Nehemiah 11:29
Nehemiah 11:29 in Multiple Translations
in En-rimmon, Zorah, Jarmuth,
And at En-rimmon, and at Zareah, and at Jarmuth,
and in En-rimmon, and in Zorah, and in Jarmuth,
And in En-rimmon, and in Zorah, and in Jarmuth,
in En-rimmon, in Zorah, in Jarmuth,
And in En-rimmon, and in Zareah, and in Iarmuth,
and En-Rimmon, and in Zareah, and in Jarmuth,
in En Rimmon, in Zorah, in Jarmuth,
And at En-rimmon, and at Zareah, and at Jarmuth,
And at Remmon, and at Saraa, and at Jerimuth,
in En-Rimmon city, in Zorah city, in Jarmuth city,
Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 11:29
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Nehemiah 11:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְ/עֵ֥ין
רִמּ֛וֹן
וּ/בְ/צָרְעָ֖ה
וּ/בְ/יַרְמֽוּת
וּ/בְ/עֵ֥ין
ʻÊyn Rimmôwn
H5884
En-rimmon
Conj | Prep | N-proper
רִמּ֛וֹן
ʻÊyn Rimmôwn
H5884
En-rimmon
N-proper
וּ/בְ/צָרְעָ֖ה
Tsorʻâh
H6881
Zorah
Conj | Prep | N-proper
וּ/בְ/יַרְמֽוּת
Yarmûwth
H3412
Jarmuth
Conj | Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 11:29
וּ/בְ/עֵ֥ין
ʻÊyn Rimmôwn
H5884
"En-rimmon"
Conj | Prep | N-proper
En-rimmon means spring of the pomegranate, a place in Judah where exiles returned. It is also known as Ain, found in Nehemiah 11:29.
Definition: En-rimmon = "fount of the pomegranate" one of the places that the returning exiles reinhabited in Judah Another name of a.yin (עַ֫יִן "Ain" H5871H)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: En-rimmon. See also: Nehemiah 11:29.
רִמּ֛וֹן
ʻÊyn Rimmôwn
H5884
"En-rimmon"
N-proper
En-rimmon means spring of the pomegranate, a place in Judah where exiles returned. It is also known as Ain, found in Nehemiah 11:29.
Definition: En-rimmon = "fount of the pomegranate" one of the places that the returning exiles reinhabited in Judah Another name of a.yin (עַ֫יִן "Ain" H5871H)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: En-rimmon. See also: Nehemiah 11:29.
וּ/בְ/צָרְעָ֖ה
Tsorʻâh
H6881
"Zorah"
Conj | Prep | N-proper
Zorah is a place in the Bible where Samson, a strong judge, grew up. It is mentioned in Judges 13:2 as the home of Samson's father, Manoah. The town is in the area of Dan.
Definition: § Zareah or Zoreah or Zorah = "hornet" a town in Dan, residence of Manoah and the home town of Samson
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Zareah, Zorah, Zoreah. See also: Joshua 15:33; Judges 18:2; Nehemiah 11:29.
וּ/בְ/יַרְמֽוּת
Yarmûwth
H3412
"Jarmuth"
Conj | Prep | N-proper
Jarmuth means heights, a city in Palestine given to the Levites. It is mentioned in the Bible as a Levitical city of Issachar. The city was allocated to the Gershonite Levites.
Definition: § Jarmuth = "heights" a Levitical city of Issachar allocated to the Gershonite Levites
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Jarmuth. See also: Joshua 10:3; Joshua 12:11; Nehemiah 11:29.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 11:29
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- Nehemiah 11:29 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 11:29
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 11:29
- Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:29
- Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 11:29
- Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:29
- Sermons on Nehemiah 11:29
Context — Residents Outside Jerusalem
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. 31The descendants of Benjamin from Geba lived in Michmash, Aija, and Bethel with its villages;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Joshua 19:41 | The territory of their inheritance included Zorah, Eshtaol, Ir-shemesh, |
| 2 | Joshua 15:32–33 | Lebaoth, Shilhim, Ain, and Rimmon—twenty-nine cities in all, along with their villages. These were in the foothills: Eshtaol, Zorah, Ashnah, |
| 3 | Joshua 15:35 | Jarmuth, Adullam, Socoh, Azekah, |
| 4 | Judges 13:25 | And the Spirit of the LORD began to stir him at Mahaneh-dan, between Zorah and Eshtaol. |
| 5 | Joshua 12:11 | the king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one; |
Nehemiah 11:29 Summary
This verse lists some of the cities where the Israelites settled after they returned from exile, including En-rimmon, Zorah, and Jarmuth. It shows how God kept His promise to bring His people back to their homeland, just like He said in Deuteronomy 30:3. The mention of these specific cities reminds us that God cares about every detail of our lives and wants to restore us to a place of abundance and joy, as seen in Psalm 126:1-3. As we reflect on this verse, we can trust God to fulfill His promises in our own lives, no matter how impossible they may seem.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of En-rimmon, Zorah, and Jarmuth in Nehemiah 11:29?
These cities were part of the territory allocated to the tribe of Judah, as seen in Joshua 15:33, and their inclusion here highlights the restoration of Judah's inheritance after the exile, in line with God's promise in Jeremiah 31:17.
Why does the Bible mention specific villages and cities in this passage?
The mention of specific villages and cities serves to emphasize the thoroughness of the repopulation efforts, as well as to provide a historical record of the Israelites' return to their ancestral lands, much like the detailed accounts in the book of Numbers 34:13-29.
How does this verse relate to the broader narrative of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah 11:29 is part of a larger list of cities and villages where the Israelites settled upon their return from exile, demonstrating the fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people, as prophesied in Ezekiel 37:21-22.
What can we learn from the specific mention of En-rimmon, Zorah, and Jarmuth?
The inclusion of these cities may indicate their strategic or spiritual significance, reminding us that God is concerned with the details of our lives and the restoration of all aspects of His people, as seen in the meticulous instructions for the tabernacle in Exodus 25-31.
Reflection Questions
- What does the mention of specific cities and villages in this passage teach me about God's attention to detail in my own life?
- How can I apply the principle of restoration seen in this verse to areas of my life where I feel exiled or disconnected from God's purpose?
- What role do I play in the broader narrative of God's restoration of His people, and how can I participate in His work?
- In what ways can I trust God to fulfill His promises in my life, just as He did for the Israelites in their return to the Promised Land?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 11:29
[See comments on Ne 11:25]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 11:29
And at Hazar-shual, and at Beersheba, and in the villages thereof, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:29
(20-36) The heads in the country.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 11:29
29. En-rimmon] In Joshua 15:32 we find this as two places, ‘Ain, and Rimmon;’ so also in Joshua 19:7; 1 Chronicles 4:32. Zareah] R.V. Zorah. Cf. Joshua 15:33, ‘in the lowland … Zorah.’ Jarmuth] Cf. Joshua 15:35; cf. Joshua 3:5.
Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:29
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.
Sermons on Nehemiah 11:29
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Where Is Your Strength by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher talks about a man who was a menace to his enemies. His enemies tried to find his secret and eventually captured him. They bound him, blinded him, and m |