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Nehemiah 11:1 KJV
Nehemiah · chapter 11 · verse 1 · King James Version
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.Nehemiah 11:1 · King James Version
Nehemiah 11:1 in context
1And 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.
2And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.
3Now 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.
Key words (Strong's)
- JerusalemYᵉrûwshâlaimJerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of PalestineH3389 →
- rulerssara head personH8269 →
- peopleʻama peopleH5971 →
- dweltyâshabproperly, to sit downH3427 →
- bringbôwʼto go or comeH935 →
- restshᵉʼâra remainderH7605 →
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