Nehemiah 11:2
New International Version
The people commended all who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.

New Living Translation
And the people commended everyone who volunteered to resettle in Jerusalem.

English Standard Version
And the people blessed all the men who willingly offered to live in Jerusalem.

Berean Standard Bible
And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.

King James Bible
And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.

New King James Version
And the people blessed all the men who willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.

New American Standard Bible
And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.

NASB 1995
And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.

NASB 1977
And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the people blessed all the men who freely offered to live in Jerusalem.

Amplified Bible
And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.

Christian Standard Bible
The people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The people praised all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.

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

Contemporary English Version
Then everyone else asked God to bless those who were willing to live in Jerusalem.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The people blessed everyone who willingly offered to live in Jerusalem.

Good News Translation
The people praised anyone else who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.

International Standard Version
And the people blessed all of the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.

Majority Standard Bible
And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.

NET Bible
The people gave their blessing on all the men who volunteered to settle in Jerusalem.

New Heart English Bible
The people blessed all the men who willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the people blessed all the men that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.

World English Bible
The people blessed all the men who willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the people give a blessing to all the men who are offering themselves willingly to dwell in Jerusalem.

Young's Literal Translation
and the people give a blessing to all the men who are offering themselves willingly to dwell in Jerusalem.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the people will praise to all the men volunteering to dwell in Jerusalem.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the people blessed all the men that willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then the people blessed all the men who freely offered themselves to live in Jerusalem.

New American Bible
The people blessed all those who willingly agreed to take up residence in Jerusalem.

New Revised Standard Version
And the people blessed all those who willingly offered to live in Jerusalem.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the people blessed all the men who willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the people blessed all those men who were willing in their mind to dwell in Jerusalem.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the people blessed all the men that willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the people blessed all the men that volunteered to dwell in Jerusalem.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The New Settlers in Jerusalem
1Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city of Jerusalem, while the remaining nine were to dwell in their own towns. 2And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem. 3These are the heads of the provinces who settled in Jerusalem. (In the villages of Judah, however, each lived on his own property in their towns—the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants—…

Cross References
Ezra 2:68-70
When they arrived at the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, some of the heads of the families gave freewill offerings to rebuild the house of God on its original site. / According to their ability, they gave to the treasury for this work 61,000 darics of gold, 5,000 minas of silver, and 100 priestly garments. / So the priests, the Levites, the singers, the gatekeepers, and the temple servants, along with some of the people, settled in their own towns; and the rest of the Israelites settled in their towns.

Nehemiah 7:70-72
Some of the heads of the families contributed to the project. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments. / And some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the project 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver. / The rest of the people gave a total of 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priestly garments.

1 Chronicles 9:2-3
Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants. / Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:

Ezra 1:5-6
So the family heads of Judah and Benjamin, along with the priests and Levites—everyone whose spirit God had stirred—prepared to go up and rebuild the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. / And all their neighbors supported them with articles of silver and gold, with goods and livestock, and with valuables, in addition to all their freewill offerings.

Nehemiah 10:28-29
“The rest of the people—the priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, temple servants, and all who had separated themselves from the people of the land to obey the Law of God—along with their wives and all their sons and daughters who are able to understand, / hereby join with their noble brothers and commit themselves with a sworn oath to follow the Law of God given through His servant Moses and to obey carefully all the commandments, ordinances, and statutes of the LORD our Lord.

Acts 2:44-45
All the believers were together and had everything in common. / Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need.

Acts 4:32-35
The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned. / With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all. / There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, ...

Romans 12:1
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

2 Corinthians 8:3-5
For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, / they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints. / And not only did they do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, through the will of God.

2 Corinthians 9:7
Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.

Philippians 2:13
For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.

1 Peter 2:5
you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Matthew 5:14-16
You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 19:29
And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for the sake of My name will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life.


Treasury of Scripture

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

blessed.

Deuteronomy 24:13
In any case thou shalt deliver him the pledge again when the sun goeth down, that he may sleep in his own raiment, and bless thee: and it shall be righteousness unto thee before the LORD thy God.

Job 29:13
The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.

Job 31:20
If his loins have not blessed me, and if he were not warmed with the fleece of my sheep;

willingly.

Judges 5:9
My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the LORD.

2 Corinthians 8:16,17
But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you…

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Nehemiah 11
1. The rulers, voluntary men, and the tenth man chosen by lot, dwell at Jerusalem.
3. A catalogue of their names.
20. Those who remain dwell in other cities.














And the people blessed
In the context of ancient Israel, blessing someone was a significant act, often invoking God's favor and protection. This phrase indicates the community's approval and gratitude. Blessing in the Old Testament often involved speaking words of encouragement and invoking divine favor, as seen in Genesis 12:3, where God promises to bless those who bless Abraham. The act of blessing here reflects a communal acknowledgment of sacrifice and service.

all the men who volunteered
Volunteering to live in Jerusalem was a significant decision, as the city was still in a state of rebuilding and faced potential threats from surrounding enemies. This act of volunteering demonstrates a commitment to the restoration of the city and the worship of God at the temple. The willingness to volunteer can be seen as an act of faith and dedication, similar to the call for workers in the harvest in Matthew 9:37-38. The men who volunteered were likely seen as courageous and selfless, prioritizing the needs of the community over personal comfort.

to live in Jerusalem.
Jerusalem, the city of David, held great historical and spiritual significance as the center of Jewish worship and the location of the temple. Living in Jerusalem meant being at the heart of religious and cultural life, but it also involved risks due to the city's vulnerable state post-exile. The decision to reside there was not merely practical but also spiritual, aligning with God's promises to restore Jerusalem as seen in Isaiah 62:1-7. The rebuilding of Jerusalem is a type of the ultimate restoration found in Christ, who is the cornerstone of the new Jerusalem, as referenced in Revelation 21:2.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Nehemiah
The governor of Judah who led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and initiated reforms to restore the city both physically and spiritually.

2. The People
The inhabitants of Judah who were involved in the rebuilding efforts and the repopulation of Jerusalem.

3. Jerusalem
The holy city of the Jews, which had been in ruins and was being restored as the center of Jewish life and worship.

4. Volunteers
The men who willingly chose to live in Jerusalem, despite the challenges, to ensure the city's restoration and protection.

5. Blessing
The act of the people expressing gratitude and approval for those who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Willingness
The volunteers' decision to live in Jerusalem demonstrates the value of a willing heart in serving God's purposes. We are called to offer ourselves willingly in service to God and others.

Community and Sacrifice
The blessing of the volunteers underscores the importance of community support and the sacrifices required to build and maintain a God-centered community.

God's Faithfulness in Restoration
The repopulation of Jerusalem is a testament to God's faithfulness in restoring His people. We can trust God to restore and rebuild areas of our lives that are broken.

Encouragement and Blessing
Just as the people blessed the volunteers, we should encourage and bless those who step out in faith to serve God, recognizing their contributions to the community.Verse 2. - The men that willingly offered themselves. Besides those on whom the lot fell, a certain number volunteered to change their residence and to transfer themselves and families from their country homes to Jerusalem. The people called down blessings upon them for their patriotism.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And the people
הָעָ֑ם (hā·‘ām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

blessed
וַֽיְבָרֲכ֖וּ (way·ḇā·ră·ḵū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

all
לְכֹל֙ (lə·ḵōl)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the men
הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֔ים (hā·’ă·nā·šîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

who volunteered
הַמִּֽתְנַדְּבִ֔ים (ham·miṯ·nad·də·ḇîm)
Article | Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 5068: To impel, to volunteer, to present spontaneously

to live
לָשֶׁ֖בֶת (lā·še·ḇeṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

in Jerusalem.
בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (bî·rū·šā·lim)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel


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