Nehemiah 11:1, 18

Nehemiah 11:1

The Population of Jerusalem

11:1 So the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, 1  while the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of every ten to settle in Jerusalem, the holy city, while the other nine 2  remained in other cities.

Nehemiah 11:18

11:18 The sum total of the Levites in the holy city was 284.

1 map For location see Map5-B1; Map6-F3; Map7-E2; Map8-F2; Map10-B3; JP1-F4; JP2-F4; JP3-F4; JP4-F4.

2 tn Heb “nine of the hands.” The word “hand” is used here in the sense or a part or portion.

HISTORY

  • Nehemiah 11:1, 18 [Multi]
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