Resettlement of Jerusalem and Its Towns

Nehemiah 11:1-36

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Genesis

The Creation of the World 1:1-2:3 The Creation of Man and Woman 2:4-25 The Fall of Man 3:1-24 Cain and Abel 4:1-26 From Adam to Noah 5:1-32 The Flood 6:1-8:22 God’s Covenant with Noah 9:1-17 Noah’s Drunkenness and Curse 9:18-29 Nations Descended from Noah 10:1-32 The Tower of Babel 11:1-9 From Shem to Abram 11:10-32 The Call of Abram 12:1-9 Abram in Egypt 12:10-20 Abram and Lot Separate 13:1-18 Abram Rescues Lot 14:1-24 God’s Covenant with Abram 15:1-21 Hagar and Ishmael 16:1-16 The Covenant of Circumcision 17:1-27 A Son Promised to Sarah 18:1-15 Abraham Intercedes for Sodom 18:16-33 The Destruction of Sodom 19:1-29 The Origin of Moab and Ammon 19:30-38 Abraham and Abimelech 20:1-18 The Birth of Isaac 21:1-7 Hagar and Ishmael Sent Away 21:8-21 A Treaty with Abimelech 21:22-34 The Sacrifice of Isaac 22:1-19 Nahor’s Children 22:20-24 The Death and Burial of Sarah 23:1-20 A Wife for Isaac 24:1-67 The Death of Abraham 25:1-11 Ishmael’s Descendants 25:12-18 Esau and Jacob 25:19-34 Isaac and Abimelech 26:1-35 Jacob Takes Esau’s Blessing 27:1-40 Jacob Sent to Paddan-aram 27:41-28:9 Jacob’s Dream at Bethel 28:10-22 Jacob Meets Rachel 29:1-14 Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel 29:15-30 The Children of Jacob 29:31-30:24 Jacob’s Prosperity 30:25-43 Jacob Flees from Laban 31:1-21 Jacob and Laban Make a Covenant 31:22-55 Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau 32:1-21 Jacob Wrestles with God 32:22-32 Jacob Meets Esau 33:1-20 Dinah and the Shechemites 34:1-31 God Blesses Jacob at Bethel 35:1-15 Deaths of Rachel and Isaac 35:16-29 Esau’s Descendants 36:1-30 The Kings of Edom 36:31-43 Joseph’s Dreams 37:1-11 Joseph Sold by His Brothers 37:12-36 Judah and Tamar 38:1-30 Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife 39:1-23 Joseph Interprets Dreams in Prison 40:1-23 Pharaoh’s Dreams 41:1-40 Joseph Rises to Power 41:41-57 Joseph’s Brothers Go to Egypt 42:1-38 Joseph’s Brothers Return with Benjamin 43:1-34 The Silver Cup 44:1-34 Joseph Reveals Himself 45:1-28 Jacob Goes to Egypt 46:1-47:12 Joseph and the Famine 47:13-31 Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh 48:1-22 Jacob Blesses His Sons 49:1-28 The Death and Burial of Jacob 49:29-50:14 Joseph Reassures His Brothers 50:15-21 The Death of Joseph 50:22-26

Exodus

Israel Increases in Egypt 1:1-22 The Birth of Moses 2:1-10 Moses Flees to Midian 2:11-25 The Burning Bush 3:1-22 Signs for Moses 4:1-17 Moses Returns to Egypt 4:18-31 Moses and Aaron Before Pharaoh 5:1-21 God Promises Deliverance 5:22-6:12 The Genealogy of Moses and Aaron 6:13-27 Moses and Aaron Sent to Pharaoh 6:28-7:7 Aaron’s Staff Becomes a Serpent 7:8-13 The First Plague: Water to Blood 7:14-24 The Second Plague: Frogs 7:25-8:15 The Third Plague: Gnats 8:16-19 The Fourth Plague: Flies 8:20-32 The Fifth Plague: Livestock Die 9:1-7 The Sixth Plague: Boils 9:8-12 The Seventh Plague: Hail 9:13-35 The Eighth Plague: Locusts 10:1-20 The Ninth Plague: Darkness 10:21-29 A Final Plague Threatened 11:1-10 The Passover 12:1-30 The Exodus 12:31-42 Passover Regulations 12:43-51 Consecration of the Firstborn 13:1-16 Crossing the Red Sea 13:17-14:31 The Song of Moses 15:1-21 Bitter Water Made Sweet 15:22-27 Manna from Heaven 16:1-36 Water from the Rock 17:1-7 Amalek Defeated 17:8-16 Jethro’s Advice 18:1-27 Israel at Mount Sinai 19:1-25 The Ten Commandments 20:1-21 Laws About Altars 20:22-21:1 Laws About Slaves 21:2-11 Laws About Personal Injuries 21:12-36 Laws About Restitution 22:1-15 Laws About Holiness 22:16-31 Laws About Justice 23:1-9 Sabbath Years and Weeks 23:10-13 The Three Feasts 23:14-19 The Angel and the Promises 23:20-33 The Covenant Confirmed 24:1-18 Contributions for the Sanctuary 25:1-9 The Ark of the Testimony 25:10-22 The Table for Bread 25:23-30 The Golden Lampstand 25:31-40 The Tabernacle 26:1-37 The Bronze Altar 27:1-8 The Court of the Tabernacle 27:9-19 Oil for the Lamp 27:20-21 The Priests’ Garments 28:1-5 The Ephod 28:6-14 The Breastpiece of Judgment 28:15-30 Other Priestly Garments 28:31-43 Consecration of the Priests 29:1-46 The Altar of Incense 30:1-10 The Census Tax 30:11-16 The Bronze Basin 30:17-21 The Anointing Oil 30:22-33 The Incense 30:34-38 Oholiab and Bezalel 31:1-11 The Sabbath Sign 31:12-18 The Golden Calf 32:1-33:6 The Tent of Meeting 33:7-11 Moses’ Intercession and God’s Glory 33:12-23 New Tablets and Covenant 34:1-28 The Shining Face of Moses 34:29-35 Sabbath Regulations 35:1-3 Freewill Offerings for the Tabernacle 35:4-29 Bezalel and Oholiab Set Apart 35:30-36:7 Making the Tabernacle 36:8-38 Making the Ark 37:1-9 Making the Table 37:10-16 Making the Lampstand 37:17-24 Making the Altar of Incense 37:25-29 Making the Bronze Altar 38:1-7 Making the Bronze Basin 38:8 Making the Court 38:9-20 Materials of the Tabernacle 38:21-31 Making the Priests’ Garments 39:1 The Ephod Made 39:2-7 The Breastpiece Made 39:8-21 Other Garments Made 39:22-31 The Work Completed 39:32-43 The Tabernacle Erected 40:1-33 The Glory Fills the Tabernacle 40:34-38

Numbers

The Census of Israel 1:1-54 Arrangement of the Camp 2:1-34 The Levites’ Duties 3:1-51 Kohathites’ Service 4:1-20 Gershonites’ Service 4:21-28 Merarites’ Service 4:29-33 Census of the Levites 4:34-49 Unclean Removed from Camp 5:1-4 Restitution for Wrongs 5:5-10 The Test for Adultery 5:11-31 The Nazirite Vow 6:1-21 The Priestly Blessing 6:22-27 Offerings of the Leaders 7:1-89 The Lamps 8:1-4 The Levites Consecrated 8:5-26 The Passover Celebrated 9:1-14 The Cloud Over the Tabernacle 9:15-23 The Silver Trumpets 10:1-10 Departure from Sinai 10:11-36 Complaint and Quail; Seventy Elders 11:1-35 Miriam and Aaron Oppose Moses 12:1-16 Spies Sent into Canaan 13:1-25 Report of the Spies 13:26-33 The People Rebel 14:1-45 Offerings and Firstfruits 15:1-21 Unintentional Sin and Presumptuous Sin 15:22-31 The Sabbath-Breaker 15:32-36 Tassels on Garments 15:37-41 Korah’s Rebellion 16:1-50 Aaron’s Staff Buds 17:1-13 Priests’ and Levites’ Duties 18:1-7 Portions for Priests and Levites 18:8-32 The Red Heifer 19:1-22 Water from the Rock at Meribah 20:1-13 Edom Refuses Passage 20:14-21 Aaron’s Death 20:22-29 Arad Defeated 21:1-3 The Bronze Serpent 21:4-9 Journeys in the Wilderness 21:10-20 Victories over Sihon and Og 21:21-35 Balaam Summoned 22:1-20 Balaam’s Donkey and the Angel 22:21-41 Balaam’s First Oracle 23:1-12 Balaam’s Second Oracle 23:13-26 Balaam’s Third Oracle 23:27-24:14 The Star out of Jacob 24:15-19 Balaam’s Final Sayings 24:20-25 Baal of Peor and Phinehas 25:1-18 The Second Census 26:1-65 Daughters of Zelophehad 27:1-11 Joshua Appointed 27:12-23 Daily Offerings 28:1-8 Sabbath Offerings 28:9-10 Monthly Offerings 28:11-15 Passover Offerings 28:16-25 Weeks (Firstfruits) Offerings 28:26-31 Trumpets Offerings 29:1-6 Day of Atonement Offerings 29:7-11 Booths Offerings 29:12-40 Vows 30:1-16 War with Midian—Spoils 31:1-24 Division of the Spoils 31:25-54 Reuben, Gad, and Half-Manasseh 32:1-42 Stages of Israel’s Journey 33:1-56 Boundaries of the Land 34:1-29 Levitical Cities 35:1-5 Cities of Refuge 35:6-34 Marriage of Zelophehad’s Daughters 36:1-13

Deuteronomy

Preamble and Setting 1:1-8 Leaders Appointed 1:9-18 Spies Sent 1:19-25 Rebellion and Judgment 1:26-46 Journey Through Edom, Moab, Ammon 2:1-23 Victory over Sihon 2:24-37 Victory over Og 3:1-11 Allotment East of Jordan 3:12-20 Moses Forbidden to Enter 3:21-29 Call to Obey 4:1-14 No Idols 4:15-31 The LORD Alone Is God 4:32-40 Cities of Refuge East 4:41-43 Introduction to the Law 4:44-49 The Ten Commandments Rehearsed 5:1-33 The Shema and Instruction 6:1-25 Warning Against the Nations 7:1-26 Do Not Forget the LORD 8:1-20 Not for Your Righteousness 9:1-6 Israel’s Rebellions Recounted 9:7-29 New Tablets; Ark 10:1-11 Fear the LORD 10:12-22 Love, Obey, Choose 11:1-32 The Place of Worship 12:1-32 False Prophets and Idolatry 13:1-18 Clean and Unclean Foods 14:1-21 Tithes 14:22-29 Sabbatical Year 15:1-11 Hebrew Slaves 15:12-18 Firstborn Animals 15:19-23 Passover 16:1-8 Weeks 16:9-12 Booths 16:13-17 Justice 16:18-20 Forbidden Worship 16:21-17:7 Difficult Cases 17:8-13 Laws for the King 17:14-20 Provision for Levites 18:1-8 Abominable Practices 18:9-13 A Prophet Like Moses 18:14-22 Cities of Refuge 19:1-14 Witnesses and Penalties 19:15-21 Rules for War 20:1-20 Unsolved Murder 21:1-9 Wives from War 21:10-14 Rights of the Firstborn 21:15-17 Rebellious Son 21:18-21 Various Laws 21:22-22:12 Laws of Chastity 22:13-30 Assembly Exclusions 23:1-8 Camp Purity 23:9-14 Various Laws Continued 23:15-25:19 Firstfruits and Tithes Confession 26:1-15 You Are the LORD’s People 26:16-19 Law on Stones and Altar 27:1-8 Curses Pronounced 27:9-26 Blessings for Obedience 28:1-14 Curses for Disobedience 28:15-68 Renewal in Moab 29:1-29 Choose Life 30:1-20 Joshua Commissioned 31:1-8 Public Reading of the Law 31:9-13 Moses’ Warning of Apostasy 31:14-29 The Song of Moses 31:30-32:47 Moses to Die on Nebo 32:48-52 Moses Blesses Israel 33:1-29 The Death of Moses 34:1-12

Joshua

Joshua Commissioned and Encouraged 1:1-18 Rahab Protects the Spies 2:1-24 Crossing the Jordan and Memorial Stones 3:1-4:24 Renewal at Gilgal: Circumcision and Passover 5:1-12 The Commander Appears and the Fall of Jericho 5:13-6:27 Defeat at Ai and Achan's Sin Revealed 7:1-26 The Capture and Destruction of Ai 8:1-29 Altar on Mount Ebal and the Law Proclaimed 8:30-35 The Gibeonite Deception and Treaty 9:1-27 Victory at Gibeon and the Long Day 10:1-15 Capture and Execution of the Five Kings 10:16-28 The Southern Campaign and Conquest of Cities 10:29-43 Defeat of the Northern Coalition and Hazor Destroyed 11:1-23 Lists of Kings Defeated East and West of the Jordan 12:1-24 Land Remaining to Be Possessed 13:1-7 Allotments East of the Jordan 13:8-33 Procedure for Distributing the Land and Levitical Cities 14:1-5 Caleb's Claim and Inheritance of Hebron 14:6-15 Boundaries and Towns of Judah 15:1-63 Ephraim and West Manasseh: Boundaries and Claims 16:1-17:18 Shiloh Established and the Land Surveyed 18:1-10 Territory and Towns of Benjamin 18:11-28 Territory of Simeon 19:1-9 Territory of Zebulun 19:10-16 Territory of Issachar 19:17-23 Territory of Asher 19:24-31 Territory of Naphtali 19:32-39 Territory of Dan 19:40-48 Completion of the Allotments and Joshua's Inheritance 19:49-51 Cities of Refuge Established 20:1-9 Levitical Cities and Their Holdings 21:1-45 The Eastern Tribes' Altar and the Reconciliation 22:1-34 Joshua's Farewell Exhortation and Warning 23:1-16 Renewal of the Covenant at Shechem 24:1-27 Death and Burial of Joshua and Eleazar 24:28-33

1 Samuel

Hannah's Prayer for a Son 1:1-20 Hannah Presents Samuel to the Lord 1:21-28 Hannah's Song of Praise 2:1-11 Eli's Corrupt Sons and Samuel's Childhood 2:12-26 Prophecy of Judgment on Eli's House 2:27-36 Samuel's Call and the Lord's Word to Eli 3:1-4:1 Israel Defeated and the Ark Captured 4:2-11 Eli's Death and the Birth of Ichabod 4:12-22 The Ark Brings Judgment in Philistine Cities 5:1-12 The Ark Returned to Israel 6:1-7:1 Samuel Judges Israel and Delivers Them at Mizpah 7:2-17 Israel Demands a King 8:1-22 Saul Chosen and Given Signs 9:1-10:8 Saul Proclaimed King by Lot 10:9-27 Saul's Victory at Jabesh-Gilead 11:1-11 Saul Confirmed as King at Gilgal 11:12-15 Samuel's Farewell and Exhortation to Israel 12:1-25 Saul's Unauthorized Sacrifice and Rebuke 13:1-15 Philistine Pressure and Israel's Lack of Arms 13:16-22 Jonathan's Bold Assault and Victory 13:23-14:14 Saul's Rash Oath and Its Consequences 14:15-23 Saul's Pursuit and Jonathan's Exploits 14:24-48 Saul's Family and Mighty Men 14:49-52 Saul's Disobedience and Rejection as King 15:1-35 David Anointed by Samuel 16:1-13 David Serves Saul and Eases His Torment 16:14-23 David and Goliath 17:1-58 David's Rise and Saul's Jealousy 18:1-30 Saul's Attempts on David's Life and Jonathan's Intervention 19:1-24 David and Jonathan's Covenant 20:1-42 David at Nob: Bread and Goliath's Sword 21:1-9 David Feigns Madness at Gath 21:10-15 David Gathers Followers and Seeks Priestly Aid 22:1-5 Massacre at Nob and Abiathar Joins David 22:6-23 David Delivers Keilah and Inquires of God 23:1-6 Saul's Pursuit, Ziphite Betrayal, and David's Escape 23:7-29 David Spares Saul in a Cave 24:1-22 Nabal's Folly and Abigail's Intervention 25:1-44 David Again Spares Saul in His Camp 26:1-25 David Seeks Refuge with Achish 27:1-12 Saul and the Witch of Endor 28:1-25 The Philistines Reject David 29:1-11 David Recovers His Family and Defeats the Amalekites 30:1-31 The Death of Saul and His Sons 31:1-13

2 Samuel

An Amalekite Reports Saul and Jonathan's Death 1:1-16 David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan 1:17-27 David Anointed King of Judah at Hebron 2:1-7 Ish‑Bosheth Made King; Civil War with David Begins 2:8-3:5 Abner Seeks Alliance with David 3:6-21 Joab Murders Abner; David's Protest and Mourning 3:22-39 Ish‑Bosheth Assassinated 4:1-12 David Anointed King over All Israel 5:1-5 David Captures Jerusalem and Establishes His House 5:6-16 David's Victories over the Philistines 5:17-25 Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem; Uzzah's Death and David's Joy 6:1-23 God's Covenant with David 7:1-17 David's Prayer of Thanksgiving for God's Promise 7:18-29 David's Military Victories 8:1-14 David's Officials and Mighty Men 8:15-18 David Shows Kindness to Mephibosheth 9:1-13 War with the Ammonites and Syrians 10:1-19 David and Bathsheba; the Death of Uriah 11:1-27 Nathan Rebukes David; Judgment and Aftermath 12:1-31 Amnon's Crime against Tamar 13:1-22 Absalom Kills Amnon and Flees 13:23-39 Joab Secures Absalom's Return and Reconciliation 14:1-33 Absalom's Conspiracy and Rise to Power 15:1-12 David Flees Jerusalem; Loyal Followers Accompany Him 15:13-37 Ziba Brings Provisions to David 16:1-4 Shimei Curses David as He Flees 16:5-14 Counsel in Absalom's Court; Ahithophel's Plan and Hushai's Counterplot 16:15-17:29 Battle in the Forest of Ephraim and Absalom's Death 18:1-18 Reports of Victory and David's Grief for Absalom 18:19-19:8 David's Return to Jerusalem; Reconciliation and Disputes 19:9-43 Sheba's Revolt and Its Suppression 20:1-26 Famine and the Gibeonites' Demand; Saul's Descendants Executed 21:1-14 David's Battles with the Philistines and the Valor of His Men 21:15-22 David's Song of Deliverance 22:1-51 David's Final Oracle 23:1-7 The Deeds of David's Mighty Warriors 23:8-39 David's Census and the Resulting Plague 24:1-17 David Purchases the Threshing Floor; Sacrifice and End of Plague 24:18-25

1 Kings

Adonijah Attempts to Seize the Throne 1:1-27 Solomon Anointed King 1:28-53 David's Charge to Solomon and Death 2:1-12 Solomon Consolidates His Power 2:13-46 Solomon's Request for Wisdom 3:1-15 Solomon's Wise Judgment 3:16-28 Solomon's Officials and Administrative Order 4:1-19 The Wealth and Prosperity of Israel 4:20-28 Solomon's Wisdom and Fame 4:29-34 Alliances and Preparations for the Temple 5:1-18 Solomon Builds the Temple 6:1-38 Solomon's Palace and Structural Works 7:1-12 Temple Furnishings and the Work of Hiram 7:13-51 The Ark Brought into the Temple 8:1-21 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication 8:22-61 The Dedication Celebrated with Sacrifice 8:62-66 God's Promise and Warning to Solomon 9:1-9 Solomon's Building Projects and Trade 9:10-28 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 10:1-13 The Wealth and Splendor of Solomon's Reign 10:14-29 Solomon's Foreign Wives and Apostasy 11:1-13 Adversaries Raised Against Solomon 11:14-25 Jeroboam's Call and the Promise of Division 11:26-40 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 11:41-43 Rehoboam's Folly and the Kingdom Divides 12:1-24 Jeroboam Establishes Golden Calves 12:25-33 Prophetic Rebuke at Bethel and Deception 13:1-34 Ahijah's Prophecy Against Jeroboam 14:1-20 Rehoboam's Unfaithfulness and Shishak's Invasion 14:21-31 Abijam's Short Reign in Judah 15:1-8 Asa's Reforms and Early Reign 15:9-24 Nadab's Reign and Baasha's Conspiracy 15:25-32 Baasha's Reign and Jehu's Prophecy 15:33-16:7 Elah Assassinated and Zimri's Usurpation 16:8-14 Zimri's Suicide and Omri's Rise to Power 16:15-20 Omri Establishes Samaria as Capital 16:21-28 Ahab and Jezebel Introduce Baal Worship 16:29-34 Elijah Announces the Drought and Is Fed by Ravens 17:1-6 Elijah in Zarephath: Provision and Resurrection 17:7-24 Elijah Confronts Ahab and Prepares for Confrontation 18:1-15 Elijah on Mount Carmel and the Fall of Baal's Prophets 18:16-46 Elijah Flees to Horeb and Is Renewed 19:1-9 God's Response to Elijah and New Commissions 19:10-18 The Call of Elisha 19:19-21 Ben‑hadad Besieges Samaria; Israel's Defiant Response 20:1-12 Israel's Victories Over Aram and Ahab's Mercy 20:13-34 A Prophet Enacts Judgment on the King 20:35-43 Naboth's Vineyard: Ahab and Jezebel's Crime and Punishment 21:1-29 Ahab and Jehoshaphat Seek Counsel; Micaiah's True Prophecy 22:1-28 Ahab Dies at Ramoth‑Gilead 22:29-40 Jehoshaphat's Reign in Judah 22:41-50 Ahaziah Succeeds Ahab and Does Evil 22:51-53

2 Kings

Ahaziah Seeks Counsel and Elijah’s Judgment 1:1-18 Elijah Taken Up; Elisha Succeeds 2:1-18 Elisha Purifies Jericho’s Water 2:19-22 Mockers of Elisha Mauled by Bears 2:23-25 Alliance Against Moab and Elisha’s Miracle 3:1-27 The Widow’s Oil Multiplied 4:1-7 Elisha Restores the Shunammite’s Son 4:8-37 Poisoned Stew Made Safe 4:38-41 Elisha Feeds a Hundred Men 4:42-44 Naaman Healed of Leprosy and Gehazi’s Greed 5:1-27 The Floating Axe Head 6:1-7 Elisha Foils the Aramean Raid 6:8-23 Famine Besieges Samaria 6:24-7:2 Arameans Flee; Samaria’s Deliverance 7:3-20 The Shunammite Restored to Her Land 8:1-6 Elisha Foretells Hazael’s Rise 8:7-15 Jehoram’s Reign in Israel 8:16-24 Ahaziah of Judah Ascends the Throne 8:25-29 Anointing of Jehu as King 9:1-13 Jehu Slays Joram and the House of Ahab 9:14-29 The Death of Jezebel 9:30-37 Jehu Executes Ahab’s Kin at Jezreel 10:1-17 Jehu Destroys Baal Worship 10:18-36 Joash Crowned; Athaliah Overthrown 11:1-21 Joash Repairs the Temple 12:1-21 Jehoahaz of Israel and Aramean Oppression 13:1-9 Jehoash of Israel and Elisha’s Final Acts 13:10-25 Amaziah of Judah: Victory and Pride 14:1-22 Jeroboam II Restores Israel’s Borders 14:23-29 Azariah (Uzziah) King of Judah 15:1-7 Zechariah’s Short Reign and Assassination 15:8-12 Shallum’s Brief Usurpation and Murder 15:13-16 Menahem’s Reign and Tribute to Assyria 15:17-22 Pekahiah Murdered; Pekah’s Conspiracy 15:23-26 Pekah Rules and Wars with Judah 15:27-31 Jotham King of Judah 15:32-38 Ahaz’s Reign and Submission to Assyria 16:1-20 Fall of Samaria and Israel’s Exile 17:1-6 Reasons for Israel’s Exile 17:7-23 Resettling Samaria and Syncretistic Worship 17:24-41 Hezekiah’s Reforms and Fortifications 18:1-16 Rabshakeh’s Taunts before Jerusalem 18:17-37 Hezekiah’s Plea and Isaiah’s Prophecy 19:1-13 Hezekiah’s Prayer of Surrender 19:14-19 The LORD Delivers Jerusalem from Sennacherib 19:20-37 Hezekiah’s Illness, Recovery, and the Sign 20:1-11 Hezekiah’s Pride and a Warning about Babylon 20:12-21 Manasseh’s Long, Wicked Reign 21:1-18 Amon’s Short Reign and Assassination 21:19-26 Josiah Finds the Book of the Law and Reforms 22:1-20 Josiah’s Covenant Renewal and Passover 23:1-30 Jehoahaz Deposed; Jehoiakim Installed by Egypt 23:31-35 Jehoiakim’s Reign and Babylonian Pressure 23:36-24:7 Jehoiachin’s Brief Reign and First Exile 24:8-17 Zedekiah Appointed as Babylon’s Vassal 24:18-19 Siege and Fall of Jerusalem; Destruction and Exile 24:20-25:26 Jehoiachin Released from Babylonian Prison 25:27-30

1 Chronicles

Genealogies from Adam to Abraham 1:1-27 The Descendants of Abraham 1:28-34 The Edomite Genealogies (Esau and Seir) 1:35-54 The Sons of Israel 2:1-2 The Genealogy and Families of Judah 2:3-55 David’s Descendants and the Royal Line 3:1-24 Judahite Families and Notable Descendants 4:1-23 The Families and Settlements of Simeon 4:24-43 Transjordanian Tribes and Their Chiefs 5:1-10 Wars and Settlements East of the Jordan 5:11-22 Loss of Territory and Exile East of the Jordan 5:23-26 The Levites: Genealogy and Temple Service 6:1-81 The Tribe of Issachar 7:1-5 A Register of Benjamin’s Households 7:6-12 A Brief Genealogical Note 7:13 The Tribe of Naphtali 7:14-19 The Tribe of Manasseh 7:20-29 The Tribe of Ephraim 7:30-40 The Genealogy of Benjamin (including Saul’s Line) 8:1-9:1 Resettlement of Jerusalem: Residents and Officials 9:2-34 Gatekeepers and Temple Servants in Jerusalem 9:35-44 The Death of Saul and the End of His House 10:1-14 David Anointed King over Israel 11:1-3 David Captures Jerusalem (Zion) 11:4-9 David’s Mighty Men and Warriors 11:10-47 Those Who Came to David at Hebron (Judah’s Support) 12:1-22 Israel’s Warriors Join David at Hebron 12:23-40 Bringing the Ark: Preparations and Uzzah’s Death 13:1-14 David’s Household and Philistine Submission 14:1-7 David’s Victories over the Philistines 14:8-17 Preparations for Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem 15:1-16:6 David Institutes Worship and a Song of Praise 16:7-43 God’s Covenant with David (Nathan’s Oracle) 17:1-15 David’s Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Covenant 17:16-27 David’s Military Victories and Tribute 18:1-13 David’s Officials and the Spoils of War 18:14-17 War with the Ammonites and Their Allies 19:1-19 The Campaign against Rabbah (Ammon) 20:1-3 Defeat of the Philistines and Their Champions 20:4-8 David’s Census, Plague, and Purchase of the Temple Site 21:1-22:1 David’s Preparations and Instructions for Solomon 22:2-19 David Organizes the Levites 23:1-6 Levitical Families and Their Heads 23:7-11 Age Regulations and Duties of the Levites 23:12-20 Assignments of Levites: Singers, Gatekeepers, Treasurers 23:21-32 Divisions of the Priests into Twenty‑Four Courses 24:1-19 Priestly Families and Their Cities 24:20-31 The Levitical Musicians and Their Organization 25:1-31 Gatekeepers and Their Lineages 26:1-19 Officials Responsible for Treasuries and Records 26:20-32 Military Divisions and Their Commanders 27:1-15 David’s Civil Officials and Overseers 27:16-24 Heads of the King’s Household and Provisions 27:25-34 David’s Charge to Solomon and the Temple Plan 28:1-21 The Nation’s Offerings for the Temple 29:1-9 David’s Prayer of Praise and Blessing for Solomon 29:10-20 David’s Final Acts and Organization of the Kingdom 29:21-25 The Death of David and Solomon’s Accession 29:26-30

2 Chronicles

Solomon's Sacrifice at Gibeon and Prayer for Wisdom 1:1-17 Solomon Secures Materials and Craftsmen for the Temple 2:1-18 The Temple: Foundation and Structure 3:1-17 Temple Furnishings and Completion of the Work 4:1-5:1 The Ark Installed and Solomon's Dedication Prayer 5:2-6:11 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication and God's Assurance 6:12-42 The Lord Fills the Temple and the Dedication Festival 7:1-10 God Appears to Solomon and Gives a Conditional Promise 7:11-22 Solomon's Other Buildings and Relations with Hiram 8:1-18 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 9:1-12 Solomon's Wealth, Trade, and Administration 9:13-28 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 9:29-31 Rehoboam's Folly and the Division of the Kingdom 10:1-11:4 Rehoboam Fortifies Judah and Consolidates Support 11:5-17 Rehoboam's Descendants and Death 11:18-23 Shishak's Invasion and Judah's Loss 12:1-16 Abijah's Victory over Israel and His Death 13:1-14:1 Asa's Reforms and Victory over Ethiopia 14:2-15 Asa Strengthened by Prophecy and Covenant Renewal 15:1-19 Asa's Alliance with Aram and Reproof by Hanani 16:1-14 Jehoshaphat Strengthens Judah and Reforms Justice 17:1-19 Jehoshaphat's Alliance with Ahab and the Battle at Ramoth-gilead 18:1-27 Jehu Rebukes Jehoshaphat for the Alliance with Ahab 18:28-19:3 Judicial Reforms: Judges Appointed to Administer Justice 19:4-11 Jehoshaphat's Deliverance through Prayer and Praise 20:1-30 End of Jehoshaphat's Reign and Jehoram's Accession 20:31-21:3 Jehoram's Wicked Reign, Revolts, and Judgment 21:4-20 Ahaziah Succeeds His Father and Is Wounded 22:1-9 Athaliah's Usurpation Overthrown and Joash Crowned 22:10-23:21 Joash's Temple Restoration under Jehoiada 24:1-16 Joash's Apostasy, Punishment, and Assassination 24:17-27 Amaziah's Reign: Victory, Pride, and Defeat by Israel 25:1-28 Uzziah's Prosperity and Pride; Leprosy for Presumption 26:1-23 Jotham's Reign: Fortifications and Prosperity 27:1-9 Ahaz's Idolatry, Defeats, and Assyrian Subjugation 28:1-27 Hezekiah's Temple Restoration and Religious Reforms 29:1-36 Hezekiah's Passover and National Repentance 30:1-31:1 Hezekiah's Religious Administration and Temple Support 31:2-21 Hezekiah's Defense Against Sennacherib and Divine Deliverance 32:1-23 Hezekiah's Illness, Pride, and the Babylonian Envoys 32:24-33 Manasseh's Idolatry, Captivity, Repentance, and Restoration 33:1-20 Amon's Wicked Reign and Assassination 33:21-25 Josiah's Early Reforms and Temple Repair 34:1-13 The Book of the Law Found, Huldah's Prophecy, and Josiah's Covenant 34:14-33 Josiah's Observance of the Passover 35:1-19 Josiah Killed at Megiddo and National Mourning 35:20-36:1 Jehoahaz Reigns Briefly and Is Deposed by Pharaoh 36:2-4 Jehoiakim's Reign and Disobedience 36:5-8 Jehoiachin's Short Reign and Exile to Babylon 36:9-10 Zedekiah's Reign and Rejection of Prophetic Warnings 36:11-14 Judgment, Exile, and the Decree of Cyrus 36:15-23

Psalm

Psalms 1–2 1:1-2:12 Psalms 3–8 3:1-8 Psalms 4–8 4:1-8 Psalms 5–12 5:1-12 Psalms 6–10 6:1-10 Psalms 7–17 7:1-17 Psalms 8–9 8:1-9 Psalms 9–10 9:1-10:18 Psalms 11–7 11:1-7 Psalms 12–8 12:1-8 Psalms 13–6 13:1-6 Psalms 14–7 14:1-7 Psalms 15–5 15:1-5 Psalms 16–11 16:1-11 Psalms 17–15 17:1-15 Psalms 18–50 18:1-50 Psalms 19–14 19:1-14 Psalms 20–9 20:1-9 Psalms 21–13 21:1-13 Psalms 22–31 22:1-31 Psalms 23–6 23:1-6 Psalms 24–10 24:1-10 Psalms 25–22 25:1-22 Psalms 26–12 26:1-12 Psalms 27–14 27:1-14 Psalms 28–9 28:1-9 Psalms 29–11 29:1-11 Psalms 30–12 30:1-12 Psalms 31–24 31:1-24 Psalms 32–33 32:1-33:22 Psalms 34–22 34:1-22 Psalms 35–28 35:1-28 Psalms 36–12 36:1-12 Psalms 37–40 37:1-40 Psalms 38–22 38:1-22 Psalms 39–13 39:1-13 Psalms 40–17 40:1-17 Psalms 41–13 41:1-13 Psalms 42–43 42:1-43:5 Psalms 44–26 44:1-26 Psalms 45–17 45:1-17 Psalms 46–11 46:1-11 Psalms 47–9 47:1-9 Psalms 48–14 48:1-14 Psalms 49–20 49:1-20 Psalms 50–23 50:1-23 Psalms 51–19 51:1-19 Psalms 52–9 52:1-9 Psalms 53–6 53:1-6 Psalms 54–7 54:1-7 Psalms 55–23 55:1-23 Psalms 56–13 56:1-13 Psalms 57–11 57:1-11 Psalms 58–11 58:1-11 Psalms 59–17 59:1-17 Psalms 60–12 60:1-12 Psalms 61–8 61:1-8 Psalms 62–12 62:1-12 Psalms 63–11 63:1-11 Psalms 64–10 64:1-10 Psalms 65–13 65:1-13 Psalms 66–20 66:1-20 Psalms 67–7 67:1-7 Psalms 68–35 68:1-35 Psalms 69–36 69:1-36 Psalms 70–71 70:1-71:24 Psalms 72–20 72:1-20 Psalms 73–28 73:1-28 Psalms 74–23 74:1-23 Psalms 75–10 75:1-10 Psalms 76–12 76:1-12 Psalms 77–20 77:1-20 Psalms 78–72 78:1-72 Psalms 79–13 79:1-13 Psalms 80–19 80:1-19 Psalms 81–16 81:1-16 Psalms 82–8 82:1-8 Psalms 83–18 83:1-18 Psalms 84–12 84:1-12 Psalms 85–13 85:1-13 Psalms 86–17 86:1-17 Psalms 87–7 87:1-7 Psalms 88–18 88:1-18 Psalms 89–52 89:1-52 Psalms 90–91 90:1-91:16 Psalms 92–97 92:1-97:12 Psalms 98–99 98:1-99:9 Psalms 100–5 100:1-5 Psalms 101–8 101:1-8 Psalms 102–28 102:1-28 Psalms 103–106 103:1-106:48 Psalms 107–43 107:1-43 Psalms 108–13 108:1-13 Psalms 109–31 109:1-31 Psalms 110–118 110:1-118:29 Psalms 119–8 119:1-8 Psalms 119–16 119:9-16 Psalms 119–24 119:17-24 Psalms 119–32 119:25-32 Psalms 119–40 119:33-40 Psalms 119–48 119:41-48 Psalms 119–56 119:49-56 Psalms 119–64 119:57-64 Psalms 119–72 119:65-72 Psalms 119–80 119:73-80 Psalms 119–88 119:81-88 Psalms 119–176 119:89-176 Psalms 119–104 119:96-104 Psalms 119–112 119:105-112 Psalms 119–120 119:113-120 Psalms 119–128 119:121-128 Psalms 119–136 119:129-136 Psalms 119–144 119:137-144 Psalms 119–152 119:145-152 Psalms 119–160 119:153-160 Psalms 119–168 119:161-168 Psalms 119–176 119:169-176 Psalms 120–7 120:1-7 Psalms 121–8 121:1-8 Psalms 122–9 122:1-9 Psalms 123–4 123:1-4 Psalms 124–8 124:1-8 Psalms 125–5 125:1-5 Psalms 126–6 126:1-6 Psalms 127–5 127:1-5 Psalms 128–6 128:1-6 Psalms 129–8 129:1-8 Psalms 130–8 130:1-8 Psalms 131–3 131:1-3 Psalms 132–18 132:1-18 Psalms 133–3 133:1-3 Psalms 134–137 134:1-137:9 Psalms 138–8 138:1-8 Psalms 139–24 139:1-24 Psalms 140–13 140:1-13 Psalms 141–10 141:1-10 Psalms 142–7 142:1-7 Psalms 143–12 143:1-12 Psalms 144–15 144:1-15 Psalms 145–150 145:1-150:6

Proverbs

Introduction: The Purpose of Proverbs and the Fear of the Lord 1:1-7 Warning Against Enticement by Sinners 1:8-19 Wisdom's Public Call and the Folly of Rejection 1:20-33 The Value of Wisdom and Its Protection 2:1-22 Trusting God and Walking in Wisdom 3:1-35 A Father's Exhortation to Hold Fast to Wisdom 4:1-27 Warning Against Adultery and a Call to Fidelity 5:1-23 Warnings: Surety, Laziness, and Wickedness 6:1-19 Obey Parental Commands and the Dangers of Adultery 6:20-35 The Example of a Young Man Seduced 7:1-27 Wisdom's Proclamation and Blessings 8:1-36 Contrasting Invitations of Wisdom and Folly 9:1-18 Solomon's Proverbs: Contrasts of Righteousness and Folly 10:1-32 Proverbs on Justice, Integrity, and Righteous Living 11:1-31 Wise Conduct, Diligence, and Righteous Speech 12:1-28 Discipline, Wealth, and the Wise Child 13:1-25 Sayings on Wisdom, Folly, and the Fear of the Lord 14:1-35 The Power of Speech and the Benefits of Wisdom 15:1-33 God's Sovereignty Over Human Plans 16:1-33 Relations and Righteousness: Peace, Speech, and Integrity 17:1-28 The Power of Words and the Nature of Companionship 18:1-24 Advice on Wealth, Conduct, and Discipline 19:1-29 Counsel, Justice, and Warnings Against Excess 20:1-30 Divine Sovereignty, Justice, and the King's Role 21:1-31 Reputation, Generosity, and Child Discipline 22:1-16 Sayings of the Wise: Practical Moral Instruction 22:17-24:34 Solomon's Proverbs on Restraint and Leadership 25:1-28 Folly and Foolish Behavior in Speech and Deeds 26:1-28 Friendship, Counsel, and Practical Wisdom for Life 27:1-27 Justice, Righteousness, and the Results of Rebellion 28:1-28 Discipline, Leadership, and Social Order 29:1-27 The Sayings of Agur: Humility and Observations 30:1-33 Advice to King Lemuel and the Virtuous Woman 31:1-31

Isaiah

Judah's Rebellion and Call to Repentance 1:1-31 The Mountain of the Lord and the Nations' Hope 2:1-6 Judgment on Arrogance and Idolatry 2:7-22 Judgment on Jerusalem's Leaders and Social Order 3:1-4:1 The Branch and the Renewal of Zion 4:2-6 The Song of the Vineyard: Israel's Failure 5:1-7 Woes to Israel and Coming Judgment 5:8-30 Isaiah's Vision and Commission 6:1-13 Ahaz, the Immanuel Sign, and Invasion 7:1-25 The Sign of Plunder and a Call to Courage 8:1-10 Trust the Lord, Not Alliances or Diviners 8:11-22 A Child Is Born: Promise of Peace 9:1-7 Israel's Arrogance and Coming Punishment 9:8-10:4 Assyria: Instrument of Judgment and Its Doom 10:5-19 The Remnant and the Fall of Assyria 10:20-34 The Righteous Branch and the Peaceable Kingdom 11:1-16 A Song of Praise for God's Salvation 12:1-6 Babylon's Doom and the Day of the Lord 13:1-14:23 God's Decree: Assyria Overthrown 14:24-27 Oracle Concerning Philistia and Promise to Zion 14:28-32 Lament for Moab 15:1-16:14 Judgment on Damascus and Northern Israel 17:1-14 A Message to Cush (Ethiopia) 18:1-7 Judgment on Egypt and Future Salvation 19:1-25 Isaiah's Sign against Egypt and Cush 20:1-6 Prophecy of Babylon's Fall (The Watchman's Report) 21:1-10 Oracle concerning Dumah: The Night Watchman's Lament 21:11-12 Oracle Against Arabia (Dedan and Kedar) 21:13-17 The Valley of Vision: Jerusalem's Fall and Leadership Change 22:1-25 Tyre's Fall and Future Restoration 23:1-18 The Lord's Universal Judgment and Final Reign 24:1-23 Praise for God's Triumph and Deliverance 25:1-12 Trust in God and Hope for Deliverance 26:1-21 The Slaying of Leviathan and Israel's Restoration 27:1-13 Woe to Ephraim and Judah: Drunkenness and Judgment 28:1-29 Woe to Ariel (Jerusalem) and Promise of Enlightenment 29:1-24 Rebuke for Seeking Egypt's Help; Call to Trust the Lord 30:1-33 Egypt Is No Help; The Lord Will Save Jerusalem 31:1-9 A Righteous King and Just Leadership 32:1-8 Call to Repentance and Promise of Renewal 32:9-20 A Plea for Deliverance and the Lord's Judgment 33:1-24 The Lord's Vengeance on the Nations (Edom) 34:1-17 The Glorious Restoration of the Redeemed 35:1-10 Sennacherib's Siege and Rabshakeh's Taunt 36:1-22 Hezekiah Seeks Isaiah; Rabshakeh's Threat 37:1-13 Hezekiah's Prayer and Isaiah's Assurance 37:14-20 God Delivers Jerusalem and Sennacherib's Defeat 37:21-38 Hezekiah's Illness, Prayer, and Recovery 38:1-22 Babylonian Envoys and the Announcement of Exile 39:1-8 Comfort for Zion and the Majesty of God 40:1-31 God Defends Israel Against the Nations and Idols 41:1-29 The Servant of the Lord: Covenant and Mission 42:1-9 A Call to Praise and God's Guidance for the Blind 42:10-17 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Resulting Judgment 42:18-25 Israel Redeemed: God's Sovereign Deliverer 43:1-13 The Lord Proclaims Redemption and Rebukes Israel 43:14-28 Israel Chosen and Blessed by the Spirit 44:1-5 The Folly of Idols and God's Uniqueness 44:6-23 God the Creator and the Call of Cyrus for Israel's Restoration 44:24-45:25 The God Who Carries and Redeems: Yahweh's Sovereignty over Idols 46:1-13 The Humbling of Babylon the Mistress 47:1-15 Israel's Stubbornness and God's Resolute Purpose 48:1-11 God's Sovereign 'I Am' and Call to Return 48:12-22 The Servant's Commission to Restore Israel and the Nations 49:1-8 Restoration and Promise to Gather Israel 49:9-26 The Servant's Suffering and Israel's Rejection 50:1-11 Comfort for Zion: Remember Abraham; God's Salvation 51:1-16 Awakening of Zion and Proclamation of Salvation 51:17-52:12 The Suffering Servant and Atonement 52:13-53:12 The Exalted Zion: Promise of Restoration and Protection 54:1-17 Invitation to Life and the Power of God's Word 55:1-13 Justice, Inclusion, and Sabbath Observance 56:1-8 Condemnation of Idolatry and Complacency 56:9-57:13 Restoration for the Humble and Promise of Peace 57:14-21 True Fasting: Justice, Mercy, and Sabbath Blessing 58:1-14 Sin's Consequences and God's Redeeming Intervention 59:1-21 The Glory and Gathering of Zion 60:1-22 The Year of the Lord's Favor and Joyful Restoration 61:1-11 Zion's Vindication and New Name 62:1-12 The Lord's Vengeance: Treading the Winepress 63:1-6 Remembering God's Mercy and Plea for Restoration 63:7-64:12 God's Grace to the Faithful and Judgment on the Rebellious 65:1-16 A New Creation: Joy and Peace 65:17-25 The Lord's Final Judgment and the New Creation 66:1-24

Jeremiah

The Call and Commission of Jeremiah 1:1-19 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Call to Repentance 2:1-3:5 Judah's Spiritual Adultery and Call to Return 3:6-4:4 The Coming Calamity on the Land 4:5-31 An Accusation against Jerusalem's Corruption 5:1-31 The Siege and Devastation of Jerusalem 6:1-30 The Temple Sermon: False Security Condemned 7:1-29 Violence and Corruption in the Land 7:30-8:3 Persistent Idolatry and Coming Punishment 8:4-9:26 The Folly of Idols 10:1-16 Judah's Flight and Jeremiah's Lament 10:17-22 A Prayer for Direction and Deliverance 10:23-25 The Broken Covenant and a Public Warning 11:1-17 Conspiracy against Jeremiah and God's Vindication 11:18-23 Jeremiah's Complaint to God 12:1-4 A Call to Endure and Judgment on Nations 12:5-17 The Linen Belt: Symbol of Judah's Humiliation 13:1-11 A Sign of Shame and Pronounced Judgment 13:12-14 A Lament of Shame and Imminent Disaster 13:15-27 Famine, False Prophets, and Divine Judgment 14:1-15:21 Symbolic Acts and the People's Sinfulness 16:1-17:18 Warning about Sabbath Violations 17:19-27 The Potter and the Broken Jar: Judgment on Jerusalem 18:1-19:15 Persecution by Pashhur the Priest 20:1-6 Jeremiah's Lament and Resolve 20:7-18 A Message to the Royal House: Doom for Jerusalem 21:1-14 Judgment on the Kings and Royal House 22:1-30 False Shepherds Condemned and a Righteous Branch Promised 23:1-8 Condemnation of False Prophets 23:9-32 The Lord Rebukes False Oracles 23:33-40 The Two Figs: Exile and Remnant 24:1-10 Seventy Years of Babylonian Dominion 25:1-14 The Cup of God's Wrath on the Nations 25:15-38 Jeremiah's Temple Address, Arrest, and Vindication 26:1-24 The Yoke of Babylon and Call to Submit 27:1-22 Hananiah's False Prophecy and Its Rebuke 28:1-17 Letter to the Exiles: Seek the Welfare of Babylon 29:1-23 Shemaiah's Letter and Its Condemnation 29:24-32 The Book of Comfort: Restoration and the New Covenant 30:1-31:40 Jeremiah Buys a Field: Faith and Hope in Captivity 32:1-44 Promise of Restoration and the Davidic Covenant 33:1-26 Zedekiah's Appeal and Jeremiah's Warning 34:1-7 Breach of Covenant and Punishment for Oppression 34:8-22 The Rechabites' Fidelity as a Rebuke to Judah 35:1-19 Baruch Writes Jeremiah's Words and the Scroll Is Burned 36:1-32 Jeremiah Imprisoned during the Siege of Jerusalem 37:1-21 Jeremiah Cast into a Cistern 38:1-13 Ebed‑Melech Rescues Jeremiah; Zedekiah's Failure 38:14-28 The Fall of Jerusalem and Jeremiah's Release 39:1-18 Gedaliah Appointed Governor and Jeremiah's Choice 40:1-6 Assassination of Gedaliah and the Terror in Judah 40:7-41:15 Rejection of Jeremiah's Counsel and Flight to Egypt 41:16-43:13 The Jews in Egypt: Idolatry and Condemnation 44:1-30 A Word to Baruch: Encouragement and Warning 45:1-5 Oracles against Egypt 46:1-28 Judgment on the Philistines 47:1-7 Judgment on Moab 48:1-47 Judgment on Ammon 49:1-6 Judgment on Edom 49:7-22 Judgment on Damascus and Aram 49:23-27 Destruction of Kedar and the Nomads 49:28-33 Judgment on Elam and Future Restoration 49:34-39 Judgment on Babylon and Its Final Fall 50:1-51:64 The Fall of Jerusalem and Zedekiah's Fate 52:1-30 Jehoiachin's Release from Babylonian Captivity 52:31-34

Ezekiel

The Vision of God's Glory and the Living Creatures 1:1-28 Ezekiel's Commission and the Eating of the Scroll 2:1-3:15 Ezekiel Appointed as Watchman and Made Speechless 3:16-27 Symbolic Acts of Siege and Judgment on Jerusalem 4:1-5:17 Judgment on Israel for Idolatry 6:1-14 The Day of the Lord: Impending Disaster 7:1-27 Visions of Temple Abominations 8:1-18 The Execution of Jerusalem's Wicked and the Marked Few 9:1-11 The Departure of God's Glory from the Temple 10:1-22 Condemnation of Jerusalem's Leaders 11:1-15 The Departure of God's Glory and Promise of Restoration 11:16-25 Signs of Exile and the Futility of False Hopes 12:1-28 Condemnation of False Prophets and Diviners 13:1-23 Elders' Idolatry and Its Consequences 14:1-11 Judgment on Nations and the Limits of Intercession 14:12-23 Jerusalem Portrayed as a Useless Vine 15:1-8 Jerusalem's Infidelity: Shame, Judgment, and Vindication 16:1-63 The Parable of the Two Eagles: Zedekiah's Folly 17:1-24 Individual Responsibility and the Call to Repentance 18:1-32 A Lament for Israel's Princes 19:1-14 Israel's History of Rebellion and Divine Judgment 20:1-29 Punishment for Profane Worship and Promise of Restoration 20:30-44 A Prophecy Against the Mountains of Israel 20:45-49 The Sword of the Lord: Judgment on Jerusalem and the Nations 21:1-32 Jerusalem's Corruption and the Search for a Righteous Remnant 22:1-31 The Sisters' Harlotry: Samaria and Jerusalem Condemned 23:1-49 The Boiling Pot: Prophecy of Jerusalem's Siege 24:1-14 The Sign of Ezekiel's Wife's Death: Judgment and Changed Lament 24:15-27 Oracle Against Ammon 25:1-7 Oracles Against Moab and Seir 25:8-11 Judgment on the Philistines 25:12-14 Oracle Against Tyre 25:15-17 The Fall of Tyre Foretold 26:1-21 Lamentation for Tyre, the Merchant City 27:1-36 The Pride and Fall of Tyre's Ruler 28:1-19 Judgment on Sidon and Promise of Israel's Security 28:20-26 Egypt's Humiliation and Years of Desolation 29:1-21 The Day of the Lord Against Egypt and Its Allies 30:1-26 Egypt Compared to the Fallen Cedar: Pride and Doom 31:1-18 Lament for Egypt's Collapse and Descent into Sheol 32:1-32 The Watchman's Duty and Personal Responsibility 33:1-20 Report of Jerusalem's Fall and the People's Alarm 33:21-33 Condemnation of Bad Shepherds and Promise of a Good Shepherd 34:1-31 Judgment on Edom for Rejoicing over Israel 35:1-15 Promise of Israel's Restoration and Spiritual Renewal 36:1-38 The Valley of Dry Bones: National Revival 37:1-14 The Two Sticks: Unity of Israel and the Davidic Covenant 37:15-28 The Invasion of Gog and Its Defeat 38:1-39:29 Vision of the Future Temple: Introduction and Commission 40:1-4 Measurements of the Outer Court and Gateways 40:5-16 Courtyard Entrances and Portico Dimensions 40:17-19 Inner Court Entrances and Chambers 40:20-23 Vestibules and Side Entrance Specifications 40:24-27 Details of Inner Chambers and Gate Structure 40:28-37 Porches, Chambers, and Steps of the Temple Court 40:38-43 Priests' Chambers and the Prince's Quarters 40:44-47 The Inner Sanctuary and Holy Place Measurements 40:48-41:26 Priestly Chambers and the Inner Court Layout 42:1-20 The Return of God's Glory to the Temple 43:1-12 Altar Design and Sacrificial Regulations 43:13-27 Temple Gates, Priestly Roles, and Exclusions 44:1-31 Land Allotments and the Prince's Portion 45:1-12 Worship Regulations: Offerings, Festivals, and the Prince 45:13-46:24 The Life-Giving River Flowing from the Temple 47:1-12 Division of the Land and Inheritance Boundaries 47:13-23 Tribal Allotments in the Restored Land 48:1-29 The City Gates and the Name: 'The Lord Is There' 48:30-35

Matthew

The Genealogy of Jesus 1:1-17 The Birth of Jesus Foretold to Joseph 1:18-25 The Visit of the Magi 2:1-12 Flight into Egypt and the Slaughter of the Innocents 2:13-18 Return to Nazareth 2:19-23 John the Baptist Prepares the Way 3:1-12 The Baptism of Jesus 3:13-17 The Temptation of Jesus 4:1-11 Jesus Begins His Galilean Ministry 4:12-17 Jesus Calls the First Disciples 4:18-22 Jesus Ministers Throughout Galilee 4:23-25 The Beatitudes 5:1-12 Salt and Light 5:13-16 Jesus and the Law 5:17-20 Teaching on Anger and Reconciliation 5:21-26 Teaching on Adultery and Lust 5:27-30 Teaching on Divorce 5:31-32 Teaching on Oaths and Honesty 5:33-37 Teaching on Retaliation and Generosity 5:38-42 Love Your Enemies 5:43-48 Giving to the Needy in Secret 6:1-4 Prayer and the Lord's Prayer 6:5-15 Teaching on Fasting 6:16-18 Treasures and Serving God 6:19-24 Do Not Worry 6:25-34 Do Not Judge 7:1-6 Ask, Seek, Knock and the Golden Rule 7:7-12 The Narrow and Wide Gates 7:13-14 Recognizing False Prophets 7:15-23 Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders 7:24-29 Jesus Cleanses a Leper 8:1-4 The Faith of the Centurion 8:5-13 Jesus Heals Many and Fulfills Prophecy 8:14-17 The Cost of Discipleship 8:18-22 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:23-27 Healing of Two Demon-Possessed Men 8:28-34 Jesus Heals a Paralytic 9:1-8 Jesus Calls Matthew and Eats with Sinners 9:9-13 Fasting and the New Cloth and Wineskins 9:14-17 A Daughter Restored and a Woman Healed 9:18-26 Two Blind Men Healed and a Mute Man Restored 9:27-34 Jesus' Compassion and the Call for Workers 9:35-38 The Mission of the Twelve 10:1-42 John's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony about John 11:1-19 Woe to Unrepentant Cities 11:20-24 The Father's Revelation and Rest for the Weary 11:25-30 Sabbath Controversies: Grain and Healing 12:1-14 Jesus Heals and Fulfills Isaiah's Prophecy 12:15-21 Accusation, Blasphemy Against the Spirit, and the Heart's Fruit 12:22-37 The Sign of Jonah and the Unclean Spirit 12:38-45 Jesus Redefines Family 12:46-50 The Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 13:1-23 The Parable of the Weeds 13:24-30 The Mustard Seed and the Yeast 13:31-35 Explanation of the Weeds and End-Time Judgment 13:36-43 Treasure and Pearl: The Kingdom's Value 13:44-46 The Net and New and Old Treasures 13:47-52 Jesus Rejected at Nazareth 13:53-58 The Execution of John the Baptist 14:1-12 Feeding the Five Thousand 14:13-21 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals Many 14:22-36 Tradition, Purity, and the Canaanite Woman's Faith 15:1-28 Jesus Heals Many and Feeds the Four Thousand 15:29-39 Pharisees Demand a Sign 16:1-4 Warning About the Teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees 16:5-12 Peter's Confession: You Are the Christ 16:13-20 Jesus Foretells His Death and Discipleship 16:21-28 The Transfiguration 17:1-13 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy and a Second Prediction of Death 17:14-23 Payment of the Temple Tax 17:24-27 Humility and Care for Little Ones 18:1-9 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 18:10-14 Church Discipline and Prayer 18:15-20 Forgiveness and the Unforgiving Servant 18:21-35 Marriage, Divorce, and Children 19:1-15 The Rich Young Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 19:16-30 The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard 20:1-16 Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection 20:17-19 Request for Honor and Teaching on Servanthood 20:20-28 Two Blind Men Healed Near Jericho 20:29-34 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 21:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Heals 21:12-17 The Withered Fig Tree and Teaching on Faith 21:18-22 Jesus' Authority Challenged 21:23-27 The Parable of the Two Sons 21:28-32 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 21:33-46 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet 22:1-14 Question about Paying Taxes to Caesar 22:15-22 The Sadducees and the Resurrection 22:23-33 The Greatest Commandment 22:34-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees about the Messiah 22:41-46 Seven Woes on the Scribes and Pharisees 23:1-39 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of the End and the Temple's Destruction 24:1-35 The Olivet Discourse: Watchfulness and Judgment 24:36-51 The Parable of the Ten Virgins 25:1-13 The Parable of the Talents 25:14-30 The Final Judgment: Sheep and Goats 25:31-46 The Plot to Arrest Jesus 26:1-5 The Anointing at Bethany 26:6-13 Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus 26:14-16 The Last Supper 26:17-30 Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial 26:31-35 Prayer in Gethsemane 26:36-46 The Arrest of Jesus 26:47-56 Jesus Before the Sanhedrin 26:57-68 Peter's Denial and Repentance 26:69-75 Judas' Remorse and Suicide 27:1-10 Jesus Sentenced by Pilate 27:11-26 Jesus Mocked and Scourged 27:27-31 The Crucifixion and Mockery 27:32-44 The Death of Jesus 27:45-56 Jesus Is Buried 27:57-61 The Tomb Secured by the Authorities 27:62-66 The Resurrection: Women at the Tomb 28:1-10 The Guards' Report and the Chief Priests' Lie 28:11-15 The Great Commission 28:16-20

Mark

John the Baptist Prepares the Way 1:1-8 The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus 1:9-13 Jesus Begins His Ministry and Calls the First Disciples 1:14-20 Jesus Teaches with Authority and Casts Out an Unclean Spirit 1:21-28 Healings and Demons Cleansed at Simon's Home 1:29-34 Jesus Prays and Proclaims the Kingdom in Galilee 1:35-39 Healing of a Man with Leprosy 1:40-45 Forgiveness and Healing of a Paralytic 2:1-12 Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 2:13-17 Questions about Fasting; New Cloth and Wineskins 2:18-22 Sabbath Controversies: Grain, Healing, and Plot Against Jesus 2:23-3:6 Great Crowds Follow; Unclean Spirits Acknowledge Jesus 3:7-12 Jesus Appoints the Twelve Apostles 3:13-19 Accusations of Beelzebul and the Parable of the Strong Man 3:20-30 Jesus Redefines True Family 3:31-35 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 4:1-20 A Lamp, Measure, and the Principle of Growth 4:21-25 Parable of the Growing Seed 4:26-29 The Mustard Seed and the Kingdom's Growth 4:30-34 Jesus Calms the Storm 4:35-41 The Gerasene Demoniac Restored 5:1-20 A Woman Healed and Jairus' Daughter Raised 5:21-43 Jesus Rejected in His Hometown 6:1-6 Jesus Sends Out the Twelve 6:7-13 Herod, Herodias, and the Death of John the Baptist 6:14-29 Feeding of the Five Thousand 6:30-44 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals at Gennesaret 6:45-56 Tradition, Inner Purity, and What Truly Defiles 7:1-23 A Gentile Woman's Faith and the Healing at Tyre 7:24-30 Jesus Heals a Deaf Man Who Could Not Speak Clearly 7:31-37 Feeding the Four Thousand and the Pharisees' Demand for a Sign 8:1-13 Beware the Yeast of the Pharisees and Herod 8:14-21 Healing of a Blind Man at Bethsaida 8:22-26 Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ 8:27-30 Jesus Predicts His Death and Calls Disciples to Take Up the Cross 8:31-9:1 The Transfiguration and the Return of Elijah 9:2-13 Healing of a Boy with an Unclean Spirit; Jesus Predicts His Passion Again 9:14-32 Who Is the Greatest? A Child as the Model of Service 9:33-37 Tolerance for Those Who Serve in Jesus' Name 9:38-41 Warnings about Causing Sin; Exhortations on Salt and Holiness 9:42-50 Jesus' Teaching on Divorce 10:1-12 Jesus Blesses Little Children 10:13-16 The Rich Young Man and the Cost of Discipleship 10:17-31 Jesus Again Predicts His Suffering, Death, and Resurrection 10:32-34 Ambition and Servanthood: The Way of True Greatness 10:35-45 Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus 10:46-52 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 11:1-11 Withered Fig Tree and the Cleansing of the Temple 11:12-19 Faith, Prayer, and the Call to Forgiveness 11:20-26 Religious Leaders Question Jesus' Authority 11:27-33 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 12:1-12 Render to Caesar: Taxes and Allegiance 12:13-17 Sadducees Challenge Resurrection; Jesus Teaches Eternal Life 12:18-27 The Greatest Commandment: Love God and Neighbor 12:28-34 Jesus Questions the Messiah and Warns Against Scribes 12:35-40 The Widow's Offering: True Generosity 12:41-44 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of Destruction and the End 13:1-31 No One Knows the Day: Be Watchful 13:32-37 Plot to Kill Jesus and the Anointing at Bethany 14:1-11 The Passover Meal and Institution of the Lord's Supper 14:12-26 Jesus Predicts the Disciples' Flight and Peter's Denial 14:27-31 Gethsemane: Jesus' Agony and Prayer 14:32-42 The Arrest of Jesus in Gethsemane 14:43-52 Jesus Before the Council 14:53-65 Peter's Denial and His Remorse 14:66-72 Jesus Before Pilate; Barabbas Released 15:1-15 The Soldiers Mock and Scourge Jesus 15:16-20 The Way of the Cross and the Crucifixion 15:21-32 Jesus' Death and the Centurion's Confession 15:33-41 The Burial of Jesus 15:42-47 The Resurrection: Women Find the Empty Tomb 16:1-8 Appearances of the Risen Lord and the Commission 16:9-20

Luke

Purpose and Order of the Gospel 1:1-4 Announcement of John the Baptist's Birth 1:5-25 The Annunciation to Mary 1:26-38 Mary Visits Elizabeth 1:39-45 Mary's Song (The Magnificat) 1:46-56 The Birth and Naming of John 1:57-66 Zechariah's Prophecy and John's Mission 1:67-80 The Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem 2:1-7 Angels Announce the Shepherds' Good News 2:8-20 Presentation in the Temple; Simeon and Anna 2:21-40 The Boy Jesus in the Temple 2:41-52 John the Baptist's Call to Repentance 3:1-20 The Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus 3:21-38 Jesus Tested in the Wilderness 4:1-13 Rejection at Nazareth 4:14-30 Authority over Unclean Spirits in Capernaum 4:31-37 Healings and Preaching in Galilee 4:38-44 The Call of the First Disciples 5:1-11 Healing a Man with Leprosy 5:12-16 A Paralytic Forgiven and Healed 5:17-26 The Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 5:27-32 Questions about Fasting; New Wine and Old Wineskins 5:33-39 Lord of the Sabbath and a Sabbath Healing 6:1-11 The Appointment of the Twelve Apostles 6:12-16 The Sermon on the Plain: Blessings and Woes 6:17-26 Love Your Enemies and Be Merciful 6:27-36 Judging Others and the Speck and Log 6:37-42 A Tree and Its Fruit: True Character Revealed 6:43-45 The Wise and Foolish Builders 6:46-49 The Faith of the Centurion 7:1-10 Raising the Widow's Son at Nain 7:11-17 John the Baptist's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony 7:18-35 A Sinful Woman Forgiven 7:36-50 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 8:1-15 Lighted Lamp and Hearing the Word 8:16-18 Jesus Redefines His Family 8:19-21 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:22-25 Healing the Gerasene Demoniac 8:26-39 Jairus' Daughter Raised and a Woman Healed 8:40-56 The Twelve Sent Out 9:1-9 Feeding the Five Thousand 9:10-17 Peter's Confession and the Way of the Cross 9:18-27 The Transfiguration 9:28-36 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy; A Second Passion Prediction 9:37-45 Who Is Greatest and a Servant's Ministry 9:46-50 Jesus Resolves for Jerusalem; Samaritan Rejection 9:51-56 The Cost of Discipleship 9:57-62 The Seventy Sent Out and Their Return 10:1-24 The Good Samaritan 10:25-37 Mary and Martha: Choosing the Better Part 10:38-42 The Lord's Prayer and Persistent Prayer 11:1-13 Jesus, Beelzebul, and True Blessedness 11:14-28 Demand for a Sign; Jonah and the Queen of the South 11:29-32 The Light of the Body and Inner Purity 11:33-36 Woes to the Pharisees and Lawyers 11:37-54 Warnings against Hypocrisy and Confession before Men 12:1-12 The Parable of the Rich Fool 12:13-21 Do Not Worry; Seek God's Kingdom 12:22-34 Watchfulness and Faithful Stewardship 12:35-48 Division Caused by Christ 12:49-53 Interpreting the Times and Settling with Adversaries 12:54-59 Call to Repentance and the Barren Fig Tree 13:1-9 Healing on the Sabbath and Jesus' Rebuke 13:10-17 Parables of the Mustard Seed and Yeast 13:18-21 The Narrow Door and the Cost of Entry 13:22-30 Jesus Laments over Jerusalem 13:31-35 Healing at a Pharisee's House and Humility at the Table 14:1-14 Parable of the Great Banquet 14:15-24 The Cost of Following Jesus; Salt and Saltiness 14:25-35 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 15:1-7 The Parable of the Lost Coin 15:8-10 The Parable of the Prodigal Son 15:11-32 The Shrewd Manager and Teaching on Wealth 16:1-15 Law, the Kingdom, and Divorce 16:16-18 The Rich Man and Lazarus 16:19-31 Teachings on Temptation, Forgiveness, and Duty 17:1-10 Healing of the Ten Lepers 17:11-19 The Coming of the Kingdom and End-Time Sayings 17:20-37 Parable of the Persistent Widow 18:1-8 Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector 18:9-14 Jesus Blesses Little Children 18:15-17 The Rich Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 18:18-30 Jesus Predicts His Death Again 18:31-34 Healing of Blind Bartimaeus 18:35-43 Zacchaeus: Salvation Comes to His House 19:1-10 Parable of the Ten Minas 19:11-27 Triumphal Entry and Lament over Jerusalem 19:28-44 Cleansing the Temple and Teaching 19:45-48 Jesus' Authority Challenged 20:1-8 Parable of the Wicked Tenants 20:9-19 Paying Taxes to Caesar 20:20-26 Question about the Resurrection 20:27-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees; Warnings against Hypocrisy 20:41-47 The Widow's Offering 21:1-4 The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End 21:5-38 The Plot to Kill Jesus and Judas' Agreement 22:1-6 The Last Supper and Predictions of Denial 22:7-38 Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane 22:39-46 Jesus Arrested 22:47-53 Peter's Denial Fulfilled 22:54-62 Jesus Mocked and Beaten 22:63-65 Jesus before the Council and Pilate; Sentencing 22:66-23:25 The Way of the Cross and the Penitent Thief 23:26-43 The Death of Jesus and the Centurion's Confession 23:44-49 The Burial of Jesus 23:50-56 The Empty Tomb and the Women's Report 24:1-12 The Road to Emmaus and Recognition of the Risen Lord 24:13-35 Jesus Appears to the Disciples and Explains Scripture 24:36-49 The Ascension and the Disciples' Worship 24:50-53

John

The Word Became Flesh 1:1-18 John the Baptist's Witness 1:19-28 Behold the Lamb of God 1:29-34 The First Disciples and Simon Peter 1:35-42 Calling of Philip and Nathanael 1:43-51 The Wedding at Cana: Water Made Wine 2:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Speaks of His Body 2:12-25 Nicodemus and the New Birth 3:1-21 John the Baptist Exalts Jesus 3:22-36 Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well 4:1-26 The Harvest Is Ready 4:27-38 Samaritans Believe in Jesus 4:39-42 Healing of the Royal Official's Son 4:43-54 Jesus Heals at Bethesda 5:1-15 Jesus Claims Authority Over Life and Judgment 5:16-30 Witnesses to Jesus and Israel's Unbelief 5:31-47 Feeding the Five Thousand 6:1-15 Jesus Walks on the Sea 6:16-24 Jesus the Bread of Life 6:25-59 Many Turn Away; Peter's Confession 6:60-71 Jesus Stays Away from Judea 7:1-13 Jesus Teaches at the Festival 7:14-24 Growing Division Over Jesus 7:25-44 Temple Officers and the Adulterous Woman 7:45-8:11 Jesus the Light and His Claim 8:12-30 True Discipleship and Freedom 8:31-41 Jesus' Divine Origin and Opposition 8:42-47 Jesus' 'I Am' and Preexistence 8:48-59 Healing of a Man Born Blind 9:1-12 Controversy with the Pharisees over the Healing 9:13-34 Spiritual Sight and Blindness 9:35-41 The Good Shepherd and His Sheep 10:1-21 Feast of Dedication and Controversy over Jesus 10:22-42 Lazarus' Sickness and Jesus' Intention 11:1-16 Jesus Weeps at Lazarus' Tomb 11:17-37 Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead 11:38-44 Plot to Kill Jesus and Caiaphas' Counsel 11:45-57 Mary Anoints Jesus; Plot to Kill Lazarus 12:1-11 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 12:12-19 Greeks Seek Jesus; He Predicts His Death 12:20-36 Unbelief and Jesus' Final Appeal 12:37-50 Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet 13:1-17 The Prediction of Judas' Betrayal 13:18-30 The New Commandment and Peter's Denial 13:31-38 Jesus Promises a Place in the Father's House 14:1-4 Jesus the Way to the Father 14:5-14 Promise of the Holy Spirit and Peace 14:15-31 The Vine and the Command to Love 15:1-17 The World's Hatred and the Cost of Discipleship 15:18-16:4 The Holy Spirit's Work 16:5-16 Sorrow Turned to Joy; Peace in Christ 16:17-33 The Son's Prayer for Glory 17:1-5 Prayer for the Disciples' Protection and Sanctification 17:6-19 Prayer for Unity Among Believers 17:20-26 Jesus Arrested in Gethsemane 18:1-11 Jesus Brought to Annas 18:12-14 Peter's First Denial 18:15-18 Jesus Questioned and Struck Before the High Priest 18:19-24 Peter Denies Jesus Three Times 18:25-27 Jesus Before Pilate 18:28-40 Jesus Scourged, Mocked, and Sentenced to Crucifixion 19:1-16 The Crucifixion and Jesus' Care for His Mother 19:17-27 Jesus' Death and the Fulfillment of Scripture 19:28-37 Jesus' Burial 19:38-42 The Empty Tomb Discovered 20:1-9 Mary Magdalene Meets the Risen Lord 20:10-18 Jesus Appears to His Disciples and Breathes the Spirit 20:19-23 Thomas Believes; Purpose of John's Gospel 20:24-31 The Miraculous Catch and Breakfast by the Sea 21:1-14 Peter Reinstated and the Beloved Disciple 21:15-25

Acts

The Ascension of Jesus 1:1-11 Prayer in the Upper Room and the Choosing of Matthias 1:12-26 Pentecost: The Coming of the Spirit 2:1-13 Peter's Sermon and Three Thousand Converted 2:14-41 The Early Christian Community 2:42-47 Healing at the Beautiful Gate 3:1-10 Peter's Address at Solomon's Colonnade 3:11-26 The Apostles Before the Sanhedrin 4:1-22 Believers Pray for Boldness 4:23-31 The Believers Share Possessions 4:32-37 Ananias and Sapphira 5:1-11 Signs Performed by the Apostles 5:12-16 Persecution of the Apostles and Their Witness 5:17-42 The Appointment of the Seven Deacons 6:1-7 Stephen's Wisdom and Opposition 6:8-15 Stephen's Speech before the Sanhedrin 7:1-53 The Stoning of Stephen and the Persecution of the Church 7:54-8:1 Saul's Persecution Scatters the Church 8:2-3 Philip Proclaims Christ in Samaria 8:4-8 Simon Magus and Peter's Rebuke 8:9-25 Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch 8:26-40 The Conversion of Saul 9:1-19 Saul's Early Ministry and Acceptance by the Church 9:20-31 Peter Heals Aeneas and Raises Tabitha 9:32-43 Cornelius' Vision and the Call for Peter 10:1-8 Peter's Vision and the Messengers from Cornelius 10:9-23 Peter at Cornelius' House: Gentiles Receive the Spirit 10:24-48 Peter Defends the Conversion of Gentiles 11:1-18 The Church in Antioch and Famine Relief 11:19-30 Herod Executes James; Peter Miraculously Freed 12:1-19 Herod's Death and the Church's Continued Growth 12:20-25 The First Missionary Sending 13:1-3 Ministry in Cyprus and Elymas's Blinding 13:4-12 Paul's Mission in Pisidian Antioch 13:13-52 Paul and Barnabas in Iconium 14:1-7 Healing in Lystra and Paul's Stoning 14:8-20 Paul and Barnabas Strengthen the Churches 14:21-28 The Jerusalem Council on Gentile Circumcision 15:1-21 The Council's Letter and Peace with Antioch 15:22-35 Paul and Barnabas Separate 15:36-41 Timothy Joins Paul and Churches Are Strengthened 16:1-5 The Call to Macedonia 16:6-10 Lydia's Conversion at Philippi 16:11-15 Paul and Silas Imprisoned and Released in Philippi 16:16-40 Preaching in Thessalonica and Opposition 17:1-9 Berea's Noble Reception and Paul's Departure 17:10-15 Paul's Address at the Areopagus 17:16-34 Paul's Ministry in Corinth and Conflict 18:1-17 Paul Departs; Apollos Instructed by Priscilla and Aquila 18:18-28 Paul's Ministry and the Ephesian Disciples 19:1-22 The Ephesian Riot over Artemis 19:23-41 Paul's Journeys Through Macedonia and Greece 20:1-6 Eutychus Raised in Troas 20:7-12 Paul's Farewell to the Ephesian Elders 20:13-38 Paul's Voyage to Jerusalem 21:1-16 Paul's Arrival in Jerusalem and the Temple Ritual 21:17-26 Paul Seized in the Temple 21:27-36 Paul's Defense: His Conversion and Mission 21:37-22:21 Paul's Arrest and the Council's Division 22:22-23:11 The Plot to Kill Paul and the Soldier's Intervention 23:12-22 Paul Escorted to Caesarea under Guard 23:23-35 Paul's Defense before Governor Felix 24:1-27 Paul Brought before Festus and the Jewish Charges 25:1-12 King Agrippa Learns of Paul's Case 25:13-22 Paul's Defense Before Agrippa 25:23-26:32 Paul's Voyage to Rome Begins 27:1-12 The Storm at Sea and God's Promise of Safety 27:13-26 Shipwreck and Deliverance on Malta 27:27-44 Paul on Malta: Healing and Hospitality 28:1-10 Voyage to Rome and Arrival 28:11-16 Paul in Rome: Preaching under House Arrest 28:17-31

Romans

Paul's Greeting and the Gospel's Power 1:1-17 God's Wrath Against Ungodliness 1:18-32 God's Impartial Judgment and Conscience 2:1-16 The Law, True Circumcision, and Jewish Identity 2:17-29 Israel's Advantage and God's Faithfulness 3:1-8 Universal Sinfulness and the Law's Condemnation 3:9-20 Righteousness Through Faith and Justification 3:21-31 Abraham: Justification by Faith 4:1-25 Peace with God and Reconciliation 5:1-11 Adam and Christ: Death, Grace, and Righteousness 5:12-21 Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ 6:1-14 Slavery to Sin or to Righteousness 6:15-23 Released from the Law to Serve in the Spirit 7:1-6 The Inner Conflict: Law, Sin, and the Flesh 7:7-25 Life in the Spirit: Freedom and Adoption 8:1-17 Future Glory and the Spirit's Intercession 8:18-27 Assurance of God's Love: Nothing Can Separate Us 8:28-39 Paul's Sorrow and God's Sovereign Election 9:1-29 Righteousness by Faith and Israel's Unbelief 9:30-10:21 A Remnant Preserved and Israel's Hardening 11:1-10 Gentiles Grafted In and a Warning Against Boasting 11:11-24 The Mystery of Israel's Salvation and God's Mercy 11:25-32 Doxology: Praise for God's Wisdom and Sovereignty 11:33-36 A Living Sacrifice and the Diversity of Gifts 12:1-8 Christian Conduct: Love, Humility, and Ethical Duties 12:9-21 Submission to Authorities and Civic Duty 13:1-7 Love Fulfills the Law; Walk in the Light 13:8-14 Christian Liberty, Conscience, and Mutual Acceptance 14:1-15:13 Paul's Service to the Gentiles and Missionary Ambition 15:14-22 Paul's Travel Plans and Prayer Requests 15:23-33 Personal Greetings, Final Warnings, and Doxology 16:1-27

Revelation

The Revelation Announced and the Blessing 1:1-3 Greeting and the Lord's Self‑Declaration 1:4-8 John's Vision of the Glorified Son of Man 1:9-20 Letter to Ephesus: Faithfulness and the Call to Repent 2:1-7 Letter to Smyrna: Persecution and the Crown of Life 2:8-11 Letter to Pergamum: Fidelity and False Teaching 2:12-17 Letter to Thyatira: Tolerance of Immorality and Promise to Overcomers 2:18-29 Letter to Sardis: Wakefulness and Repentance 3:1-6 Letter to Philadelphia: An Open Door and a Promise of Protection 3:7-13 Letter to Laodicea: Lukewarmness and the Call to Repent 3:14-22 The Throne in Heaven and Heavenly Worship 4:1-11 The Sealed Scroll and the Worthy Lamb 5:1-14 The Six Seals: Tribulation and Cosmic Disturbance 6:1-17 The Sealing of the 144,000 7:1-8 The Multitude Before the Throne: Salvation and Comfort 7:9-17 The Seventh Seal and the Prayers of the Saints 8:1-5 The Trumpet Judgments: Plagues and Woes 8:6-9:21 The Mighty Angel and the Little Scroll 10:1-11 The Two Witnesses: Prophecy, Death, and Resurrection 11:1-14 The Seventh Trumpet: God's Kingdom Proclaimed and the Temple Opened 11:15-19 The Cosmic Conflict: The Woman, the Dragon, and the Male Child 12:1-13:1 The Sea Beast: Blasphemy and Persecution 13:2-10 The Earth Beast and the Mark of the Beast 13:11-18 The Lamb on Mount Zion and the 144,000 14:1-5 The Three Angels' Messages and the Call to Endure 14:6-13 The Harvest of the Earth: Reaping God's Judgment 14:14-20 The Seven Last Plagues and the Victors' Song 15:1-8 The Bowl Judgments: The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath 16:1-21 The Fall of Babylon the Great and the Beast's Doom 17:1-18:24 Heavenly Praise and the Marriage of the Lamb 19:1-10 Christ's Triumphant Return and the Defeat of the Beast 19:11-21 Satan Bound and the Reign of the Saints 20:1-6 Satan's Final Rebellion and Defeat 20:7-10 The Great White Throne and the Final Judgment 20:11-15 The New Heaven and New Earth and the New Jerusalem 21:1-27 The River of Life and the Throne of God 22:1-6
1 And the leaders of the people lived in Jerusalem, and the remainder of the people cast lots, to bring one out of every ten to dwell in Jerusalem, the holy city, and nine parts in the other towns.

Neh.11.1 - Details

Original Text

וישבו שרי־ העם בירושלם ושאר העם הפילו גורלות להביא ׀ אחד מן־ העשרה לשבת בירושלם עיר הקדש ותשע הידות בערים׃

Morphology

  • וישבו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • שרי: NOUN,m,pl,cs
  • העם: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • בירושלם: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ושאר: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • העם: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • הפילו: VERB,hiphil,perf,3,m,pl
  • גורלות: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • להביא: VERB,hif,inf
  • אחד: NUM,card,m,sg
  • מן: PREP
  • העשרה: NUM,card,m,pl,def
  • לשבת: PREP+VERB,qal,inf
  • בירושלם: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • עיר: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • הקדש: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ותשע: NUM
  • הידות: NOUN,f,pl,def
  • בערים: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Chronicles 9:1-3 (structural): Post-exilic resettlement of Jerusalem and listing of those who lived in the city — mirrors Nehemiah’s account of repopulating Jerusalem after the return.
  • Ezra 3:1 (thematic): After the return the people are described as being in their cities and then gathering in Jerusalem — similar context of returnees distributed between Jerusalem and other towns.
  • Joshua 18:10 (verbal): The practice of deciding allotments by casting lots (here for tribal land allotment) parallels Nehemiah’s use of lots to determine who would dwell in Jerusalem.
  • Joshua 21:1-3 (thematic): Provisioning certain groups to dwell in specific cities (Levites and cities of refuge) and the distinction between the holy city and other towns echoes the allocation of residents to Jerusalem versus other cities.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And the chiefs of the people lived at Jerusalem; and the rest of the people cast lots, to bring one of every ten to dwell in Jerusalem, the holy city, and nine parts remained in the towns.
  • And the rulers of the people dwelt in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one of every ten to dwell in Jerusalem, the holy city; and nine parts remained in the towns.
2 And the people blessed all the men who willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem.

Neh.11.2 - Details

Original Text

ויברכו העם לכל האנשים המתנדבים לשבת בירושלם׃

Morphology

  • ויברכו: VERB,qal,imperfect,3,m,pl
  • העם: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • לכל: PREP
  • האנשים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • המתנדבים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • לשבת: PREP+VERB,qal,inf
  • בירושלם: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Nehemiah 11:1 (structural): Immediate context: verse 1 describes the selection/lot and the decision about who will dwell in Jerusalem; verse 2 continues by blessing those who volunteered to live there.
  • Ezra 2:64-70 (thematic): Lists the returnees and notes that priests, Levites and all Israel 'dwelt in their cities,' reflecting the post‑exilic settlement pattern and voluntary resettlement in Jerusalem.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:1-2 (thematic): Describes the inhabited state of Jerusalem after the exile and names those who lived there, paralleling Nehemiah's concern with who shall inhabit the city.
  • Psalm 122:6 (thematic): Calls for blessing/praying for Jerusalem ('Pray for the peace of Jerusalem'), echoing the communal support and blessing of those associated with the city.
  • Jeremiah 29:7 (thematic): Urges seeking the peace and prosperity of the city where exiles live; thematically related to the community's responsibility toward those dwelling in Jerusalem.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And the people blessed all the men who willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem.
  • And the people blessed all the men who willingly offered themselves to live in Jerusalem.
3 Now these are the chief men who lived in Jerusalem and in the towns of Judah—every one in his possession: Israel, the priests, the Levites, the Nethinim, and the sons of Solomon’s servants.

Neh.11.3 - Details

Original Text

ואלה ראשי המדינה אשר ישבו בירושלם ובערי יהודה ישבו איש באחזתו בעריהם ישראל הכהנים והלוים והנתינים ובני עבדי שלמה׃

Morphology

  • ואלה: CONJ+DEM,pl,abs
  • ראשי: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,1,sg
  • המדינה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • ישבו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • בירושלם: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ובערי: PREP
  • יהודה: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • ישבו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • איש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • באחזתו: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs+3ms
  • בעריהם: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs,3,m,pl
  • ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הכהנים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • והלוים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • והנתינים: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,def
  • ובני: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • עבדי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • שלמה: ADJ,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Nehemiah 11:1-2 (structural): Immediate context: describes the casting of lots and the settlement pattern (one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem, others in cities), directly connected to the list of those who lived in Jerusalem in v.3.
  • Nehemiah 7:4-5 (thematic): Earlier chapter recounts the leaders and people settling in Jerusalem and their cities after the return, repeating the same concern with who lived in Jerusalem versus the towns of Judah.
  • Ezra 2:2, 2:64-65 (verbal): Lists of returnees include priests, Levites, Nethinim and temple servants—same social categories named in Neh 11:3 and reflecting the settlement of these groups among Jerusalem and the towns.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:1-2 (thematic): A post-exilic/return narrative that also records inhabitants of Jerusalem and enumerates priests and Levites living in the city, paralleling the social composition of Neh 11:3.
  • Joshua 21:41-42 (thematic): Describes allocation of Levitical cities among the tribes (including cities in Judah); parallels the geographic arrangement of priests and Levites dwelling in cities and in Jerusalem.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And these are the heads of the province who dwelt at Jerusalem; and in the cities of Judah every one dwelt in his possession—Israelite, priest, Levite, Nethinim, and the servants of Solomon.
  • These are the rulers of the province who lived in Jerusalem and in the towns of Judah; every man in his holding among their cities — Israel, the priests, the Levites, the Nethinim, and the descendants of Solomon’s servants.
4 And in Jerusalem lived of the sons of Judah and of the sons of Benjamin: of the sons of Judah—Pethahiah son of Uzziah, son of Zechariah, son of Amariah, son of Shephatiah, son of Mahalalel, of the sons of Perez.

Neh.11.4 - Details

Original Text

ובירושלם ישבו מבני יהודה ומבני בנימן מבני יהודה עתיה בן־ עזיה בן־ זכריה בן־ אמריה בן־ שפטיה בן־ מהללאל מבני־ פרץ׃

Morphology

  • ובירושלם: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ישבו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • מבני: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,cs
  • יהודה: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • ומבני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • בנימן: NOUN,m,sg,proper
  • מבני: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,cs
  • יהודה: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • עתיה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עזיה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • זכריה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אמריה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שפטיה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מהללאל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מבני: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,cs
  • פרץ: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Nehemiah 11:3 (structural): Immediate context: verse 3 describes casting lots and the settlement arrangement; verse 4 continues with the specific families from Judah and Benjamin who lived in Jerusalem.
  • Nehemiah 7:6 (verbal): Begins the post‑exilic registration of the people of the province ('men of Israel, priests, Levites, singers…'), paralleling Neh 11's function of listing inhabitants and genealogical lines (Judah and Benjamin).
  • Ezra 2:2 (verbal): Part of the returnee list—mentions the men of Judah and of Benjamin among those who returned from exile, echoing the identification of Jerusalem residents by tribe in Neh 11:4.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:3 (verbal): Chronicles records that chiefs of the fathers of Judah and of Benjamin dwelt at Jerusalem after the exile, a close parallel in wording and theme to Neh 11's listing of Jerusalem inhabitants.
  • 2 Chronicles 11:4 (thematic): Describes Judah and Benjamin remaining loyal and dwelling in Jerusalem after the kingdom's division—themewise related to the demographic composition of Jerusalem emphasized in Neh 11:4.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And in Jerusalem dwelt of the sons of Judah and of the sons of Benjamin: of the sons of Judah—Etai son of Azariah son of Zechariah son of Ammariah son of Shephatiah son of Mahelalel, of the sons of Perez.
  • Now in Jerusalem dwelt of the children of Judah and of the children of Benjamin: of the children of Judah, Athaiah son of Aziah son of Zechariah son of Ammariah son of Shephatiah son of Mahlalel, of the sons of Perez.
5 And Maaseiah son of Baruch, son of Col‑hazah, son of Harhiah, son of Adijah, son of Jorim, son of Zechariah, son of Shelahni.

Neh.11.5 - Details

Original Text

ומעשיה בן־ ברוך בן־ כל־ חזה בן־ חזיה בן־ עדיה בן־ יויריב בן־ זכריה בן־ השלני׃

Morphology

  • ומעשיה: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ברוך: ADJ,m,sg
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • כל: DET
  • חזה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • חזיה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עדיה: NOUN,f,pl,abs+3fs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יויריב: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • זכריה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • השלני: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Nehemiah 11:1-4 (structural): Immediate internal parallel — the surrounding verses list the same community and genealogical allotments for those dwelling in Jerusalem, of which v.5 is one entry.
  • Nehemiah 7:58-60 (structural): Parallel post-exilic census/genealogical material; Neh.7 contains an earlier registry of returned families and names that overlap with the resident lists in Neh.11.
  • Ezra 2:36-39 (verbal): Ezra 2 gives the returned exiles' rolls; many of the same family-names and priestly/lay groupings occurring in Neh.11 appear in Ezra's register, showing the same post‑exilic genealogical tradition.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:10-12 (thematic): Chronicles preserves a post-exilic catalogue of Jerusalem inhabitants and temple personnel; it reflects the same concern with family lines and local residence that underlies Neh.11's listing (overlapping names/families appear across these lists).

Alternative generated candidates

  • And Maaseiah son of Baruch son of Kol-Hozeh son of Hizkiyah son of Adijah son of Jozarib son of Zechariah son of Shalmai.
  • And Maaseiah son of Baruch son of Kel‑haze son of Chazia son of Adiah son of Yoariv son of Zechariah son of Hashalni.
6 All the sons of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were four hundred sixty‑eight valiant men.

Neh.11.6 - Details

Original Text

כל־ בני־ פרץ הישבים בירושלם ארבע מאות ששים ושמנה אנשי־ חיל׃

Morphology

  • כל: DET
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • פרץ: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הישבים: PART,qal,ptc,3,m,pl,def
  • בירושלם: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ארבע: NUM,card,f
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • ששים: NUM,card
  • ושמנה: NUM,card,sg
  • אנשי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • חיל: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:3 (verbal): Lists the 'sons of Parosh' among the returnees with a numerical total (2,172); echoes the same clan-name found in Neh 11:6 and reflects the source census material for postexilic settlements.
  • Nehemiah 7:6 (structural): Nehemiah 7 repeats the returnee census (including Parosh) and provides the broader census framework that underlies the later allocation and enumeration of residents in Neh 11.
  • Nehemiah 11:3 (structural): Immediate chapter parallel describing the casting of lots and the scheme for repopulating Jerusalem; sets the procedural context for the listing of Parosh men in v.6.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:3-4 (thematic): Records the inhabitants of Jerusalem after the exile (priests, Levites, and other residents); thematically parallels Neh 11:6's concern with who lived in and defended Jerusalem in the postexilic period.

Alternative generated candidates

  • All the sons of Perez who dwelt in Jerusalem were four hundred sixty and eight valiant men.
  • All the sons of Perez who dwelt in Jerusalem were four hundred and sixty‑eight able men.
7 And of the sons of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, son of Joed, son of Pedaiah, son of Koliah, son of Maaseiah, son of Ithiel, son of Jeshaiah.

Neh.11.7 - Details

Original Text

ואלה בני בנימן סלא בן־ משלם בן־ יועד בן־ פדיה בן־ קוליה בן־ מעשיה בן־ איתיאל בן־ ישעיה׃

Morphology

  • ואלה: CONJ+DEM,pl,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • בנימן: NOUN,m,sg,proper
  • סלא: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • משלם: VERB,piel,part,3,m,sg
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יועד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • פדיה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • קוליה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מעשיה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • איתיאל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ישעיה: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:22 (verbal): Ezra's list of the returning exiles includes the same Benjamite names (Sallu/Meshillem lineage), showing a direct verbal parallel in the post‑exilic genealogical rolls.
  • Nehemiah 11:6 (structural): The surrounding verses in Nehemiah 11 continue the enumeration of Benjaminite families and individual names; verse 6 is part of the same structural genealogical catalogue.
  • 1 Chronicles 8:29-40 (thematic): 1 Chronicles 8 contains the broader genealogy of Benjamin’s descendants, providing a thematic parallel (family lists and clan descent) that overlaps with names and lineal motifs in Neh 11:7.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:6-10 (thematic): Chronicles 9 repeats post‑exilic family lists and city inhabitants, paralleling Neh 11’s account of Benjaminite households among the restored community.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And of the sons of Benjamin: Sela son of Meshullam son of Joiad son of Pedaiah son of Kolaiah son of Maaseiah son of Ithiel son of Jeshaiah.
  • And of the children of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshillem son of Jaaziah son of Pedahzur son of Kolea son of Maaseiah son of Aittai son of Ishiah.
8 After them Gabbai Sallai—nine hundred twenty‑eight.

Neh.11.8 - Details

Original Text

ואחריו גבי סלי תשע מאות עשרים ושמנה׃

Morphology

  • ואחריו: CONJ+PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • גבי: NOUN,m,sg,abs+1s
  • סלי: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • תשע: NUM,card
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • עשרים: NUM,card,pl
  • ושמנה: NUM,card,sg

Parallels

  • Nehemiah 11:4-36 (structural): Immediate parallel: the surrounding verses form the same roster of Jerusalem inhabitants and neighborhoods; verse 8 is part of this contiguous catalog of names and numbers.
  • Nehemiah 7:6-73 (verbal): Earlier Nehemiah contains a long list of returnees and family heads with names and population totals; many names and the practice of enumerating families and numbers echo the registry style of Neh 11:8.
  • Ezra 2:1-70 (structural): Ezra’s list of those who returned from exile gives town and family names with numerical totals—parallel in genre and purpose (post‑exilic population accounting) to the numeric entry in Neh 11:8.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:1-34 (thematic): Chronicles preserves a post‑exilic description of the inhabitants and families of Jerusalem, providing a comparable roster of residents and officials that thematically corresponds to Neh 11’s cataloging of Jerusalem’s population.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And after them were nine hundred twenty and eight men.
  • And after him Gabbai; in all there were nine hundred and twenty‑eight.
9 And Joel son of Zikri was their overseer, and Judah son of Hasenuah was over the city, as deputy.

Neh.11.9 - Details

Original Text

ויואל בן־ זכרי פקיד עליהם ויהודה בן־ הסנואה על־ העיר משנה׃

Morphology

  • ויואל: VERB,qal,part,3,m,sg
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • זכרי: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • פקיד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עליהם: PREP,3,m,pl
  • ויהודה: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הסנואה: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • על: PREP
  • העיר: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • משנה: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Nehemiah 11:7 (structural): Immediate context in the same chapter; continues the roster of those living in Jerusalem and the appointment of officials over the city, showing this verse is part of the larger list of city officers.
  • Nehemiah 7:2 (structural): Earlier account of Nehemiah stationing the people and setting up rulers and officers in Jerusalem — provides the broader administrative action to which Neh 11:9’s appointments belong.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:1-2, 9:16 (thematic): Chronicles contains a parallel roster of those living in Jerusalem after the exile, including officials and gatekeepers; reflects the same tradition of naming city inhabitants and officers found in Neh 11:9.
  • Ezra 2:2 (thematic): Lists of heads of families and leaders among the returnees (e.g., Zerubbabel, Jeshua) parallel Neh 11’s naming of leaders and the organizational emphasis on appointing officials in Jerusalem.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And Joel son of Zichri was their overseer; and Judah son of Hacmoni was second to the city.
  • And Joel son of Zekari was their overseer, and Judah son of Hasenuah was over the city as deputy.
10 Of the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib; Jachin.

Neh.11.10 - Details

Original Text

מן־ הכהנים ידעיה בן־ יויריב יכין׃

Morphology

  • מן: PREP
  • הכהנים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • ידעיה: NOUN,prop,m,sg
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יויריב: NOUN,prop,m,sg
  • יכין: PNOUN,m,sg

Parallels

  • 1 Chronicles 24:7 (verbal): Names the priestly courses including Jehoiarib (Joiarib) and Jedaiah, paralleling the same priestly family names found in Neh 11:10.
  • Nehemiah 12:11 (verbal): A parallel priestly roster in Nehemiah that repeats the names/lines (Jedaiah/Joiarib), confirming the same priestly families associated with Jerusalem.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:10 (thematic): Part of a Jerusalem residency list that enumerates priests living in the city after the exile; thematically parallels Neh 11’s registration of priests in Jerusalem.
  • Ezra 2:36 (structural): A returnee census that singles out the priests among the exiles; structurally parallels Neh 11’s concern with which priestly families settled in Jerusalem.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Of the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib, Jachin.
  • Of the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib; Jachin.
11 Seraiah son of Hilkiah, son of Meshullam, son of Zadok, son of Meraioth, son of Ahitub—an officer opposite the house of God.

Neh.11.11 - Details

Original Text

שריה בן־ חלקיה בן־ משלם בן־ צדוק בן־ מריות בן־ אחיטוב נגד בית האלהים׃

Morphology

  • שריה: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • חלקיה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • משלם: VERB,piel,part,3,m,sg
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • צדוק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מריות: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אחיטוב: NOUN,prop,m,sg
  • נגד: PREP
  • בית: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • האלהים: NOUN,m,sg,def

Parallels

  • 1 Chronicles 6:4-15 (verbal): Priestly genealogy that includes Zadok, Meraioth and Ahitub (names appearing in Neh 11:11), showing the same Aaronic/ Zadokite lineage.
  • Nehemiah 12:10-11 (structural): Internal, post-exilic priestly register that repeats the ancestry (Hilkiah, Meshullam, Zadok, Meraioth, Ahitub), paralleling the names and office in Neh 11:11.
  • 1 Kings 2:35 (thematic): Zadok is established as priest 'to minister before the LORD'—parallels the office indicated in Neh 11:11 ('over the house of God') and highlights Zadokite priestly authority.
  • 1 Samuel 21:1; 22:9-20 (verbal): Accounts of Ahimelech (identified as son of Ahitub in the Samuel narrative) serving as priest at Nob, illustrating the continuing role of the Ahitub family in priestly service like the Ahitub named in Neh 11:11.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Seraiah son of Hilkiah son of Meshullam son of Zadok son of Meraioth son of Ahitub, over the house of God.
  • Seraiah son of Hilkiah son of Meshillemoth son of Zadok son of Meraioth son of Ahitub stood before the house of God.
12 And his brothers who did the work of the house were one hundred twenty‑two; and Adahiah son of Jeroham, son of Pelaliah, son of Amasai, son of Zechariah, son of Pashhur, son of Malchijah.

Neh.11.12 - Details

Original Text

ואחיהם עשי המלאכה לבית שמנה מאות עשרים ושנים ועדיה בן־ ירחם בן־ פלליה בן־ אמצי בן־ זכריה בן־ פשחור בן־ מלכיה׃

Morphology

  • ואחיהם: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs,poss3mp
  • עשי: VERB,qal,impv,2,f,sg
  • המלאכה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • לבית: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,cns
  • שמנה: NUM,card,f,pl,abs
  • מאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • עשרים: NUM,card,pl
  • ושנים: CONJ+NUM,m,pl,abs
  • ועדיה: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ירחם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • פלליה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אמצי: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • זכריה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • פשחור: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מלכיה: NOUN,m,pl,abs+SUFF:3,m,sg

Parallels

  • 1 Chronicles 9:11-12 (verbal): A near-parallel list of priests and their kin living in Jerusalem after the exile; Chronicles and Nehemiah both preserve similar genealogical/household listings and some overlapping names.
  • Ezra 2:36-39 (thematic): Enumeration of priestly families and Levites among the returned exiles; thematically parallels Nehemiah's catalogue of men assigned to the temple/house and the repopulation of Jerusalem.
  • Nehemiah 12:1-26 (structural): A later chapter in Nehemiah giving extended lists of priests and Levites (and their duties) used for the dedication of the wall; repeats and expands the same priestly-genealogical material and functions found in 11:12.
  • 1 Chronicles 24:1-19 (thematic): Description of the priestly divisions descended from Eleazar and Ithamar; provides the broader priestly framework behind the individual names and family assignments enumerated in Nehemiah 11:12.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And their brothers, Asaiah the workman for the house, one hundred twenty and eight; and Adaiah son of Jeroham son of Pelaliah son of Amzi son of Zechariah son of Pashhur son of Malchijah.
  • And his brothers, the officers of the house, were one hundred and twenty‑two: Uddiah son of Jeroham son of Pelaliah son of Amzi son of Zechariah son of Pashhur son of Malchiah.
13 And their brothers, the heads of fathers’ houses, were two hundred forty‑two; and Amashsai son of Azarel, son of Ahazi, son of Meshullam, son of Amer.

Neh.11.13 - Details

Original Text

ואחיו ראשים לאבות מאתים ארבעים ושנים ועמשסי בן־ עזראל בן־ אחזי בן־ משלמות בן־ אמר׃

Morphology

  • ואחיו: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs,poss:3,m,sg
  • ראשים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • לאבות: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • מאתים: NUM,m,pl,abs
  • ארבעים: NUM,m,pl
  • ושנים: CONJ+NUM,m,pl,abs
  • ועמשסי: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עזראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אחזי: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • משלמות: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Nehemiah 7:7 (verbal): Repeats the same census phrasing and the exact number “the chief of the fathers, two hundred and forty and two,” showing a direct verbal/administrative parallel in lists of leaders.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:14 (verbal): Gives the same genealogical line (Amashai son of Azarel son of Ahzai son of Meshillemoth son of Immer); a near‑identical verbal and structural parallel to the Nehemiah listing.
  • Ezra 2:36 (thematic): Names the family of Immer among the priestly/Levitical groups in the returnee lists, echoing the same priestly clan found in Neh 11:13 and highlighting continuity of priestly families.
  • Ezra 2:2 (structural): An example of the broader organizational pattern of Ezra–Nehemiah lists (heads of households and leaders among the exiles/returnees), paralleling Neh 11:13’s role within a register of city inhabitants and leaders.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And their brothers, heads of fathers' houses, two hundred forty and two; and Amasai son of Azarel son of Ahazi son of Meshillemath son of Immer.
  • And their brothers, the heads of the fathers’ houses, were two hundred and forty‑two; and Amashsai son of Azarel son of Ahazi son of Meshillemoth son of Ammar.
14 And their brethren, mighty men of valor, were one hundred twenty‑eight; and their overseer was Zabdiel son of Haggedolim.

Neh.11.14 - Details

Original Text

ואחיהם גבורי חיל מאה עשרים ושמנה ופקיד עליהם זבדיאל בן־ הגדולים׃

Morphology

  • ואחיהם: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs,poss3mp
  • גבורי: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • חיל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מאה: NUM,f,sg,abs
  • עשרים: NUM,card,pl
  • ושמנה: NUM,card,sg
  • ופקיד: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עליהם: PREP,3,m,pl
  • זבדיאל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הגדולים: NOUN,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Nehemiah 11:16 (structural): Adjacent verse in the same chapter—continues the roster of Jerusalem's residents and officials, showing the same organizational listing of leaders and overseers.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:17 (structural): Part of a comparable register of Jerusalem's inhabitants (gatekeepers and families); parallels the administrative listing of personnel and duties.
  • 1 Chronicles 12:1 (verbal): Uses the same motif/term of 'mighty men' (men of valor); thematically parallels the designation גבורי חיל for elite or capable fighters/men.
  • 1 Chronicles 26:7-8 (allusion): Lists gatekeepers and their officers/overseers—an analogous administrative structure (heads/overseers) to Zabdi'el as the appointed official in Neh 11:14.
  • Ezra 2:40-42 (thematic): A post‑exilic roster of families and temple servants who settled in Jerusalem; thematically parallels Neh 11's cataloguing of inhabitants and officials after the return.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And their brothers, men of might, one hundred twenty and eight; and over them was Zabdiel the chief.
  • And their brethren, the mighty men of valor, were one hundred and twenty‑eight; and Zabdiʾel son of Haggedolim was their officer.
15 And of the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hashub, son of Azrikam, son of Hashabiah, son of Bunni.

Neh.11.15 - Details

Original Text

ומן־ הלוים שמעיה בן־ חשוב בן־ עזריקם בן־ חשביה בן־ בוני׃

Morphology

  • ומן: CONJ+PREP
  • הלוים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • שמעיה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • חשוב: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עזריקם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • חשביה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בוני: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Nehemiah 7:5-73 (structural): Nehemiah 7 provides the register of those who returned from exile; Neh.11 reorganizes settlement in Jerusalem and repeats/echoes the same postexilic lists and family groupings (including Levites), showing continuity of the genealogical tradition.
  • Ezra 2:40-42 (thematic): Ezra 2 lists the Levites and temple servants who returned with Zerubbabel. Neh.11:15's naming of a Levite (Shemaiah son of Hasshub) parallels the Ezra tradition of identifying Levitical families among the returned exiles.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:10-16 (verbal): 1 Chronicles 9 records the inhabitants of Jerusalem after the return, including Levites and gatekeepers. Its genealogical listings of Levite families and officials correspond in purpose and in several names to the Levite roster found in Neh.11.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And of the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub son of Azrikam son of Hashabiah son of Bunni.
  • And of the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hashub son of Azrikam son of Hashabiah son of Bunni.
16 And Shabbethai and Jozabad were over the outward work of the house of God, from the chief of the Levites.

Neh.11.16 - Details

Original Text

ושבתי ויוזבד על־ המלאכה החיצנה לבית האלהים מראשי הלוים׃

Morphology

  • ושבתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,c,sg
  • ויוזבד: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • על: PREP
  • המלאכה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • החיצנה: ADJ,f,sg,def
  • לבית: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,cns
  • האלהים: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • מראשי: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • הלוים: NOUN,m,pl,def

Parallels

  • 1 Chronicles 9:17-22 (verbal): An explicit list of Levites and gatekeepers appointed to duties at the sanctuary; closely parallels Neh 11:16 in function and wording about Levites 'over the work' of the house of God.
  • 1 Chronicles 26:20-21 (structural): Assigns Levites to gatekeeping and outward duties of the temple complex; parallels the assignment of ‘outside work’ and the organizational role of Levite chiefs in Neh 11:16.
  • Numbers 3:6-9 (thematic): Prescribes the Levites' charge to perform the service of the tabernacle/house of God; provides the legal/theological basis for appointing Levites over temple work as in Neh 11:16.
  • Nehemiah 12:44 (structural): Within the same narrative cycle, records Levites residing in Jerusalem and engaged in temple service, reinforcing the roles and duties attributed to Levite leaders in 11:16.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And Shabbethai and Jozabad were over the outward work of the house of God, from the chiefs of the Levites.
  • And Shabbethai and Yozabad were over the outward work of the house of God, from the heads of the Levites.
17 And Mattaniah son of Micha, son of Zabdi, son of Asaph, was the principal leader for the songs of Judah for the thanksgiving; Bakbukiah was second to him among his brethren; and Abda son of Shammua, son of Galal, son of Jeduthun.

Neh.11.17 - Details

Original Text

ומתניה בן־ מיכה בן־ זבדי בן־ אסף ראש התחלה יהודה לתפלה ובקבקיה משנה מאחיו ועבדא בן־ שמוע בן־ גלל בן־ ידותון׃

Morphology

  • ומתניה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מיכה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • זבדי: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אסף: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • ראש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • התחלה: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • יהודה: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • לתפלה: PREP
  • ובקבקיה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • משנה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מאחיו: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ועבדא: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שמוע: VERB,qal,infc
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • גלל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ידותון: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Chronicles 25:1-3 (structural): Lists the divisions and leaders of the temple singers (sons of Asaph, Jeduthun, Heman), paralleling Neh 11:17’s mention of leaders descended from Asaph and Jeduthun and their organized worship role.
  • 1 Chronicles 15:16-22 (thematic): Describes David appointing Levites (Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun) to give thanks and to lead worship—parallels Neh 11:17’s designation of chief officers for prayer and worship.
  • Nehemiah 12:46 (verbal): Explicitly states that 'in the days of David and Asaph there were chiefs of the singers,' echoing Neh 11:17’s reference to leaders descended from Asaph and their worship-offices.
  • 1 Chronicles 16:4-6 (thematic): Records the appointment of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to minister before the ark and to give thanks—parallels the function of Mattaniah and Abda in Neh 11:17 as heads in prayer/worship.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And Mattaniah son of Micha son of Zabdi son of Asaph was the leader of the thanksgiving; and Bakbukiah was second among his brethren; and Abda son of Shammua son of Galal son of Jeduthun.
  • And Mattaniah son of Micha son of Zabdi son of Asaph was the chief in the beginning for the song of Judah; and Bakbukiah was his deputy from among his brothers, and Abda son of Shammua son of Galal son of Jeduthun.
18 All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred eighty‑four.

Neh.11.18 - Details

Original Text

כל־ הלוים בעיר הקדש מאתים שמנים וארבעה׃

Morphology

  • כל: DET
  • הלוים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • בעיר: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • הקדש: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • מאתים: NUM,m,pl,abs
  • שמנים: NUM,card,pl,m,abs
  • וארבעה: CONJ+NUM,card,m,sg

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:36-39 (structural): Ezra 2 gives a roster of returnees including priests and Levites; Nehemiah 11's count of Levites parallels the same returnee/census tradition and repeats comparable personnel figures.
  • Nehemiah 7:44 (structural): Nehemiah 7 largely parallels Ezra 2 in listing those who returned; Neh 11's enumeration of Levites echoes and builds on the earlier census material in Neh 7.
  • Numbers 3:6-9 (thematic): The Pentateuchal census and consecration of the Levites establishes the practice and rationale for counting Levites for service—background for later tallies of Levites in the holy city.
  • 1 Chronicles 23:24-32 (thematic): Chronicles provides detailed organization, assignments, and numbering of Levites for temple service; thematically parallels Neh 11's focus on which Levites lived in and served the holy city.

Alternative generated candidates

  • All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred eighty and four.
  • All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred and eighty‑four.
19 And the gatekeepers—Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers who kept the gates—one hundred seventy‑two.

Neh.11.19 - Details

Original Text

והשוערים עקוב טלמון ואחיהם השמרים בשערים מאה שבעים ושנים׃

Morphology

  • והשוערים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • עקוב: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • טלמון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ואחיהם: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs,poss3mp
  • השמרים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • בשערים: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • מאה: NUM,f,sg,abs
  • שבעים: NUM,card,m,pl
  • ושנים: CONJ+NUM,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Chronicles 9:17 (verbal): Almost identical wording: Akkub, Talmon and their brethren are listed as porters/gatekeepers (same role and names).
  • Nehemiah 7:44 (structural): The register of returnees in Neh 7 repeats the lists of temple personnel and civic officers, including the gatekeepers (same tradition as Neh 11).
  • Ezra 2:43 (verbal): Ezra's list of the returning exiles (parallel to Neh 7) includes the gatekeepers/porters—corresponding names and function in the postexilic community register.
  • 1 Chronicles 26:1-19 (thematic): Chronicles provides a fuller organization of gatekeepers (families, duties, lodging, numbers), paralleling Neh 11's concern with gatekeeper assignments and cultic administration.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And the porters: Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that kept the gates were one hundred seventy and two.
  • And the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers who kept the gates, one hundred and seventy‑two.
20 And the rest of Israel, the priests and the Levites, dwelt in all the cities of Judah, every man in his possession.

Neh.11.20 - Details

Original Text

ושאר ישראל הכהנים הלוים בכל־ ערי יהודה איש בנחלתו׃

Morphology

  • ושאר: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הכהנים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • הלוים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • בכל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ערי: NOUN,f,pl,cons
  • יהודה: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • איש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בנחלתו: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs+SUFF,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Joshua 21:41–42 (structural): Describes the allotment of cities to the Levites throughout the tribal territories, paralleling Nehemiah’s note that Levites and priests lived in the cities of Judah in their inheritances.
  • Numbers 35:1–8 (verbal): God’s command to give the Levites towns with surrounding pasturelands establishes the institutional background for Levites dwelling in their allotted cities, reflected in Nehemiah’s statement.
  • 1 Chronicles 6:54 (verbal): Lists the cities and residences of the Levites (and priests) in Judah and Israel; a parallel register showing the Levitical settlement pattern mentioned in Neh 11:20.
  • Ezra 2:70 (thematic): Reports that priests and Levites dwelt in their cities and had the use of pasturelands after the return from exile, echoing the postexilic settlement reality expressed in Nehemiah.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:25–27 (structural): Gives names and duties of Levites and gatekeepers assigned to the city of Jerusalem and other towns, paralleling Nehemiah’s remark about Levites/priests living in the cities of Judah in their inheritances.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And the rest of Israel, the priests and the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance.
  • And the remainder of Israel, the priests and the Levites, dwelt in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance.
21 And the temple servants lived at Ophel, at Zichith, and at Gashpa, to serve the temple attendants.

Neh.11.21 - Details

Original Text

והנתינים ישבים בעפל וציחא וגשפא על־ הנתינים׃

Morphology

  • והנתינים: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,def
  • ישבים: VERB,qal,part,3,m,pl
  • בעפל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • וציחא: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • וגשפא: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • על: PREP
  • הנתינים: NOUN,m,pl,def

Parallels

  • 1 Chronicles 9:16 (verbal): Lists the Nethinim and their dwelling places (e.g., Ophel/Gibeon/Mizpah), wording and loci closely parallel Nehemiah's census of temple servants.
  • Ezra 2:43 (thematic): Mentions the Nethinim among the returned exiles/temple servants; parallels Nehemiah's concern with where this specialized group lived and served.
  • Ezra 2:54 (structural): Part of Ezra's listing of temple servants/Nethinim and related settlements—serves the same record-keeping function as Nehemiah 11's roster of dwellers.
  • Nehemiah 11:22 (structural): Immediate continuation of the same census/listing in Nehemiah 11; further specifies locations and personnel associated with the Nethinim and other temple workers.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And the Nethinim dwelt at Ophel, at Zichah, and at Gishpa, and at the other Nethinim's quarters.
  • And the Nethinim dwelt at Ophel, at Zichai, and at Gashpa; they were over the Nethinim.
22 And the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, son of Hashabiah, son of Mattaniah, son of Micha, of the sons of Asaph, the singers, before the work of the house of God.

Neh.11.22 - Details

Original Text

ופקיד הלוים בירושלם עזי בן־ בני בן־ חשביה בן־ מתניה בן־ מיכא מבני אסף המשררים לנגד מלאכת בית־ האלהים׃

Morphology

  • ופקיד: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הלוים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • בירושלם: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • עזי: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1cs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • חשביה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מתניה: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מיכא: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מבני: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,cs
  • אסף: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • המשררים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • לנגד: PREP
  • מלאכת: NOUN,f,sg,cons
  • בית: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • האלהים: NOUN,m,sg,def

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:41 (structural): Ezra's returnee list likewise records 'the sons of the singers' among those who settled in Jerusalem, paralleling Neh 11:22's naming of Levites assigned as temple musicians.
  • Nehemiah 12:45-46 (thematic): Describes the organization and service of singers in Jerusalem at the dedication of the wall—continuation of the same temple-musician function attributed to the Levites named in Neh 11:22.
  • 1 Chronicles 25:1-3 (structural): Gives the organization and genealogy of the families of Asaph (and other temple musicians); parallels Neh 11:22's identification of a Levite singer as belonging to the Asaphite tradition.
  • 1 Chronicles 15:16 (verbal): Records the appointment of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun as the leaders of temple music—background for Neh 11:22's reference to a head of the singers serving in the house of God.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Azzi son of Bani son of Hasabiah son of Mattaniah son of Micha, of the sons of Asaph, the singers, for the work of the house of God.
  • And the officer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani son of Hashabiah son of Mattaniah son of Micha, of the sons of Asaph, the singers before the work of the house of God.
23 For the commandment of the king was upon them, and a register concerning the singers was entrusted to them day by day.

Neh.11.23 - Details

Original Text

כי־ מצות המלך עליהם ואמנה על־ המשררים דבר־ יום ביומו׃

Morphology

  • כי: CONJ
  • מצות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • עליהם: PREP,3,m,pl
  • ואמנה: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • על: PREP
  • המשררים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • דבר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יום: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ביומו: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,suff,3,m

Parallels

  • 1 Chronicles 9:17-27 (verbal): Lists the porters/gatekeepers of Jerusalem, their assignment by lot and their day-to-day duties — closely parallels Neh.11:23's mention of porters and daily service.
  • 1 Chronicles 26:15-19 (thematic): Describes the organization and responsibilities of gatekeepers and their office in Jerusalem; thematically parallels the record of gate-service and assigned oversight in Nehemiah.
  • Ezra 6:9-10 (thematic): A royal command concerning daily service for the house of God (“day by day”) and provision for temple ministry — parallels Neh.11:23's combination of a royal/official command and daily duty.
  • Nehemiah 7:3 (structural): Nehemiah's instruction about guarding the gates and appointing keepers until organized — structurally parallels Neh.11's concern with gate-keepers and assigned duties.

Alternative generated candidates

  • For the king's commandment was upon them, and their duty toward the singers was appointed day by day.
  • For the king’s commandment was upon them, and the charge of the singers was faithful day by day.
24 And Pethahiah son of Meshizbai, of the sons of Zerah son of Judah, was with the king concerning all matters for the people.

Neh.11.24 - Details

Original Text

ופתחיה בן־ משיזבאל מבני־ זרח בן־ יהודה ליד המלך לכל־ דבר לעם׃

Morphology

  • ופתחיה: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • משיזבאל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מבני: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,cs
  • זרח: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהודה: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • ליד: PREP
  • המלך: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • לכל: PREP
  • דבר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לעם: PREP

Parallels

  • 1 Chronicles 9:16-27 (structural): A parallel roster of priests, Levites, gatekeepers and residents of Jerusalem; the lists in 1 Chron. 9 correspond to Neh. 11's cataloguing of names and offices.
  • 1 Chronicles 2:6-9 (thematic): Genealogies of Zerah, son of Judah—connects to Neh.11:24's identification of the man as from the descendants of Zerah (tribal/genealogical background).
  • Ezra 2:1-70 (thematic): Like Neh.11, Ezra 2 preserves a community roll of returnees and families from Judah/Jerusalem; both texts reflect the same post‑exilic effort to record inhabitants and officials.
  • Nehemiah 11:22-25 (verbal): Immediate context within Neh.11 lists neighboring names and officials; verse 24 functions as part of this contiguous catalogue of leaders charged with oversight 'to the king' and 'for the people.'

Alternative generated candidates

  • And Pethahiah son of Meshizbaal, of the sons of Zerah of Judah, was next to the king for all the business of the people.
  • And Pethahiah son of Meshezabeel of the sons of Zerah of Judah stood by the king for all matters concerning the people.
25 And to the villages in their fields, of the sons of Judah: they lived at Kiriath‑arba, at Nethiah, at Debir, at Zanoah, at Keilah, and at Hazor.

Neh.11.25 - Details

Original Text

ואל־ החצרים בשדתם מבני יהודה ישבו בקרית הארבע ובנתיה ובדיבן ובנתיה וביקבצאל וחצריה׃

Morphology

  • ואל: CONJ+PREP
  • החצרים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • בשדתם: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs,3,pl
  • מבני: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,cs
  • יהודה: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • ישבו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • בקרית: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,cs
  • הארבע: ART+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ובנתיה: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,poss3ms
  • ובדיבן: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • ובנתיה: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,poss3ms
  • וביקבצאל: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • וחצריה: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,abs,pr:3fs

Parallels

  • Joshua 15:13 (verbal): Mentions Kiriath-arba (Hebron) in the allotment of Judah—same city-name appearing in Neh 11:25.
  • Judges 1:10 (verbal): Reports Judah's possession of Hebron (Kiriath-arba) and its villages after the conquest—parallels Neh 11's list of Judahite settlements.
  • Ezra 2:70 (verbal): Speaks of priests, Levites and others dwelling 'in their cities and in their fields' after the return—language and theme of repopulating towns/fields echo Neh 11:25.
  • Joshua 21:11 (structural): Lists Levitical cities given within the territory of Judah—structurally parallels Neh 11's enumeration of towns and villages in Judah.
  • 2 Chronicles 11:6 (thematic): Describes strengthening and building of cities in Judah and Benjamin—themewise related to settling and fortifying towns as seen in Neh 11.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And of the villages in their fields, of the sons of Judah, they dwelt at Kiriath-arba, and at Netaiah, and at Dibbin, and at Netaiah, and at Keilah and her villages.
  • And to the villages in their fields, of the children of Judah: they dwelt at Kiriath‑arba, at Benatiah, at Dibon, at Benatiah, at Keilah and its villages.
26 And at Jekuth and at Moladah and at Beth‑pelet.

Neh.11.26 - Details

Original Text

ובישוע ובמולדה ובבית פלט׃

Morphology

  • ובישוע: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • ובמולדה: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,prop,f,sg,abs
  • ובבית: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • פלט: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Joshua 15:26 (verbal): Lists Moladah as a town in the territory of Judah (verbal parallel to 'ומולדה' in Neh 11:26).
  • Joshua 15:27 (verbal): Mentions Beth‑Pelet (بيت פלט / Beth‑pelet) among the Negev towns, corresponding to 'ובת בית פלט' in Neh 11:26.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:16 (structural): Part of a post‑exilic catalogue of Jerusalem inhabitants and priestly families—serves as a structural parallel to Neh 11’s roster of towns and residents.
  • Ezra 2:70 (thematic): Speaks of people living in Jerusalem and its towns after the return from exile; parallels Neh 11’s theme of settlement and resettlement in specific localities.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And at Jeshua, and at Moladah, and at Beth-pelet,
  • And at Jekuth and at Moladah and at Beth‑pelet.
27 And at Hazar‑shual, at Beer‑sheba, and at Nethiah.

Neh.11.27 - Details

Original Text

ובחצר שועל ובבאר שבע ובנתיה׃

Morphology

  • ובחצר: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • שועל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ובבאר: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • שבע: NUM,card
  • ובנתיה: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,poss3ms

Parallels

  • Nehemiah 7:32-35 (quotation): Nehemiah 7 repeats the lists of towns and inhabitants found in Nehemiah 11; the same place-names (including Beer‑sheba and surrounding villages) appear in the parallel roster of resettled locations.
  • Ezra 2:29-35 (quotation): Ezra 2 gives the roll of returnees and settlements after the Exile; many of the same towns and family‑groups reported in Nehemiah 11 are listed here, showing the same tradition of resettlement.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:16-27 (structural): 1 Chronicles 9 contains a catalog of those living in Jerusalem (priests, Levites, gatekeepers and other residents), paralleling Nehemiah 11’s purpose of recording who dwelt in the city and its environs.
  • Joshua 15:28-32 (thematic): This portion of Joshua lists towns in the territory of Judah, including southern localities such as Beer‑sheba; it provides a geographical parallel for place‑names cited in Nehemiah 11 and situates them within the larger Judahite landscape.

Alternative generated candidates

  • and at Hazar-shual, and at Beersheba, and at Netaiah,
  • And at Hazar‑shual and at Beersheba and at Benatiah.
28 And at Zephath, at Meconah, and at Beth‑netho.

Neh.11.28 - Details

Original Text

ובצקלג ובמכנה ובבנתיה׃

Morphology

  • ובצקלג: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ובמכנה: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ובבנתיה: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Nehemiah 11:25-30 (structural): Verse 28 is part of this contiguous catalog of towns and villages in Neh 11 that lists the places where people settled around Jerusalem; the verse should be read as one element in that larger settlement list.
  • 1 Samuel 27:6 (verbal): Mentions Ziklag by name as the town given to David by Achish — the same place-name that appears in Neh 11:28, linking the post‑exilic list to earlier historical references.
  • 1 Samuel 30:1 (verbal): Refers to Ziklag as the city that was attacked by the Amalekites while David and his men were away, providing historical background to the town named in Neh 11:28.
  • 1 Chronicles 4:31 (allusion): Chronicles preserves lists of southern settlements and genealogical territorial notes that overlap with the kinds of place‑names found in Neh 11; the appearance of Ziklag/related Negev sites in Chronicles echoes the toponymic tradition reflected in Neh 11:28.

Alternative generated candidates

  • and at Ziklag, and at Makkedah, and at Bethel and their villages,
  • And at Ziklag and at Meconah and at Beth‑neth.
29 And at En‑rimmon, at Zorah, and at Jarmuth.

Neh.11.29 - Details

Original Text

ובעין רמון ובצרעה ובירמות׃

Morphology

  • ובעין: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • רמון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ובצרעה: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ובירמות: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Nehemiah 7:29-73 (structural): Nehemiah 7 contains an extended list of returnees and their settlements; Neh.11 reorganizes and repeats the distribution of people into towns (including the same regional place-names).
  • Ezra 2:1-70 (thematic): Ezra 2 gives the roll of those who returned from exile and the places they settled—serving as a parallel source for the later settlement-lists echoed in Neh.11 (town-by-town population data).
  • Joshua 15:32-36 (verbal): Joshua 15 enumerates towns in the territory of Judah; many of the toponyms named in Neh.11 (En‑rimmon/En‑rimon, Zorah/Zareah, Jarmuth) also occur in Joshua’s catalogue of Judahite towns.
  • 1 Chronicles 4:23-24 (verbal): 1 Chronicles preserves lists of villages and clan settlements (including Zorah and neighboring sites), paralleling the local place‑names found in Neh.11 and reflecting earlier tribal/territorial lists.

Alternative generated candidates

  • and at Ain-Rimmon, and at Zorah, and at Jarmuth,
  • And at En‑rimmon and at Zorah and at Jarmuth.
30 Zanoah and Adullam and their villages; Keilah and its fields; Azekah and its villages; and they dwelt from Beer‑sheba to the Valley of Hinnom.

Neh.11.30 - Details

Original Text

זנח עדלם וחצריהם לכיש ושדתיה עזקה ובנתיה ויחנו מבאר־ שבע עד־ גיא־ הנם׃

Morphology

  • זנח: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עדלם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • וחצריהם: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,abs,3,m,pl
  • לכיש: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ושדתיה: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,abs+3fs
  • עזקה: NOUN,prop,f,sg,abs
  • ובנתיה: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,poss3ms
  • ויחנו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • מבאר: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • שבע: NUM,card
  • עד: PREP
  • גיא: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הנם: NOUN,m,sg,def

Parallels

  • Joshua 10:11 (verbal): Mentions Azekah in the narrative of Israel’s battle (hailstones falling to Azekah), the same town named in Neh 11:30.
  • 1 Samuel 22:1 (verbal): Identifies Adullam as David’s refuge (the cave of Adullam); the same place-name appears in Neh 11:30.
  • 1 Samuel 17:2 (verbal): Places the Philistine encampment between Socoh and Azekah in the Valley of Elah, explicitly naming Azekah as in Neh 11:30.
  • Isaiah 10:29–32 (verbal): Describes an Assyrian advance and siege activity against Lachish (and nearby towns); Lachish is the same city listed in Neh 11:30.
  • Nehemiah 7:72 (structural): Part of the broader Ezra–Nehemiah settlement lists and resettlement pattern; Neh 11:30’s catalogue of towns parallels the town-by-town population/placement material in Neh 7 (and Ezra 2).

Alternative generated candidates

  • and Zanoah, and Adullam and their villages; Lachish and its fields; Azekah and its villages; and they settled from Beersheba to the Valley of Hinnom.
  • Zanoah, Adullam and their villages; in Lachish and its fields; Azekah and its villages — and they encamped from Beersheba to the Valley of Hinnom.
31 And of the sons of Benjamin: from Geba, from Michmash, from Aija, from Bethel and its villages.

Neh.11.31 - Details

Original Text

ובני בנימן מגבע מכמש ועיה ובית־ אל ובנתיה׃

Morphology

  • ובני: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • בנימן: NOUN,m,sg,proper
  • מגבע: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • מכמש: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ועיה: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ובית: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,cs
  • אל: NEG
  • ובנתיה: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,poss3ms

Parallels

  • Joshua 21:17 (verbal): Lists Gibeon (Geba/Gibeon) and neighboring towns in the territory of Benjamin and as Levitical cities — overlaps with the towns named for Benjamin in Neh 11:31.
  • Joshua 18:24-28 (structural): Part of the allocation of cities to the tribe of Benjamin; contains a catalogue of Benjaminite towns that parallels the town-listing function of Neh 11:31.
  • 1 Chronicles 8:29-32 (thematic): Lists families and dwelling-places of the tribe of Benjamin, including towns in the same region (e.g., Gibeon/Micmash area), echoing Neh 11:31’s enumeration.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:35-36 (structural): A post‑exilic/settlement list that records inhabitants and towns associated with Benjamin and Jerusalem, parallel in purpose to Neh 11’s record of who lived in which towns.
  • Judges 1:21 (thematic): Notes Benjamites dwelling with the Jebusites in Jerusalem and the persistence of Benjaminite settlements near Jerusalem — thematically related to Neh 11’s account of Benjaminite towns and settlement patterns.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And of the sons of Benjamin: from Geba, from Michmash, from Aija, from Bethel and their villages.
  • And of the children of Benjamin: from Geba, from Michmash, from Aija, from Bethel, and from Netophah.
32 Anathoth, Nob, and Ananiah.

Neh.11.32 - Details

Original Text

ענתות נב ענניה׃

Morphology

  • ענתות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • נב: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ענניה: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Joshua 21:18 (structural): Anathoth appears in the lists of Levitical/Benjaminite towns given in Joshua, paralleling Nehemiah’s listing of towns in Benjamin.
  • Jeremiah 1:1 (verbal): Jeremiah is identified as from Anathoth in Benjamin, directly connecting the town named here with its prophetic association.
  • 1 Samuel 21:1 (verbal): Nob is mentioned as the priestly city where David fled, matching the same place-name (Nob) listed among Benjamin’s towns in Nehemiah 11:32.
  • 1 Chronicles 6:60 (structural): The Chronicler’s catalogue of Levitical/priestly cities includes Anathoth (and related Benjaminite towns), providing a parallel registry to Nehemiah’s municipal list.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah.
  • Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah.
33 Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim.

Neh.11.33 - Details

Original Text

חצור ׀ רמה גתים׃

Morphology

  • חצור: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • רמה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • גתים: NOUN,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Joshua 11:1-13 (verbal): Hazor appears prominently in the conquest tradition as a major Canaanite city; the same place-name in Neh.11.33 links the postconquest/topographical memory to earlier Joshua narratives.
  • Jeremiah 31:15 (allusion): Ramah is invoked in Jeremiah as a site of weeping and exile (“a voice was heard in Ramah”); the name’s appearance in Neh.11.33 resonates with themes of exile and return central to the postexilic settlement lists.
  • 1 Chronicles 8:1-12 (structural): Chronicles preserves genealogies and town lists for the tribe of Benjamin; its cataloging of Benjaminite families and places parallels Nehemiah’s systematic listing of towns (similar to the villages named in Neh.11.33).
  • Nehemiah 7:28–31 (thematic): The earlier return-list in Neh./Ezra enumerates families and locations among the returning exiles; Neh.11.33’s place-names function in the same postexilic program of resettlement and territorial organization.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim.
  • Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim.
34 Hadid, Zeboim, and Neballat.

Neh.11.34 - Details

Original Text

חדיד צבעים נבלט׃

Morphology

  • חדיד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • צבעים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • נבלט: VERB,nifal,perf,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Nehemiah 7 (structural): Nehemiah 11’s list of towns and inhabitants parallels the enumerative material in Nehemiah 7 (and its expanded list of returnees); both chapters provide overlapping place-names and a similar purpose of accounting for post‑exilic settlement.
  • Ezra 2 (structural): Ezra 2 contains the foundational list of returnees and settlements that Nehemiah 7/11 build on; many of the same family‑and place‑names recur, so Neh.11’s town‑list echoes the Ezra returnee records.
  • 1 Chronicles 9 (thematic): 1 Chronicles 9 records post‑exilic inhabitants and gatekeepers in Jerusalem and provides a parallel catalogue of families and towns—serving a similar function to Neh.11’s enumeration of residents and localities.
  • Joshua 18 (thematic): The lists of towns in Joshua 18 (territory of Benjamin) provide an earlier catalogue of place‑names in the same district; Neh.11’s town‑names reflect continuity with the earlier geographical/tribal lists associated with Benjamin and Jerusalem.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Haddid, Zeboim, and Nibalah.
  • Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat.
35 Lod, Ono, and the Valley of the Craftsmen.

Neh.11.35 - Details

Original Text

לד ואונו גי החרשים׃

Morphology

  • לד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ואונו: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • גי: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • החרשים: NOUN,m,pl,def

Parallels

  • Ezra 2:31-35 (verbal): The returnee lists in Ezra 2 reproduce many of the same place-names and clan entries found in Nehemiah 11, showing the same registry of towns and families (including Ono/Gai‑Harashim area) among the resettled population.
  • Nehemiah 7:28-36 (verbal): Nehemiah 7 contains the parallel census/list of inhabitants and towns that Nehemiah 11 repeats; the two chapters preserve essentially the same roster of settlements and names.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:1-6, 9:16-27 (structural): 1 Chronicles 9 provides a similar topical account of the inhabitants of Jerusalem and their officials/gates—another postexilic/returnee settlement list that parallels Nehemiah's catalogue of who lived where in and around the city.
  • Joshua 21:21-26 (thematic): Joshua 21 lists towns assigned to the Levites and other tribal town-lists; while from an earlier period, it shares the thematic concern with place‑names and settlement patterns that underlie Nehemiah's catalogue of inhabited sites.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Lod and Ono, and the Valley of the Craftsmen.
  • Lod, Ono, and the Valley of Craftsmen.
36 And of the Levites—divisions were assigned from Judah to Benjamin.

Neh.11.36 - Details

Original Text

ומן־ הלוים מחלקות יהודה לבנימין׃

Morphology

  • ומן: CONJ+PREP
  • הלוים: NOUN,m,pl,def
  • מחלקות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • יהודה: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • לבנימין: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Nehemiah 7:44 (verbal): An earlier, closely related list in the same book enumerating Levites and their settlements — repeats the allocation/theme of Levites’ portion among the tribes.
  • Joshua 21:41-42 (thematic): Joshua’s account of the allotment of Levitical cities explicitly records cities given out of the possession of Judah and Benjamin — parallels the idea of the Levites’ ‘lot’ in those tribes.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:2-3 (thematic): Chronicles’ post-exilic register of inhabitants of Jerusalem mentions Levites dwelling there after the return, thematically matching Nehemiah’s assignment of Levites to Judah/Benjamin/Jerusalem.
  • 2 Chronicles 11:13-17 (thematic): Describes Levites and priests moving to Judah and Jerusalem and being attached to the house of the LORD — parallels the association of Levites with Judah and Benjamin and their settlement in Jerusalem.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And of the Levites there were divisions appointed over Judah and over Benjamin.
  • And of the Levites — their portions were in Judah and in Benjamin.

And the leaders of the people lived in Jerusalem, and the remainder of the people cast lots, to bring one out of every ten to dwell in Jerusalem, the holy city, and nine parts in the other towns. And the people blessed all the men who willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem. Now these are the chief men who lived in Jerusalem and in the towns of Judah—every one in his possession: Israel, the priests, the Levites, the Nethinim, and the sons of Solomon’s servants. And in Jerusalem lived of the sons of Judah and of the sons of Benjamin: of the sons of Judah—Pethahiah son of Uzziah, son of Zechariah, son of Amariah, son of Shephatiah, son of Mahalalel, of the sons of Perez. And Maaseiah son of Baruch, son of Col‑hazah, son of Harhiah, son of Adijah, son of Jorim, son of Zechariah, son of Shelahni.

All the sons of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were four hundred sixty‑eight valiant men. And of the sons of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, son of Joed, son of Pedaiah, son of Koliah, son of Maaseiah, son of Ithiel, son of Jeshaiah.

After them Gabbai Sallai—nine hundred twenty‑eight. And Joel son of Zikri was their overseer, and Judah son of Hasenuah was over the city, as deputy.

Of the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib; Jachin.

Seraiah son of Hilkiah, son of Meshullam, son of Zadok, son of Meraioth, son of Ahitub—an officer opposite the house of God. And his brothers who did the work of the house were one hundred twenty‑two; and Adahiah son of Jeroham, son of Pelaliah, son of Amasai, son of Zechariah, son of Pashhur, son of Malchijah. And their brothers, the heads of fathers’ houses, were two hundred forty‑two; and Amashsai son of Azarel, son of Ahazi, son of Meshullam, son of Amer. And their brethren, mighty men of valor, were one hundred twenty‑eight; and their overseer was Zabdiel son of Haggedolim. And of the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hashub, son of Azrikam, son of Hashabiah, son of Bunni. And Shabbethai and Jozabad were over the outward work of the house of God, from the chief of the Levites. And Mattaniah son of Micha, son of Zabdi, son of Asaph, was the principal leader for the songs of Judah for the thanksgiving; Bakbukiah was second to him among his brethren; and Abda son of Shammua, son of Galal, son of Jeduthun.

All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred eighty‑four. And the gatekeepers—Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers who kept the gates—one hundred seventy‑two. And the rest of Israel, the priests and the Levites, dwelt in all the cities of Judah, every man in his possession. And the temple servants lived at Ophel, at Zichith, and at Gashpa, to serve the temple attendants. And the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, son of Hashabiah, son of Mattaniah, son of Micha, of the sons of Asaph, the singers, before the work of the house of God.

For the commandment of the king was upon them, and a register concerning the singers was entrusted to them day by day. And Pethahiah son of Meshizbai, of the sons of Zerah son of Judah, was with the king concerning all matters for the people. And to the villages in their fields, of the sons of Judah: they lived at Kiriath‑arba, at Nethiah, at Debir, at Zanoah, at Keilah, and at Hazor. And at Jekuth and at Moladah and at Beth‑pelet. And at Hazar‑shual, at Beer‑sheba, and at Nethiah. And at Zephath, at Meconah, and at Beth‑netho. And at En‑rimmon, at Zorah, and at Jarmuth.

Zanoah and Adullam and their villages; Keilah and its fields; Azekah and its villages; and they dwelt from Beer‑sheba to the Valley of Hinnom. And of the sons of Benjamin: from Geba, from Michmash, from Aija, from Bethel and its villages.

Anathoth, Nob, and Ananiah.

Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim.

Hadid, Zeboim, and Neballat.

Lod, Ono, and the Valley of the Craftsmen. And of the Levites—divisions were assigned from Judah to Benjamin.