Nehemiah 11:30
Nehemiah 11:30 in Multiple Translations
Zanoah, 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.
Zanoah, Adullam, and in their villages, at Lachish, and the fields thereof, at Azekah, and in the villages thereof. And they dwelt from Beer-sheba unto the valley of Hinnom.
Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages, Lachish and the fields thereof, Azekah and the towns thereof. So they encamped from Beer-sheba unto the valley of Hinnom.
Zanoah, Adullam and their daughter-towns, Lachish and its fields, Azekah and its daughter-towns. So they were living from Beer-sheba to the valley of Hinnom.
Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages, Lachish and its fields, and Azekah and its settlements. They lived all the way from Beersheba to the Valley of Hinnom.
Zanoah, Adullam, and in their villages, in Lachish, and in the fieldes thereof, at Azekah, and in the villages thereof: and they dwelt from Beer-sheba, vnto the valley of Hinnom.
Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages, Lachish and its fields, Azekah and its small towns; and they encamp from Beer-Sheba unto the valley of Hinnom.
Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages, Lachish and its fields, and Azekah and its towns. So they encamped from Beersheba to the valley of Hinnom.
Zanoah, Adullam, and in their villages, at Lachish, and its fields, at Azekah, and in its villages. And they dwelt from Beer-sheba to the valley of Hinnom.
Zanoa, Odollam, and in their villages, at Lachis and its dependencies, and at Azeca and the villages thereof. And they dwelt from Bersabee unto the valley of Ennom.
in Zanoah city, in Adullam city, and in the villages near those cities. Some lived in Lachish city and in the nearby villages, and some lived in Azekah town and the villages near it. All of those people lived in Judea, in the area between Beersheba in the south and Hinnom Valley in the north, at the edge of Jerusalem.
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Nehemiah 11:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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זָנֹ֤חַ
עֲדֻלָּם֙
וְ/חַצְרֵי/הֶ֔ם
לָכִישׁ֙
וּ/שְׂדֹתֶ֔י/הָ
עֲזֵקָ֖ה
וּ/בְנֹתֶ֑י/הָ
וַ/יַּחֲנ֥וּ
מִ/בְּאֵֽר
שֶׁ֖בַע
עַד
גֵּֽיא
הִנֹּֽם
זָנֹ֤חַ
Zânôwach
H2182
Zanoah
N-proper
עֲדֻלָּם֙
ʻĂdullâm
H5725
Adullam
N-proper
וְ/חַצְרֵי/הֶ֔ם
châtsêr
H2691
court
Conj | N-cp | Suff
לָכִישׁ֙
Lâkîysh
H3923
Lachish
N-proper
וּ/שְׂדֹתֶ֔י/הָ
sâdeh
H7704
field
Conj | N-mp | Suff
עֲזֵקָ֖ה
ʻĂzêqâh
H5825
Azekah
N-proper
וּ/בְנֹתֶ֑י/הָ
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
Conj | N-fp | Suff
וַ/יַּחֲנ֥וּ
chânâh
H2583
to camp
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
מִ/בְּאֵֽר
Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ
H884
Beersheba
Prep | N-proper
שֶׁ֖בַע
Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ
H884
Beersheba
Adj
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
גֵּֽיא
gayʼ
H1516
Valley
N-cs
הִנֹּֽם
Hinnôm
H2011
Hinnom
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 11:30
זָנֹ֤חַ
Zânôwach
H2182
"Zanoah"
N-proper
Zanoah was a city in the mountains of Judah, possibly southwest of Hebron. The name Zanoah means 'cast off' and is mentioned in the Bible as a place in Palestine.
Definition: § Zanoah = "cast off" a city in the mountains of Judah, perhaps southwest of Hebron
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Zanoah. See also: Joshua 15:34; 1 Chronicles 4:18; Nehemiah 11:30.
עֲדֻלָּם֙
ʻĂdullâm
H5725
"Adullam"
N-proper
Adullam was a town in Palestine, originally inhabited by Canaanites. It was allotted to the tribe of Judah and is notable as the site where David hid in a cave. Adullam's name means justice of the people.
Definition: Adullam = "justice of the people" a town of the Canaanites allotted to Judah and lying in the lowlands; site of the cave where David hid Also named: a.dul.la.mi (עֲדֻלָּמִי "Adullamite" H5726)
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Adullam. See also: Joshua 12:15; 1 Chronicles 11:15; Micah 1:15.
וְ/חַצְרֵי/הֶ֔ם
châtsêr
H2691
"court"
Conj | N-cp | Suff
A village in the Bible is a small settlement surrounded by walls. In Matthew 21:2, Jesus sends his disciples to a village to find a donkey, while in Mark 6:6, Jesus travels from village to village teaching.
Definition: 1) court, enclosure 1a) enclosures 1b) court
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: court, tower, village. See also: Genesis 25:16; 2 Chronicles 24:21; Psalms 10:8.
לָכִישׁ֙
Lâkîysh
H3923
"Lachish"
N-proper
Lachish is a city in Palestine, south of Jerusalem, which was conquered by Joshua and given to the tribe of Judah. Its name means invincible. Lachish was an Amorite city before Joshua's conquest.
Definition: § Lachish = "invincible" a city lying south of Jerusalem on the borders of Simeon and which belonged to the Amorites until conquered by Joshua and allotted to Judah
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: Lachish. See also: Joshua 10:3; 2 Kings 18:14; Isaiah 36:2.
וּ/שְׂדֹתֶ֔י/הָ
sâdeh
H7704
"field"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
A field or land is what this word represents, often referring to a flat area of land used for cultivation or as a habitat for wild animals, as described in the book of Genesis. It can also mean a plain or a country, as opposed to a mountain or sea. This term is used in the story of Ruth and Boaz.
Definition: 1) field, land 1a) cultivated field 1b) of home of wild beasts 1c) plain (opposed to mountain) 1d) land (opposed to sea)
Usage: Occurs in 309 OT verses. KJV: country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild. See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 28:38; Nehemiah 12:29.
עֲזֵקָ֖ה
ʻĂzêqâh
H5825
"Azekah"
N-proper
Azekah is a town in the lowlands of Judah, mentioned in the Bible as a place in Palestine. Its name means dug over, possibly referring to its fertile soil. It is mentioned in the book of Joshua and the book of Jeremiah.
Definition: § Azekah = "dug over" a town in the lowlands of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Azekah. See also: Joshua 10:10; 1 Samuel 17:1; Jeremiah 34:7.
וּ/בְנֹתֶ֑י/הָ
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
Conj | 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.
וַ/יַּחֲנ֥וּ
chânâh
H2583
"to camp"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew verb means to set up camp or pitch a tent, like when the Israelites encamped in the wilderness. It can also mean to lay siege against a city.
Definition: 1) to decline, incline, encamp, bend down, lay siege against 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to decline 1a2) to encamp
Usage: Occurs in 135 OT verses. KJV: abide (in tents), camp, dwell, encamp, grow to an end, lie, pitch (tent), rest in tent. See also: Genesis 26:17; Numbers 33:33; Psalms 27:3.
מִ/בְּאֵֽר
Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ
H884
"Beersheba"
Prep | N-proper
Beersheba was a city in Palestine, located at the south edge of Israel, and its name means 'well of the sevenfold oath'. It was an important place in the Bible.
Definition: § Beer-sheba = "well of the sevenfold oath" a city at the south edge of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: Beer-shebah. See also: Genesis 21:14; 2 Samuel 17:11; Amos 8:14.
שֶׁ֖בַע
Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ
H884
"Beersheba"
Adj
Beersheba was a city in Palestine, located at the south edge of Israel, and its name means 'well of the sevenfold oath'. It was an important place in the Bible.
Definition: § Beer-sheba = "well of the sevenfold oath" a city at the south edge of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: Beer-shebah. See also: Genesis 21:14; 2 Samuel 17:11; Amos 8:14.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
גֵּֽיא
gayʼ
H1516
"Valley"
N-cs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a deep, narrow valley or gorge. It is also another name for Topheth, a place of child sacrifice in the Valley of Hinnom. The word describes a steep and dramatic landscape.
Definition: valley, a steep valley, narrow gorge Another name of to.phet (תֹּ֫פֶת "Topheth" H8612)
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: valley. See also: Numbers 21:20; Nehemiah 11:30; Psalms 23:4.
הִנֹּֽם
Hinnôm
H2011
"Hinnom"
N-proper
Hinnom was a valley near Jerusalem, also known as the 'valley of lamentation'. It is mentioned in Joshua and Jeremiah, and was a site of idolatrous practices. The KJV translates it simply as 'Hinnom'.
Definition: Hinnom = "lamentation" a valley (deep and narrow ravine) with steep, rocky sides located southwest of Jerusalem, separating Mount Zion to the north from the 'hill of evil counsel' and the sloping rocky plateau of the 'plain of Rephaim' to the south Combined with to.phet (תֹּ֫פֶת "Topheth" H8612)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Hinnom. See also: Joshua 15:8; Nehemiah 11:30; Jeremiah 7:31.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 11:30
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Context — Residents Outside Jerusalem
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; 32in Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 10:3 | Therefore Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem sent word to Hoham king of Hebron, Piram king of Jarmuth, Japhia king of Lachish, and Debir king of Eglon, saying, |
| 2 | Joshua 15:8 | From there the border went up the Valley of Hinnom along the southern slope of the Jebusites (that is, Jerusalem) and ascended to the top of the hill that faces the Valley of Hinnom on the west, at the northern end of the Valley of Rephaim. |
| 3 | Joshua 18:16 | Then it went down to the foot of the hill that faces the Valley of Hinnom at the northern end of the Valley of Rephaim and ran down the Valley of Hinnom toward the southern slope of the Jebusites and downward to En-rogel. |
| 4 | 2 Kings 23:10 | He also desecrated Topheth in the Valley of Ben-hinnom so that no one could sacrifice his son or daughter in the fire to Molech. |
| 5 | Joshua 15:39 | Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon, |
| 6 | Jeremiah 19:6 | So behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when this place will no longer be called Topheth or the Valley of Ben-hinnom, but the Valley of Slaughter. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 19:2 | and go out to the Valley of Ben-hinnom near the entrance of the Potsherd Gate. Proclaim there the words I speak to you, |
| 8 | Joshua 15:34–35 | Zanoah, En-gannim, Tappuah, Enam, Jarmuth, Adullam, Socoh, Azekah, |
| 9 | Nehemiah 3:13 | The Valley Gate was repaired by Hanun and the residents of Zanoah. They rebuilt it, installed its doors, bolts, and bars, and repaired a thousand cubits of the wall as far as the Dung Gate. |
| 10 | Micah 1:15 | I will again bring a conqueror against you, O dweller of Mareshah. The glory of Israel will come to Adullam. |
Nehemiah 11:30 Summary
Nehemiah 11:30 describes the areas where the Israelites settled after returning from exile, including Zanoah, Adullam, and Lachish. This verse shows how the Israelites were able to resettle in their ancestral lands, just as God had promised, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:1-10 and Ezekiel 36:24. The Israelites' experience teaches us about the importance of trusting in God's promises and provision, and the value of community and shared heritage, considering Psalm 105:43-45 and Nehemiah 8:1-18. By looking at this verse, we can learn to trust in God's plans for our lives and to prioritize community and faith, just as the Israelites did, considering Jeremiah 29:11 and Matthew 16:18.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the locations mentioned in Nehemiah 11:30?
The locations mentioned in Nehemiah 11:30, such as Zanoah, Adullam, and Lachish, are important because they represent the areas where the Israelites settled after returning from exile, as seen in Ezra 2:1-2 and Nehemiah 7:6. These areas were part of the original territory given to the Israelites by God, as described in Joshua 15:1-12 and Joshua 18:1-28.
What is the Valley of Hinnom, and why is it mentioned in this verse?
The Valley of Hinnom is a geographical location near Jerusalem, and it is mentioned in Nehemiah 11:30 as a boundary of the area where the Israelites settled. The Valley of Hinnom is also significant in biblical history because it was a place where idolatrous practices took place, as seen in 2 Kings 23:10 and Jeremiah 32:35.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of the book of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah 11:30 contributes to the overall theme of the book of Nehemiah, which is the restoration of Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the Israelite community after exile, as seen in Nehemiah 1:3 and Nehemiah 2:17-18. This verse specifically highlights the resettlement of the Israelites in their ancestral lands, which is a key part of the restoration process.
What can we learn from the Israelites' experience of resettling in their ancestral lands?
The Israelites' experience of resettling in their ancestral lands, as described in Nehemiah 11:30, teaches us about the importance of trusting in God's promises and provision, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:6-8 and Psalm 105:43-45. It also highlights the value of community and shared heritage, as the Israelites worked together to rebuild their lives and their city, as described in Nehemiah 3:1-32 and Nehemiah 4:1-23.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to 'settle' in a particular place, and how can I apply this concept to my own life, considering Psalm 37:3 and Jeremiah 29:5-7?
- How do the locations mentioned in this verse relate to the overall geography of the biblical world, and what can I learn from this, considering Genesis 12:5-9 and Acts 13:17-22?
- What role does community play in the Israelites' experience of resettling in their ancestral lands, and how can I prioritize community in my own life, considering Hebrews 10:24-25 and Acts 2:42-47?
- How can I trust in God's promises and provision, just as the Israelites did, considering Romans 8:28 and Philippians 4:19?
- What are some ways that I can 'settle' in my faith, just as the Israelites settled in their ancestral lands, considering Colossians 2:6-7 and 1 Peter 5:10?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 11:30
[See comments on Ne 11:25]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 11:30
And at Hazar-shual, and at Beersheba, and in the villages thereof, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:30
(30) From Beer-sheba unto the valley of Hinnom.—The men of Judah spread from the extreme south to the extreme north of Judah, an extent of some fifty miles.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 11:30
30. Zanoah] Cf. Joshua 15:34; cf. Joshua 3:13. Adullam] Cf. Joshua 15:35. Lachish] Cf. Joshua 15:39. Azekah] Cf. Joshua 15:35.
And they dwelt] R.V. So they encamped.from Beer-sheba unto the valley of Hinnom] i.e. from the extreme southern point of Israel to the northern boundary of the tribe of Judah, the ravine or valley of Hinnom (Gay-Hinnom = Gehenna). See Joshua 15:8. On the ‘valley of Hinnom,’ see note on Nehemiah 2:13. That this list is of later date than the days of Nehemiah, is a probable inference from a comparison of the numerous towns described in this chapter as being occupied by the men of Judah, with the few names of towns, which, if we may so understand the allusions in chap. 3, were occupied by Jews, at the time of the rebuilding of the walls, i.e. Jericho, Tekoa, Gibeon, Mizpah, Zanoah, Beth-haccerem, Beth-zur, Keilah.
Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:30
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.