Nehemiah 11:27
Nehemiah 11:27 in Multiple Translations
in Hazar-shual; in Beersheba and its villages;
And at Hazar-shual, and at Beer-sheba, and in the villages thereof,
and in Hazar-shual, and in Beer-sheba and the towns thereof,
And in Hazar-shual, and in Beer-sheba and its daughter-towns,
in Hazar-shual, in Beersheba with its settlements,
And in Hazer-shual, and in Beer-sheba, and in the villages thereof,
and in Hazar-Shaul, and in Beer-Sheba and its small towns,
in Hazar Shual, in Beersheba and its towns,
And at Hazar-shual, and at Beer-sheba, and in its villages,
And at Hasersual, and at Bersabee, and in the villages thereof,
in Hazar-Shual city, and in Beersheba city and the villages near it.
Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 11:27
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Nehemiah 11:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בַ/חֲצַ֥ר
שׁוּעָ֛ל
וּ/בִ/בְאֵ֥ר
שֶׁ֖בַע
וּ/בְנֹתֶֽי/הָ
וּ/בַ/חֲצַ֥ר
Chătsar Shûwʻâl
H2705
Hazar-shual
Conj | Prep | N-proper
שׁוּעָ֛ל
Chătsar Shûwʻâl
H2705
Hazar-shual
N-proper
וּ/בִ/בְאֵ֥ר
Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ
H884
Beersheba
Conj | Prep | N-proper
שֶׁ֖בַע
Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ
H884
Beersheba
Adj
וּ/בְנֹתֶֽי/הָ
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
Conj | N-fp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 11:27
וּ/בַ/חֲצַ֥ר
Chătsar Shûwʻâl
H2705
"Hazar-shual"
Conj | Prep | N-proper
Hazar-shual means jackal village, a town in southern Judah. It is mentioned in the Bible as a place in Palestine and refers to a location with many jackals. The town is part of the region of Judah.
Definition: § Hazar-shual = "jackal village" a town in southern Judah
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Hazar-shual. See also: Joshua 15:28; 1 Chronicles 4:28; Nehemiah 11:27.
שׁוּעָ֛ל
Chătsar Shûwʻâl
H2705
"Hazar-shual"
N-proper
Hazar-shual means jackal village, a town in southern Judah. It is mentioned in the Bible as a place in Palestine and refers to a location with many jackals. The town is part of the region of Judah.
Definition: § Hazar-shual = "jackal village" a town in southern Judah
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Hazar-shual. See also: Joshua 15:28; 1 Chronicles 4:28; Nehemiah 11:27.
וּ/בִ/בְאֵ֥ר
Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ
H884
"Beersheba"
Conj | Prep | N-proper
Beersheba was a city in Palestine, located at the south edge of Israel, and its name means 'well of the sevenfold oath'. It was an important place in the Bible.
Definition: § Beer-sheba = "well of the sevenfold oath" a city at the south edge of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: Beer-shebah. See also: Genesis 21:14; 2 Samuel 17:11; Amos 8:14.
שֶׁ֖בַע
Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ
H884
"Beersheba"
Adj
Beersheba was a city in Palestine, located at the south edge of Israel, and its name means 'well of the sevenfold oath'. It was an important place in the Bible.
Definition: § Beer-sheba = "well of the sevenfold oath" a city at the south edge of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: Beer-shebah. See also: Genesis 21:14; 2 Samuel 17:11; Amos 8:14.
וּ/בְנֹתֶֽי/הָ
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
Conj | N-fp | Suff
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 11:27
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Context — Residents Outside Jerusalem
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 26:33 | So he called it Shibah, and to this day the name of the city is Beersheba. |
| 2 | Joshua 15:28 | Hazar-shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah, |
| 3 | Judges 20:1 | Then all the Israelites from Dan to Beersheba and from the land of Gilead came out, and the congregation assembled as one man before the LORD at Mizpah. |
| 4 | Joshua 19:3 | Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, |
| 5 | Genesis 21:31 | So that place was called Beersheba, because it was there that the two of them swore an oath. |
Nehemiah 11:27 Summary
This verse, Nehemiah 11:27, lists some of the cities and villages where the Israelites settled after returning from exile. It shows how God kept His promise to bring them back to their homeland, just like He promised in Deuteronomy 30:3-5. The mention of specific places like Hazar-shual and Beersheba reminds us that God cares about every detail of our lives, as Jesus said in Matthew 10:30. As we reflect on this verse, we can trust that God is with us, just as He was with the Israelites, and that He wants to bring us back to a place of spiritual renewal and restoration, as seen in Nehemiah 1:3.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Hazar-shual in Nehemiah 11:27?
Hazar-shual is a city in the southern part of Judah, and its inclusion in this list highlights the extent of the Israelites' resettlement in their homeland after the exile, as promised in Deuteronomy 30:3-5 and Ezekiel 36:24.
Why is Beersheba mentioned along with its villages in this verse?
Beersheba was an important city in the southern region of Judah, and the mention of its villages emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the Israelites' return to their ancestral lands, in fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:7 and Genesis 26:3.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of Nehemiah?
This verse contributes to the overall narrative of Nehemiah, which tells the story of the Israelites' return from exile and their efforts to rebuild Jerusalem and restore their covenant with God, as seen in Nehemiah 1:3 and Nehemiah 10:28-29.
What can we learn from the specific mention of cities and villages in this verse?
The detailed listing of cities and villages in Nehemiah 11:27 demonstrates God's attention to detail and His care for His people, as expressed in Matthew 10:30, where Jesus says that even the hairs on our heads are numbered.
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on the Israelites' return to their homeland, what are some ways I can trust God's promise to be with me in my own journey, just as He was with them?
- How can I apply the idea of 'returning' to my own life, whether it's returning to a place, a relationship, or a spiritual practice, and what role does faith play in that process?
- What does the mention of specific cities and villages in this verse reveal about God's character, and how can I worship Him for His attention to detail in my own life?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, seek to rebuild and restore my own spiritual community, and what role can I play in that process?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 11:27
[See comments on Ne 11:25]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 11:27
And at Hazar-shual, and at Beersheba, and in the villages thereof, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:27
(20-36) The heads in the country.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 11:27
27. Hazar-shual] ‘Fox-town.’ Cf. Joshua 15:28. Beer-sheba] The well-known southern limit of Palestine.
Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:27
26-35. On Moladah, see Joshua 15:26. Beer-sheba — Joshua 15:28.Ziklag — 1 Samuel 27:6. Jarmuth — Joshua 15:35. Lachish — Joshua 10:3. Valley of Hinnom — Joshua 15:8. Geba — Joshua 18:24. Michmash — 1 Samuel 13:2.