Nehemiah 11:31
New International Version
The descendants of the Benjamites from Geba lived in Mikmash, Aija, Bethel and its settlements,

New Living Translation
Some of the people of Benjamin lived at Geba, Micmash, Aija, and Bethel with its settlements.

English Standard Version
The people of Benjamin also lived from Geba onward, at Michmash, Aija, Bethel and its villages,

Berean Standard Bible
The descendants of Benjamin from Geba lived in Michmash, Aija, and Bethel with its villages;

King James Bible
The children also of Benjamin from Geba dwelt at Michmash, and Aija, and Bethel, and in their villages,

New King James Version
Also the children of Benjamin from Geba dwelt in Michmash, Aija, and Bethel, and their villages;

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Benjamin also lived from Geba onward, at Michmash and Aija, at Bethel and its towns,

NASB 1995
The sons of Benjamin also lived from Geba onward, at Michmash and Aija, at Bethel and its towns,

NASB 1977
The sons of Benjamin also lived from Geba onward, at Michmash and Aija, at Bethel and its towns,

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Benjamin also lived from Geba onward, at Michmash and Aija, at Bethel and its towns,

Amplified Bible
The sons (descendants) of Benjamin also lived from Geba onward, at Michmash, Aija, Bethel and its towns,

Christian Standard Bible
Benjamin’s descendants: from Geba, Michmash, Aija, and Bethel and its surrounding villages,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Benjamin’s descendants: from Geba, Michmash, Aija, and Bethel—and its villages,

American Standard Version
The children of Benjamin also dwelt from Geba onward, at Michmash and Aija, and at Beth-el and the towns thereof,

Contemporary English Version
The people of Benjamin lived in the towns of Geba, Michmash, Aija, Bethel with its nearby villages,

English Revised Version
The children of Benjamin also dwelt from Geba onward, at Michmash and Aija, and at Beth-el and the towns thereof;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Benjamin's descendants live in the area of Geba, in Michmash, Aija, Bethel and its villages,

Good News Translation
The people of the tribe of Benjamin lived in Geba, Michmash, Ai, Bethel and the nearby villages,

International Standard Version
The descendants of Benjamin lived from Geba to Michmash, Aija, Bethel and its villages,

Majority Standard Bible
The descendants of Benjamin from Geba lived in Michmash, Aija, and Bethel with its villages;

NET Bible
Some of the descendants of Benjamin settled in Geba, Micmash, Aija, Bethel and its villages,

New Heart English Bible
And some of the people of Benjamin also lived from Geba onward, at Michmash and Aija, and at Bethel and its towns,

Webster's Bible Translation
The children also of Benjamin from Geba dwelt at Michmash, and Aija, and Beth-el, and in their villages.

World English Bible
The children of Benjamin also lived from Geba onward, at Michmash and Aija, and at Bethel and its towns,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And sons of Benjamin [are] at Geba, Michmash, and Aija, and Beth-El, and its small towns,

Young's Literal Translation
And sons of Benjamin are at Geba, Michmash, and Aija, and Beth-El, and its small towns,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Benjamin from Gala, Michmash and Aija, and the house of God and its buildings,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the children of Benjamin, from Geba, at Mechmas, and at Hai, and at Bethel, and in the villages thereof,

Catholic Public Domain Version
But the sons of Benjamin lived from Geba, at Michmash, and Aija, and Bethel and in its daughter villages,

New American Bible
Benjaminites were in Geba, Michmash, Aija, Bethel and its dependencies,

New Revised Standard Version
The people of Benjamin also lived from Geba onward, at Michmash, Aija, Bethel and its villages,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The children of Benjamin also dwelt from Ramtha of Michmash, Ai, Beth-el, and in their villages,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sons of Benjamin from Ramtha of Mekmas, and Ai and Bayth Eil and its villages
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the children of Benjamin from Geba onward, at Michmas and Aijah, and at Beth-el and the towns thereof;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the children of Benjamin dwelt from Gabaa to Machmas.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Residents Outside Jerusalem
30Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages; in Lachish and its fields; and in Azekah and its villages. So they settled from Beersheba all the way to the Valley of Hinnom. 31The descendants of Benjamin from Geba lived in Michmash, Aija, and Bethel with its villages; 32in Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,…

Cross References
Joshua 21:17
And from the tribe of Benjamin they gave them Gibeon, Geba,

1 Chronicles 6:65
They assigned by lot the cities named above from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin.

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:

2 Kings 17:24
Then the king of Assyria brought people from Babylon, Cuthah, Avva, Hamath, and Sepharvaim and settled them in the towns of Samaria to replace the Israelites. They took possession of Samaria and lived in its towns.

2 Kings 17:29
Nevertheless, the people of each nation continued to make their own gods in the cities where they had settled, and they set them up in the shrines that the people of Samaria had made on the high places.

Ezra 2:70
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 7:73
So the priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, and temple servants, along with some of the people and the rest of the Israelites, settled in their own towns. And by the seventh month the Israelites had settled in their towns.

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.

Isaiah 10:29-32
They have crossed at the ford: “We will spend the night at Geba.” Ramah trembles; Gibeah of Saul flees. / Cry aloud, O Daughter of Gallim! Listen, O Laishah! O wretched Anathoth! / Madmenah flees; the people of Gebim take refuge. ...

Jeremiah 31:5-6
Again you will plant vineyards on the hills of Samaria; the farmers will plant and enjoy the fruit. / For there will be a day when watchmen will call out on the hills of Ephraim, ‘Arise, let us go up to Zion, to the LORD our God!’”

Ezekiel 48:1-7
“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ...

Matthew 4:13-16
Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— ...

Luke 2:4
So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David.

John 4:5-6
So He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. / Since Jacob’s well was there, Jesus, weary from His journey, sat down by the well. It was about the sixth hour.

Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”


Treasury of Scripture

The children also of Benjamin from Geba dwelled at Michmash, and Aija, and Bethel, and in their villages.

from Geba.

Nehemiah 7:30
The men of Ramah and Geba, six hundred twenty and one.

Gaba.

Joshua 18:24
And Chepharhaammonai, and Ophni, and Gaba; twelve cities with their villages:

at Michmash.

Nehemiah 7:31
The men of Michmas, an hundred and twenty and two.

Michmas.

1 Samuel 13:11,23
And Samuel said, What hast thou done? And Saul said, Because I saw that the people were scattered from me, and that thou camest not within the days appointed, and that the Philistines gathered themselves together at Michmash; …

Isaiah 10:28
He is come to Aiath, he is passed to Migron; at Michmash he hath laid up his carriages:

Aija.

Nehemiah 7:32
The men of Bethel and Ai, an hundred twenty and three.

Ai.

Genesis 12:8
And he removed from thence unto a mountain on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west, and Hai on the east: and there he builded an altar unto the LORD, and called upon the name of the LORD.

Hai.

Joshua 8:9
Joshua therefore sent them forth: and they went to lie in ambush, and abode between Bethel and Ai, on the west side of Ai: but Joshua lodged that night among the people.

Ai.

Genesis 28:19
And he called the name of that place Bethel: but the name of that city was called Luz at the first.

Joshua 18:13
And the border went over from thence toward Luz, to the side of Luz, which is Bethel, southward; and the border descended to Atarothadar, near the hill that lieth on the south side of the nether Bethhoron.

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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.














The descendants of Benjamin
The tribe of Benjamin holds a significant place in Israel's history. As the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, Benjamin's descendants were known for their bravery and skill in battle. The tribe's territory was strategically located between the northern and southern kingdoms, often serving as a buffer zone. This positioning highlights the tribe's importance in maintaining unity among the Israelites. The Hebrew root for Benjamin, "Binyamin," means "son of the right hand," symbolizing strength and favor.

from Geba
Geba was a Levitical city within the territory of Benjamin, mentioned frequently in the Old Testament. Its name means "hill" in Hebrew, reflecting its geographical features. Geba's location was crucial as it served as a military outpost during various periods, including King Saul's reign. Archaeological findings suggest it was a fortified city, underscoring its strategic importance.

lived in Michmash
Michmash, another city in Benjamin's territory, is renowned for its role in biblical battles. The name Michmash means "hidden" or "something stored," possibly indicating its use as a military storage site. It was the site of Jonathan's daring attack on the Philistines, as recorded in 1 Samuel 14. This act of faith and courage is a testament to the spirit of the Benjamites.

Aija
Aija, also known as Ai, is a city with a tumultuous history. Its name means "heap of ruins," which is fitting given its destruction and subsequent rebuilding. Ai was the second city conquered by the Israelites under Joshua's leadership. The account of Ai serves as a reminder of the consequences of disobedience and the importance of seeking God's guidance in all endeavors.

and Bethel
Bethel, meaning "house of God," is a city rich in spiritual heritage. It was here that Jacob had his vision of the ladder reaching to heaven, marking it as a place of divine encounter. Bethel became a center of worship and a symbol of God's covenant with His people. Its inclusion in this verse emphasizes the spiritual legacy of the Benjamites.

and in their villages
The mention of villages indicates the broader settlement patterns of the Benjamites. These smaller communities played a vital role in sustaining the larger cities, providing agricultural support and serving as places of refuge. The Hebrew word for village, "chatser," can also mean "courtyard" or "enclosure," suggesting a sense of community and protection. This phrase highlights the interconnectedness of the people and their reliance on one another for survival and prosperity.

(31) From Geba.--This verse should read: the children also of Benjamin dwelt from Geba to Michmash.

Verse 31. - The children also of Benjamin from Geba dwelt at Michmash. Rather, "Also the children of Benjamin dwelt from Geba to Michmash, and Aija, and Bethel," etc. Geba was reckoned an extreme city of Benjamin towards the west, and consequently occurs last in the first list of Joshua (Nehemiah 18:24). Its proximity to Michmash and Aija (Aiath) appears in Isaiah 10:28, 29. All three places were in the near vicinity of Bethel.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The descendants
וּבְנֵ֥י (ū·ḇə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Benjamin
בִנְיָמִ֖ן (ḇin·yā·min)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites

from Geba
מִגָּ֑בַע (mig·gā·ḇa‘)
Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1387: Geba -- a Levitical city of Benjamin

[lived] in Michmash,
מִכְמָ֣שׂ (miḵ·māś)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4363: Michmash -- a city in Benjamin

Aija,
וְעַיָּ֔ה (wə·‘ay·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5857: Ai -- a Canaanite city

and Bethel
אֵ֖ל (’êl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1008: Bethel -- 'house of God', a city in Ephraim, also a place in southern Judah

and its villages,
וּבְנֹתֶֽיהָ׃ (ū·ḇə·nō·ṯe·hā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 1323: A daughter


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