King James Version
What Does Nehemiah 11:7 Mean?
“And these are the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jesaiah.”
Context
5
And Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Colhozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of Shiloni.
6
All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.
7
And these are the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jesaiah.
8
And after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty and eight.
9
And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer: and Judah the son of Senuah was second over the city.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(7) The Benjamites were represented by two families, and gave the city two prefects (Nehemiah 11:9).
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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Cross-References
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