Revised Literal Translation
Nehemiah 11:2
2And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.
Nehemiah 11:2 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.
- New International Version (NIV)The people commended all who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.
- English Standard Version (ESV)And the people blessed all the men who willingly offered to live in Jerusalem.
- New King James Version (NKJV)And the people blessed all the men who willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.
Context of Nehemiah 11:2
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. And 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. 4And 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;
Read all of Nehemiah 11Nehemiah 11:2 word by word
וַֽיְבָרֲכ֖וּ הָעָ֑ם לְכֹל֙ הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֔ים הַמִּֽתְנַדְּבִ֔ים לָשֶׁ֖בֶת בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ פRead the interlinear
Cross-references for Nehemiah 11:2
- Deuteronomy 24:13In any case thou shalt deliver him the pledge again when the sun goeth down, that he may sleep in his own raiment, and bless thee: and it shall be righteousness unto thee before Yhwh thy God.
- Job 29:13The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.
- Job 31:20If his loins have not blessed me, and if he were not warmed with the fleece of my sheep;
- Judges 5:9My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye Yhwh.
- 2 Corinthians 8:16But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.
Commentaries on Nehemiah 11:2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2All the men that willingly offered - Some volunteered their services, which was considered a sacrifice to patriotism at that time, as Jerusalem afforded very few advantages, and was a place of considerable danger; hence the people spoke well of them, and no doubt prayed for God's blessing upon them.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-2Sacred lots were likely the Urim and Thummim (Nehemiah 10:34; Joshua 7:14, 16–18; 14:2).Read the comment
In the dictionaries
Commentaries on Nehemiah 11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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