Nehemiah 11:25 bbe — And for the daughter-towns with their fields, some of the men of Judah were living in Kiriath-arba and its daughter-tow…

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"And for the daughter-towns with their fields, some of the men of Judah were living in Kiriath-arba and its daughter-towns, and in Dibon and its daughter-towns, and in Jekabzeel and its daughter-towns,"

— Nehemiah 11:25, Bible in Basic English

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Nehemiah 11 — Context

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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.

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For there was an order from the king about them and a regular amount for the music-makers, for their needs day by day.

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And Pethahiah, the son of Meshezabel, of the sons of Zerah, the son of Judah, was the king's servant in everything to do with the people.

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And for the daughter-towns with their fields, some of the men of Judah were living in Kiriath-arba and its daughter-towns, and in Dibon and its daughter-towns, and in Jekabzeel and its daughter-towns,

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And in Jeshua, and in Moladah, and Beth-pelet,

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And in Hazar-shual, and in Beer-sheba and its daughter-towns,

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And in Ziklag, and in Meconah and its daughter-towns,

Nehemiah 11:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 11:25 say?
Nehemiah 11:25 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And for the daughter-towns with their fields, some of the men of Judah were living in Kiriath-arba and its daughter-towns, and in Dibon and its daughter-towns, and in Jekabzeel and its daughter-towns,”
Where is Nehemiah 11:25 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 11:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 11, verse 25.
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 11:25.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 11:25 in?
Nehemiah 11:25 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 11:25?
Nehemiah 11:25 reads (BBE): “And for the daughter-towns with their fields, some of the men of Judah were living in Kiriath-arba and its daughter-towns, and in Dibon and its daughter-towns, and in Jekabzeel and its daughter-towns,” 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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