Nehemiah 11:13-23

13 and his brethren, chiefs of families, two hundred and forty-two: and Amasia son of Esdriel, son of Mesarimith, son of Emmer,

14 and his brethren, mighty men of war, a hundred and twenty-eight: and overseer Badiel son of great men.

15 And of the Levites; Samaia, son of Esricam,

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17 Matthanias son of Micha, and Jobeb son of Samui,

18 two hundred and eighty-four.

19 And the porters; Acub, Telamin, and their brethren, a hundred and seventy-two.

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22 And the overseer of the Levites the son of Bani, son of Ozi, son of Asabia, the son of Micha. Of the sons of Asaph the singers over the house of God,

23 For so was the king's commandment concerning them.

Nehemiah 11:13-23 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO NEHEMIAH 11

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, Ne 11:1-9, and of the priests and Levites who dwelt there, Ne 11:10-19, and of the rest of the people, priests, and Levites, that dwelt in the other cities and villages of Judah and Benjamin, Ne 11:20-36.