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The Book of Nehemiah (MT) — Interlinear Summary

A consolidated companion to the Masoretic-Text Nehemiah data set: each chapter rendered as a six-tier Hebrew reverse-interlinear (Hebrew · gloss · parsing · syntax · semantic force · lexical note), with per-verse discourse analysis and a chapter argument-outline.

This document gathers, for each annotated chapter, the theme, the argument outline, and the textual / exegetical note (the text_note of each file, with the shared critical-text preface removed since it is stated once above). Walls rebuilt, people ordered, and covenant life renewed. The Hebrew follows the Masoretic Text in the Leningrad tradition (Westminster Leningrad Codex / OSHB); distinctively copyrighted apparatus is not reproduced, and Hebrew (MT) versification is used throughout.

Scope. 13 chapters · 405 verses · 5,336 annotated words.

Nehemiah

Nehemiah 1 — נחמיה 1

Theme. Nehemiah 1 (11 verses in the MT) opens: The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. And it came to pass in the month Chisleu, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the palace, The middle of the chapter continues: Let your ear now be attentive, and your eyes open, that you mayest hear the prayer of your servant, which I pray before you now, day and night, for the children of Israel your servants, and confess the sins of the. It closes: O Lord, I beseech you, let now your ear be attentive to the prayer of your servant, and to the prayer of your servants, who desire to fear your name: and prosper, I pray you, your servant this day, and grant him mercy.

Outline.

Textual note. Nehemiah 1 comprises 11 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-4) — The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. And it came to pass in the month Chisleu, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the palace, That Hanani, one of my brethren, came, he and men of Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews that had escaped, which were left of the captivity, and concerning Jerusalem. And they said to me, The remnant that are. Movement II (vv. 5-8) — And said, I beseech you, O YHWH God of heaven, the great and terrible Go. And said, I beseech you, O YHWH God of heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy for them that love him and observe his commandments: Let your ear now be attentive, and your eyes open, that you mayest hear the prayer of your servant, which I pray before you now, day and night, for the children of Israel your servants, and confess. Movement III (vv. 9-11) — But you turn to me, and keep my commandments, and do them; though there. But you turn to me, and keep my commandments, and do them; though there were of you cast out to the uttermost part of the heaven, will I gather them from thence, and will bring them to the place that I have chosen to set my name there. Now these your servants and your people, whom you have redeemed by your great power, and by your strong hand. O Lord, I. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Nehemiah 2 — נחמיה 2

Theme. Nehemiah 2 (20 verses in the MT) opens: And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, wine before him: and I took up the wine, and gave to the king. Now I had not been sad in his presence. The middle of the chapter continues: So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days. It closes: Then answered I them, and said to them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build: but you have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem.

Outline.

Textual note. Nehemiah 2 comprises 20 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-4) — And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxer. And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, wine before him: and I took up the wine, and gave to the king. Now I had not been sad in his presence. Wherefore the king said to me, Why your countenance sad, seeing you not sick? this nothing but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid, And said to the king, Let the. Movement II (vv. 5-8) — And I said to the king, If it please the king, and if your servant have. And I said to the king, If it please the king, and if your servant have found favour in your sight, that you wouldest send me to Judah, to the city of my fathers' sepulchres, that I may build it. And the king said to me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall your journey be? and when will you return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I. Movement III (vv. 9-12) — Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's. Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me. When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard , it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel. So I came to Jerusalem, and was there. Movement IV (vv. 13-16) — And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the drago. And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire. Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but no place for the beast under me to pass. Then went I up in the night by the. Movement V (vv. 17-20) — Then said I to them, You see the distress that we in, how Jerusalem wast. Then said I to them, You see the distress that we in, how Jerusalem waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach. Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken to me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Nehemiah 3 — נחמיה 3

Theme. Nehemiah 3 (38 verses in the MT) opens: And he arose Eliashib the priest the great and his brothers the priests and they built the gate of the flock they and you shall consecrate standing the door and to and a tower Meah and you shall consecrate until and a. The middle of the chapter continues: After him and it burned be strong Baruch son of Zabbai Zaccai measurement a second time from the corners until the entrance of the house of Eliashib the priest the great. It closes: And he built the city-wall and tied all the city-wall until and half of and it happened the heart of as a people to do.

Outline.

Textual note. Nehemiah 3 comprises 38 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-8) — And he arose Eliashib the priest the great and his brothers the priests. And he arose Eliashib the priest the great and his brothers the priests and they built the gate of the flock they and you shall consecrate standing the door and to and a tower Meah and you shall consecrate until and a tower Hananeel. And on his hand had built the men of Jericho and on his hand build Zaccur son of Imri. And the gate of fish of had built the. Movement II (vv. 9-16) — And on their hand be strong Rephaiah son of Hur chief of half of in Jeru. And on their hand be strong Rephaiah son of Hur chief of half of in Jerusalem. And on their hand be strong Jedaiah son of Harumaph at a distance his house and on his hand be strong Hattush son of Hashabniah. Measurement a second time be strong Malchiah son of Harim and son of Pahathmoab Pahathmoab and and a tower an oven. And on his hand be strong Shallum. Movement III (vv. 17-24) — After him be strong the Levites Rehum son of Bani on his hand be strong. After him be strong the Levites Rehum son of Bani on his hand be strong Hashabiah chief of half of in and Keilah in. After him be strong their brothers Bavai son of Henadad chief of half of in and Keilah. And...hardened on his hand Ezer. Compare son of Jeshua chief of Mizpah measurement a second time at a distance coming up and the corners. After him and it. Movement IV (vv. 25-32) — Palal son of Uzai at a distance the corners and a tower and went out fro. Palal son of Uzai at a distance the corners and a tower and went out from the house of the king the uppermost that for the court to after him Pedaiah son of Parosh. And were dwell in until before the gate of the waters eastward and a tower and went out. After him be strong Tekoite measurement a second time at a distance the tower the great and went out and. Movement V (vv. 33-38) — And it happened just as listen Sanballat for we and he built the city-wa. And it happened just as listen Sanballat for we and he built the city-wall and it burned to him to provoke him greatly have in derision on Jew. And he said before his brothers in Samaria and he said what Jew feeble are doing you forsake to them to sacrifice and he finished on the day and he lived the stones heap the dust/plaster-scrapings now they you shall. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Nehemiah 4 — נחמיה 4

Theme. Nehemiah 4 (17 verses in the MT) opens: And it happened just as listen Sanballat Tobiah Arabian but the Ammonites and the Ashdodite for it came up and the city-wall Jerusalem for began he break out stopped them up and it burned to them very. The middle of the chapter continues: And it happened just as his hearing your enemies for it is known to us he has broken God counsel and he returned and we have returned it all of us to the city-wall a man to his work. It closes: And there is no I and brother of the boy and the men of in custody that after there is not we and he shall take off his garments a man dart the waters.

Outline.

Textual note. Nehemiah 4 comprises 17 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-4) — And it happened just as listen Sanballat Tobiah Arabian but the Ammonite. And it happened just as listen Sanballat Tobiah Arabian but the Ammonites and the Ashdodite for it came up and the city-wall Jerusalem for began he break out stopped them up and it burned to them very. And you shall bind all of them together to enter to fight in Jerusalem and to do to him error. And he prayed to our God standing custody upon them by day and. Movement II (vv. 5-8) — And they said narrow not have known and not shall they appear until that. And they said narrow not have known and not shall they appear until that we come to in the midst of they killed you shall rest the work. And it happened just as came Jew who dwell beside and they said to us ten times from all the places that you turn back upon us. Standing lowest the place from following the city-wall in higher place standing the people for. Movement III (vv. 9-12) — And it happened just as his hearing your enemies for it is known to us h. And it happened just as his hearing your enemies for it is known to us he has broken God counsel and he returned and we have returned it all of us to the city-wall a man to his work. And it happened from today that half of the young men of are doing work and half of be strong and a spear the shield of a bow breastplate chief of after all the house of Judah.. Movement IV (vv. 13-16) — And I said to noble and to prince and to the remainder of the people the. And I said to noble and to prince and to the remainder of the people the work greatly and spacious and we were separated on the city-wall far a man above his brothers. In the place that you listen/obey the sound of the trumpet there and he gathered to us our God will fight to us. And we are doing work and half of be strong and a spear and he went up the. Movement V (vv. 17) — And there is no I and brother of the boy and the men of in custody that. And there is no I and brother of the boy and the men of in custody that after there is not we and he shall take off his garments a man dart the waters. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Nehemiah 5 — נחמיה 5

Theme. Nehemiah 5 (19 verses in the MT) opens: And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews. The middle of the chapter continues: I likewise, my brethren, and my servants, might exact of them money and corn: I pray you, let us leave off this usury. It closes: Think upon me, my God, for good, to all that I have done for this people.

Outline.

Textual note. Nehemiah 5 comprises 19 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-4) — And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their. And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews. For there were that said, We, our sons, and our daughters, many: therefore we take up corn , that we may eat, and live. also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth. There were also that. Movement II (vv. 5-8) — Yet now our flesh as the flesh of our brethren, our children as their ch. Yet now our flesh as the flesh of our brethren, our children as their children: and, lo, we bring into bondage our sons and our daughters to be servants, and of our daughters are brought to bondage : neither in our power ; for other men have our lands and vineyards. And I was very angry when I heard their cry and these words. Then I consulted with myself,. Movement III (vv. 9-12) — Also I said, It not good that you do: ought you not to walk in the fear. Also I said, It not good that you do: ought you not to walk in the fear of our God because of the reproach of the heathen our enemies? I likewise, my brethren, and my servants, might exact of them money and corn: I pray you, let us leave off this usury. Restore, I pray you, to them, even this day, their lands, their vineyards, their oliveyards, and their. Movement IV (vv. 13-16) — Also I shook my lap, and said, So God shake out every man from his house. Also I shook my lap, and said, So God shake out every man from his house, and from his labour, that performeth not this promise, even thus be he shaken out, and emptied. And all the congregation said, Amen, and praised YHWH. And the people did according to this promise. Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah,. Movement V (vv. 17-19) — Moreover at my table an hundred and fifty of the Jews and rulers, beside. Moreover at my table an hundred and fifty of the Jews and rulers, beside those that came to us from among the heathen that about us. Now which was prepared daily one ox six choice sheep; also fowls were prepared for me, and once in ten days store of all sorts of wine: yet for all this required not I the bread of the governor, because the bondage was heavy. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Nehemiah 6 — נחמיה 6

Theme. Nehemiah 6 (19 verses in the MT) opens: Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the. The middle of the chapter continues: Afterward I came to the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabeel, who shut up; and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple: for. It closes: Also they reported his good deeds before me, and uttered my words to him. Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.

Outline.

Textual note. Nehemiah 6 comprises 19 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-4) — Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian. Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates;) That Sanballat and Geshem sent to me, saying, Come, let us meet together in the villages in the plain of Ono. But they. Movement II (vv. 5-8) — Then sent Sanballat his servant to me in like manner the fifth time with. Then sent Sanballat his servant to me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand; Wherein written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu says you and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause you buildest the wall, that you mayest be their king, according to these words. And you have also appointed prophets to preach of you at. Movement III (vv. 9-12) — For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from. For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, , strengthen my hands. Afterward I came to the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabeel, who shut up; and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple: for. Movement IV (vv. 13-16) — Therefore he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and the. Therefore he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and they might have for an evil report, that they might reproach me. My God, think you upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear. So the wall was finished in the twenty and fifth of. Movement V (vv. 17-19) — Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah,. Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and of Tobiah came to them. For many in Judah sworn to him, because he the son in law of Shechaniah the son of Arah; and his son Johanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah. Also they reported his good deeds before me, and uttered my words to him. Tobiah sent. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Nehemiah 7 — נחמיה 7

Theme. Nehemiah 7 (72 verses in the MT) opens: And it happened just as was built the city-wall standing the door their mustered (men) doorkeeper I will sing but the Levites. The middle of the chapter continues: The sons of Lod Hadid and seven hundred and twenty and one. It closes: And settled the priests but the Levites doorkeeper I will sing and from the people and and all Israel in their cities and touched the month the seventh and the sons of Israel in their cities.

Outline.

Textual note. Nehemiah 7 comprises 72 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-15) — And it happened just as was built the city-wall standing the door their. And it happened just as was built the city-wall standing the door their mustered (men) doorkeeper I will sing but the Levites. And I charged Hanani brother of and Hananiah chief of palace on Jerusalem for he as a man true fear God many. And he said and I said to them not and he opened the gate of Jerusalem until in the heat of the sun and to they standing. Movement II (vv. 16-30) — The sons of Bebai six hundred twenty and eight. The sons of Bebai six hundred twenty and eight. The sons of Azgad thousand three hundred twenty and two. The sons of Adonikam six hundred sixty and seven. The sons of Bigvai thousand sixty and seven. The sons of Adin six hundred fifty and five. The sons of Ater to ninety and eight. The sons of Hashum three hundred twenty and eight. The sons of Bezai three. Movement III (vv. 31-45) — The men of in a hundred and twenty and two. The men of in a hundred and twenty and two. The men of Bethel -el and Ai a hundred twenty and three. The men of Nebo another fifty and two. The sons of Elam another thousand two hundred fifty and four. The sons of Harim three hundred and twenty. The sons of Jericho three hundred forty and five. The sons of Lod Hadid and seven hundred and twenty and one. The. Movement IV (vv. 46-60) — Nethinims the sons of Ziha the sons of Hashupha the sons of Tabaoth. Nethinims the sons of Ziha the sons of Hashupha the sons of Tabaoth. The sons of Keros the sons of Sia the sons of Padon. The sons of Lebana the sons of Hagaba the sons of Shalmai. The sons of Canan the sons of Giddel the sons of Gahar. The sons of Reaia the sons of Rezin the sons of Nekoda. The sons of Gazzam the sons of Uzza the sons of Paseah. The sons. Movement V (vv. 61-72) — And these and he went up from Tel-melah Tel-haresha Tel-haresha Cherub A. And these and he went up from Tel-melah Tel-haresha Tel-haresha Cherub Addon Immer and not they were able to tell the house of their fathers seed if from Israel they. The sons of and the sons of Tobiah the sons of Nekoda six hundred and forty and two. And from the priests the sons of Habaiah the sons of Koz the sons of Barzillai that he took from daughters. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Nehemiah 8 — נחמיה 8

Theme. Nehemiah 8 (18 verses in the MT) opens: And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the street that before the water gate; and they spake to Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, which YHWH had commanded to Israel. The middle of the chapter continues: Then he said to them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions to them for whom nothing is prepared: for day holy to our Lord: neither be you sorry; for the joy of YHWH is your strength. It closes: Also day by day, from the first day to the last day, he read in the book of the law of God. And they kept the feast seven days; and on the eighth day a solemn assembly, according to the manner.

Outline.

Textual note. Nehemiah 8 comprises 18 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-4) — And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the stre. And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the street that before the water gate; and they spake to Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, which YHWH had commanded to Israel. And Ezra the priest brought the law before the congregation both of men and women, and all that could hear with understanding, upon the first day. Movement II (vv. 5-8) — And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was abo. And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up: And Ezra blessed YHWH, the great God. And all the people answered, Amen, Amen, with lifting up their hands: and they bowed their heads, and worshipped YHWH with faces to the ground. Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah,. Movement III (vv. 9-12) — And Nehemiah, which the Tirshatha, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and t. And Nehemiah, which the Tirshatha, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said to all the people, This day holy to YHWH your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law. Then he said to them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions to them for whom nothing. Movement IV (vv. 13-16) — And on the second day were gathered together the chief of the fathers of. And on the second day were gathered together the chief of the fathers of all the people, the priests, and the Levites, to Ezra the scribe, even to understand the words of the law. And they found written in the law which YHWH had commanded by Moses, that the children of Israel should dwell in booths in the feast of the seventh month: And that they should. Movement V (vv. 17-18) — And all the congregation of them that were come again out of the captivi. And all the congregation of them that were come again out of the captivity made booths, and sat under the booths: for since the days of Jeshua the son of Nun to that day had not the children of Israel done so. And there was very great gladness. Also day by day, from the first day to the last day, he read in the book of the law of God. And they kept the. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Nehemiah 9 — נחמיה 9

Theme. Nehemiah 9 (37 verses in the MT) opens: And on the day twenty and four of the month this were gathered the sons of Israel fast sackcloth the ground upon them. The middle of the chapter continues: And you compassion the many not you have forsaken in the wilderness pillar of the cloud not he turned aside from them by day led him on the way and pillar of the fire in the night to give light to them and the way that. It closes: Its yield having many king of that you have given upon us as a sin offering and on our bodies ruling beast favor and troubles great we.

Outline.

Textual note. Nehemiah 9 comprises 37 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-8) — And on the day twenty and four of the month this were gathered the sons. And on the day twenty and four of the month this were gathered the sons of Israel fast sackcloth the ground upon them. Set apart seed Israel from all the sons of foreign and they stood I will praise on as a sin offering the iniquity of his father. And they arose on place and they called in the book of the torah of YHWH their gods the fourth today the fourth. Movement II (vv. 9-16) — And she saw affliction our fathers in Egypt and outcry of you obeyed on. And she saw affliction our fathers in Egypt and outcry of you obeyed on sea of Reeds. And she gave the signs and wonders over Pharaoh and with all his servants and with all a people his land for you know for acts presumptuously upon them and she made to you the name of as this day this. And the [Great] Sea and were divided before them and they passed. Movement III (vv. 17-24) — He refuses to hear and not and you shall remember to fulfill that you ha. He refuses to hear and not and you shall remember to fulfill that you have done were with them it is hard neck and they gave the head of to return in rebellion and you God forgiveness gracious compassionate slow of anger/nostrils and numerous kindness kindness and not you have forsaken. Also for they did to them a calf of a cast image and they said this. Movement IV (vv. 25-32) — And they captured cities fortified the ground rich and they took possess. And they captured cities fortified the ground rich and they took possession of holders full all the good of a pit hewn vineyards and olive trees and the tree of food for multitude and they ate and be satisfied and grew fat and the good of the great. You rebelled to rebel among you and cast him the torah after back and a prophet they killed that I call to. Movement V (vv. 33-37) — And you righteous on all comes upon us for true you have done and we and. And you righteous on all comes upon us for true you have done and we and they condemn. And the king chief of the priest his father not they did the torah and not to to the commandments of the testimony that I call to witness in them. And they his kingdom the good of the many (larger tribe) that is giving to them or on the earth broad of stout that is giving. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Nehemiah 10 — נחמיה 10

Theme. Nehemiah 10 (40 verses in the MT) opens: And with all this we shall be cut off certain portion and he wrote and on sealed chief of the Levites the priest. The middle of the chapter continues: Magpiash Meshullam Hezir. It closes: For to chamber they shall bring the sons of Israel and the sons of Levi the contribution of grain and new wine and your oil and there article of the sanctuary and the priests to minister doorkeeper I will sing and not.

Outline.

Textual note. Nehemiah 10 comprises 40 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-8) — And with all this we shall be cut off certain portion and he wrote and o. And with all this we shall be cut off certain portion and he wrote and on sealed chief of the Levites the priest. And on sealed Nehemiah Tirshatha son of Hachaliah Zedekiah. And Azariah Jeremiah. Pashur Amariah Malchiah. Hattush Shebaniah Malluch. Harim Meremoth Obadiah. Daniel Ginnetho Baruch. Meshullam Abiah and. Movement II (vv. 9-16) — Maaziah Bilgai Shemaiah these the priests. Maaziah Bilgai Shemaiah these the priests. But the Levites and son of Azaniah Binnui from the sons of Henadad Kadmiel. His brothers Shebaniah Hodiah Kelita Pelaiah Canan. Micha Rehob Hashabiah. Zaccur and Shebaniah. Hodiah Bani Beninu. The heads of the people Parosh Pahathmoab Pahathmoab Elam Zattu Bani. Bunni Azgad Bebai. Movement III (vv. 17-24) — Adonijah Bigvai Adin. Adonijah Bigvai Adin. Ater Hezekiah Azur. Hodiah Hashum Bezai. Hariph Anathoth Nebai Nebai. Magpiash Meshullam Hezir. Meshezabeel Zadok Jaddua. Pelatiah Canan Anaiah. Hoshea Hananiah Hashub. Movement IV (vv. 25-32) — Hallohesh Pilcha Shobek. Hallohesh Pilcha Shobek. Rehum Hashabnah Maaseiah. And Canan Anan. Malluch Harim Baanah. And the people the priests the Levites doorkeeper I will sing Nethinims and all set apart the people the lands to the torah of God their wives their sons daughter of all shall it be known discerning. Be strong on their brothers waters. and they came an oath the oath to. Movement V (vv. 33-40) — Standing upon us the commandments of to give upon us a third the shekel. Standing upon us the commandments of to give upon us a third the shekel in the year the service of the house of our God. For bread the row and the grain offering of the continual offering the burnt offering the continual offering the Sabbath of the month meeting holy as a sin offering to make atonement on Israel and all work of the house of our God. The lot. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Nehemiah 11 — נחמיה 11

Theme. Nehemiah 11 (36 verses in the MT) opens: And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts in cities. The middle of the chapter continues: Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that kept the gates, an hundred seventy and two. It closes: And of the Levites divisions Judah, in Benjamin.

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Textual note. Nehemiah 11 comprises 36 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-8) — And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people. And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts in cities. And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem. Now these the chief of the province that dwelt in Jerusalem: but in the cities of Judah dwelt. Movement II (vv. 9-16) — And Joel the son of Zichri their overseer: and Judah the son of Senuah s. And Joel the son of Zichri their overseer: and Judah the son of Senuah second over the city. Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin. Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of the house of God. And their brethren that did the work of the house eight hundred twenty and. Movement III (vv. 17-24) — And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, the. And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. All the Levites in the holy city two hundred fourscore and four. Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that. Movement IV (vv. 25-32) — And for the villages, with their fields, of the children of Judah dwelt. And for the villages, with their fields, of the children of Judah dwelt at Kirjatharba, and the villages thereof, and at Dibon, and the villages thereof, and at Jekabzeel, and the villages thereof, And at Jeshua, and at Moladah, and at Bethphelet, And at Hazarshual, and at Beersheba, and the villages thereof, And at Ziklag, and at Mekonah, and in the. Movement V (vv. 33-36) — Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim. Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim, Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat, Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen. And of the Levites divisions Judah, in Benjamin. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Nehemiah 12 — נחמיה 12

Theme. Nehemiah 12 (47 verses in the MT) opens: Now these the priests and the Levites that went up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, The middle of the chapter continues: And the chief of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brethren over against them, to praise to give thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, ward over against. It closes: And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah, gave the portions of the singers and the porters, every day his portion: and they sanctified to the Levites; and the Levites sanctified to the.

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Textual note. Nehemiah 12 comprises 47 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-10) — Now these the priests and the Levites that went up with Zerubbabel the s. Now these the priests and the Levites that went up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth, Iddo, Ginnetho, Abijah, Miamin, Maadiah, Bilgah, Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah, Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah. These the chief of the priests and of their brethren in the days. Movement II (vv. 11-20) — And Joiada begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua. And Joiada begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua. And in the days of Joiakim were priests, the chief of the fathers: of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah; Of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan; Of Melicu, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph; Of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai; Of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam; Of Abijah, Zichri; of. Movement III (vv. 21-30) — Of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethaneel. Of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethaneel. The Levites in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua, recorded chief of the fathers: also the priests, to the reign of Darius the Persian. The sons of Levi, the chief of the fathers, written in the book of the chronicles, even until the days of Johanan the son of Eliashib. And the chief of the. Movement IV (vv. 31-40) — Then I brought up the princes of Judah upon the wall, and appointed two. Then I brought up the princes of Judah upon the wall, and appointed two great thanks, went on the right hand upon the wall toward the dung gate: And after them went Hoshaiah, and half of the princes of Judah, And Azariah, Ezra, and Meshullam, Judah, and Benjamin, and Shemaiah, and Jeremiah, And of the priests' sons with trumpets; , Zechariah the son of. Movement V (vv. 41-47) — And the priests; Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechar. And the priests; Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, Hananiah, with trumpets; And Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang loud, with Jezrahiah overseer. Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced: for God had made them rejoice with great joy:. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Nehemiah 13 — נחמיה 13

Theme. Nehemiah 13 (31 verses in the MT) opens: On that day they read in the book of Moses in the audience of the people; and therein was found written, that the Ammonite and the Moabite should not come into the congregation of God for ever; The middle of the chapter continues: There dwelt men of Tyre also therein, which brought fish, and all manner of ware, and sold on the sabbath to the children of Judah, and in Jerusalem. It closes: And for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.

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Textual note. Nehemiah 13 comprises 31 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-7) — On that day they read in the book of Moses in the audience of the people. On that day they read in the book of Moses in the audience of the people; and therein was found written, that the Ammonite and the Moabite should not come into the congregation of God for ever; Because they met not the children of Israel with bread and with water, but hired Balaam against them, that he should curse them: howbeit our God turned the curse. Movement II (vv. 8-14) — And it grieved me sore: therefore I cast forth all the household stuff o. And it grieved me sore: therefore I cast forth all the household stuff of Tobiah out of the chamber. Then I commanded, and they cleansed the chambers: and thither brought I again the vessels of the house of God, with the meat offering and the frankincense. And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given : for the Levites and the singers,. Movement III (vv. 15-21) — In those days saw I in Judah treading wine presses on the sabbath, and b. In those days saw I in Judah treading wine presses on the sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and lading asses; as also wine, grapes, and figs, and all burdens, which they brought into Jerusalem on the sabbath day: and I testified in the day wherein they sold victuals. There dwelt men of Tyre also therein, which brought fish, and all manner of ware, and sold. Movement IV (vv. 22-28) — And I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and the. And I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and they should come keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. Remember me, O my God, this also, and spare me according to the greatness of your mercy. In those days also saw I Jews had married wives of Ashdod, of Ammon, of Moab: And their children spake half in the speech of Ashdod, and. Movement V (vv. 29-31) — Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood, and t. Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood, and the covenant of the priesthood, and of the Levites. Thus cleansed I them from all strangers, and appointed the wards of the priests and the Levites, every one in his business; And for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, for good. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.