Nehemiah 11:19 bbe — In addition the door-keepers, Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers who kept watch at the doors, were a hundred and seventy…

Bible in Basic English

"In addition the door-keepers, Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers who kept watch at the doors, were a hundred and seventy-two."

— Nehemiah 11:19, Bible in Basic English

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Nehemiah 11 — Context

16

And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chiefs of the Levites, who were responsible for the outside business of the house of God;

17

And Mattaniah, the son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who had to give the first note of the song of praise in prayer, and Bakbukiah, the second among his brothers, and Abda, the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.

18

All the Levites in the holy town were two hundred and eighty-four.

19

In addition the door-keepers, Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers who kept watch at the doors, were a hundred and seventy-two.

20

And the rest of Israel, of the priests, the Levites, were in all the towns of Judah, every one in his heritage.

21

But the Nethinim were living in the Ophel; and Ziha and Gishpa were over the Nethinim.

22

And the overseer of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi, the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica, of the sons of Asaph, the music-makers, who was over the business of the house of God.

Nehemiah 11:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 11:19 say?
Nehemiah 11:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “In addition the door-keepers, Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers who kept watch at the doors, were a hundred and seventy-two.”
Where is Nehemiah 11:19 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 11:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 11, verse 19.
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 11:19.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 11:19 in?
Nehemiah 11:19 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 11:19?
Nehemiah 11:19 reads (BBE): “In addition the door-keepers, Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers who kept watch at the doors, were a hundred and seventy-two.” 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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