Nehemiah 11:28
Nehemiah 11:28 in Multiple Translations
in Ziklag; in Meconah and its villages;
And at Ziklag, and at Mekonah, and in the villages thereof,
and in Ziklag, and in Meconah and in the towns thereof,
And in Ziklag, and in Meconah and its daughter-towns,
in Ziklag, in Mekonah and its settlements,
And in Ziklag, and in Mechonah, and in the villages thereof,
and in Ziklag, and in Mekonah and in its small towns,
in Ziklag, in Meconah and in its towns,
And at Ziklag, and at Mekonah, and in its villages,
And at Siceleg, and at Mochona, and in the villages thereof,
Others lived in Ziklag city, in Meconah city and the villages near it,
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Nehemiah 11:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְ/צִֽקְלַ֥ג
וּ/בִ/מְכֹנָ֖ה
וּ/בִ/בְנֹתֶֽי/הָ
וּ/בְ/צִֽקְלַ֥ג
Tsiqlag
H6860
Ziklag
Conj | Prep | N-proper
וּ/בִ/מְכֹנָ֖ה
Mᵉkônâh
H4368
Meconah
Conj | Prep | N-proper
וּ/בִ/בְנֹתֶֽי/הָ
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
Conj | Prep | N-fp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 11:28
וּ/בְ/צִֽקְלַ֥ג
Tsiqlag
H6860
"Ziklag"
Conj | Prep | N-proper
Ziklag was a town in southern Judah given to David by King Achish of Gath, where he stayed with his warriors and learned of Saul's death. It was a significant place in David's life, as noted in 1 Samuel. David received support from his men there.
Definition: § Ziklag = "winding" a town in the south of Judah, later allotted to Simeon; noted for its having been the city of David given to him by king Achish of Gath and his residence when he was joined by many of his mighty warriors and when he received word of the death of Saul
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Ziklag. See also: Joshua 15:31; 2 Samuel 1:1; Nehemiah 11:28.
וּ/בִ/מְכֹנָ֖ה
Mᵉkônâh
H4368
"Meconah"
Conj | Prep | N-proper
Meconah was a town in Palestine that was reinhabited after the return from exile, with a name meaning 'foundation'.
Definition: § Mekonah = "foundation" one of the towns which were reinhabited after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Mekonah. See also: Nehemiah 11:28.
וּ/בִ/בְנֹתֶֽי/הָ
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
Conj | Prep | N-fp | Suff
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 11:28
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- Nehemiah 11:28 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 11:28
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 11:28
- Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:28
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:28
- Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 11:28
- Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:28
Context — Residents Outside Jerusalem
26in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet;
27in Hazar-shual; in Beersheba and its villages;
28in Ziklag; in Meconah and its villages;
29in En-rimmon, Zorah, Jarmuth, 30Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages; in Lachish and its fields; and in Azekah and its villages. So they settled from Beersheba all the way to the Valley of Hinnom.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Samuel 27:6 | That day Achish gave him Ziklag, and to this day it still belongs to the kings of Judah. |
| 2 | Joshua 15:31 | Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah, |
Nehemiah 11:28 Summary
[This verse, Nehemiah 11:28, lists the cities and villages where the Israelites settled, including Ziklag and Meconah, which shows that God cares about every detail of our lives and wants us to trust Him with our daily needs (as seen in Matthew 6:33 and Luke 12:7). The fact that the Israelites settled in these areas reflects their faith and obedience to God's promises, and we can learn from their example by trusting God with our own lives and circumstances (Romans 4:20-22). Just like the Israelites, we are called to settle and serve in the places God has called us to, whether that is in a big city or a small town, and to trust Him to provide for our needs and guide us every step of the way (Psalm 37:3-7).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Ziklag in the Bible?
Ziklag is a city that was given to the tribe of Simeon, as mentioned in Joshua 19:5, and it is also the city where David took refuge when he was fleeing from King Saul, as seen in 1 Samuel 27:6.
What does the mention of villages in Nehemiah 11:28 indicate?
The mention of villages in this verse suggests that the Israelites were settling not just in the main cities, but also in the surrounding rural areas, which is consistent with the pattern of settlement described in Deuteronomy 3:5 and Joshua 13:28.
How does the settlement pattern in Nehemiah 11:28 relate to the overall theme of the book of Nehemiah?
The settlement pattern in this verse is part of the larger theme of the book of Nehemiah, which is the rebuilding and restoration of Jerusalem and the surrounding areas after the Babylonian exile, as described in Nehemiah 1:3 and Ezra 4:12.
What can we learn from the specific mention of Meconah and its villages in Nehemiah 11:28?
The mention of Meconah and its villages in this verse highlights the importance of even the smaller, lesser-known areas in God's plan for the restoration of Israel, as seen in Ezekiel 36:35 and Isaiah 61:4.
Reflection Questions
- What does the mention of specific cities and villages in this verse reveal about God's attention to detail and care for His people?
- How does the settlement of the Israelites in these areas reflect their trust in God's promises and provision?
- In what ways can we, like the Israelites, demonstrate our faith and obedience to God by settling and serving in the places He has called us to?
- What can we learn from the fact that the Israelites were not just settling in the main cities, but also in the surrounding rural areas, and how can we apply this to our own lives and ministries?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 11:28
[See comments on Ne 11:25]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 11:28
And at Hazar-shual, and at Beersheba, and in the villages thereof, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:28
(20-36) The heads in the country.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:28
Verse 28. Mekonah] This city is also unknown.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 11:28
28. Ziklag] Cf. Joshua 15:31; 1 Samuel 30:1.
Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:28
26-35. On Moladah, see Joshua 15:26. Beer-sheba — Joshua 15:28.Ziklag — 1 Samuel 27:6. Jarmuth — Joshua 15:35. Lachish — Joshua 10:3. Valley of Hinnom — Joshua 15:8. Geba — Joshua 18:24. Michmash — 1 Samuel 13:2.