Nehemiah 11:25 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Nehemiah 11:20-36

Having given an account of the principal persons that dwelt in Jerusalem (a larger account of whom he had before, 1 Chron. 9:2-34), Nehemiah, in these verses, gives us some account of the other cities, in which dwelt the residue of Israel, Neh. 11:20. It was requisite that Jerusalem should be replenished, yet not so as to drain the country. The king himself is served of the field, which will do little service if there be not hands to manage it. Let there therefore be no strife, no envy, no... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 11:25-30

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, Joshua 15:54 and at Dibon ; the same with Dimonah, Joshua 15:22 and at Jekabzeel, and in the villages thereof ; the same with Kabzeel, one of the uttermost cities of the tribe of Judah southward, Joshua 15:21 , of which city was... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 11:1-36

PART III . ENLARGEMENT OF THE POPULATION OF JERUSALEM , WITH THE NUMBER OF THE ADULT MALES , AND THE NAMES OF THE CHIEFS . VARIOUS LISTS OF PRIESTS AND LEVITES AT DIFFERENT PERIODS ( Nehemiah 11:1-36 ; Nehemiah 12:1-26 ). Having been led, in speaking of this matter, to give a sort of catalogue of the chief dwellers at Jerusalem (verses 4-19), and another of the country towns and villages occupied at this time by those... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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 11:3-36

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 11:25

And for the villages . Or, "And, as regards the villages." The writer here at last passes away altogether from Jerusalem, and proceeds to speak of the country population of Judaea. This was chiefly located in villages or hamlets, to each of which was attached a territory suitable for cultivation. The principal of these settlements are now enumerated, and will be found to comprise seventeen places belonging to Judah, and fifteen belonging to Benjamin. Of these thirty-two, a considerable... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Nehemiah 11:25

Kirjath-arba - i. e., Hebron. In the absence of the Hebrews during the captivity, the place had recovered its old name Joshua 15:13. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 11:1-36

Lists of Jerusalem residents (11:1-36)Most of the people who returned from exile had settled in the country around Jerusalem rather than in the city itself. Therefore, because Jerusalem was thinly populated, a resettlement scheme was put into practice. Under this scheme one tenth of the residents from the country areas came to live in Jerusalem and so increase its stability. In addition to these, a large group offered willingly to come and live in the city (11:1-2).A list is then given of the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Nehemiah 11:25

villages. Hebrew daughters, i.e. of the mother city. with their fields = in their fields: i.e. unwalled (Leviticus 25:31 ). Compare, for the names that follow, Joshua 15:13 , &c. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Nehemiah 11:20-36

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 11:25-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 11:1-36

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 11:1-36

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 11:1-36

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 11:3-36

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 11:25

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Nehemiah 11:25

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 11:1-36

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Nehemiah 11:25

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