Nehemiah 11

And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts to dwell in other cities.

The leaders lived in Jerusalem, the sacred city. The rest of the people drew straws, deciding that for every ten, one would join the leaders in Jerusalem, while the remaining nine would live elsewhere.

And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.

The people showered blessings on those brave souls who willingly chose to make Jerusalem their home.

Now these are the chief of the province that dwelt in Jerusalem: but in the cities of Judah dwelt every one in his possession in their cities, to wit, Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon’s servants.

Here are the main leaders who lived in Jerusalem, while everyone else lived in their own homes in the cities of Judah. This included the people of Israel, the priests, the Levites, the temple servants, and the descendants of Solomon's servants.

And at Jerusalem dwelt certain of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin. Of the children of Judah; Athaiah the son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalaleel, of the children of Perez;

In Jerusalem, some descendants of Judah and Benjamin lived. Among Judah's descendants was Athaiah, whose lineage traced back to Perez through Mahalaleel, Shephatiah, Amariah, Zechariah, and Uzziah.

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.

Maaseiah, born from the lineage of Baruch, Colhozeh, Hazaiah, Adaiah, Joiarib, Zechariah, and Shiloni, carried the legacy of his ancestors.

All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.

In Jerusalem, Perez's descendants numbered 468 brave and strong men.

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.

Here are the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu, born of Meshullam, who was the child of Joed. Joed was the offspring of Pedaiah, who was the son of Kolaiah. Kolaiah was the progeny of Maaseiah, who was the son of Ithiel, and Ithiel was the child of Jesaiah.

And after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty and eight.

Following him were Gabbai and Sallai, leading a strong force of 928 souls.

And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer: and Judah the son of Senuah was second over the city.

Joel, Zichri's son, was their trusted leader, while Judah, Senuah's son, served as the city's dependable second-in-command.

Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin.

Among the priests, there was Jedaiah, the passionate son of Joiarib, and the perceptive Jachin.

Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, was the ruler of the house of God.

Seraiah, a descendant of Hilkiah, Meshullam, Zadok, Meraioth, and Ahitub, held the esteemed position of leading God's house.

And their brethren that did the work of the house were eight hundred twenty and two: and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchiah.

Their fellow priests who passionately served in the house of worship numbered 822. Among them was Adaiah, a descendant of Malchiah through Pashur, Zechariah, Amzi, Pelaliah, and Jeroham.

And his brethren, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and two: and Amashai the son of Azareel, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

His brothers, leaders among their people, numbered 242. Among them was Amashai, the descendant of Azareel, Ahasai, Meshillemoth, and Immer.

And their brethren, mighty men of valour, an hundred twenty and eight: and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of one of the great men.

Their brothers, brave and strong, numbered 128. They were led by Zabdiel, the son of a respected elder.

Also of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hashub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;

Among the Levites was Shemaiah, a descendant of Hashub, Azrikam, Hashabiah, and Bunni.

And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God.

Shabbethai and Jozabad, prominent Levites, passionately oversaw the external affairs of God's house.

And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.

Mattaniah, a descendant of Asaph, led the prayer of gratitude. Bakbukiah was second among his fellow Levites, followed by Abda, from the lineage of Jeduthun.

All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred fourscore and four.

In the sacred city, there were 284 devoted Levites.

Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that kept the gates, were an hundred seventy and two.

Akkub, Talmon, and their fellow gatekeepers, a dedicated group of 172, faithfully guarded the gates.

And the residue of Israel, of the priests, and the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance.

The remaining people of Israel, including priests and Levites, were spread throughout the cities of Judah, each living in their own inherited land.

But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa were over the Nethinims.

The humble Nethinims made their home in Ophel, under the watchful leadership of Ziha and Gispa.

The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micha. Of the sons of Asaph, the singers were over the business of the house of God.

Uzzi, a Levite leader in Jerusalem, was the descendant of Bani, Hashabiah, Mattaniah, and Micha. Among Asaph's sons, the singers managed God's house affairs.

For it was the king’s commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day.

The king had ordered that the singers should receive a set share, due to them every day.

And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabeel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king’s hand in all matters concerning the people.

Pethahiah, a descendant of Judah through Zerah and son of Meshezabeel, was the king's trusted advisor, always by his side, guiding him on all matters related to the people.

And for the villages, with their fields, some of the children of Judah dwelt at Kirjatharba, and in the villages thereof, and at Dibon, and in the villages thereof, and at Jekabzeel, and in the villages thereof,

In the countryside, with its vast fields, some descendants of Judah made their homes in Kirjatharba and its surrounding hamlets, in Dibon and its nearby settlements, and in Jekabzeel with its neighboring villages.

And at Jeshua, and at Moladah, and at Bethphelet,

Others lived in Jeshua, Moladah, and Bethphelet,

And at Hazarshual, and at Beersheba, and in the villages thereof,

in Hazarshual, and in Beersheba and its surrounding hamlets,

And at Ziklag, and at Mekonah, and in the villages thereof,

in Ziklag, and in Mekonah and its villages,

And at Enrimmon, and at Zareah, and at Jarmuth,

in Enrimmon, Zareah, and Jarmuth,

Zanoah, Adullam, and in their villages, at Lachish, and the fields thereof, at Azekah, and in the villages thereof. And they dwelt from Beersheba unto the valley of Hinnom.

In the humble hamlets of Zanoah and Adullam, across the fertile fields of Lachish, and within the quaint villages of Azekah, people lived and thrived. Their homes stretched from the vibrant city of Beersheba to the serene valley of Hinnom.

The children also of Benjamin from Geba dwelt at Michmash, and Aija, and Bethel, and in their villages.

The descendants of Benjamin, hailing from Geba, made their homes in Michmash, Aija, and Bethel, and in their villages.

And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

They also lived in Anathoth, Nob, and Ananiah,

Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim,

in Hazor, Ramah, and Gittaim,

Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,

in Hadid, Zeboim, and Neballat,

Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.

In the heart of Lod and Ono, lies the valley where artisans pour their souls into their craft.

And of the Levites were divisions in Judah, and in Benjamin.

Some divisions of the Levites made their homes in Judah, and some in Benjamin.