Nehemiah 11:18 nasb — All the Levites in the holy city were 284.

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"All the Levites in the holy city were 284."

— Nehemiah 11:18, NASB

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Nehemiah 11 — Context

15

Now from the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;

16

and Shabbethai and Jozabad, from the leaders of the Levites, who were in charge of the outside work of the house of God;

17

and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who was the leader in beginning the thanksgiving at prayer, and Bakbukiah, the second among his brethren; and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.

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All the Levites in the holy city were 284.

19

Also the gatekeepers, Akkub, Talmon and their brethren who kept watch at the gates, were 172.

20

The rest of Israel, of the priests and of the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, each on his own inheritance.

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But the temple servants were living in Ophel, and Ziha and Gishpa were in charge of the temple servants.

Nehemiah 11:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 11:18 say?
Nehemiah 11:18 in the NASB reads: “All the Levites in the holy city were 284.”
Where is Nehemiah 11:18 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 11:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 11, verse 18.
Who wrote Nehemiah?
Nehemiah is traditionally attributed to Nehemiah (largely from his memoirs). It was written c. 445–425 BC.
What is the book of Nehemiah about?
Nehemiah, cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes, leads the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls against fierce opposition. The book combines stirring leadership with covenant renewal, ending with reform of priesthood, sabbath, and intermarriage.
What are the major themes of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah explores themes including Leadership, Prayer, Rebuilding, Opposition, Covenant Renewal. These themes shape the meaning and context of Nehemiah 11:18.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 11:18 in?
Nehemiah 11:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Nehemiah 11:18?
Nehemiah 11:18 reads (NASB): “All the Levites in the holy city were 284.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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