Nehemiah 11:35
Nehemiah 11:35 in Multiple Translations
Lod, and Ono; and in the Valley of the Craftsmen.
Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.
Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.
Lod and Ono, the valley of expert workers.
Lod, Ono, and in the Valley of Craftsmen.
Lod and Ono, in the carpenters valley.
Lod, and Ono, the valley of the artificers.
Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.
Lod, and Ono, the valley of artificers.
And Ono the valley of craftsmen.
in Lod town, in Ono town, and in Craftsmen’s Valley.
Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 11:35
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Nehemiah 11:35 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לֹ֥ד
וְ/אוֹנ֖וֹ
גֵּ֥י
הַחֲרָשִֽׁים
לֹ֥ד
Lôd
H3850
Lod
N-proper
וְ/אוֹנ֖וֹ
ʼÔwnôw
H207
Ono
Conj | N-proper
גֵּ֥י
gayʼ
H1516
Valley
N-cs
הַחֲרָשִֽׁים
cheresh
H2791
silently
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 11:35
לֹ֥ד
Lôd
H3850
"Lod"
N-proper
Lod was a city in Palestine, about 11 miles southeast of Joppa, in the plain of Sharon. It was also known as Lydda and was located in the territory of Benjamin.
Definition: Lod = "travail" a city approx 11 miles (17 km) southeast of Joppa in the plain of Sharon in the territory of Benjamin Also named: Ludda (Λύδδα "Lydda" G3069)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Lod. See also: 1 Chronicles 8:12; Nehemiah 7:37; Nehemiah 11:35.
וְ/אוֹנ֖וֹ
ʼÔwnôw
H207
"Ono"
Conj | N-proper
Ono means vigorous, a city in Benjamin, mentioned in the Bible. It was also known as the valley of craftsman. Ono is referenced in the book of Ezra.
Definition: Ono = "vigorous" city in Benjamin 2) a valley (of craftsman) Also named: ke.phi.rim (כְּפִירִים "Hakkephirim" H3715B)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Ono. See also: 1 Chronicles 8:12; Nehemiah 6:2; Nehemiah 11:35.
גֵּ֥י
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.
הַחֲרָשִֽׁים
cheresh
H2791
"silently"
N-proper
This word refers to magical craft or cunning, implying a sense of secrecy or stealth. It is used to describe clever or deceptive actions, often with a negative connotation. The KJV translates it as 'cunning' or 'secretly'.
Definition: adv silently, secretly
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: cunning, secretly. See also: Joshua 2:1; Nehemiah 11:35; Isaiah 3:3.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 11:35
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 11:35
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:35
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- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:35
- Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 11:35
- Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:35
Context — Residents Outside Jerusalem
33Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim,
34Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,
35Lod, and Ono; and in the Valley of the Craftsmen.
36And some divisions of the Levites of Judah settled in Benjamin.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 8:12 | The sons of Elpaal: Eber, Misham, Shemed (who built Ono and Lod with its villages), |
| 2 | Nehemiah 7:37 | the men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 721; |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 4:14 | Meonothai was the father of Ophrah, and Seraiah was the father of Joab, the father of those living in Ge-harashim, which was given this name because its people were craftsmen. |
Nehemiah 11:35 Summary
[Nehemiah 11:35 lists the cities of Lod and Ono, and the Valley of the Craftsmen, as part of the areas where the Israelites settled after their return from exile. This verse highlights God's faithfulness to His people and the restoration of their communities, as seen in (Ezra 2:33) and (Nehemiah 7:37). The Valley of the Craftsmen was likely a region where skilled laborers and artisans settled, similar to the craftsmen mentioned in (Exodus 35:35). This verse reminds us that God is always at work, restoring and rebuilding His people, just as He did in the days of Nehemiah.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Lod and Ono in Nehemiah 11:35?
Lod and Ono were cities in the territory of Benjamin, and their mention in Nehemiah 11:35 highlights the repopulation of these areas after the exile, as seen in Ezra 2:33 and Nehemiah 7:37, where the people returned to their ancestral homes to rebuild and restore their communities.
What is the Valley of the Craftsmen?
The Valley of the Craftsmen, also known as the Valley of Charashim, was likely a region where skilled laborers and artisans settled, as implied by the name, which is derived from the Hebrew word 'charash', meaning 'craftsman' or 'artisan', similar to the craftsmen mentioned in Exodus 35:35.
Why are these cities and the Valley of the Craftsmen listed in Nehemiah 11:35?
These cities and the Valley of the Craftsmen are listed as part of the territories where the Israelites settled after their return from exile, as part of the restoration of Jerusalem and the surrounding areas, as prophesied in Jeremiah 31:5 and Ezekiel 36:33-35.
How does this verse relate to the larger context of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah 11:35 is part of a larger list of cities and towns where the Israelites settled after their return from exile, highlighting God's faithfulness to His people and the restoration of their communities, as seen in Nehemiah 1:9 and Ezra 9:9, where God's promise to restore His people is fulfilled.
Reflection Questions
- What does the mention of Lod, Ono, and the Valley of the Craftsmen reveal about God's plan for His people?
- How does the repopulation of these cities reflect the themes of restoration and redemption in the Bible?
- What role do you think the craftsmen in the Valley of the Craftsmen played in the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the Temple?
- How can we apply the principles of restoration and rebuilding seen in Nehemiah 11:35 to our own lives and communities?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 11:35
[See comments on Ne 10:31].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 11:35
And at Hazar-shual, and at Beersheba, and in the villages thereof, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:35
Or, in the valley, &c. Or this is another place called Ge-haharasim.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:35
(20-36) The heads in the country.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:35
Verse 35. Lod, and Ono] These towns were built by the sons of Elpaal, 1 Chronicles 8:12. The valley of craftsmen.] See 1 Chronicles 4:14. Probably this latter town was built in this valley.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 11:35
35. Lod, and Ono] Cf. Nehemiah 6:2; Ezra 2:33; 1 Chronicles 8:12. the valley of craftsmen] R.V. marg. ‘Or, Gehaharashim’. See 1 Chronicles 4:14, ‘Joab the father of Gehaharashim (marg. Or, the valley of craftsmen); for they were craftsmen.’ The R.V. treats the expression in that passage as a proper name, in the present as a term descriptive of a locality. The LXX. transliterates γῇἀρασείμ: the Vulg. gives ‘valle artificum.’
Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:35
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.