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Verse 11

Nehemiah 11:18

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Berean Standard Bible

The Levites in the holy city totaled 284.

American Standard Version (1901)

All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred fourscore and four.

Bible in Basic English

All the Levites in the holy town were two hundred and eighty-four.

Douay-Rheims 1899

All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred eighty-four.

Free Bible Version

The total number of priests in the holy city was 284.

Geneva Bible 1599

All the Leuites in the holy citie were two hundreth foure score and foure.

King James (Authorized) Version

All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred fourscore and four.

Translation for Translators

Altogether, there were 284 descendants of Levi who settled in Jerusalem.

Unlocked Literal Bible

All the Levites in the holy city numbered 284.

Noah Webster Bible

All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred and eighty four.

World English Bible

All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred eighty-four.

Young's Literal Translation

All the Levites, in the holy city, [are] two hundred eighty and four.

Context

Jerusalem’s New Settlers

¹⁷Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.¹⁸The Levites in the holy city totaled 284.

Summary

This verse lists the Levites who resided in Jerusalem, highlighting their important role in leading worship and maintaining the spiritual life of the community. By mentioning specific individuals, it emphasizes the significance of each person's contribution to the work of God. The presence of the Levites in Jerusalem symbolizes the commitment to upholding God's laws and teachings in the city. This verse showcases the importance of dedicated servants of God in preserving the faith and ensuring the continuity of worship practices.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

For it was the king's commandment concerning them,.... Either of King David as some, see Neh 12:24 or rather of the king of Persia: that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day; he settled a daily salary for them, to be paid out of his treasury; having perhaps a peculiar respect for such sort of men, being a lover of music, by means of which they had a settled habitation in Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 11:18

Jerusalem’s New Settlers

¹⁷Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.¹⁸The Levites in the holy city totaled 284.

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Berean Standard Bible

The Levites in the holy city totaled 284.

American Standard Version (1901)

All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred fourscore and four.

Bible in Basic English

All the Levites in the holy town were two hundred and eighty-four.

Douay-Rheims 1899

All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred eighty-four.

Free Bible Version

The total number of priests in the holy city was 284.

Geneva Bible 1599

All the Leuites in the holy citie were two hundreth foure score and foure.

King James (Authorized) Version

All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred fourscore and four.

Translation for Translators

Altogether, there were 284 descendants of Levi who settled in Jerusalem.

Unlocked Literal Bible

All the Levites in the holy city numbered 284.

Noah Webster Bible

All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred and eighty four.

World English Bible

All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred eighty-four.

Young's Literal Translation

All the Levites, in the holy city, [are] two hundred eighty and four.