Nehemiah 11:1-3 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 11:1-36

Town and country. Variety in unity. Nehemiah had been some time before (see Nehemiah 7:4 , Nehemiah 7:5 ) impressed with the necessity of increasing the population of Jerusalem, and had taken preliminary steps; but other more pressing matters had intervened. He now proceeded with his design. His purpose was, that of the whole population one-tenth should inhabit the metropolis, and he arranged that the additional families to dwell there should be determined by lot. First, however,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 11:1-36

The true centralisation. We separate the nation from the world not to surround it with a false patriotism which means self-interest, but that in the fulfilment of the Divine purpose and law we may be the greater blessing to mankind. I. The true centre of the life of the community is THE RELIGIOUS CENTRE . Jerusalem as the sacred city. The secular and religious are not opposed. The man of God is the true man. There is no true strength and prosperity where there is an inversion of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 11:2

The men that willingly offered themselves . Besides those on whom the lot fell, a certain number volunteered to change their residence and to transfer themselves and families from their country homes to Jerusalem. The people called down blessings upon them for their patriotism. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 11:2

Volunteers. "And the people blessed all the men that willingly offered themselves," etc. A large part of the work done for the good of the community is done by volunteers—men and women who ': willingly offer themselves" to do what in the abstract has no more claim on them than on others; and do it gratuitously. This is especially seen in the various departments of service in connection with religion and charity. Church officers, Sunday-school teachers, visitors of the poor, etc. Amount... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 11:3

These are the chief of the province . A comparison is in the writer's mind between the Jews of Palestine and those of the great Persian capitals, Babylon and Susa, to which, as a Persian official, he himself properly belongs. Compare Nehemiah 1:3 and Ezra 2:1 . That dwelt in Jerusalem . i.e. "that were entered in Nehemiah's census among the inhabitants of Jerusalem after the transfer of population had been made." The names which follow appear in most cases to be personal, but a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 11:3-36

Three elements in the Church of Christ. In the first verse of this chapter Jerusalem is called "the holy city;" as such it was the type of the Church of Christ. In three respects it bore to the Christian Church a real and close resemblance. 1. It was a separated city; separated and fenced from surrounding idolatries and immoralities. 2. It was a distinguished city; distinguished by 3. It was a commissioned city; charged to hold and preserve a certain deposit of sacred truth... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Nehemiah 11:1

To bring one of ten - Artificial enlargements of capitals by forcible transfers of population to them, were not unusual in ancient times. About 500 B.C., Syracuse became a great city in this way. Tradition ascribed the greatness of Rome, in part, to this cause. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Nehemiah 11:1

Nehemiah 11:1. The rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem Where their very office, in some sort, obliged them to dwell; and where, it seems, Nehemiah had desired the principal men of the nation, by way of example, to fix their habitations. The rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem That the building of the city might be completed, and the honour and safety of it better provided for. The bulk of the Jews, it appears, rather chose to live in the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Nehemiah 11:2

Nehemiah 11:2. The people blessed all the men that willingly offered themselves Besides those who were chosen by lot, it seems there were some that voluntarily chose to go and live there, whom the people highly commended, beseeching God to bless and prosper them: for indeed they were worthy to be honoured, because they denied themselves, and their own safety and profit, for the public good, and the glory of God; seeking the restoration of their nation, the defence of their city, and the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Nehemiah 11:3

Nehemiah 11:3. These are the chief of the province Of Judea, which was now made a province. Israel The generality of the people of Israel, whether of Judah, or Benjamin, or any other tribe. These he calls Israel, rather than Judah, because there were many of the other tribes now incorporated with them; and because none of the tribes of Israel, except Judah and Benjamin, dwelt in Jerusalem. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 11:1-36

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 11:1-36

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 11:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 11:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 11:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 11:3-36

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Nehemiah 11:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Nehemiah 11:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Nehemiah 11:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Nehemiah 11:3

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