֶּן־ידיתון יְדוּתֽוּן׃

vmataneyah-ven-miykhah-ven-zavediy-ven-'asaf-ro'sh-hatechilah-yehvodeh-latefilah-vvaqevuqeyah-misheneh-me'echayv-ve'aveda'-ven-shamv'a-ven-galal-ven-ydytvn-yedvtvn

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.

AKJV: 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 brothers, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.

ASV: 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 brethren; and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.

YLT: and Mattaniah son of Micha, son of Zabdi, son of Asaph, is head--at the commencement he giveth thanks in prayer; and Bakbukiah is second among his brethren, and Abda son of Shammua, son of Galal, son of Jeduthun.

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Nehemiah 11:17

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Nehemiah 11:17 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: '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.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

Canonical locus

Nehemiah 11:17

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  • Nehemiah 11:17

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Ray
  • Micha
  • Zabdi
  • Asaph
  • Shammua
  • Galal
  • Jeduthun

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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, th...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:18

Hebrew
כָּל־הַלְוִיִּם בְּעִיר הַקֹּדֶשׁ מָאתַיִם שְׁמֹנִים וְאַרְבָּעָֽה׃

khal-haleviyim-ve'iyr-haqodesh-ma'tayim-shemoniym-ve'areva'ah

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

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

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

YLT: All the Levites, in the holy city, are two hundred eighty and four.

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Nehemiah 11:18

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Nehemiah 11:18 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred fourscore and four.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

Canonical locus

Nehemiah 11:18

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  • Nehemiah 11:18

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred fourscore and four.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:19

Hebrew
וְהַשּֽׁוֹעֲרִים עַקּוּב טַלְמוֹן וַאֲחֵיהֶם הַשֹּׁמְרִים בַּשְּׁעָרִים מֵאָה שִׁבְעִים וּשְׁנָֽיִם׃

vehashvo'ariym-'aqvv-talemvon-va'acheyhem-hashomeriym-vashe'ariym-me'ah-shive'iym-vshenayim

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

AKJV: Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers that kept the gates, were an hundred seventy and two. ¶

ASV: Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren, that kept watch at the gates, were a hundred seventy and two.

YLT: And the gatekeepers, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren, those watching at the gates, are a hundred seventy and two.

Commentary Witness (Generated)Nehemiah 11:19
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Nehemiah 11:19

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Nehemiah 11:19 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that kept the gates, were an hundred seventy and two.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

Canonical locus

Nehemiah 11:19

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  • Nehemiah 11:19

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Akkub
  • Talmon

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that kept the gates, were an hundred seventy and two.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:20

Hebrew
וּשְׁאָר יִשְׂרָאֵל הַכֹּהֲנִים הַלְוִיִּם בְּכָל־עָרֵי יְהוּדָה אִישׁ בְּנַחֲלָתֽוֹ׃

vshe'ar-yishera'el-hakhohaniym-haleviyim-vekhal-'arey-yehvdah-'iysh-venachalatvo

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

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

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

YLT: And the rest of Israel, of the priests, of the Levites, are in all cities of Judah, each in his inheritance;

Commentary Witness (Generated)Nehemiah 11:20
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Nehemiah 11:20

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Nehemiah 11:20 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'And the residue of Israel, of the priests, and the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

Canonical locus

Nehemiah 11:20

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Biblical cross-references named in the witness

  • Nehemiah 11:20

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Israel
  • Levites
  • Judah

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the residue of Israel, of the priests, and the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:21

Hebrew
וְהַנְּתִינִים יֹשְׁבִים בָּעֹפֶל וְצִיחָא וְגִשְׁפָּא עַל־הַנְּתִינִֽים׃

vehanetiyniym-yosheviym-va'ofel-vetziycha'-vegishefa'-'al-hanetiyniym

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

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

ASV: But the Nethinim dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gishpa were over the Nethinim.

YLT: and the Nethinim are dwelling in Ophel, and Ziha and Gishpa are over the Nethinim.

Commentary Witness (Generated)Nehemiah 11:21
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Nehemiah 11:21

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Nehemiah 11:21 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa were over the Nethinims.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

Canonical locus

Nehemiah 11:21

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Biblical cross-references named in the witness

  • Nehemiah 11:21

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Ophel
  • Nethinims

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa were over the Nethinims.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:22

Hebrew
וּפְקִיד הַלְוִיִּם בִּירוּשָׁלִַם עֻזִּי בֶן־בָּנִי בֶּן־חֲשַׁבְיָה בֶּן־מַתַּנְיָה בֶּן־מִיכָא מִבְּנֵי אָסָף הַמְשֹׁרְרִים לְנֶגֶד מְלֶאכֶת בֵּית־הָאֱלֹהִֽים׃

vfeqiyd-haleviyim-viyrvshaliam-'uziy-ven-vaniy-ven-chashaveyah-ven-mataneyah-ven-miykha'-miveney-'asaf-hameshoreriym-leneged-mele'khet-veyt-ha'elohiym

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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: 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, over the business of the house of God.

YLT: And the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem is Uzzi son of Bani, son of Hashabiah, son of Mattaniah, son of Micha: of the sons of Asaph, the singers are over-against the work of the house of God,

Commentary Witness (Generated)Nehemiah 11:22
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Nehemiah 11:22

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Nehemiah 11:22 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: '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.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

Canonical locus

Nehemiah 11:22

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Biblical cross-references named in the witness

  • Nehemiah 11:22

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Bani
  • Hashabiah
  • Mattaniah
  • Micha
  • Asaph

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:23

Hebrew
כִּֽי־מִצְוַת הַמֶּלֶךְ עֲלֵיהֶם וַאֲמָנָה עַל־הַמְשֹׁרְרִים דְּבַר־יוֹם בְּיוֹמֽוֹ׃

khiy-mitzevat-hamelekhe-'aleyhem-va'amanah-'al-hameshoreriym-devar-yvom-veyvomvo

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

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

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

YLT: for the command of the king is upon them, and support is for the singers, a matter of a day in its day.

Commentary Witness (Generated)Nehemiah 11:23
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Commentary Witness (Generated)

Nehemiah 11:23

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Nehemiah 11:23 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'For it was the king’s commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

Canonical locus

Nehemiah 11:23

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Biblical cross-references named in the witness

  • Nehemiah 11:23

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For it was the king’s commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:24

Hebrew
וּפְתַֽחְיָה בֶּן־מְשֵֽׁיזַבְאֵל מִבְּנֵי־זֶרַח בֶּן־יְהוּדָה לְיַד הַמֶּלֶךְ לְכָל־דָּבָר לָעָֽם׃

vfetacheyah-ven-mesheyzave'el-miveney-zerach-ven-yehvdah-leyad-hamelekhe-lekhal-davar-la'am

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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: And 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.

YLT: And Pethahiah son of Meshezabeel, of the sons of Zerah, son of Judah, is by the hand of the king, for every matter of the people.

Commentary Witness (Generated)Nehemiah 11:24
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Commentary Witness (Generated)

Nehemiah 11:24

Generated editorial synthesis

Nehemiah 11:24 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: '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.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

Canonical locus

Nehemiah 11:24

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Biblical cross-references named in the witness

  • Nehemiah 11:24

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Meshezabeel
  • Judah

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:25

Hebrew
וְאֶל־הַחֲצֵרִים בִּשְׂדֹתָם מִבְּנֵי יְהוּדָה יָֽשְׁבוּ בְּקִרְיַת הָֽאַרְבַּע וּבְנֹתֶיהָ וּבְדִיבֹן וּבְנֹתֶיהָ וּבִֽיקַּבְצְאֵל וַחֲצֵרֶֽיהָ׃

ve'el-hachatzeriym-vishedotam-miveney-yehvdah-yashevv-veqireyat-ha'areva'-vvenoteyha-vvediyvon-vvenoteyha-vviyqavetze'el-vachatzereyha

KJV: And for the villages, with their fields, some of the children of Judah dwelt at Kirjath–arba, and in the villages thereof, and at Dibon, and in the villages thereof, and at Jekabzeel, and in the villages thereof,

AKJV: And for the villages, with their fields, some of the children of Judah dwelled at Kirjatharba, and in the villages thereof, and at Dibon, and in the villages thereof, and at Jekabzeel, and in the villages thereof,

ASV: And as for the villages, with their fields, some of the children of Judah dwelt in Kiriath-arba and the towns thereof, and in Dibon and the towns thereof, and in Jekabzeel and the villages thereof,

YLT: And at the villages with their fields, of the sons of Judah there have dwelt, in Kirjath-Arba and its small towns, and in Dibon and its small towns, and in Jekabzeel and its villages,

Commentary Witness (Generated)Nehemiah 11:25
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Commentary Witness (Generated)

Nehemiah 11:25

Generated editorial synthesis

Nehemiah 11:25 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'And for the villages, with their fields, some of the children of Judah dwelt at Kirjath–arba, and in the villages thereof, and at Dibon, and in the villages thereof, and at Jekabzeel, and in the villages thereof,'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

Canonical locus

Nehemiah 11:25

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Biblical cross-references named in the witness

  • Nehemiah 11:25

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Dibon
  • Jekabzeel

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And for the villages, with their fields, some of the children of Judah dwelt at Kirjath–arba, and in the villages thereof, and at Dibon, and in the villages thereof, and at Jekabzeel, and in the villages thereof,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:26

Hebrew
וּבְיֵשׁוּעַ וּבְמוֹלָדָה וּבְבֵית פָּֽלֶט׃

vveyeshv'a-vvemvoladah-vveveyt-falet

KJV: And at Jeshua, and at Moladah, and at Beth–phelet,

AKJV: And at Jeshua, and at Moladah, and at Bethphelet,

ASV: and in Jeshua, and in Moladah, and Beth-pelet,

YLT: and in Jeshua, and in Moladah, and in Beth-Phelet,

Commentary Witness (Generated)Nehemiah 11:26
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Commentary Witness (Generated)

Nehemiah 11:26

Generated editorial synthesis

Nehemiah 11:26 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'And at Jeshua, and at Moladah, and at Beth–phelet,'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

Canonical locus

Nehemiah 11:26

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Biblical cross-references named in the witness

  • Nehemiah 11:26

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Jeshua
  • Moladah

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And at Jeshua, and at Moladah, and at Beth–phelet,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:27

Hebrew
וּבַחֲצַר שׁוּעָל וּבִבְאֵר שֶׁבַע וּבְנֹתֶֽיהָ׃

vvachatzar-shv'al-vvive'er-sheva'-vvenoteyha

KJV: And at Hazar–shual, and at Beer–sheba, and in the villages thereof,

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

ASV: and in Hazar-shual, and in Beer-sheba and the towns thereof,

YLT: and in Hazar-Shaul, and in Beer-Sheba and its small towns,

Commentary Witness (Generated)Nehemiah 11:27
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Commentary Witness (Generated)

Nehemiah 11:27

Generated editorial synthesis

Nehemiah 11:27 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'And at Hazar–shual, and at Beer–sheba, and in the villages thereof,'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

Canonical locus

Nehemiah 11:27

Source lane

Apologetics Bible source bundle

Biblical cross-references named in the witness

  • Nehemiah 11:27

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And at Hazar–shual, and at Beer–sheba, and in the villages thereof,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:28

Hebrew
וּבְצִֽקְלַג וּבִמְכֹנָה וּבִבְנֹתֶֽיהָ׃

vvetziqelag-vvimekhonah-vvivenoteyha

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

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

ASV: and in Ziklag, and in Meconah and in the towns thereof,

YLT: and in Ziklag, and in Mekonah and in its small towns,

Commentary Witness (Generated)Nehemiah 11:28
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Nehemiah 11:28

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Nehemiah 11:28 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'And at Ziklag, and at Mekonah, and in the villages thereof,'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

Canonical locus

Nehemiah 11:28

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  • Nehemiah 11:28

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Ziklag
  • Mekonah

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And at Ziklag, and at Mekonah, and in the villages thereof,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:29

Hebrew
וּבְעֵין רִמּוֹן וּבְצָרְעָה וּבְיַרְמֽוּת׃

vve'eyn-rimvon-vvetzare'ah-vveyaremvt

KJV: And at En–rimmon, and at Zareah, and at Jarmuth,

AKJV: And at Enrimmon, and at Zareah, and at Jarmuth,

ASV: and in En-rimmon, and in Zorah, and in Jarmuth,

YLT: and En-Rimmon, and in Zareah, and in Jarmuth,

Commentary Witness (Generated)Nehemiah 11:29
Generated editorial synthesis

Commentary Witness (Generated)

Nehemiah 11:29

Generated editorial synthesis

Nehemiah 11:29 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'And at En–rimmon, and at Zareah, and at Jarmuth,'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

Canonical locus

Nehemiah 11:29

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Biblical cross-references named in the witness

  • Nehemiah 11:29

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Zareah
  • Jarmuth

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And at En–rimmon, and at Zareah, and at Jarmuth,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:30

Hebrew
זָנֹחַ עֲדֻלָּם וְחַצְרֵיהֶם לָכִישׁ וּשְׂדֹתֶיהָ עֲזֵקָה וּבְנֹתֶיהָ וַיַּחֲנוּ מִבְּאֵֽר־שֶׁבַע עַד־גֵּֽיא־הִנֹּֽם׃

zanocha-'adulam-vechatzereyhem-lakhiysh-vshedoteyha-'azeqah-vvenoteyha-vayachanv-mive'er-sheva'-'ad-gey'-hinom

KJV: Zanoah, Adullam, and in their villages, at Lachish, and the fields thereof, at Azekah, and in the villages thereof. And they dwelt from Beer–sheba unto the valley of Hinnom.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: 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.

YLT: 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.

Commentary Witness (Generated)Nehemiah 11:30
Generated editorial synthesis

Commentary Witness (Generated)

Nehemiah 11:30

Generated editorial synthesis

Nehemiah 11:30 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'Zanoah, Adullam, and in their villages, at Lachish, and the fields thereof, at Azekah, and in the villages thereof. And they dwelt from Beer–sheba unto the valley of Hinnom.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

Canonical locus

Nehemiah 11:30

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Biblical cross-references named in the witness

  • Nehemiah 11:30

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Zanoah
  • Adullam
  • Lachish
  • Azekah
  • Hinnom

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Zanoah, Adullam, and in their villages, at Lachish, and the fields thereof, at Azekah, and in the villages thereof. And they dwelt from Beer–sheba unto the valley of Hinnom.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:31

Hebrew
וּבְנֵי בִנְיָמִן מִגָּבַע מִכְמָשׂ וְעַיָּה וּבֵֽית־אֵל וּבְנֹתֶֽיהָ׃

vveney-vineyamin-migava'-mikhemash-ve'ayah-vveyt-'el-vvenoteyha

KJV: The children also of Benjamin from Geba dwelt at Michmash, and Aija, and Beth–el, and in their villages,

AKJV: The children also of Benjamin from Geba dwelled at Michmash, and Aija, and Bethel, and in their villages.

ASV: The children of Benjamin also dwelt from Geba onward, at Michmash and Aija, and at Beth-el and the towns thereof,

YLT: And sons of Benjamin are at Geba, Michmash, and Aija, and Beth-El, and its small towns,

Commentary Witness (Generated)Nehemiah 11:31
Generated editorial synthesis

Commentary Witness (Generated)

Nehemiah 11:31

Generated editorial synthesis

Nehemiah 11:31 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'The children also of Benjamin from Geba dwelt at Michmash, and Aija, and Beth–el, and in their villages,'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

Canonical locus

Nehemiah 11:31

Source lane

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Biblical cross-references named in the witness

  • Nehemiah 11:31

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Michmash
  • Aija

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children also of Benjamin from Geba dwelt at Michmash, and Aija, and Beth–el, and in their villages,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:32

Hebrew
עֲנָתוֹת נֹב עֲנָֽנְיָֽה׃

'anatvot-nov-'ananeyah

KJV: And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

AKJV: And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

ASV: at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

YLT: Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

Commentary Witness (Generated)Nehemiah 11:32
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Commentary Witness (Generated)

Nehemiah 11:32

Generated editorial synthesis

Nehemiah 11:32 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

Canonical locus

Nehemiah 11:32

Source lane

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Biblical cross-references named in the witness

  • Nehemiah 11:32

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Anathoth
  • Nob
  • Ananiah

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:33

Hebrew
חָצוֹר ׀ רָמָה גִּתָּֽיִם׃

chatzvor- -ramah-gitayim

KJV: Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim,

AKJV: Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim,

ASV: Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim,

YLT: Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim,

Commentary Witness (Generated)Nehemiah 11:33
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Commentary Witness (Generated)

Nehemiah 11:33

Generated editorial synthesis

Nehemiah 11:33 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim,'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

Canonical locus

Nehemiah 11:33

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Biblical cross-references named in the witness

  • Nehemiah 11:33

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Hazor
  • Ramah
  • Gittaim

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:34

Hebrew
חָדִיד צְבֹעִים נְבַלָּֽט׃

chadiyd-tzevo'iym-nevalat

KJV: Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,

AKJV: Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,

ASV: Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,

YLT: Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,

Commentary Witness (Generated)Nehemiah 11:34
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Commentary Witness (Generated)

Nehemiah 11:34

Generated editorial synthesis

Nehemiah 11:34 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

Canonical locus

Nehemiah 11:34

Source lane

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Biblical cross-references named in the witness

  • Nehemiah 11:34

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Hadid
  • Zeboim
  • Neballat

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:35

Hebrew
לֹד וְאוֹנוֹ גֵּי הַחֲרָשִֽׁים׃

lod-ve'vonvo-gey-hacharashiym

KJV: Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.

AKJV: Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.

ASV: Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.

YLT: Lod, and Ono, the valley of the artificers.

Commentary Witness (Generated)Nehemiah 11:35
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Commentary Witness (Generated)

Nehemiah 11:35

Generated editorial synthesis

Nehemiah 11:35 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

Canonical locus

Nehemiah 11:35

Source lane

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Biblical cross-references named in the witness

  • Nehemiah 11:35

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Lod
  • Ono

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:35 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Nehemiah 11:36

Hebrew
וּמִן־הַלְוִיִּם מַחְלְקוֹת יְהוּדָה לְבִנְיָמִֽין׃

vmin-haleviyim-macheleqvot-yehvdah-levineyamiyn

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

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

ASV: And of the Levites, certain courses in Judah were joined to Benjamin.

YLT: And of the Levites, the courses of Judah are for Benjamin.

Commentary Witness (Generated)Nehemiah 11:36
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Commentary Witness (Generated)

Nehemiah 11:36

Generated editorial synthesis

Nehemiah 11:36 advances the immediate literary flow of the chapter and should be interpreted in its canonical context, not as an isolated proof text. In the present translation it reads: 'And of the Levites were divisions in Judah, and in Benjamin.'. A close Hebrew reading supports attention to key lexical choices, clause movement, and redemptive-historical placement so doctrinal conclusions remain textually grounded.

Provenance. Rendered as an editorial synthesis tied to the canonical verse context and current chapter source.

Canonical locus

Nehemiah 11:36

Source lane

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Biblical cross-references named in the witness

  • Nehemiah 11:36

Named authorities or texts detected in the witness

  • Judah
  • Benjamin

Exposition: Nehemiah 11:36 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And of the Levites were divisions in Judah, and in Benjamin.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes
  • Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.
  • Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.
  • Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

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Direct commentary witnesses

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Generated editorial witnesses

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Canonical references surfaced in commentary

  • Nehemiah 11:1
  • Nehemiah 11:2
  • Nehemiah 11:3
  • Nehemiah 11:4
  • Nehemiah 11:5
  • Nehemiah 11:6
  • Nehemiah 11:7
  • Nehemiah 11:8
  • Nehemiah 11:9
  • Nehemiah 11:10
  • Nehemiah 11:11
  • Nehemiah 11:12
  • Nehemiah 11:13
  • Nehemiah 11:14
  • Nehemiah 11:15
  • Nehemiah 11:16
  • Nehemiah 11:17
  • Nehemiah 11:18
  • Nehemiah 11:19
  • Nehemiah 11:20
  • Nehemiah 11:21
  • Nehemiah 11:22
  • Nehemiah 11:23
  • Nehemiah 11:24
  • Nehemiah 11:25
  • Nehemiah 11:26
  • Nehemiah 11:27
  • Nehemiah 11:28
  • Nehemiah 11:29
  • Nehemiah 11:30
  • Nehemiah 11:31
  • Nehemiah 11:32
  • Nehemiah 11:33
  • Nehemiah 11:34
  • Nehemiah 11:35
  • Nehemiah 11:36

Named authorities or texts surfaced in commentary

  • Jerusalem
  • Esd
  • Judah
  • Benjamin
  • Uzziah
  • Zechariah
  • Amariah
  • Shephatiah
  • Mahalaleel
  • Perez
  • Baruch
  • Hazaiah
  • Adaiah
  • Joiarib
  • Shiloni
  • Meshullam
  • Joed
  • Pedaiah
  • Kolaiah
  • Maaseiah
  • Ithiel
  • Jesaiah
  • Gabbai
  • Sallai
  • Jachin
  • Hilkiah
  • Zadok
  • Meraioth
  • Ahitub
  • Jeroham
  • Pelaliah
  • Amzi
  • Pashur
  • Malchiah
  • Azareel
  • Ahasai
  • Meshillemoth
  • Immer
  • Zabdiel
  • Levites
  • Hashub
  • Azrikam
  • Hashabiah
  • Bunni
  • Jozabad
  • Ray
  • Micha
  • Zabdi
  • Asaph
  • Shammua
  • Galal
  • Jeduthun
  • Akkub
  • Talmon
  • Israel
  • Ophel
  • Nethinims
  • Bani
  • Mattaniah
  • Meshezabeel
  • Dibon
  • Jekabzeel
  • Jeshua
  • Moladah
  • Ziklag
  • Mekonah
  • Zareah
  • Jarmuth
  • Zanoah
  • Adullam
  • Lachish
  • Azekah
  • Hinnom
  • Michmash
  • Aija
  • Anathoth
  • Nob
  • Ananiah
  • Hazor
  • Ramah
  • Gittaim
  • Hadid
  • Zeboim
  • Neballat
  • Lod
  • Ono
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Job

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  • Coverage: 42 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Job

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Old Testament Wisdom

Psalms

Rendered chapters 1–150 are mapped to the public reader path for Psalms. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 150 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Psalms

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Old Testament Wisdom

Proverbs

Rendered chapters 1–31 are mapped to the public reader path for Proverbs. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 31 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Proverbs

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Old Testament Wisdom

Ecclesiastes

Rendered chapters 1–12 are mapped to the public reader path for Ecclesiastes. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 12 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Ecclesiastes

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Old Testament Wisdom

Song of Solomon

Rendered chapters 1–8 are mapped to the public reader path for Song of Solomon. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 8 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Song of Solomon

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Old Testament Prophets

Isaiah

Rendered chapters 1–66 are mapped to the public reader path for Isaiah. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 66 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Isaiah

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Old Testament Prophets

Jeremiah

Rendered chapters 1–52 are mapped to the public reader path for Jeremiah. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 52 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Jeremiah

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Old Testament Prophets

Lamentations

Rendered chapters 1–5 are mapped to the public reader path for Lamentations. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 5 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Lamentations

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Old Testament Prophets

Ezekiel

Rendered chapters 1–48 are mapped to the public reader path for Ezekiel. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 48 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Ezekiel

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Old Testament Prophets

Daniel

Rendered chapters 1–12 are mapped to the public reader path for Daniel. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 12 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Daniel

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Old Testament Prophets

Hosea

Rendered chapters 1–14 are mapped to the public reader path for Hosea. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 14 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Hosea

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Old Testament Prophets

Joel

Rendered chapters 1–3 are mapped to the public reader path for Joel. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 3 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Joel

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Old Testament Prophets

Amos

Rendered chapters 1–9 are mapped to the public reader path for Amos. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 9 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Amos

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Old Testament Prophets

Obadiah

Rendered chapter 1 are mapped to the public reader path for Obadiah. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 1 rendered chapter
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Obadiah

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Old Testament Prophets

Jonah

Rendered chapters 1–4 are mapped to the public reader path for Jonah. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 4 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Jonah

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Old Testament Prophets

Micah

Rendered chapters 1–7 are mapped to the public reader path for Micah. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 7 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Micah

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Old Testament Prophets

Nahum

Rendered chapters 1–3 are mapped to the public reader path for Nahum. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 3 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Nahum

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Old Testament Prophets

Habakkuk

Rendered chapters 1–3 are mapped to the public reader path for Habakkuk. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 3 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Habakkuk

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Old Testament Prophets

Zephaniah

Rendered chapters 1–3 are mapped to the public reader path for Zephaniah. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 3 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Zephaniah

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Old Testament Prophets

Haggai

Rendered chapters 1–2 are mapped to the public reader path for Haggai. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 2 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Haggai

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Old Testament Prophets

Zechariah

Rendered chapters 1–14 are mapped to the public reader path for Zechariah. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 14 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Zechariah

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Old Testament Prophets

Malachi

Rendered chapters 1–4 are mapped to the public reader path for Malachi. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 4 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Malachi

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New Testament Gospels

Matthew

Rendered chapters 1–28 are mapped to the public reader path for Matthew. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 28 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Matthew

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New Testament Gospels

Mark

Rendered chapters 1–16 are mapped to the public reader path for Mark. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 16 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Mark

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New Testament Gospels

Luke

Rendered chapters 1–24 are mapped to the public reader path for Luke. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 24 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Luke

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New Testament Gospels

John

Rendered chapters 1–21 are mapped to the public reader path for John. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 21 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for John

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New Testament History

Acts

Rendered chapters 1–28 are mapped to the public reader path for Acts. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 28 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Acts

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New Testament Letters

Romans

Rendered chapters 1–16 are mapped to the public reader path for Romans. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 16 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Romans

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New Testament Letters

1 Corinthians

Rendered chapters 1–16 are mapped to the public reader path for 1 Corinthians. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 16 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for 1 Corinthians

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New Testament Letters

2 Corinthians

Rendered chapters 1–13 are mapped to the public reader path for 2 Corinthians. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 13 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for 2 Corinthians

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New Testament Letters

Galatians

Rendered chapters 1–6 are mapped to the public reader path for Galatians. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 6 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Galatians

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New Testament Letters

Ephesians

Rendered chapters 1–6 are mapped to the public reader path for Ephesians. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 6 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Ephesians

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New Testament Letters

Philippians

Rendered chapters 1–4 are mapped to the public reader path for Philippians. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 4 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Philippians

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New Testament Letters

Colossians

Rendered chapters 1–4 are mapped to the public reader path for Colossians. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 4 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Colossians

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New Testament Letters

1 Thessalonians

Rendered chapters 1–5 are mapped to the public reader path for 1 Thessalonians. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 5 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for 1 Thessalonians

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New Testament Letters

2 Thessalonians

Rendered chapters 1–3 are mapped to the public reader path for 2 Thessalonians. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 3 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for 2 Thessalonians

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New Testament Letters

1 Timothy

Rendered chapters 1–6 are mapped to the public reader path for 1 Timothy. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 6 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for 1 Timothy

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New Testament Letters

2 Timothy

Rendered chapters 1–4 are mapped to the public reader path for 2 Timothy. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 4 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for 2 Timothy

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New Testament Letters

Titus

Rendered chapters 1–3 are mapped to the public reader path for Titus. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 3 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Titus

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New Testament Letters

Philemon

Rendered chapter 1 are mapped to the public reader path for Philemon. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 1 rendered chapter
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Philemon

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New Testament Letters

Hebrews

Rendered chapters 1–13 are mapped to the public reader path for Hebrews. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 13 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Hebrews

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New Testament Letters

James

Rendered chapters 1–5 are mapped to the public reader path for James. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 5 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for James

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New Testament Letters

1 Peter

Rendered chapters 1–5 are mapped to the public reader path for 1 Peter. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 5 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for 1 Peter

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New Testament Letters

2 Peter

Rendered chapters 1–3 are mapped to the public reader path for 2 Peter. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 3 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for 2 Peter

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New Testament Letters

1 John

Rendered chapters 1–5 are mapped to the public reader path for 1 John. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 5 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for 1 John

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New Testament Letters

2 John

Rendered chapter 1 are mapped to the public reader path for 2 John. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 1 rendered chapter
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for 2 John

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New Testament Letters

3 John

Rendered chapter 1 are mapped to the public reader path for 3 John. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 1 rendered chapter
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for 3 John

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New Testament Letters

Jude

Rendered chapter 1 are mapped to the public reader path for Jude. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 1 rendered chapter
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Jude

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New Testament Apocalypse

Revelation

Rendered chapters 1–22 are mapped to the public reader path for Revelation. Use this card to open chapter 1 and move directly into the study surface.

  • Coverage: 22 rendered chapters
  • Current public use: chapter reader path for Revelation

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What this explorer shows today

The public reader has book-by-book chapter entry points across the 66-book canon. Deeper corpus and provenance details stay on the supporting Bible Data shelves.

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