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Nehemiah 11

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Verse 1

Lots. Those who had a mind to fix their abode at Jerusalem, received every encouragement. But some were compelled, that the city might regain its ancient splendour, and become the bulwark of the nation. Josephus ([Antiquities?] xi. 5.) says, that Nehemias built at his own expense houses for the priest and Levites, who chose to reside there.

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Verse 2

Blessed. Applauding their zeal and disinterestedness, as the city was yet only a heap of ruins. (Calmet) --- Some from the other ten tribes returned; but the transactions of three tribes are more particularly noticed. (Ven. Bede) (Worthington)

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Verse 3

Solomon. See 1 Esdras ii. 55., and 1 Paralipomenon ix. 2.

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Verse 4

Benjamin, as well as of Ephraim and Manasses, 1 Paralipomenon ix. 3. The difference between this last record and the present, arises from Nehemias including many who returned with Esdras and with himself. (Calmet)

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Verse 5

Silonite. Of the son of Sela, 1 Paralipomenon ix. 5. (Tirinus)

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Verse 9

Second. Vicegerent of Joel, (Calmet) or commander of a second part of the city. (Syriac)

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Verse 11

Achitob had the inspection over the Levites and treasures. Eliasib was then pontiff. (Calmet)

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Verse 13

Amassai. Or (1 Paralipomenon ix. 12.) Maasai, the son of Adiel, the son of Jezra, the son of Mosollam, the son of Mosollamoth, the son of Emmer.

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Verse 14

The mighty, for riches and power; on which account this family was conspicuous.

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Verse 15

Semeia. The ancient Latin manuscripts read Sebenia. (Martinay.)

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Verse 16

Outward. For repairs of the temple, cultivation of the lands given by vow; also to buy provisions, sacred vestments, &c.

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Verse 17

Praise. Master of music. (Calmet) --- Hebrew, "chief to begin the thanksgiving in prayer." Syriac, "leader of the Jews in prayer." (Haydock)

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Verse 21

Gaspha, were chiefs of the Nathinites. (Calmet) --- Hebrew, "over the," &c. Ophel was their place of residence, chap. iii. 26.

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Verse 22

Overseer. Literally, "bishop." Hebrew pekid, which has the same meaning. (Haydock) --- Christians styled him who was at the head, bishop; as the Athenians did their chief justice. (Grotius) (Estius) (Calmet)

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Verse 23

King’s. David’s, (chap. xii. 24,) or perhaps the Persian monarch, who had appointed a maintenance for the priests, &c., 1 Esdras vi., and vii. (Calmet) --- Order. Hebrew, "that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day." (Protestants)

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Verse 24

People. They addressed themselves to him, (Haydock) and he gave an exact account to the king (Calmet) of Persia. (Menochius)

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Verse 25

The houses. Hebrew, "and for the dwellings, (Calmet) or villages." (Pagnin) (Menochius) --- Villages. Literally, "daughters," which is often used in this sense. (Haydock)

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Verse 26

Jesue. This, and many of the other critics, had changed names, or were not built in the time of Josue. (Calmet)

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Verse 30

Bersabee. The southern extremity of Juda, (Menochius) unto the valley on the east of Jerusalem. (Adrichomius 186.)

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Verses 34-35

Lod. Built by Samad, 1 Paralipomenon viii. 12. It is called Lod-Hadid, chap. vii. 37. --- Ono had the same founder, and stood in the valley of craftsmen, chap. vi. 2., and 1 Paralipomenon iv. 14.

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Verse 36

Portions. The Levites dwelt in the cities assigned to these two tribes. (Calmet)

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Verse 38

CHAPTER XI.

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Bibliographical Information
Haydock, George Leo. "Commentary on Nehemiah 11". "Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/hcc/nehemiah-11.html. 1859.

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