So the leaders of the people dwelt in Jerusalem while the remainder of the people cast lots to bring one out of every ten to live in Jerusalem, the holy city, while the other nine remained in the other towns.
Nehemiah 7:4 - Tree of Life Version Now the city was spacious and large, but there were few people within it and no houses were being built. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Now the city was large and great: but the people were few therein, and the houses were not builded. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Now the city was wide and large, but the people in it were few, and their houses were not yet built. American Standard Version (1901) Now the city was wide and large; but the people were few therein, and the houses were not builded. Common English Bible Now although the city was wide and large, only a few people were living within it, and no houses had been rebuilt. Catholic Public Domain Version Now the city was great and very wide, and the people in its midst were few, and the houses were not yet built. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And the city was very wide and great; and the people few in the midst thereof; and the houses were not built. |
So the leaders of the people dwelt in Jerusalem while the remainder of the people cast lots to bring one out of every ten to live in Jerusalem, the holy city, while the other nine remained in the other towns.
Then the people blessed all the men who volunteered to dwell in Jerusalem.
I said to them, “The gates of Jerusalem must not be opened until the sun is hot. While those are still on duty, have them shut and bar the doors. Also appoint residents of Jerusalem as guards, some at their post and some near their homes.”
So my God put into my heart to assemble the nobles, the officials and the people to be registered by genealogy. I found the scroll of the genealogical record of those who formerly returned. I found the following written there:
Some of you will rebuild the ancient ruins, will raise up the age-old foundations, will be called Repairer of the Breach, Restorer of Streets for Dwelling.
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.