Nehemiah 11:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The nation's leaders and their families settled in Jerusalem. But there was room for only one out of every ten of the remaining families, and so they asked God to show them who would live there.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 26:13

Each group, no matter how large or small, was assigned a gate to guard, and they let the LORD show them what he wanted done.

1 Chronicles 8:28

These were the family leaders in their ancestor's clan, and they and their descendants lived in Jerusalem.

1 Chronicles 9:1

Everyone in Israel was listed in the official family records that were included in the history of Israel's kings. The people of Judah were taken to Babylonia as prisoners because they sinned against the LORD.

1 Chronicles 9:2

And the first people to return to their towns included priests, Levites, temple workers, and other Israelites.

1 Chronicles 9:3

People from the tribes of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh settled in Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 10:34

We have decided that the families of priests, Levites, and ordinary people will supply firewood for the temple each year, so that sacrifices can be offered on the altar, just as the LORD our God has commanded.

Nehemiah 11:18

Altogether, two hundred and eighty-four Levites settled in the holy city.

Nehemiah 4:22

I asked the men in charge and their workers to stay inside Jerusalem and stand guard at night. So they guarded the city at night and worked during the day.

Psalm 122:5

David's royal throne is here where justice rules.

Psalm 122:6

Jerusalem, we pray that you will have peace, and that all will go well for those who love you.

Proverbs 16:33

We make our own decisions, but the LORD alone determines what happens.

Isaiah 48:2

You call Jerusalem your home and say you depend on me, the LORD All-Powerful, the God of Israel.

Isaiah 52:1

Jerusalem, wake up! Stand up and be strong. Holy city of Zion, dress in your best clothes. Those foreigners who ruined your sacred city won't bother you again.

Matthew 27:53

Then after Jesus had risen to life, they came out of their graves and went into the holy city, where they were seen by many people.

Matthew 4:5

Next, the devil took Jesus to the holy city and made him stand on the highest part of the temple.

Acts 1:24

Then they all prayed, “Lord, you know what everyone is like! Show us the one you have chosen

Acts 1:26

They drew names, and Matthias was chosen to join the group of the eleven apostles.

Joshua 18:10

Joshua found out from the LORD how to divide the land, and he told the tribes what the LORD had decided.