Nehemiah 11:34
Nehemiah 11:34 in Multiple Translations
Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,
Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,
Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,
Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,
Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,
Hadid, Zeboim, Nebalat,
Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,
Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,
Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,
Hadid, Seboim, and Neballat, Led,
in Hadid city, in Zeboim town, in Neballat town,
Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 11:34
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Nehemiah 11:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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חָדִ֥יד
צְבֹעִ֖ים
נְבַלָּֽט
חָדִ֥יד
Châdîyd
H2307
Hadid
N-proper
צְבֹעִ֖ים
Tsᵉbôʻîym
H6650
Zeboim
N-proper
נְבַלָּֽט
Nᵉballâṭ
H5041
Neballat
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 11:34
חָדִ֥יד
Châdîyd
H2307
"Hadid"
N-proper
Hadid is a place in ancient Palestine, mentioned in Ezra 2:33 and Nehemiah 7:37, where people returned after exile. It is a geographic location in the Bible. The name means sharp or pointed, possibly describing the town's landscape.
Definition: § Hadid = "sharp" a town in Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Hadid. See also: Ezra 2:33; Nehemiah 7:37; Nehemiah 11:34.
צְבֹעִ֖ים
Tsᵉbôʻîym
H6650
"Zeboim"
N-proper
Zeboim was a city and valley in the region of Benjamin, between Jericho and Jerusalem, and its name means speckled. The valley was likely named for its unique appearance or geography.
Definition: Combined with gay (גַּיְא " Valley" H1516I) § Zeboim = "speckled" city and surrounding valley in Benjamin between Jericho and Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Zeboim. See also: 1 Samuel 13:18; Nehemiah 11:34.
נְבַלָּֽט
Nᵉballâṭ
H5041
"Neballat"
N-proper
Neballat means hidden folly, a town in Benjamin, Israel, reoccupied after the Babylonian captivity.
Definition: § Neballat = "hidden folly" a town of Benjamin reoccupied after the captivity
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Neballat. See also: Nehemiah 11:34.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 11:34
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Context — Residents Outside Jerusalem
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Samuel 13:18 | another toward Beth-horon, and the third down the border road overlooking the Valley of Zeboim facing the wilderness. |
Nehemiah 11:34 Summary
Nehemiah 11:34 lists several cities where the Israelites settled after returning from exile, including Hadid, Zeboim, and Neballat. This verse reminds us that God is faithful to His people and provides for their needs, just as He did for the Israelites (as seen in Nehemiah 1:10 and Ezra 1:5). Just like the Israelites, we are called to trust in God's faithfulness and to live out our faith in our own communities, as encouraged in Acts 2:42-47. By doing so, we can experience the joy and support of being part of a community of believers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the cities listed in Nehemiah 11:34?
The cities listed in Nehemiah 11:34, such as Hadid, Zeboim, and Neballat, were likely places where the Israelites settled after returning from exile, as seen in Ezra 2:1 and Nehemiah 7:6. These cities may have been designated as part of the territory of Benjamin, as mentioned in Nehemiah 11:32-36.
Are these cities mentioned elsewhere in the Bible?
Some of the cities listed in Nehemiah 11:34, such as Lod, are mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, like in 1 Chronicles 8:12 and Ezra 2:33. This suggests that these cities were significant to the Israelites and played a role in their history.
What can we learn from the fact that the Israelites settled in various cities?
The fact that the Israelites settled in various cities, as seen in Nehemiah 11:34, teaches us about the importance of community and the need for believers to come together in fellowship, as emphasized in Acts 2:42-47 and Hebrews 10:24-25.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah 11:34 is part of a larger list of cities where the Israelites settled after returning from exile, highlighting God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Nehemiah 1:10 and Ezra 1:5.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to be part of a community of believers, and how can I contribute to the well-being of my own community?
- How can I trust in God's faithfulness, just as the Israelites did when they returned from exile and settled in new cities?
- What are some ways that I can practically live out my faith in my own city or town, just as the Israelites did in the cities listed in Nehemiah 11:34?
- What can I learn from the Israelites' experience of settling in new cities, and how can I apply those lessons to my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 11:34
[See comments on Ne 11:31].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 11:34
And at Hazar-shual, and at Beersheba, and in the villages thereof, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:34
(20-36) The heads in the country.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 11:34
34. Hadid] In Ezra 2:33, with Lod and Ono. Zeboim] Cf. 1 Samuel 13:18. Neballat] Only mentioned here, = beit-Nebala, N.W. of Lydda, six miles.
Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:34
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.