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Nehemiah
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The princes of the people lived in Jerusalem. The rest of the people also cast lots to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem, the holy city, and nine parts in the other cities. See also: Isaiah 48:2Isaiah 52:1Nehemiah 10:34The people blessed all the men who willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem. See also: Judges 5:92 Corinthians 8:16-17Job 31:20Now these are the chiefs of the province who lived in Jerusalem; but in the cities of Judah, everyone lived in his possession in their cities—Israel, the priests, the Levites, the temple servants, and the children of Solomon’s servants. See also: Ezra 2:431 Chronicles 9:1-34Ezra 2:1Some of the children of Judah and of the children of Benjamin lived in Jerusalem. 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 Mahalalel, of the children of Perez; See also: Genesis 38:29Luke 3:331 Chronicles 9:3-9and 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 the Shilonite. See also: Numbers 26:201 Chronicles 4:21Genesis 38:5All the sons of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were four hundred sixty-eight valiant men. 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 Jeshaiah. See also: 1 Chronicles 9:7-9After him Gabbai and Sallai, nine hundred twenty-eight. Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer; and Judah the son of Hassenuah was second over the city. See also: 1 Chronicles 9:7Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin, See also: 1 Chronicles 9:10Ezra 8:16Ezra 2:36Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of God’s house, See also: 1 Chronicles 9:112 Chronicles 19:11Acts 5:24and their brothers who did the work of the house, eight hundred twenty-two; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, See also: 1 Chronicles 9:12-13and his brothers, chiefs of fathers’ households, two hundred forty-two; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer, and their brothers, mighty men of valor, one hundred twenty-eight; and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of Haggedolim. Of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni; See also: 1 Chronicles 9:191 Chronicles 9:14and Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chiefs of the Levites, who had the oversight of the outward business of God’s house; See also: Nehemiah 8:71 Chronicles 26:291 Chronicles 26:20and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who was the chief to begin the thanksgiving in prayer, and Bakbukiah, the second among his brothers; and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. See also: 1 Chronicles 9:151 Chronicles 16:41Nehemiah 12:8-9All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred eighty-four. See also: Nehemiah 11:1Revelation 21:21 Kings 11:13Moreover the gatekeepers, Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers, who kept watch at the gates, were one hundred seventy-two. See also: Nehemiah 7:45Nehemiah 12:251 Chronicles 9:17-22The residue of Israel, of the priests, and the Levites were in all the cities of Judah, everyone in his inheritance. See also: Nehemiah 11:3But the temple servants lived in Ophel; and Ziha and Gishpa were over the temple servants. See also: Nehemiah 3:262 Chronicles 27:3Nehemiah 3:31The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica, of the sons of Asaph, the singers responsible for the service of God’s house. See also: Nehemiah 12:42Nehemiah 3:17Nehemiah 12:35For there was a commandment from the king concerning them, and a settled provision for the singers, as every day required. See also: Nehemiah 12:47Ezra 6:8-9Ezra 7:20-24Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king’s hand in all matters concerning the people. See also: Genesis 38:301 Chronicles 18:17Nehemiah 10:21As for the villages with their fields, some of the children of Judah lived in Kiriath Arba and its towns, in Dibon and its towns, in Jekabzeel and its villages, See also: Joshua 14:15Joshua 15:21-22in Jeshua, in Moladah, Beth Pelet, See also: Joshua 19:2Joshua 15:26-27in Hazar Shual, in Beersheba and its towns, See also: Judges 20:1Joshua 15:28Joshua 19:3in Ziklag, in Meconah and in its towns, See also: 1 Samuel 27:6Joshua 15:31in En Rimmon, in Zorah, in Jarmuth, See also: Judges 13:25Joshua 15:32-33Joshua 15:35Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages, Lachish and its fields, and Azekah and its towns. So they encamped from Beersheba to the valley of Hinnom. See also: Joshua 10:3Joshua 15:8Joshua 15:39The children of Benjamin also lived from Geba onward, at Michmash and Aija, and at Bethel and its towns, See also: Genesis 28:19Isaiah 10:281 Samuel 13:11at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah, See also: Isaiah 10:30Joshua 21:181 Samuel 21:1Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim, See also: 2 Samuel 4:31 Samuel 7:17Matthew 2:18Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat, See also: 1 Samuel 13:18Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen. See also: 1 Chronicles 8:121 Chronicles 4:14Nehemiah 7:37Of the Levites, certain divisions in Judah settled in Benjamin’s territory. See also: Genesis 49:71 Chronicles 6:54-81Joshua 21:1-45
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Notes in English 19th-century Catholic commentary by Fr. George Leo Haydock, shown as published.
These notes keep the polemics of their time: some speak harshly of the Jewish people or of other Christians. The Church teaches otherwise today. The Jewish people may not be blamed for the death of Christ (Nostra Aetate 4; Catechism 597–598), and Christians of other communities are our brothers and sisters in the Lord (Unitatis Redintegratio 3). Christian unity
Nehemiah 11:1
Ver. 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 (xi. 5.) says, that Nehemias built at his own expense houses for the priest and Levites, who chose to reside there.
↑ 1Nehemiah 11:2
Ver. 2. Blessed. Applauding their zeal and disinterestedness, as the city was yet only a heap of ruins. C. --- Some from the other ten tribes returned; but the transactions of three tribes are more particularly noticed. V. Bede. W.
↑ 2Nehemiah 11:3
Ver. 3. Solomon. See 1 Esdras ii. 55. and 1 Par. ix. 2.
↑ 3Nehemiah 11:4
Ver. 4. Benjamin, as well as of Ephraim and Manasses. 1 Par. ix. 3. The difference between this last record and the present, arises from Nehemias including many who returned with Esdras and with himself. C.
↑ 4Nehemiah 11:5
Ver. 5. Silonite. Of the son of Sela,. 1 Par. ix. 5. T.
↑ 5Nehemiah 11:9
Ver. 9. Second. Vicegerent of Joel, (C.) or commander of a second part of the city. Syr.
↑ 9Nehemiah 11:11
Ver. 11. Achitob had the inspection over the Levites and treasures. Eliasib was then pontiff. C.
↑ 11Nehemiah 11:13
Ver. 13. Amassai. Or (1 Par. ix. 12.) Maasai, the son of Adiel, the son of Jezra, the son of Mosollam, the son of Mosollamoth, the son of Emmer.
↑ 13Nehemiah 11:14
Ver. 14. The mighty, for riches and power; on which account this family was conspicuous.
↑ 14Nehemiah 11:15
Ver. 15. Semeia. The ancient Latin MSS. read Sebenia. Martinay.
↑ 15Nehemiah 11:16
Ver. 16. Outward. For repairs of the temple, cultivation of the lands given by vow; also to buy provisions, sacred vestments, &c.
↑ 16Nehemiah 11:17
Ver. 17. Praise. Master of music. C. --- Heb. "chief to begin the thanksgiving in prayer." Syr.
"leader of the Jews in prayer." H.
↑ 17Nehemiah 11:21
Ver. 21. Gaspha, were chiefs of the Nathinites. C. --- Heb. "over the," &c. Ophel was their place of residence. C. iii. 26.
↑ 21Nehemiah 11:22
Ver. 22. Overseer. Lit. "bishop." Heb. pekid, which has the same meaning. H. ---
Christians styled him who was at the head, bishop; as the Athenians did their chief justice. Grot. E. C.
↑ 22Nehemiah 11:23
Ver. 23. King's. David's, (C. xii. 24,) or perhaps the Persian monarch, who had appointed a maintenance for the priests, &c. 1 Esd. vi. and vii. C. --- Order.
Heb. "that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day." Prot.
↑ 23Nehemiah 11:24
Ver. 24. People. They addressed themselves to him, (H.) and he gave an exact account to the king (C.) of Persia. M.
↑ 24Nehemiah 11:25
Ver. 25. The houses. Heb. "and for the dwellings, (C.) or villages." Pagnin. M. ---
Villages. Lit.
"daughters," which is often used in this sense. H.
↑ 25Nehemiah 11:26
Ver. 26. Jesue. This, and many of the other critics, had changed names, or were not built in the time of Josue. C.
↑ 26Nehemiah 11:30
Ver. 30. Bersabee. The southern extremity of Juda, (M.) unto the valley on the east of Jerusalem.
Adric. 186.
↑ 30Nehemiah 11:34–35
Ver. 34-35. Lod. Built by Samad. 1 Par. viii. 12. It is called Lod-Hadid. C. vii. 37.
--- Ono had the same founder, and stood in the valley of craftsmen. C. vi. 2, and 1 Par. iv. 14.
↑ 34Nehemiah 11:36
Ver. 36. Portions. The Levites dwelt in the cities assigned to these two tribes.
C.
↑ 36License: Notes by Fr. George Leo Haydock (1774–1849), from the Douay-Rheims Bible with Haydock's commentary (first ed. Thomas Haydock, Manchester/Dublin, 1811–1814; New York: Edward Dunigan & Brother, 1859); New Testament notes compiled with Fr. Benedict Rayment. Public domain. Digital text: "The Haydock Bible", Internet Archive (archive.org/details/TheHaydockBible), uploaded 2011 under the Public Domain Mark. · Credits and licenses