Nehemiah 7:4

New Living Translation

At that time the city was large and spacious, but the population was small, and none of the houses had been rebuilt.

Cross References

Nehemiah 11:1

The leaders of the people were living in Jerusalem, the holy city. A tenth of the people from the other towns of Judah and Benjamin were chosen by sacred lots to live there, too, while the rest stayed where they were.

Nehemiah 11:2

And the people commended everyone who volunteered to resettle in Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 7:3

I said to them, “Do not leave the gates open during the hottest part of the day. And even while the gatekeepers are on duty, have them shut and bar the doors. Appoint the residents of Jerusalem to act as guards, everyone on a regular watch. Some will serve at sentry posts and some in front of their own homes.”

Nehemiah 7:5

So my God gave me the idea to call together all the nobles and leaders of the city, along with the ordinary citizens, for registration. I had found the genealogical record of those who had first returned to Judah. This is what was written there:

Isaiah 58:12

Some of you will rebuild the deserted ruins of your cities. Then you will be known as a rebuilder of walls and a restorer of homes.

Matthew 6:33

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.