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Nehemiah 11:1-12

1 The New Residents of Jerusalem
Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of every ten to live in Jerusalem, the holy city, while the remaining nine were to stay in their own towns.

2 The people commended all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.

3 These are the provincial leaders who settled in Jerusalem (now some Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants and descendants of Solomon’s servants lived in the towns of Judah, each on his own property in the various towns,

4 while other people from both Judah and Benjamin lived in Jerusalem):
From the descendants of Judah:
Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez;

5 and Maaseiah son of Baruch, the son of Col-Hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, a descendant of Shelah.

6 The descendants of Perez who lived in Jerusalem totaled 468 able men.

7 From the descendants of Benjamin:
Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah,

8 and his followers, Gabbai and Sallai—928 men.

9 Joel son of Zicri was their chief officer, and Judah son of Hassenuah was over the Second District of the city.

10 From the priests:
Jedaiah; the son of Joiarib; Jakin;

11 Seraiah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, supervisor in the house of God,

12 and their associates, who carried on work for the temple—822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malkijah,

Cross References for Nehemiah 11:1-12

Proverbs 16:33 - The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord. Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:33 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:33

Deuteronomy 17:8-9 - Law Courts If cases come before your courts that are too difficult for you to judge—whether blo... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 17:8-9 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 17:8-9

Acts 1:24 - Then they prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen Click to read the verse Acts 1:24 Click to read the verse Acts 1:24

Proverbs 18:18 - Casting the lot settles disputes and keeps strong opponents apart. Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:18 Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:18

Joshua 18:10 - Joshua then cast lots for them in Shiloh in the presence of the Lord, and there he distributed ... Click to read the verse Joshua 18:10 Click to read the verse Joshua 18:10

Judges 20:9 - But now this is what we’ll do to Gibeah: We’ll go up against it as the lot directs. Click to read the verse Judges 20:9 Click to read the verse Judges 20:9

Matthew 4:5 - Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. Click to read the verse Matthew 4:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 4:5

Psalms 122:5 - There the thrones for judgment stand, the thrones of the house of David. Click to read the verse Psalms 122:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 122:5

1 Chronicles 8:28 - All these were heads of families, chiefs as listed in their genealogy, and they lived in Jerusa... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 8:28 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 8:28

1 Chronicles 9:3 - Those from Judah, from Benjamin, and from Ephraim and Manasseh who lived in Jerusalem were: Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 9:3 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 9:3

1 Chronicles 26:13 - Lots were cast for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 26:13 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 26:13

Nehemiah 10:34 - “We—the priests, the Levites and the people—have cast lots to determine when each of our famili... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 10:34 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 10:34

Nehemiah 11:18 - The Levites in the holy city totaled 284. Click to read the verse Nehemiah 11:18 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 11:18

Judges 20:9-10 - But now this is what we’ll do to Gibeah: We’ll go up against it as the lot directs. Click to read the verse Judges 20:9-10 Click to read the verse Judges 20:9-10

Nehemiah 7:4-5 - The List of the Exiles Who Returned Now the city was large and spacious, but there were few peo... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 7:4-5 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 7:4-5

Isaiah 52:1 - Awake, awake, O Zion, clothe yourself with strength. Put on your garments of splendor, O Jerusa... Click to read the verse Isaiah 52:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 52:1

Matthew 27:53 - They came out of the tombs, and after Jesus’ resurrection they went into the holy city and appe... Click to read the verse Matthew 27:53 Click to read the verse Matthew 27:53

Isaiah 48:2 - you who call yourselves citizens of the holy city and rely on the God of Israel— the Lord Almig... Click to read the verse Isaiah 48:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 48:2

Isaiah 1:21 - See how the faithful city has become a harlot! She once was full of justice; righteousness used... Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:21 Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:21