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Nehemiah 12:29

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Nehemiah 12:29 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

from Beth-gilgal, and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for they had built villages for themselves around Jerusalem.

King James Version KJV

Also from the house of Gilgal, and out of the fields of Geba and Azmaveth: for the singers had builded them villages round about Jerusalem.

American Standard Version ASV

also from Beth-gilgal, and out of the fields of Geba and Azmaveth: for the singers had builded them villages round about Jerusalem.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And from Beth-gilgal and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth: for the music-makers had made daughter-towns for themselves round about Jerusalem.

Free Bible Version FBV

as well as from Beth-gilgal and from the area of Geba and Azmaveth, for the singers had built villages for themselves all around Jerusalem.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And from the house of Gilgal, and out of the countreis of Geba, and Azmaueth: for the singers had built them villages round about Ierusalem.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and from the house of Gilgal, and from fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for villages have the singers built for themselves round about Jerusalem;

World English Bible WEB

also from Beth Gilgal and out of the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for the singers had built themselves villages around Jerusalem.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Also from the house of Gilgal, and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth: for the singers had built them villages around Jerusalem.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And from the house of Galgal, and from the countries of Geba and Azmaveth: for the singing men had built themselves villages round about Jerusalem.

Translation for Translators T4T

and from three places northeast of Jerusalem—Beth Gilgal city and the areas around Geba and Azmaveth. Those singers had built villages to live in near Jerusalem.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 12:29

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Nehemiah 12:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וּ/מִ/בֵּית֙ הַגִּלְגָּ֔ל וּ/מִ/שְּׂד֥וֹת גֶּ֖בַע וְ/עַזְמָ֑וֶת כִּ֣י חֲצֵרִ֗ים בָּנ֤וּ לָ/הֶם֙ הַ/מְשֹׁ֣רֲרִ֔ים סְבִיב֖וֹת יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם
וּ/מִ/בֵּית֙ bayith H1004 place Conj | Prep | N-proper
הַגִּלְגָּ֔ל Gilgâl H1537 Galilee N-proper
וּ/מִ/שְּׂד֥וֹת sâdeh H7704 field Conj | Prep | N-mp
גֶּ֖בַע Gebaʻ H1387 Geba N-proper
וְ/עַזְמָ֑וֶת ʻAzmâveth H5820 Azmaveth Conj | N-proper
כִּ֣י kîy H3588 for Conj
חֲצֵרִ֗ים châtsêr H2691 court N-cp
בָּנ֤וּ bânâh H1129 to build V-Qal-Perf-3cp
לָ/הֶם֙ Prep | Suff
הַ/מְשֹׁ֣רֲרִ֔ים shîyr H7891 to sing Art | V-o
סְבִיב֖וֹת çâbîyb H5439 around N-cp
יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם Yᵉrûwshâlaim H3389 Jerusalem N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 12:29

וּ/מִ/בֵּית֙ bayith H1004 "place" Conj | Prep | N-proper
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
הַגִּלְגָּ֔ל Gilgâl H1537 "Galilee" N-proper
Gilgal refers to three places in Palestine, including a region conquered by Joshua. The name means 'a wheel, rolling' and is related to the word for Galilee, a region in northern Israel. Gilgal is mentioned in the book of Joshua.
Definition: Gilgal = "a wheel, rolling" a region conquered by Joshua, site unsure Another spelling of ga.lil (גָּלִיל "Galilee" H1551)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Gilgal. See also H1019 (בֵּית הַגִּלְגָּל). See also: Deuteronomy 11:30; 1 Samuel 11:15; Micah 6:5.
וּ/מִ/שְּׂד֥וֹת sâdeh H7704 "field" Conj | Prep | N-mp
A field or land is what this word represents, often referring to a flat area of land used for cultivation or as a habitat for wild animals, as described in the book of Genesis. It can also mean a plain or a country, as opposed to a mountain or sea. This term is used in the story of Ruth and Boaz.
Definition: 1) field, land 1a) cultivated field 1b) of home of wild beasts 1c) plain (opposed to mountain) 1d) land (opposed to sea)
Usage: Occurs in 309 OT verses. KJV: country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild. See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 28:38; Nehemiah 12:29.
גֶּ֖בַע Gebaʻ H1387 "Geba" N-proper
Geba is a place in Palestine, a city in the tribe of Benjamin, near Jerusalem. It is mentioned in the Bible as a significant location.
Definition: Gaba or Geba or Gibeah = "hill" a city in Benjamin, modern 'Jeba', which stands on the top of a steep terraced hill, six miles or ten kilometres north east of Jerusalem and three miles or five kilometres from Gibeah, on the edge of the Wadi Suweinit looking northward to the opposite village of ancient Michmash, modern 'Mukhmas' Another name of giv.on (גִּבְעוֹן "Gibeon" H1391)
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: Gaba, Geba, Gibeah. See also: Joshua 18:24; 1 Chronicles 6:45; Isaiah 10:29.
וְ/עַזְמָ֑וֶת ʻAzmâveth H5820 "Azmaveth" Conj | N-proper
Azmaveth means strong unto death and is the name of three Israelites and a place in Palestine, also known as Beth-azmaveth. It appears in the book of Numbers and is associated with the tribe of Benjamin. This name signifies strength and endurance.
Definition: Azmaveth = "strong unto death" a place in Benjamin; Another name of bet az.ma.vet (בֵּית־עַזְמָ֫וֶת "Beth-azmaveth" H1041)
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Azmaveth. See also H1041 (בֵּית עַזְמָוֶת). See also: 2 Samuel 23:31; 1 Chronicles 12:3; Nehemiah 12:29.
כִּ֣י kîy H3588 "for" Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
חֲצֵרִ֗ים châtsêr H2691 "court" N-cp
A village in the Bible is a small settlement surrounded by walls. In Matthew 21:2, Jesus sends his disciples to a village to find a donkey, while in Mark 6:6, Jesus travels from village to village teaching.
Definition: 1) court, enclosure 1a) enclosures 1b) court
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: court, tower, village. See also: Genesis 25:16; 2 Chronicles 24:21; Psalms 10:8.
בָּנ֤וּ bânâh H1129 "to build" V-Qal-Perf-3cp
The Hebrew word bânâh means to build something, like a house or a family. It can also mean to establish or repair something, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to build, rebuild 1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be built 1b2) to be rebuilt 1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.) 1b4) established (made permanent) 1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine) Aramaic equivalent: be.nah (בְּנָה "to build" H1124)
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:22; 1 Kings 8:48; 2 Chronicles 20:8.
לָ/הֶם֙ "" Prep | Suff
הַ/מְשֹׁ֣רֲרִ֔ים shîyr H7891 "to sing" Art | V-o
This Hebrew word means to sing, and it is used in the Bible to describe the act of singing, like when the Israelites sang after crossing the Red Sea in Exodus 15. It can also refer to a singer or songstress. The Bible often mentions singing as a way to praise God.
Definition: 1) to sing 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sing 1a2) singer, songstresses (participle) 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to sing 1b2) singer, songstress (participle) 1c) (Hophal) to be sung
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: behold (by mistake for H7789 (שׁוּר)), sing(-er, -ing man, -ing woman). See also: Exodus 15:1; Nehemiah 12:45; Psalms 7:1.
סְבִיב֖וֹת çâbîyb H5439 "around" N-cp
This word describes something that surrounds or encompasses, like a circle or neighborhood, and can also mean around or about, as in on every side. It is used to describe physical locations and proximity. The KJV translates it as about or circuit.
Definition: : around/border subst 1) places round about, circuit, round about adv 2) in a circuit, a circuit, round about prep 3) in the circuit, from every side
Usage: Occurs in 282 OT verses. KJV: (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side. See also: Genesis 23:17; 1 Kings 7:24; Psalms 3:7.
יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם Yᵉrûwshâlaim H3389 "Jerusalem" N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.

Study Notes — Nehemiah 12:29

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Cross References

ReferenceText (BSB)
1 Joshua 10:43 Then Joshua returned with all Israel to the camp at Gilgal.
2 1 Chronicles 6:60 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.
3 Ezra 2:24 the descendants of Azmaveth, 42;
4 Joshua 21:17 And from the tribe of Benjamin they gave them Gibeon, Geba,
5 Joshua 5:9 Then the LORD said to Joshua, “Today I have rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you.” So that place has been called Gilgal to this day.
6 Nehemiah 11:31 The descendants of Benjamin from Geba lived in Michmash, Aija, and Bethel with its villages;
7 Deuteronomy 11:30 Are not these mountains across the Jordan, west of the road toward the sunset, in the land of the Canaanites who live in the Arabah opposite Gilgal near the Oak of Moreh?

Nehemiah 12:29 Summary

[This verse talks about how the singers and Levites came from different areas to celebrate the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall. It's like when we come together with our friends and family to celebrate something special, and we give thanks to God for all that He has done for us, just like in Psalms 100:1-5. The people had built homes and villages around the city, which shows how much they cared about rebuilding and restoring it, similar to how the Israelites were instructed to build homes and cities in the Promised Land, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:10-11.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the locations mentioned in Nehemiah 12:29?

The locations mentioned, such as Beth-gilgal, Geba, and Azmaveth, were likely areas where the Levites and other Israelites had settled and built villages, as they had done around Jerusalem, as seen in Nehemiah 12:29, and this is similar to how the Israelites were instructed to settle in the Promised Land in Deuteronomy 19:2.

Why were the singers assembled from these regions?

The singers were assembled from these regions to participate in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, as mentioned in Nehemiah 12:27, and to celebrate with thanksgiving and singing, which is a common theme throughout the Bible, such as in Psalms 100:1-5.

What does it mean that they had built villages for themselves around Jerusalem?

This means that the people had constructed homes and communities around the city of Jerusalem, similar to how the Israelites were instructed to build homes and cities in the Promised Land, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:10-11, and this shows their commitment to rebuilding and restoring the city, as seen in Nehemiah 2:17.

How does this verse relate to the overall context of Nehemiah?

This verse is part of the larger narrative of the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the restoration of the Israelites after their exile, as seen in Nehemiah 1:3, and it highlights the importance of community and cooperation in achieving this goal, as seen in Nehemiah 4:6.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does this verse reveal about the importance of community and working together to achieve a common goal?
  2. How does the image of the singers assembling from different regions to celebrate the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem inspire you to worship and give thanks to God?
  3. What are some ways that you can build 'villages' of support and community around yourself and others, just as the Israelites did around Jerusalem?
  4. How does this verse encourage you to think about your own role in rebuilding and restoring the spiritual walls of your community, as seen in Nehemiah 2:17?
  5. What are some ways that you can participate in the 'dedication' of your own life to God, just as the Israelites did in Nehemiah 12:27?

Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 12:29

Also from the house of Gilgal,.... Which likewise was in a champaign country in the plains of Jericho, Deuteronomy 11:30, and out of the fields of Geba; which was a Levitical city in the tribe of

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 12:29

And the sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both out of the plain country round about Jerusalem, and from the villages of Netophathi; No JFB commentary on these verses.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:29

That they might be near at hand for the service of God, and of his house.

Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:29

(29) The singers.—As the Nethinim were settled in Ophel, so the class of Levitical singers were chiefly to be found in villages to the north of the city.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:29

Verse 29. From the house of Gilgal, and out of the fields of Geba and Azmaveth] Or, from Beth-Gilgal; a village erected in the place where the Israelites encamped after they had, under the direction of Joshua, passed over Jordan.

Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 12:29

29. from the house of Gilgal] R.V. from Beth-gilgal. Possibly to be identified with the Gilgal of 2 Kings 2:1; 2 Kings 4:38, and if so it was about 14 miles N. of Jerusalem. Geba] Cf. Nehemiah 11:31. Azmaveth] See note on Ezra 2:24.

Barnes' Notes on Nehemiah 12:29

The house of Gilgal - Or, “Beth-Gilgal” - probably the Gilgal north of Jerusalem (now “Jiljilia).

Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:29

29. House of Gilgal — Or Beth-gilgal; probably the modern Jiljilia, about half way between Jerusalem and Shechem. Geba — See on Joshua 18:24. The site of Azmaveth is unknown.

Sermons on Nehemiah 12:29

SermonDescription
F.B. Meyer Come Let Us Go to Gilgal, and Renew by F.B. Meyer F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of renewing our commitment to Jesus as our King, drawing parallels from the Israelites' journey to Gilgal after Saul's victory. He highlights t
John Nelson Darby Joshua 1 - 13 by John Nelson Darby John Nelson Darby explores the themes of faith, obedience, and the spiritual journey of the Israelites as they prepare to cross the Jordan into Canaan. He emphasizes the importance
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