Nehemiah 11:36
Nehemiah 11:36 in Multiple Translations
And some divisions of the Levites of Judah settled in Benjamin.
And of the Levites were divisions in Judah, and in Benjamin.
And of the Levites, certain courses in Judah were joined to Benjamin.
And of the Levites, certain divisions in Judah were joined to Benjamin.
Some divisions of the Levites of Judah also settled in Benjamin.
And of the Leuites were diuisions in Iudah and in Beniamin.
And of the Levites, the courses of Judah [are] for Benjamin.
Of the Levites, certain divisions in Judah settled in Benjamin’s territory.
And of the Levites were divisions in Judah, and in Benjamin.
And of the Levites were portions of Juda and Benjamin.
Some of the groups of the descendants of Levi who had lived in Judea were sent to live with the people of the tribe of Benjamin.
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Nehemiah 11:36 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מִן
הַ/לְוִיִּ֔ם
מַחְלְק֥וֹת
יְהוּדָ֖ה
לְ/בִנְיָמִֽין
וּ/מִן
min
H4480
from
Conj | Prep
הַ/לְוִיִּ֔ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
Levi
Art | Ngmpa
מַחְלְק֥וֹת
machălôqeth
H4256
division
N-fp
יְהוּדָ֖ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
לְ/בִנְיָמִֽין
Binyâmîyn
H1144
Benjamin
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 11:36
וּ/מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
הַ/לְוִיִּ֔ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
"Levi"
Art | Ngmpa
A Levite is a descendant of Levi, one of Jacob's 12 sons, mentioned in Genesis 29:34. Levi's brothers include Reuben, Simeon, and Judah. His descendants played a key role in Israel's spiritual life.
Definition: Someone from the tribe of Levi living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.34; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115) Another name of le.vi (לֵוִי "Levi" H3878) § Levite, of Levi "joined to" 1) the descendants of Levi, the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah 1a) the tribe descended from Levi specially set aside by God for His service
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: Leviite. See also: Exodus 4:14; 1 Chronicles 6:33; Ezra 6:20.
מַחְלְק֥וֹת
machălôqeth
H4256
"division"
N-fp
A division or section of people, including soldiers, priests, and Levites, as described in the Bible's accounts of the Israelites' military and priestly organizations.
Definition: 1) division, course, class, share, allotment 1a) division, part 1b) division, class, course 1b1) of priests, Levites (technical term of organisation) Aramaic equivalent: mach.le.qah (מַחְלְקָה "class" H4255)
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: company, course, division, portion. See also H5555 (סֶלַע הַמַּחְלְקוֹת). See also: Joshua 11:23; 1 Chronicles 27:12; Ezekiel 48:29.
יְהוּדָ֖ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
לְ/בִנְיָמִֽין
Binyâmîyn
H1144
"Benjamin"
Prep | N-proper
Benjamin means son of the right hand, referring to the youngest son of Jacob and the tribe that descended from him. The term is first used in Genesis 35:18. Benjamin was a brother of Joseph and a half-brother of Reuben and others.
Definition: § Benjamin = "son of the right hand" a gate in Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 160 OT verses. KJV: Benjamin. See also: Genesis 35:18; 1 Samuel 9:21; Psalms 68:28.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 11:36
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 11:36
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 11:36
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:36
- Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:36
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:36
- Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 11:36
- Barnes' Notes on Nehemiah 11:36
- Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:36
- Sermons on Nehemiah 11:36
Context — Residents Outside Jerusalem
34Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,
35Lod, and Ono; and in the Valley of the Craftsmen.
36And some divisions of the Levites of Judah settled in Benjamin.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Joshua 21:1–45 | Now the family heads of the Levites approached Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the other tribes of Israel at Shiloh in the land of Canaan and said to them, “The LORD commanded through Moses that we be given cities in which to live, together with pasturelands for our livestock.” So by the command of the LORD, the Israelites gave the Levites these cities and their pasturelands out of their own inheritance: The first lot came out for the Kohathite clans. The Levites who were descendants of Aaron the priest received thirteen cities by lot from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin. The remaining descendants of Kohath received ten cities by lot from the tribes of Ephraim, Dan, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. The descendants of Gershon received thirteen cities by lot from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and the half-tribe of Manasseh in Bashan. And the descendants of Merari received twelve cities from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. So the Israelites allotted to the Levites these cities, together with their pasturelands, as the LORD had commanded through Moses. From the tribes of Judah and Simeon, they designated these cities by name to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clans of the Levites, because the first lot fell to them: They gave them Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), with its surrounding pasturelands, in the hill country of Judah. (Arba was the father of Anak.) But they had given the fields and villages around the city to Caleb son of Jephunneh as his possession. So to the descendants of Aaron the priest they gave these cities, together with their pasturelands: Hebron, a city of refuge for the manslayer, Libnah, Jattir, Eshtemoa, Holon, Debir, Ain, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh—nine cities from these two tribes, together with their pasturelands. And from the tribe of Benjamin they gave them Gibeon, Geba, Anathoth, and Almon—four cities, together with their pasturelands. In all, thirteen cities, together with their pasturelands, were given to the priests, the descendants of Aaron. The remaining Kohathite clans of the Levites were allotted these cities: From the tribe of Ephraim they were given Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim (a city of refuge for the manslayer), Gezer, Kibzaim, and Beth-horon—four cities, together with their pasturelands. From the tribe of Dan they were given Elteke, Gibbethon, Aijalon, and Gath-rimmon—four cities, together with their pasturelands. And from the half-tribe of Manasseh they were given Taanach and Gath-rimmon—two cities, together with their pasturelands. In all, ten cities, together with their pasturelands, were given to the rest of the Kohathite clans. This is what the Levite clans of the Gershonites were given: From the half-tribe of Manasseh they were given Golan in Bashan, a city of refuge for the manslayer, and Beeshterah—two cities, together with their pasturelands. From the tribe of Issachar they were given Kishion, Daberath, Jarmuth, and En-gannim—four cities, together with their pasturelands. From the tribe of Asher they were given Mishal, Abdon, Helkath, and Rehob—four cities, together with their pasturelands. And from the tribe of Naphtali they were given Kedesh in Galilee (a city of refuge for the manslayer), Hammoth-dor, and Kartan—three cities, together with their pasturelands. In all, thirteen cities, together with their pasturelands, were given to the Gershonite clans. This is what the Merarite clan (the rest of the Levites) were given: From the tribe of Zebulun they were given Jokneam, Kartah, Dimnah, and Nahalal—four cities, together with their pasturelands. From the tribe of Reuben they were given Bezer, Jahaz, Kedemoth, and Mephaath—four cities, together with their pasturelands. And from the tribe of Gad they were given Ramoth in Gilead, a city of refuge for the manslayer, Mahanaim, Heshbon, and Jazer—four cities in all, together with their pasturelands. In all, twelve cities were allotted to the clans of Merari, the remaining Levite clans. For the Levites, then, there were forty-eight cities in all, together with their pasturelands, within the territory of the Israelites. Each of these cities had its own surrounding pasturelands; this was true for all the cities. Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled in it. And the LORD gave them rest on every side, just as He had sworn to their fathers. None of their enemies could stand against them, for the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand. Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to the house of Israel had failed; everything was fulfilled. |
| 2 | Genesis 49:7 | Cursed be their anger, for it is strong, and their wrath, for it is cruel! I will disperse them in Jacob and scatter them in Israel. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 6:54–81 | Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. So the descendants of Aaron were given Hebron (a city of refuge), Libnah, Jattir, Eshtemoa, Hilen, Debir, Ashan, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh, together with their pasturelands. And from the tribe of Benjamin they were given Gibeon, Geba, Alemeth, and Anathoth, together with their pasturelands. So they had thirteen cities in all among their families. To the rest of the Kohathites, ten cities were allotted from the half-tribe of Manasseh. The Gershomites , according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan. The Merarites, according to their families, were allotted twelve cities from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. So the Israelites gave to the Levites these cities and their pasturelands. They assigned by lot the cities named above from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin. And some of the clans of the Kohathites were given cities from the tribe of Ephraim for their territory: They were given Shechem (a city of refuge) with its pasturelands in the hill country of Ephraim, and Gezer, Jokmeam, Beth-horon, Aijalon, and Gath-rimmon, together with their pasturelands. And from the half-tribe of Manasseh the remaining clans of the Kohathites were given Aner and Bileam, together with their pasturelands. The Gershomites received the following: From the clan of the half-tribe of Manasseh they were given Golan in Bashan and also Ashtaroth, together with their pasturelands. From the tribe of Issachar they were given Kedesh, Daberath, Ramoth, and Anem, together with their pasturelands. From the tribe of Asher they were given Mashal, Abdon, Hukok, and Rehob, together with their pasturelands. And from the tribe of Naphtali they were given Kedesh in Galilee, Hammon, and Kiriathaim, together with their pasturelands. The Merarites (the rest of the Levites) received the following: From the tribe of Zebulun they were given Rimmono and Tabor, together with their pasturelands. From the tribe of Reuben east of the Jordan opposite Jericho they were given Bezer in the wilderness, Jahzah, Kedemoth, and Mephaath, together with their pasturelands. And from the tribe of Gad they were given Ramoth in Gilead, Mahanaim, Heshbon, and Jazer, together with their pasturelands. |
Nehemiah 11:36 Summary
This verse, Nehemiah 11:36, tells us that some of the Levites from the tribe of Judah moved to live in the area of Benjamin, showing how God spreads out His workers to care for His people's spiritual needs, similar to how Jesus sent out His disciples in Luke 10:1-2. It reminds us that spiritual leaders are crucial for guiding and teaching God's people, as seen in Deuteronomy 33:10. By looking at this verse, we can understand the value of having spiritual guidance in our lives and communities, just as the Israelites needed the Levites. This helps us appreciate the importance of praying for and supporting those who serve us spiritually, as Jesus taught in Matthew 9:38.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Levites settling in Benjamin?
The Levites were a tribe set apart by God for spiritual service, and their presence in Benjamin emphasizes the importance of spiritual leadership in every region, as seen in Deuteronomy 33:10 and Ezekiel 44:15.
How did the divisions of the Levites of Judah end up in Benjamin?
Although the Bible does not provide a detailed explanation for this specific instance, we know from Nehemiah 11:1-2 that the people, including the Levites, were settled in Jerusalem and other towns by casting lots, indicating God's sovereignty in their distribution, similar to the principle in Proverbs 16:33.
What does this tell us about God's plan for the distribution of spiritual workers?
This verse illustrates that God's plan involves the strategic placement of spiritual workers, like the Levites, in various locations to support the spiritual needs of His people, echoing the principle in Matthew 9:38 and Luke 10:2, where Jesus instructs His disciples to pray for workers to be sent into the harvest.
How does this relate to the broader context of Nehemiah's work?
Nehemiah's efforts to repopulate and restore Jerusalem and its surroundings, as described in Nehemiah 11:1-36, demonstrate a commitment to following God's instructions for the rebuilding of the city and the reestablishment of proper worship, as commanded in Ezra 7:10 and Nehemiah 8:1-8.
Reflection Questions
- What role do spiritual leaders play in my community, and how can I support them?
- How does God's sovereignty guide the distribution of spiritual workers in our world today?
- In what ways can I contribute to the spiritual well-being of those around me, inspired by the example of the Levites?
- What does this verse teach about the importance of prayer and reliance on God for the placement of workers in His kingdom?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 11:36
And of the Levites were divisions in Judah, and in Benjamin. They were scattered about, some here and some there, in both these tribes, for the better instruction of the people.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 11:36
And of the Levites were divisions in Judah, and in Benjamin. And of the Levites were divisions in Judah, and in Benjamin - rather for the Levites; i:e., those who were not resident in Jerusalem were
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:36
Or, for the Levites (to wit, those of them who were not settled in Jerusalem) there were divisions, i.e. places appointed for them, and distributed among them.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:36
(36) And of the Levites.—The fewness of the Levites in the country warranted their summary notice in this way.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:36
Verse 36. And of the Levites were divisions] The Levites had their dwellings in the divisions of Judah and Benjamin. This is probably the meaning: the Syriac says, They had the half of Judah and Benjamin; which is not likely. THAT the people whose hearts were now turned towards the Lord, would make the best provision for the support of God's work, and all those engaged in it, we may naturally suppose; but this could not be very great, as the complete service was not yet established, and the Levites themselves were few in number.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 11:36
36. were divisions in Judah and in Benjamin] R.V. certain courses in Judah were joined to Benjamin. The A.V., which gives quite a wrong view of the passage, perhaps followed the Vulg., ‘de Levitis portiones Judζ et Benjamin.’ The LXX. is very literal, ἀπὸτῶνΛευιτῶνμερίδεςἸούδατῷΒενιαμείν. The meaning is quite unmistakeable. ‘Divisions’ or ‘sections’ of the Levitical community who in former times had been attached to the territory of Judah, were now settled in Benjamin.
Barnes' Notes on Nehemiah 11:36
Of the Levites were divisions - i. e., “the Levites were scattered among various towns both in Judah and Benjamin.”
Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:36
36. Divisions in Judah, and in Benjamin — Rather, divisions of Judah to Benjamin.
Sermons on Nehemiah 11:36
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Palestine for the Young - the Tribe of Levi by Andrew Bonar | Andrew Bonar emphasizes the fulfillment of Jacob's prophecy regarding the Tribe of Levi, highlighting their unique role as servants of God scattered throughout Israel. Unlike other |
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Homily 8 on Matthew by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches on the events surrounding the birth of Jesus, emphasizing the divine foreknowledge and prophetic order behind every detail, from the humble circumstances o |