Nehemiah 11:1

Translations

Modern

Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city of Jerusalem, while the remaining nine were to dwell in their own towns.

Traditional

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.

Literal

And the leaders of the people dwelt in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people caused lots to fall to bring one out of ten to dwell in Jerusalem, the holy city, and nine hands in the cities.

Latin

Habitaverunt autem principes populi in Jerusalem: reliqua vero plebs misit sortem, ut tollerent unam partem de decem qui habitaturi essent in Jerusalem civitate sancta, novem vero partes in civitatibus.

Original

Hebrew

English

Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city of Jerusalem, while the remaining nine were to dwell in their own towns.

Notes

Nehemiah 11:1–2

Sacred lots were likely the Urim and Thummim (Nehemiah 10:34; Joshua 7:14, 16–18; 14:2).

Nehemiah 11:1–36

The story goes back to the topic of bringing people back to live in the safe city of Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 7:1–5). The list of names is similar to the one in 1 Chronicles 9:2–17.

Theme notes and profiles

Nehemiah Jerusalem Worship in Jerusalem

Related verses

Isaiah 48:2
…who indeed call yourselves after the holy city and lean on the God of Israel; the LORD of Hosts is His name.
Isaiah 52:1
Awake, awake, clothe yourself with strength, O Zion! Put on your garments of splendor, O Jerusalem, holy city! For the uncircumcised and unclean will no longer enter you.
Nehemiah 11:18
The Levites in the holy city totaled 284.
Nehemiah 10:34
We have cast lots among the priests, Levites, and people for the donation of wood by our families at the appointed times each year. They are to bring it to the house of our God to burn on the altar of the LORD our God, as it is written in the Law.
Matthew 4:5
Then the devil took Him to the holy city and set Him on the pinnacle of the temple.
Deuteronomy 17:8–9
If a case is too difficult for you to judge, whether the controversy within your gates is regarding bloodshed, lawsuits, or assaults, you must go up to the place the LORD your God will choose.
Joshua 18:10
And Joshua cast lots for them in the presence of the LORD at Shiloh, where he distributed the land to the Israelites according to their divisions.
Psalm 122:5
For there the thrones of judgment stand, the thrones of the house of David.
Acts 1:24
And they prayed, “Lord, You know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen
Proverbs 16:33
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
1 Chronicles 26:13
They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike.
Judges 20:9–10
Now this is what we will do to Gibeah: We will go against it as the lot dictates.

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Book of Nehemiah Elah Lots, Casting of

Topics

Election of Rulers by Lot Israel, Prophecies Concerning: Captivity of One-Tenth of the People Jerusalem: Called: Holy City Nehemiah: Son of Hachaliah: His Administration As Ruler of the People The Lot used After the Captivity

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