This chapter treats of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, those of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin, who settled there by lot, or of their own accord, their names and numbers, Neh. 11:1–9, and of the priests and Levites who dwelt there, Neh.

And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem Where it was proper they should, being the metropolis of the nation, both for the performance of their offices, and to protect and defend it, as well as to set an example to the people, and encourage them to dwell there also: the rest of the people…

And the people blessed all the men that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem. ] Who were not taken by lot, but of their own accord settled at Jerusalem; they praised them for it, and wished them all happiness and prosperity, since they denied themselves of ease and profit for the sake…

Now these are the chief of the province that dwelt in Jerusalem That is, of Judea, reduced to a province by the king of Babylon, and now a province of the Persian monarchy: but in the cities of Judah dwelt everyone in his possession in their cities; in which they or their ancestors had formerly…

And at Jerusalem dwelt certain of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin It belonging partly to one tribe and partly to the other, and so inhabited by both, as it originally was, of the children of Judah; Athaiah; called Uthai, whose lineage is traced through Uzziah, Zechariah,…

And Maaseiah Who seems to be the same with Asaiah, and whose genealogy is carried up through Baruch, Colhozeh, Hazaiah, Adaiah, Joiarib, Zechariah, to Shiloni; perhaps the same with Shelah, another son of Judah, see .

All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men. ] And so well qualified to defend the city against its enemies.

And these are the sons of Benjamin That were of that tribe, and inhabited Jerusalem, namely, that follow: Sallu the son of Meshullam; who from him is traced up through Joed, Pedaiah, Kolaiah, Maaseiah, Ithiel, to Jesaiah.

And after him That is, Sallu: were Gabbai and Sallai; in all nine hundred and twenty eight; there were more of the tribe of Benjamin than of the tribe of Judah, they having perhaps a greater share in the city, or were better disposed to dwell in it.

And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer Or chief governor of the city: and Judah the son of Senuah was second over the city; or the deputy governor of it; so Pitholaus is called an under governor in Jerusalem by Josephus [[10]] 11: Antiqu. l. 14. c. 6. sect. 1.

Of the priests Who dwelt in Jerusalem, of whom the same account is given in these two verses as in (1 Chron. 9:10, 1 Chron. 9:11) , only Seraiah here is called Azariah there.

Of the priests Who dwelt in Jerusalem, of whom the same account is given in these two verses as in (1 Chron. 9:10, 1 Chron. 9:11) , only Seraiah here is called Azariah there.

And their brethren that did the work of the house were eight hundred twenty and two That offered the sacrifices, burnt incense, set on the shewbread, lighted the lamps and Adaiah the son of Jeroham; see whose genealogy is traced here through Pelaliah, Amzi, Zechariah, Pashur, to Malchiah.

And his brethren, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and two That is, the brethren or relations of Adaiah: and Amashai; called Maasiai, , whose lineage is traced here through Azareel, Ahasai, Meshillemoth, to Immer.

And their brethren, mighty men of valour, an hundred twenty and eight The brethren of Adaiah and Amashai, who were able men to do the work of their office as priests, and men of courage to fight the enemy, and defend the city upon occasion: and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of one of the…

Also of the Levites Who dwelt in Jerusalem: Shemaiah the son of Hashub: traced from him through Azrikam and Hashabiah to Bunni; these were of the sons of Merari, the third son of Levi, see .

And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites Along with Shemaiah; these had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God: who had the care of the repairs of the temple, and of getting in the wood for the altar, as Jarchi, and collecting the third part of the shekel, to…

And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph Zabdi is called Zichri in was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: he was the precentor, or led the song at the time of the daily sacrifice, in which prayer was also made, as in many of the songs, hymns, and psalms of…

All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred fourscore and four. Who had their residence there, .

Moreover, the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that kept the gates, were one hundred and seventy two. ] Of whom see (1 Chron. 9:17, 1 Chron. 9:18) .

And the residue of Israel, of the priests and the Levites, &c.]. All of them, besides those that dwelt at Jerusalem: were in all the cities of Judah, everyone in his inheritance; the Israelites in the cities, houses, and estates enjoyed by their ancestors, and the priests and Levites in the cities…

But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel An high place or tower on the wall of Jerusalem, see , and Ziha, and Gispa, were over the Nethinims; had the oversight of them, and took care that they did their work; they were such themselves, but the principal of them, see .

The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi, the son of Bani He was the supervisor of them, that looked after them that they did their work in ministering to the priests, as they had occasion for them; this man’s genealogy is further traced through Hashabiah and Mattaniah, to Micha the…

For it was the king’s commandment concerning them Either of King David as some, see or rather of the king of Persia: that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day; he settled a daily salary for them, to be paid out of his treasury; having perhaps a peculiar respect for such…

And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabeel, of the children of Zerah, the son of Judah The twin brother of Pharez, was at the king’s hand in all matters concerning the people; to speak for them to the king, as Jarchi; when they had a favour to ask of him, a petition to present to him, he delivered it for…

And for the villages, with their fields The cities and villages in the country, an account of the inhabitants of them next follows: some of the children of Judah dwelt at Kirjatharba, and in the villages thereof; the same with Hebron, and at Dibon; the same with Dimonah, and at Jekabzeel, and in…

See Gill on Neh. 11:25

See Gill on Neh. 11:25

See Gill on Neh. 11:25

See Gill on Neh. 11:25

See Gill on Neh. 11:25

The children also of Benjamin, from Geba, dwelt at Michmash, &c.] Geba was a city on the southern border of Benjamin, and Michmash on the northern, of which see in this and the four following verses are the names of several cities in the tribe of Benjamin, inhabited by the men of that tribe, as…

(See Gill on Neh. 11:31).

(See Gill on Neh. 11:31).

(See Gill on Neh. 11:31).

(See Gill on Neh. 10:31).

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.