Nehemiah 11:20
Nehemiah 11:20 in Multiple Translations
The rest of the Israelites, with the priests and Levites, were in all the villages of Judah, each on his own inheritance.
¶ And the residue of Israel, of the priests, and the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance.
And the residue of Israel, of the priests, the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance.
And the rest of Israel, of the priests, the Levites, were in all the towns of Judah, every one in his heritage.
The other Israelites, with rest of the priests and Levites, lived in their home towns in Judah, each on their own property.
And the residue of Israel, of the Priests, and of the Leuites dwelt in al the cities of Iudah, euery one in his inheritance.
And the rest of Israel, of the priests, of the Levites, [are] in all cities of Judah, each in his inheritance;
The residue of Israel, of the priests, and the Levites were in all the cities of Judah, everyone in his inheritance.
And the residue of Israel, of the priests, and the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah every one in his inheritance.
And the rest of Israel, the priests and the Levites were in all the cities of Juda, every man in his possession.
The other Israeli people including priests and other descendants of Levi lived on their own property in other towns and cities in Judea.
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Nehemiah 11:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/שְׁאָ֨ר
יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל
הַ/כֹּהֲנִ֤ים
הַ/לְוִיִּם֙
בְּ/כָל
עָרֵ֣י
יְהוּדָ֔ה
אִ֖ישׁ
בְּ/נַחֲלָתֽ/וֹ
וּ/שְׁאָ֨ר
shᵉʼâr
H7605
remnant
Conj | N-ms
יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
הַ/כֹּהֲנִ֤ים
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-mp
הַ/לְוִיִּם֙
Lêvîyîy
H3881
Levi
Art | Ngmpa
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
עָרֵ֣י
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fp
יְהוּדָ֔ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
אִ֖ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-ms
בְּ/נַחֲלָתֽ/וֹ
nachălâh
H5159
inheritance
Prep | N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 11:20
וּ/שְׁאָ֨ר
shᵉʼâr
H7605
"remnant"
Conj | N-ms
A remnant or remainder, like the surviving Israelites in 2 Kings 19:4. It represents what is left after a disaster or judgment, as seen in Isaiah 10:20. This word is used to describe the faithful few.
Definition: rest, residue, remnant, remainder Aramaic equivalent: she.ar (שְׁאָר "remainder" H7606)
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] other, remnant, residue, rest. See also: 1 Chronicles 11:8; Isaiah 10:19; Isaiah 10:20.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
הַ/כֹּהֲנִ֤ים
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-mp
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
הַ/לְוִיִּם֙
Lêvîyîy
H3881
"Levi"
Art | Ngmpa
A Levite is a descendant of Levi, one of Jacob's 12 sons, mentioned in Genesis 29:34. Levi's brothers include Reuben, Simeon, and Judah. His descendants played a key role in Israel's spiritual life.
Definition: Someone from the tribe of Levi living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.34; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115) Another name of le.vi (לֵוִי "Levi" H3878) § Levite, of Levi "joined to" 1) the descendants of Levi, the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah 1a) the tribe descended from Levi specially set aside by God for His service
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: Leviite. See also: Exodus 4:14; 1 Chronicles 6:33; Ezra 6:20.
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
עָרֵ֣י
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
יְהוּדָ֔ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
אִ֖ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
בְּ/נַחֲלָתֽ/וֹ
nachălâh
H5159
"inheritance"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
Inheritance refers to something passed down, like property or a family heirloom, as seen in the Bible's discussion of dividing land among tribes in Joshua. It represents a person's share or possession. The concept is crucial in understanding biblical ideas of family and legacy.
Definition: 1) possession, property, inheritance, heritage 1a) property 1b) portion, share 1c) inheritance, portion
Usage: Occurs in 191 OT verses. KJV: heritage, to inherit, inheritance, possession. Compare H5158 (נַחַל). See also: Genesis 31:14; Joshua 23:4; Psalms 2:8.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 11:20
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- Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 11:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 11:20
- Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:20
- Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:20
- Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 11:20
- Barnes' Notes on Nehemiah 11:20
Context — Residents Outside Jerusalem
18The Levites in the holy city totaled 284.
19And the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their associates, who kept watch at the gates—172 men.
20The rest of the Israelites, with the priests and Levites, were in all the villages of Judah, each on his own inheritance.
21The temple servants lived on the hill of Ophel, with Ziha and Gishpa over them. 22Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. He was one of Asaph’s descendants, who were the singers in charge of the service of the house of God.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 11:3 | These are the heads of the provinces who settled in Jerusalem. (In the villages of Judah, however, each lived on his own property in their towns—the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants— |
Nehemiah 11:20 Summary
[Nehemiah 11:20 tells us that the Israelites, along with the priests and Levites, were living in the villages of Judah, each on the land that had been given to them by God, as part of His promise to their ancestors, as seen in Genesis 12:7 and Joshua 13-19. This shows that God was faithful to His promise to give them the land, and they were able to live and worship there. Just like the Israelites, we have been given an 'inheritance' by God, which includes our lives, our families, and our talents, and we are called to be good stewards of these gifts, as mentioned in Matthew 25:14-30 and 1 Corinthians 4:2. As we reflect on this verse, we can think about how we are using the gifts and resources God has given us, and how we can trust in His faithfulness to provide for our needs, as stated in Philippians 4:19.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the Israelites to be living on their own inheritance?
This refers to the land God had promised to the Israelites, which was divided among the tribes, as seen in Joshua 13-19, and now each family was living on the land allotted to them, as stated in Nehemiah 11:20, and this concept is also supported by Leviticus 25:23, where God says the land belongs to Him and the Israelites are but stewards of it.
How does this verse relate to the concept of the Promised Land?
The Promised Land, as described in Genesis 12:7 and other passages, was a key part of God's covenant with Abraham, and now in Nehemiah 11:20, we see the Israelites living in this land, fulfilling God's promise to their ancestors, as also mentioned in Deuteronomy 1:8
What role did the priests and Levites play in the villages of Judah?
The priests and Levites were responsible for teaching the law, performing sacrifices, and providing spiritual guidance, as seen in Deuteronomy 33:10 and Ezekiel 44:23-24, and their presence in the villages of Judah, as mentioned in Nehemiah 11:20, ensured that the people had access to spiritual leadership and guidance
How does this verse demonstrate God's faithfulness to His people?
Nehemiah 11:20 shows that God was faithful to His promise to give the Israelites the land, as stated in Joshua 21:43-45, and that He was still caring for them and providing for their needs, even after the exile, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to be living on the 'inheritance' God has given me, and how can I be a good steward of it?
- In what ways can I, like the priests and Levites, serve as a spiritual leader or guide to those around me?
- How can I trust in God's faithfulness to His promises, even when circumstances seem uncertain or challenging?
- What are some ways I can demonstrate my gratitude to God for the blessings and provisions He has given me, just as the Israelites were thankful for the land they had been given?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 11:20
And the residue of Israel, of the priests and the Levites,..... All of them, besides those that dwelt at Jerusalem: were in all the cities of Judah, everyone in his inheritance; the Israelites in the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 11:20
All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred fourscore and four. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:20
Nehemiah 11:20 And the residue of Israel, of the priests, [and] the Levites, [were] in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance.Ver. 20. Were in all the cities] Dispersed abroad to instruct the people, and to be as the salt of the earth, to keep it from putrifying.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:20
(20-36) The heads in the country.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 11:20
20. This verse is clearly out of place, interrupting the register of ‘the porters’ and ‘the Nethinim.’ It would be more appropriate before Nehemiah 11:25. the residue of Israel] Cf. Nehemiah 11:1, ‘the rest of the people,’ where the same word is used in the Hebrew. ‘Israel’ as in Nehemiah 11:3 (cf. Ezra 2:70), denoting all the laity irrespective of their tribes. of the priests, and the Levites] R.V. the priests, the Levites. The A.V., by inserting ‘and,’ and the R.V., by preserving the comma between the words, agree in not regarding this as an instance of the technical term ‘the priests the Levites’ which is found so often in Deuteronomy, and occurs elsewhere, e.g. 2 Chronicles 5:5; 2 Chronicles 23:18; 2 Chronicles 30:27. The words are coordinate although the copula is wanting. As in Nehemiah 11:3, and in chap. Nehemiah 10:28; Nehemiah 10:34, Israel (or ‘the people’) with the priests and the Levites make up the whole sum of the nation.
Barnes' Notes on Nehemiah 11:20
The returned community, though consisting mainly of members of the two tribes, represented the entire people of Israel.