Nehemiah 11:32
Nehemiah 11:32 in Multiple Translations
in Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,
And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,
at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,
At Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,
in Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,
Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,
Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,
at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,
And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,
At Anathoth, Nob, Anania,
in Anathoth city, in Nob city, in Ananiah town,
Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 11:32
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Nehemiah 11:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עֲנָת֥וֹת
נֹ֖ב
עֲנָֽנְיָֽה
עֲנָת֥וֹת
ʻĂnâthôwth
H6068
Anathoth
N-proper
נֹ֖ב
Nôb
H5011
Nob
N-proper
עֲנָֽנְיָֽה
ʻĂnanyâh
H6055
Ananiah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 11:32
עֲנָת֥וֹת
ʻĂnâthôwth
H6068
"Anathoth"
N-proper
Anathoth means answers to prayer, a city near Jerusalem where Jeremiah was born. It was also the name of two Israelites, one a signatory to a covenant with Nehemiah. The city was allotted to priests.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.19 § Anathoth = "answers to prayer" 1) son of Becher and grandson of Benjamin 2) one of the heads of the people who signed the covenant with Nehemiah 3) a city of Benjamin allotted to the priest; located approximately 3 miles (5 km) from Jerusalem; birthplace of the prophet Jeremiah
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Anathoth. See also: Joshua 21:18; Nehemiah 11:32; Isaiah 10:30.
נֹ֖ב
Nôb
H5011
"Nob"
N-proper
Nob was a priestly city in ancient Palestine, located near Jerusalem in the territory of Benjamin. It was situated on a high place, which is how it got its name.
Definition: § Nob = "high place" a priestly city in the Benjamin situated on some eminence north but near Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Nob. See also: 1 Samuel 21:2; 1 Samuel 22:19; Isaiah 10:32.
עֲנָֽנְיָֽה
ʻĂnanyâh
H6055
"Ananiah"
N-proper
Ananiah refers to a city in Palestine where some Benjamite exiles returned, as well as an Israelite with the same name, meaning 'Jehovah clouds'.
Definition: § Ananiah = "Jehovah clouds" a city northwest of Jerusalem to which some Benjamite exiles returned
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Ananiah. See also: Nehemiah 3:23; Nehemiah 11:32.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 11:32
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- Context
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- Nehemiah 11:32 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 11:32
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 11:32
- Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:32
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:32
- Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 11:32
- Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:32
- Sermons on Nehemiah 11:32
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,
33Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim, 34Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Joshua 21:18 | Anathoth, and Almon—four cities, together with their pasturelands. |
| 2 | Isaiah 10:30 | Cry aloud, O Daughter of Gallim! Listen, O Laishah! O wretched Anathoth! |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 21:1 | Then David came to Nob, to Ahimelech the priest. And when Ahimelech met David, he trembled and asked him, “Why are you alone? Why is no one with you?” |
| 4 | Nehemiah 7:27 | the men of Anathoth, 128; |
| 5 | Jeremiah 1:1 | These are the words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests in Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin. |
| 6 | Isaiah 10:32 | Yet today they will halt at Nob, shaking a fist at the mount of Daughter Zion, at the hill of Jerusalem. |
| 7 | 1 Samuel 22:19 | He also put to the sword Nob, the city of the priests, with its men and women, children and infants, oxen, donkeys, and sheep. |
Nehemiah 11:32 Summary
[This verse lists the names of cities where the Israelites settled after returning from exile. The cities of Anathoth, Nob, and Ananiah were all part of the tribe of Benjamin, and they played an important role in the history of Israel. As we read about these cities, we can remember that God is always working to restore and rebuild His people, just as He did for the Israelites, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Isaiah 61:4. We can also reflect on how we, as believers, can work together to build up and support one another, just as the Israelites did in Nehemiah's time.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Anathoth in the Bible?
Anathoth is a city in the tribe of Benjamin, and it is also the hometown of the prophet Jeremiah, as mentioned in Jeremiah 1:1. This city is important in the history of Israel and is often associated with the prophets and their messages from God.
Why are the names of these cities listed in Nehemiah 11:32?
The names of these cities are listed to provide a record of the settlements of the Israelites after their return from exile, as seen in Ezra 2:1 and Nehemiah 7:6. This list helps to establish the genealogy and geography of the people of Israel during this time period.
What can we learn from the fact that the Israelites settled in these specific cities?
The fact that the Israelites settled in these cities shows that they were trying to re-establish their presence in the land and follow God's command to occupy and cultivate the land, as seen in Genesis 1:28 and Exodus 23:31. This also demonstrates their obedience to God's will and their desire to rebuild their communities.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of Nehemiah?
This verse is part of a larger list of cities and settlements in Nehemiah 11, which provides a picture of the restored community in Jerusalem and Judah after the exile, as described in Nehemiah 1:3 and Nehemiah 2:17. This list helps to illustrate the extent of the rebuilding efforts and the re-establishment of the Israelites in their homeland.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's desire for His people to have a place to call home, and how can we apply this to our own lives?
- How can we, like the Israelites, seek to re-establish our presence in the world and occupy the land for God's glory, as seen in Matthew 28:18-20?
- What can we learn from the Israelites' experience of returning to their homeland, and how can we apply these lessons to our own journeys of faith?
- In what ways can we, as believers, work together to rebuild and restore our communities, just as the Israelites did in Nehemiah's time?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 11:32
[See comments on Ne 11:31].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 11:32
And at Hazar-shual, and at Beersheba, and in the villages thereof, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:32
(20-36) The heads in the country.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:32
Verse 32. Ananiah] No city of this name is known.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 11:32
32. Anathoth] See on Ezra 2:23. Nob] Cf. 1 Samuel 22:11. Ananiah] Only mentioned here. It has been by some identified with ‘beit-Hannina,’ a village two miles N. of Jerusalem.
Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:32
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.
Sermons on Nehemiah 11:32
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David Protected by the Priest by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the story of David and his interactions with Saul and Jonathan. David is hiding from Saul, who is seeking to kill him, and seeks refuge |
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David (2.9.1986) by Peter Maiden | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the unexpected nature of falling into sin. He shares a personal story of an elder from a committed church who recently left his family for a y |
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Spiritual Virginity by G.W. North | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being vessels for God. He shares personal experiences of witnessing people repenting and being transformed by the power of |