Nehemiah 11:9

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Joel son of Zichri was the officer over them, and Judah son of Hassenuah was over the Second District of the city.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer; and Judah the son of Hassenuah was second over the city.

Bible in Basic English

And Joel, the son of Zichri, was their overseer; and Judah, the son of Hassenuah, was second over the town.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Joel the son of Zechri their ruler, and Judas the son of Senua was second over the city.

Free Bible Version

Joel son of Zichri was the officer in charge of them, and Judah son of Hassenuah was in second-in-command of the city.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Ioel the sonne of Zichri was gouernour ouer them: and Iudah, the sonne of Senuah was the second ouer the citie:

King James (Authorized) Version

And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer: and Judah the son of Senuah was second over the city.

Translation for Translators

Their leader was Joel, son of Zichri. The official who was second in command in Jerusalem was Hassenuah.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Joel son of Zichri was their overseer, and Judah son of Hassenuah was second in command over the city.

Noah Webster Bible

And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer: and Judah the son of Senuah was second over the city.

World English Bible

Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer; and Judah the son of Hassenuah was second over the city.

Young's Literal Translation

And Joel son of Zichri [is] inspector over them, and Judah son of Senuah [is] over the city — second.

Context

Jerusalem’s New Settlers

⁸and his followers Gabbai and Sallai—928 men. ⁹Joel son of Zichri was the officer over them, and Judah son of Hassenuah was over the Second District of the city.

Summary

This verse lists the leaders of the Levites who resided in Jerusalem, highlighting the importance of their presence in the city. The Levites played a crucial role in the religious life of the community, overseeing worship, sacrifices, and teaching of the Law. By recording their names, Nehemiah acknowledges their dedication and service to God's people. This passage underscores the significance of spiritual leadership and the need for committed individuals to guide and support the faith community.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

And Joel - was their overseer - Joel was chief or magistrate over those, and Judah was his second or deputy. Perhaps each had a different office, but that of Joel was the chief.

Nehemiah 11:9

Jerusalem’s New Settlers

⁸and his followers Gabbai and Sallai—928 men. ⁹Joel son of Zichri was the officer over them, and Judah son of Hassenuah was over the Second District of the city.

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Berean Standard Bible

Joel son of Zichri was the officer over them, and Judah son of Hassenuah was over the Second District of the city.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer; and Judah the son of Hassenuah was second over the city.

Bible in Basic English

And Joel, the son of Zichri, was their overseer; and Judah, the son of Hassenuah, was second over the town.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Joel the son of Zechri their ruler, and Judas the son of Senua was second over the city.

Free Bible Version

Joel son of Zichri was the officer in charge of them, and Judah son of Hassenuah was in second-in-command of the city.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Ioel the sonne of Zichri was gouernour ouer them: and Iudah, the sonne of Senuah was the second ouer the citie:

King James (Authorized) Version

And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer: and Judah the son of Senuah was second over the city.

Translation for Translators

Their leader was Joel, son of Zichri. The official who was second in command in Jerusalem was Hassenuah.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Joel son of Zichri was their overseer, and Judah son of Hassenuah was second in command over the city.

Noah Webster Bible

And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer: and Judah the son of Senuah was second over the city.

World English Bible

Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer; and Judah the son of Hassenuah was second over the city.

Young's Literal Translation

And Joel son of Zichri [is] inspector over them, and Judah son of Senuah [is] over the city — second.

Nehemiah 11:9

Verse

Context

Jerusalem’s New Settlers

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Nehemiah 11:9

Jerusalem’s New Settlers

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary