Nehemiah 12:29

Translations

Modern

…from Beth-gilgal, and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for they had built villages for themselves around Jerusalem.

Traditional

Also from the house of Gilgal, and out of the fields of Geba and Azmaveth: for the singers had builded them villages round about Jerusalem.

Literal

…and from Beth-gilgal, and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for the singers had built villages for themselves around Jerusalem.

Latin

…et de domo Galgal, et de regionibus Geba et Azmaveth: quoniam villas ædificaverunt sibi cantores in circuitu Jerusalem.

Original

Hebrew

English

…from Beth-gilgal, and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for they had built villages for themselves around Jerusalem.

Notes

Nehemiah 12:27–29

Since few Levites had returned to live in Jerusalem (see Ezra 2:40–42; 8:15–19), leaders recruited all Levites throughout the land to form two impressive choirs and orchestras.
Netophathites came from near Bethlehem (1 Chronicles 2:54).
Beth-gilgal was near Jericho.
Geba and Azmaveth were in the territory of Benjamin.

Nehemiah 12:27–43

The dedication of the new wall likely occurred soon after it was finished (Nehemiah 6:15–19). This account likely came from Nehemiah’s personal writings.

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Joshua 5:9
Then the LORD said to Joshua, “Today I have rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you.” So that place has been called Gilgal to this day.
Joshua 21:17
And from the tribe of Benjamin they gave them Gibeon, Geba,
Joshua 10:43
Then Joshua returned with all Israel to the camp at Gilgal.
Deuteronomy 11:30
Are not these mountains across the Jordan, west of the road toward the sunset, in the land of the Canaanites who live in the Arabah opposite Gilgal near the Oak of Moreh?
Nehemiah 11:31
The descendants of Benjamin from Geba lived in Michmash, Aija, and Bethel with its villages;
Ezra 2:24
…the descendants of Azmaveth, 42;
1 Chronicles 6:60
And from the tribe of Benjamin they were given Gibeon, Geba, Alemeth, and Anathoth, together with their pasturelands. So they had thirteen cities in all among their families.

Places

Beth-azmaveth: Town of Benjamin, home to some who returned from exile Geba: A Levitical city in Benjamin Gilgal: A significant site during Israel's early history in Canaan Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Azmaveth (Place) Beth-Gilgal Book of Nehemiah Geba Mattaniah Music Writer

Topics

Azmaveth: A Village of Judah or Benjamin Beth-Azmaveth: Called Azmaveth Dedication of the Wall of Jerusalem Ezra: A Famous Scribe and Priest: Dedicates the Wall of Jerusalem Geba: A City of the Tribe of Benjamin, Assigned to the Sons of Aaron Jerusalem: Wall of, Dedicated Levites: Resided Also in Villages Outside of Jerusalem Music: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Levites: Services of Conducting the Sacred Music

Nehemiah 12:29

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