Nehemiah 11:32
New International Version
in Anathoth, Nob and Ananiah,

New Living Translation
They also lived in Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

English Standard Version
Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

Berean Standard Bible
in Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

King James Bible
And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

New King James Version
in Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah;

New American Standard Bible
at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

NASB 1995
at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

NASB 1977
at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

Legacy Standard Bible
at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

Amplified Bible
at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

Christian Standard Bible
Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

American Standard Version
at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

Contemporary English Version
Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

English Revised Version
at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
in Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

Good News Translation
Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

International Standard Version
Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

Majority Standard Bible
in Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

NET Bible
in Anathoth, Nob, and Ananiah,

New Heart English Bible
at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

Webster's Bible Translation
And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

World English Bible
at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

Young's Literal Translation
Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

Smith's Literal Translation
Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
At Anathoth, Nob, Anania,

Catholic Public Domain Version
to Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

New American Bible
Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

New Revised Standard Version
Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And at Anothoth, Aojab, Ananiah,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Anathoth, and Yab, and Anania
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah;

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Residents Outside Jerusalem
31The descendants of Benjamin from Geba lived in Michmash, Aija, and Bethel with its villages; 32in Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah, 33Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim,…

Cross References
Joshua 15:33-36
These were in the foothills: Eshtaol, Zorah, Ashnah, / Zanoah, En-gannim, Tappuah, Enam, / Jarmuth, Adullam, Socoh, Azekah, ...

1 Samuel 17:1
Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war at Socoh in Judah, and they camped between Socoh and Azekah in Ephes-dammim.

2 Chronicles 11:5-10
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah. / He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, / Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, ...

Joshua 19:41-43
The territory of their inheritance included Zorah, Eshtaol, Ir-shemesh, / Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah, / Elon, Timnah, Ekron,

1 Chronicles 4:28-31
They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, / Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, / Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, ...

1 Samuel 30:26-31
When David arrived in Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, “Here is a gift for you from the plunder of the LORD’s enemies.” / He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir; / to those in Aroer, Siphmoth, and Eshtemoa; ...

2 Samuel 23:24-31
Now these were members of the Thirty: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite, / Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, ...

1 Chronicles 6:54-60
Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. ...

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 18:13
In the fourteenth year of Hezekiah’s reign, Sennacherib king of Assyria attacked and captured all the fortified cities of Judah.

Isaiah 10:28-32
Assyria has entered Aiath and passed through Migron, storing their supplies at Michmash. / 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! ...

Jeremiah 34:7
as the army of the king of Babylon was fighting against Jerusalem and the remaining cities of Judah—against Lachish and Azekah. For these were the only fortified cities remaining in Judah.

Matthew 2:1
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem,

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
So He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph.


Treasury of Scripture

And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

Anathoth.

Nehemiah 7:27
The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight.

Joshua 21:18
Anathoth with her suburbs, and Almon with her suburbs; four cities.

Isaiah 10:30
Lift up thy voice, O daughter of Gallim: cause it to be heard unto Laish, O poor Anathoth.

Nob.

1 Samuel 21:1
Then came David to Nob to Ahimelech the priest: and Ahimelech was afraid at the meeting of David, and said unto him, Why art thou alone, and no man with thee?

1 Samuel 22:19
And Nob, the city of the priests, smote he with the edge of the sword, both men and women, children and sucklings, and oxen, and asses, and sheep, with the edge of the sword.

Isaiah 10:32
As yet shall he remain at Nob that day: he shall shake his hand against the mount of the daughter of Zion, the hill of Jerusalem.

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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.














in Anathoth
Anathoth was a town in the territory of Benjamin, located approximately three miles northeast of Jerusalem. It is historically significant as the hometown of the prophet Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:1). The town was designated as a Levitical city (Joshua 21:18), meaning it was set aside for the Levites, the priestly tribe of Israel. This connection to the Levites and prophets highlights the town's spiritual heritage. Anathoth's mention in Nehemiah 11:32 indicates the repopulation efforts during Nehemiah's time, as the Israelites sought to restore their presence in the land after the Babylonian exile.

Nob
Nob was another town in the territory of Benjamin, known for its association with the priests during the time of King Saul. It was the location of the tabernacle after the destruction of Shiloh and before the establishment of the temple in Jerusalem. Nob is most notably mentioned in 1 Samuel 21-22, where David received consecrated bread from Ahimelech the priest. Saul later ordered the massacre of the priests of Nob, highlighting the town's tragic history. Its inclusion in Nehemiah 11:32 reflects the restoration of communities that had been significant in Israel's religious history.

Ananiah
Ananiah is a lesser-known location mentioned in the Bible, and its exact location is not definitively identified today. It is believed to have been a village in the region of Benjamin, possibly near Nob and Anathoth. The mention of Ananiah in Nehemiah 11:32 suggests its role in the reestablishment of Jewish settlements during the post-exilic period. The name Ananiah means "Yahweh has answered," which may reflect the community's hope and faith in God's promises during the restoration era.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Anathoth
A town in the territory of Benjamin, known as the birthplace of the prophet Jeremiah. It was a Levitical city, meaning it was designated for the Levites, the priestly tribe of Israel.

2. Nob
A city of priests located near Jerusalem. It is historically significant as the place where David received the showbread and Goliath's sword from Ahimelech the priest.

3. Ananiah
A lesser-known location mentioned in the context of the resettlement of the Israelites. Its exact historical and geographical details are not well-documented, but it is part of the list of towns where the people of Israel resettled.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness in Restoration
The mention of these towns in Nehemiah 11:32 is part of the larger account of the restoration of Israel. God is faithful to His promises, bringing His people back to their land after exile.

The Importance of Spiritual Heritage
Anathoth and Nob, being Levitical cities, remind us of the importance of maintaining a spiritual heritage and the role of spiritual leaders in guiding communities.

Community and Resettlement
The resettlement of these towns signifies the importance of community and the collective effort required to rebuild and restore what was lost.

Obedience to God's Plan
The resettlement reflects the obedience of the Israelites to God's plan for them, encouraging us to trust and follow God's direction in our lives.

Role of Lesser-Known Places
Ananiah, though not well-documented, is part of God's plan, teaching us that every place and person has a role in God's kingdom, even if they seem insignificant.Verse 32. - Anathoth was on the road from Geba to Jerusalem (Isaiah 10:30), and was a Levitical city (Joshua 21:18). Nob was still nearer to the capital, which could be seen from it (Isaiah 10:32). It was famous for the massacre of the priests by Doeg (1 Samuel 22:18, 19). Ananiah is mentioned only in this place.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Anathoth,
עֲנָת֥וֹת (‘ă·nā·ṯō·wṯ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6068: Anathoth -- a place near Jerusalem, also two Israelites

Nob,
נֹ֖ב (nōḇ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5011: Nob -- a priestly city, perhaps also a place North of Jerusalem

Ananiah,
עֲנָֽנְיָֽה׃ (‘ă·nā·nə·yāh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6055: Ananiah -- an Israelite, also a place near Jerusalem


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