Nehemiah 11:2 asv — And the people blessed all the men that willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem.

American Standard Version

"And the people blessed all the men that willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem. "

— Nehemiah 11:2, American Standard Version

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Nehemiah 11 — Context

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And the princes of the people dwelt in 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 theothercities.

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And the people blessed all the men that willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem.

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Now these are the chiefs of the province that dwelt in Jerusalem: but in the cities of Judah dwelt every one in his possession in their cities, to wit, Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nethinim, and the children of Solomon’s servants.

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And in Jerusalem dwelt certain of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin. Of the children of Judah: Athaiah the son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, of the children of Perez;

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and Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of the Shilonite.

Nehemiah 11:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 11:2 say?
Nehemiah 11:2 in the American Standard Version reads: “And the people blessed all the men that willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem. ”
Where is Nehemiah 11:2 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 11:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 11, verse 2.
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 11:2.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 11:2 in?
Nehemiah 11:2 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 11:2?
Nehemiah 11:2 reads (ASV): “And the people blessed all the men that willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem. ” 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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