Nehemiah
Inspired Version (1:1)
The words of Nehemiah, the son of Hachaliah. And it came to pass in the month Chisleu, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan, the palace,
Hebrew (1:1)
דִּבְרֵ֥י ([These are] the words) נְחֶמְיָ֖ה (of Nehemiah) בֶּן־ (son) חֲכַלְיָ֑ה (of Hacaliah): וַיְהִ֤י (vvv) בְחֹֽדֶשׁ־ (In the month) כִּסְלֵו (of Chislev), שְׁנַ֣ת (year), עֶשְׂרִ֔ים (in the twentieth) וַאֲנִ֥י (while I) הָיִ֖יתִי (was) בְּשׁוּשַׁ֥ן (of Susa), הַבִּירָֽה׃ (in the citadel)
KJV (1:1)
The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. And it came to pass in the month Chisleu, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the palace,
Inspired Version (1:2)
That Hanani, one of my brethren, came, he and certain men of Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews that had escaped, which were left of the captivity, and concerning Jerusalem.
Hebrew (1:2)
וַיָּבֹ֨א (arrived) חֲנָ֜נִי (Hanani), אֶחָ֧ד (one) מֵאַחַ֛י (of my brothers), ה֥וּא (. . .) וַאֲנָשִׁ֖ים (with men) מִֽיהוּדָ֑ה (from Judah). וָאֶשְׁאָלֵ֞ם (So I questioned them) עַל־ (about) הַיְּהוּדִ֧ים (of the Jews) הַפְּלֵיטָ֛ה (the remnant) אֲשֶֽׁר־ (who) נִשְׁאֲר֥וּ (had survived) מִן־ () הַשֶּׁ֖בִי (the exile), וְעַל־ (and also about) יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (Jerusalem).
KJV (1:2)
That Hanani, one of my brethren, came, he and certain men of Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews that had escaped, which were left of the captivity, and concerning Jerusalem.
Inspired Version (1:3)
And they said unto me, The remnant that are left of the captivity there in the province are in great affliction and reproach; the wall of Jerusalem also is broken down, and the gates thereof are burned with fire.
Hebrew (1:3)
וַיֹּאמְרוּ֮ (And they told) לִי֒ (me), הַֽנִּשְׁאָרִ֞ים (The remnant) אֲשֶֽׁר־ (who) נִשְׁאֲר֤וּ (survived) מִן־ (. . .) הַשְּׁבִי֙ (the exile) שָׁ֣ם ([are] there) בַּמְּדִינָ֔ה (in the province), בְּרָעָ֥ה (trouble) גְדֹלָ֖ה (in great) וּבְחֶרְפָּ֑ה (and disgrace). וְחוֹמַ֤ת (The wall) יְרוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙ (of Jerusalem) מְפֹרָ֔צֶת ([is] broken down), וּשְׁעָרֶ֖יהָ (and its gates) נִצְּת֥וּ (have been burned) בָאֵֽשׁ׃ (with fire).
KJV (1:3)
And they said unto me, The remnant that are left of the captivity there in the province are in great affliction and reproach: the wall of Jerusalem also is broken down, and the gates thereof are burned with fire.
Inspired Version (1:4)
And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down, and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven,
Hebrew (1:4)
וַיְהִ֞י (-) כְּשָׁמְעִ֣י׀ (When I heard) אֶת־ (-) הַדְּבָרִ֣ים (words), הָאֵ֗לֶּה (these) יָשַׁ֙בְתִּי֙ (I sat down) וָֽאֶבְכֶּ֔ה (and wept). וָאֶתְאַבְּלָ֖ה (I mourned) יָמִ֑ים (for days), וָֽאֱהִ֥י (. . .) צָם֙ (fasting) וּמִתְפַּלֵּ֔ל (and praying) לִפְנֵ֖י (before) אֱלֹהֵ֥י (the God) הַשָּׁמָֽיִם׃ (of heaven).
KJV (1:4)
And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven,
Inspired Version (1:5)
And said, I beseech thee, O Lord God of heaven, the great and terrible God that keepeth covenant and mercy for them that love him and observe his commandments,
Hebrew (1:5)
וָאֹמַ֗ר (Then I said): אָֽנָּ֤א (O) יְהוָה֙ (LORD), אֱלֹהֵ֣י (God) הַשָּׁמַ֔יִם (of heaven), הָאֵ֥ל (God) הַגָּד֖וֹל (the great) וְהַנּוֹרָ֑א (and awesome) שֹׁמֵ֤ר (who keeps) הַבְּרִית֙ (His covenant) וָחֶ֔סֶד (of loving devotion) לְאֹהֲבָ֖יו (with those who love Him) וּלְשֹׁמְרֵ֥י (and keep) מִצְוֺתָֽיו׃ (His commandments),
KJV (1:5)
And said, I beseech thee, O LORD God of heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy for them that love him and observe his commandments:
Inspired Version (1:6)
Let thine ear now be attentive and thine eyes open, that thou mayest hear the prayer of thy servant which I pray before thee now, day and night, for the children of Israel, thy servants, and confess the sins of the children of Israel which we have sinned against thee; both I and my father's house have sinned.
Hebrew (1:6)
תְּהִ֣י (be) נָ֣א (. . .) אָזְנְךָֽ־ (and Your ears) קַשֶּׁ֣בֶת (attentive) וְֽעֵינֶ֪יךָ (let Your eyes) פְתֻוּח֟וֹת (open) לִשְׁמֹ֣עַ (to hear) אֶל־ (. . .) תְּפִלַּ֣ת (the prayer) עַבְדְּךָ֡ (Your servant), אֲשֶׁ֣ר (that) אָנֹכִי֩ (I), מִתְפַּלֵּ֨ל (pray) לְפָנֶ֤יךָ (before You) הַיּוֹם֙ (now) יוֹמָ֣ם (day) וָלַ֔יְלָה (and night) עַל־ (for) בְּנֵ֥י (the Israelites) יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (. . .). עֲבָדֶ֑יךָ (Your servants), וּמִתְוַדֶּ֗ה (I confess) עַל־ (. . .) חַטֹּ֤אות (the sins) בְּנֵֽי־ (we Israelites) יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (. . .) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (that) חָטָ֣אנוּ (have committed) לָ֔ךְ (against You). וַאֲנִ֥י (Both I) וּבֵית־ (house) אָבִ֖י (and my father’s) חָטָֽאנוּ׃ (have sinned).
KJV (1:6)
Let thine ear now be attentive, and thine eyes open, that thou mayest hear the prayer of thy servant, which I pray before thee now, day and night, for the children of Israel thy servants, and confess the sins of the children of Israel, which we have sinned against thee: both I and my father's house have sinned.
Inspired Version (1:7)
We have dealt very corruptly against thee and have not kept the commandments, nor the statutes, nor the judgments which thou commandedst thy servant Moses.
Hebrew (1:7)
חֲבֹ֖ל (We have behaved corruptly) חָבַ֣לְנוּ (. . .) לָ֑ךְ (against You) וְלֹא־ (and have not) שָׁמַ֣רְנוּ (kept) אֶת־ (-) הַמִּצְוֺ֗ת (the commandments), וְאֶת־ (-) הַֽחֻקִּים֙ (statutes), וְאֶת־ (-) הַמִּשְׁפָּטִ֔ים (and ordinances) אֲשֶׁ֥ר (that) צִוִּ֖יתָ (You gave) אֶת־ (-) מֹשֶׁ֥ה (Moses). עַבְדֶּֽךָ׃ (Your servant)
KJV (1:7)
We have dealt very corruptly against thee, and have not kept the commandments, nor the statutes, nor the judgments, which thou commandedst thy servant Moses.
Inspired Version (1:8)
Remember, I beseech thee, the word that thou commandedst thy servant Moses, saying, If ye transgress, I will scatter you abroad among the nations;
Hebrew (1:8)
זְכָר־ (Remember), נָא֙ (I pray), אֶת־ (-) הַדָּבָ֔ר (the word) אֲשֶׁ֥ר (that) צִוִּ֛יתָ (You commanded) אֶת־ (-) מֹשֶׁ֥ה (Moses) עַבְדְּךָ֖ (Your servant) לֵאמֹ֑ר (when You said), אַתֶּ֣ם (If you) תִּמְעָ֔לוּ (are unfaithful), אֲנִ֕י (I) אָפִ֥יץ (will scatter) אֶתְכֶ֖ם (you) בָּעַמִּֽים׃ (among the nations),
KJV (1:8)
Remember, I beseech thee, the word that thou commandedst thy servant Moses, saying, If ye transgress, I will scatter you abroad among the nations:
Inspired Version (1:9)
But if ye turn unto me, and keep my commandments, and do them, though there were of you cast out unto the uttermost part of the heaven, yet will I gather them from thence and will bring them unto the place that I have chosen to set my name there.
Hebrew (1:9)
וְשַׁבְתֶּ֣ם (but [if] you return) אֵלַ֔י (to Me) וּשְׁמַרְתֶּם֙ (and keep) מִצְוֺתַ֔י (My commandments), וַעֲשִׂיתֶ֖ם (and practice) אֹתָ֑ם (-) אִם־ (then even if) יִהְיֶ֨ה (have been) נִֽדַּחֲכֶ֜ם (your exiles) בִּקְצֵ֤ה ({banished} to the farthest) הַשָּׁמַ֙יִם֙ (horizon), מִשָּׁ֣ם (from there) אֲקַבְּצֵ֔ם (I will gather them) וַהֲבוֹאֹתִים (and bring them) אֶל־ (to) הַמָּק֔וֹם (the place) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (-) בָּחַ֔רְתִּי (I have chosen) לְשַׁכֵּ֥ן (as a dwelling) אֶת־ (for) שְׁמִ֖י (My Name). שָֽׁם׃ ()
KJV (1:9)
But if ye turn unto me, and keep my commandments, and do them; though there were of you cast out unto the uttermost part of the heaven, yet will I gather them from thence, and will bring them unto the place that I have chosen to set my name there.
Inspired Version (1:10)
Now these are thy servants and thy people whom thou hast redeemed by thy great power and by thy strong hand.
Hebrew (1:10)
וְהֵ֥ם (They) עֲבָדֶ֖יךָ (are Your servants) וְעַמֶּ֑ךָ (and Your people). אֲשֶׁ֤ר (them) פָּדִ֙יתָ֙ (You redeemed) בְּכֹחֲךָ֣ (power) הַגָּד֔וֹל (by Your great) וּבְיָדְךָ֖ (hand). הַחֲזָקָֽה׃ (and mighty)
KJV (1:10)
Now these are thy servants and thy people, whom thou hast redeemed by thy great power, and by thy strong hand.
Inspired Version (1:11)
O Lord, I beseech thee, let now thine ear be attentive to the prayer of thy servant and to the prayer of thy servants who desire to fear thy name; and prosper, I pray thee, thy servant this day, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man. For I was the king's cupbearer.
Hebrew (1:11)
אָנָּ֣א (-) אֲדֹנָ֗י (O Lord), תְּהִ֣י (be) נָ֣א (. . .) אָזְנְךָֽ־ (may Your ear) קַ֠שֶּׁבֶת (attentive) אֶל־ (to) תְּפִלַּ֨ת ([my] prayer) עַבְדְּךָ֜ (. . .) וְאֶל־ (and to) תְּפִלַּ֣ת (the prayers) עֲבָדֶ֗יךָ (of Your servants) הַֽחֲפֵצִים֙ (who delight) לְיִרְאָ֣ה (to revere) אֶת־ (-) שְׁמֶ֔ךָ (Your name). וְהַצְלִֽיחָה־ (success) נָּ֤א (I pray), לְעַבְדְּךָ֙ (Give Your servant) הַיּ֔וֹם (this day), וּתְנֵ֣הוּ (and grant him) לְרַחֲמִ֔ים (mercy) לִפְנֵ֖י (in the sight) הָאִ֣ישׁ (man). הַזֶּ֑ה (of this) וַאֲנִ֛י (At that time I) הָיִ֥יתִי (was) מַשְׁקֶ֖ה (the cupbearer) לַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃פ (to the king).)
KJV (1:11)
O LORD, I beseech thee, let now thine ear be attentive to the prayer of thy servant, and to the prayer of thy servants, who desire to fear thy name: and prosper, I pray thee, thy servant this day, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man. For I was the king's cupbearer.
Inspired Version (2:1)
And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes, the king, that wine was before him; and I took up the wine and gave it unto the king. Now I had not been beforetime sad in his presence.
Hebrew (2:1)
וַיְהִ֣י׀ (Now) בְּחֹ֣דֶשׁ (in the month) נִיסָ֗ן (of Nisan), שְׁנַ֥ת (year) עֶשְׂרִ֛ים (in the twentieth) לְאַרְתַּחְשַׁ֥סְתְּא (Artaxerxes), הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (of King) יַ֣יִן (when wine) לְפָנָ֑יו (was set before him), וָאֶשָּׂ֤א (I took) אֶת־ (-) הַיַּ֙יִן֙ (the wine) וָאֶתְּנָ֣ה (and gave) לַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (it to the king). וְלֹא־ (I had never) הָיִ֥יתִי (been) רַ֖ע (sad) לְפָנָֽיו׃ (in his presence),
KJV (2:1)
And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that wine was before him: and I took up the wine, and gave it unto the king. Now I had not been beforetime sad in his presence.
Inspired Version (2:2)
Wherefore, the king said unto me, Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? This is nothing else but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid,
Hebrew (2:2)
וַיֹּאמֶר֩ (said) לִ֨י (to me), הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ (so the king) מַדּ֣וּעַ׀ (Why [is]) פָּנֶ֣יךָ (your face) רָעִ֗ים (sad), וְאַתָּה֙ (though you [are]) אֵֽינְךָ֣ (not) חוֹלֶ֔ה (ill)? אֵ֣ין (could only be) זֶ֔ה (This) כִּי־ (. . .) אִ֖ם (. . .) רֹ֣עַֽ (sadness) לֵ֑ב (of the heart). וָאִירָ֖א (I was overwhelmed with fear) הַרְבֵּ֥ה (. . .) מְאֹֽד׃ (. . .)
KJV (2:2)
Wherefore the king said unto me, Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? this is nothing else but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid,
Inspired Version (2:3)
And said unto the king, Let the king live for ever. Why should not my countenance be sad when the city, the place of my fathers' sepulchers, lieth waste and the gates thereof are consumed with fire?
Hebrew (2:3)
וָאֹמַ֣ר (and replied) לַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (to the king), הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (May the king) לְעוֹלָ֣ם (. . .)! יִחְיֶ֑ה (live forever) מַדּ֜וּעַ (Why) לֹא־ (should I not) יֵרְע֣וּ (be sad) פָנַ֗י (. . .) אֲשֶׁ֨ר (when) הָעִ֜יר (the city) בֵּית־ (where) קִבְר֤וֹת (are buried) אֲבֹתַי֙ (my fathers) חֲרֵבָ֔ה (lies in ruins), וּשְׁעָרֶ֖יהָ (and its gates) אֻכְּל֥וּ (have been destroyed) בָאֵֽשׁ׃ס (by fire)?
KJV (2:3)
And said unto the king, Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers' sepulchers, lieth waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire?
Inspired Version (2:4)
Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.
Hebrew (2:4)
וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (replied) לִי֙ (-) הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (the king). עַל־ (. . .) מַה־ (What) זֶּ֖ה (. . .) אַתָּ֣ה (is your) מְבַקֵּ֑שׁ (request)? וָֽאֶתְפַּלֵּ֔ל (So I prayed) אֶל־ (to) אֱלֹהֵ֖י (the God) הַשָּׁמָֽיִם׃ (of heaven)
KJV (2:4)
Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.
Inspired Version (2:5)
And I said unto the king, If it please the king and if thy servant have found favor in thy sight, that thou wouldest send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers' sepulchers, that I may build it.
Hebrew (2:5)
וָאֹמַ֣ר (and answered) לַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (the king), אִם־ (If) עַל־ () הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (the king), ט֔וֹב (it pleases) וְאִם־ (and if) יִיטַ֥ב (has found favor) עַבְדְּךָ֖ (your servant) לְפָנֶ֑יךָ (in your sight), אֲשֶׁ֧ר (I ask that) תִּשְׁלָחֵ֣נִי (you send me) אֶל־ (to) יְהוּדָ֗ה (Judah), אֶל־ (to) עִ֛יר (the city) קִבְר֥וֹת (are buried), אֲבֹתַ֖י (where my fathers) וְאֶבְנֶֽנָּה׃ (so that I may rebuild it).
KJV (2:5)
And I said unto the king, If it please the king, and if thy servant have found favor in thy sight, that thou wouldest send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers' sepulchers, that I may build it.
Inspired Version (2:6)
And the king said unto me (the queen also sitting by him), For how long shall thy journey be? And when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time.
Hebrew (2:6)
וַיֹּאמֶר֩ (asked) לִ֨י (me), הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ (Then the king), וְהַשֵּׁגַ֣ל׀ (with the queen) יוֹשֶׁ֣בֶת (seated) אֶצְל֗וֹ (beside him), עַד־ (How long) מָתַ֛י (. . .) יִהְיֶ֥ה (take), מַֽהֲלָכֲךָ֖ (will your journey) וּמָתַ֣י (and when) תָּשׁ֑וּב (will you return)? וַיִּיטַ֤ב (So it pleased) לִפְנֵֽי־ (. . .) הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ (the king) וַיִּשְׁלָחֵ֔נִי (to send me), וָֽאֶתְּנָ֥ה (and I set) ל֖וֹ () זְמָֽן׃ (a time).
KJV (2:6)
And the king said unto me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time.
Inspired Version (2:7)
Moreover, I said unto the king, If it please the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river, that they may convey me over till I come into Judah,
Hebrew (2:7)
וָאוֹמַר֮ (I also said) לַמֶּלֶךְ֒ (to [him]), אִם־ (If) עַל־ () הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (the king), ט֔וֹב (it pleases) אִגְּרוֹת֙ (may letters) יִתְּנוּ־ (be given) לִ֔י (to me) עַֽל־ (for) פַּחֲו֖וֹת (the governors) עֵ֣בֶר (west) הַנָּהָ֑ר (of the Euphrates), אֲשֶׁר֙ (so that) יַעֲבִיר֔וּנִי (they will grant me safe passage) עַ֥ד (until) אֲשֶׁר־ (-) אָב֖וֹא (I reach) אֶל־ (. . .) יְהוּדָֽה׃ (Judah).
KJV (2:7)
Moreover I said unto the king, If it please the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river, that they may convey me over till I come into Judah;
Inspired Version (2:8)
And a letter unto Asaph, the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which appertained to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king granted me according to the good hand of my God upon me.
Hebrew (2:8)
וְאִגֶּ֡רֶת (And may I have a letter) אֶל־ (to) אָסָף֩ (Asaph), שֹׁמֵ֨ר (keeper) הַפַּרְדֵּ֜ס (forest), אֲשֶׁ֣ר (of the king’s) לַמֶּ֗לֶךְ (. . .) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (so that) יִתֶּן־ (he will give) לִ֣י (me) עֵצִ֡ים (timber) לְ֠קָרוֹת (to make beams) אֶת־ (for) שַׁעֲרֵ֨י (the gates) הַבִּירָ֤ה (of the citadel) אֲשֶׁר־ (-) לַבַּ֙יִת֙ (to the temple), וּלְחוֹמַ֣ת (wall), הָעִ֔יר (for the city) וְלַבַּ֖יִת (and for the house) אֲשֶׁר־ (-) אָב֣וֹא (I will occupy) אֵלָ֑יו (. . .). וַיִּתֶּן־ (granted) לִ֣י (my requests). הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (the king) כְּיַד־ (hand) אֱלֹהַ֖י (of my God) הַטּוֹבָ֥ה (And because the gracious) עָלָֽי׃ (was upon me),
KJV (2:8)
And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which appertained to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me.
Inspired Version (2:9)
Then I came to the governors beyond the river and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.
Hebrew (2:9)
וָֽאָב֗וֹא (Then I went) אֶֽל־ (to) פַּֽחֲווֹת֙ (the governors) עֵ֣בֶר (west) הַנָּהָ֔ר (of the Euphrates) וָאֶתְּנָ֣ה (and gave) לָהֶ֔ם (them) אֵ֖ת (-) אִגְּר֣וֹת (letters). הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (the king’s) וַיִּשְׁלַ֤ח (had also sent) עִמִּי֙ (with me). הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (The king) שָׂ֥רֵי (officers) חַ֖יִל (army) וּפָרָשִֽׁים׃פ (and cavalry)
KJV (2:9)
Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.
Inspired Version (2:10)
When Sanballat, the Horonite, and Tobiah, the servant, the Ammonite, heard of it, it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.
Hebrew (2:10)
וַיִּשְׁמַ֞ע (heard about this), סַנְבַלַּ֣ט (But when Sanballat) הַחֹרֹנִ֗י (the Horonite) וְטֽוֹבִיָּה֙ (and Tobiah) הָעֶ֣בֶד (official) הָֽעַמֹּנִ֔י (the Ammonite) וַיֵּ֥רַע (disturbed) לָהֶ֖ם (. . .) רָעָ֣ה (. . .) גְדֹלָ֑ה (they were deeply) אֲשֶׁר־ (that) בָּ֥א (had come) אָדָ֔ם (someone) לְבַקֵּ֥שׁ (to seek) טוֹבָ֖ה (the well-being) לִבְנֵ֥י (vvv) יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (of the Israelites).
KJV (2:10)
When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard of it, it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.
Inspired Version (2:11)
So I came to Jerusalem and was there three days.
Hebrew (2:11)
וָאָב֖וֹא (After I had arrived) אֶל־ (in) יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (Jerusalem) וָאֱהִי־ (and had been) שָׁ֖ם (there) יָמִ֥ים (days), שְׁלֹשָֽׁה׃ (three)
KJV (2:11)
So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.
Inspired Version (2:12)
And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I any man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem; neither was there any beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.
Hebrew (2:12)
וָאָק֣וּם׀ (set out) לַ֗יְלָה (at night) אֲנִי֮ (I) וַאֲנָשִׁ֣ים׀ (men). מְעַט֮ (a few) עִמִּי֒ (with) וְלֹא־ (I did not) הִגַּ֣דְתִּי (tell) לְאָדָ֔ם (anyone) מָ֗ה (what) אֱלֹהַי֙ (my God) נֹתֵ֣ן (had laid) אֶל־ (on) לִבִּ֔י (my heart) לַעֲשׂ֖וֹת (to do) לִירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (for Jerusalem). וּבְהֵמָה֙ (animal) אֵ֣ין (. . .) עִמִּ֔י (with me) כִּ֚י (The only) אִם־ (. . .) הַבְּהֵמָ֔ה (was the one) אֲשֶׁ֥ר (on which) אֲנִ֖י (I) רֹכֵ֥ב (was riding) בָּֽהּ׃ ().
KJV (2:12)
And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I any man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither was there any beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.
Inspired Version (2:13)
And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.
Hebrew (2:13)
וָאֵצְאָ֨ה (So I went out) בְשַֽׁעַר־ (Gate) הַגַּ֜יא (through the Valley) לַ֗יְלָה (at night) וְאֶל־ (toward) פְּנֵי֙ (. . .) עֵ֣ין (the Well) הַתַּנִּ֔ין (of the Serpent) וְאֶל־ (. . .) שַׁ֖עַר (Gate), הָאַשְׁפֹּ֑ת (and the Dung) וָאֱהִ֨י (. . .) שֹׂבֵ֜ר (and I inspected) בְּחוֹמֹ֤ת (the walls) יְרוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙ (of Jerusalem) אֲשֶׁר־ (that) הַמְפֹרוָצִים (had been broken down) וּשְׁעָרֶ֖יהָ (and the gates) אֻכְּל֥וּ (that had been destroyed) בָאֵֽשׁ׃ (by fire).
KJV (2:13)
And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.
Inspired Version (2:14)
Then I went on to the gate of the fountain and to the king's pool; but there was no place for the beast that was under me to pass.
Hebrew (2:14)
וָאֶֽעֱבֹר֙ (Then I went on) אֶל־ (to) שַׁ֣עַר (Gate) הָעַ֔יִן (the Fountain) וְאֶל־ (. . .) בְּרֵכַ֖ת (Pool), הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (and the King’s) וְאֵין־ (but [there was] no) מָק֥וֹם (room) לַבְּהֵמָ֖ה (for the animal) לַעֲבֹ֥ר (to get through); תַּחְתָּֽי׃ (under me)
KJV (2:14)
Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but there was no place for the beast that was under me to pass.
Inspired Version (2:15)
Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and so returned.
Hebrew (2:15)
וָאֱהִ֨י (so I) עֹלֶ֤ה (went up) בַנַּ֙חַל֙ (the valley) לַ֔יְלָה (by night) וָאֱהִ֥י (and) שֹׂבֵ֖ר (inspected) בַּחוֹמָ֑ה (the wall). וָאָשׁ֗וּב (Then I headed back) וָאָב֛וֹא (and reentered) בְּשַׁ֥עַר (Gate). הַגַּ֖יְא (through the Valley) וָאָשֽׁוּב׃ (. . .)
KJV (2:15)
Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and so returned.
Inspired Version (2:16)
And the rulers knew not whither I went or what I did; neither had I as yet told it to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.
Hebrew (2:16)
וְהַסְּגָנִ֗ים (The officials) לֹ֤א (did not) יָדְעוּ֙ (know) אָ֣נָה (where) הָלַ֔כְתִּי (I had gone) וּמָ֖ה (or what) אֲנִ֣י (I) עֹשֶׂ֑ה (was doing), וְלַיְּהוּדִ֨ים (the Jews) וְלַכֹּהֲנִ֜ים (or priests) וְלַחֹרִ֣ים (or nobles) וְלַסְּגָנִ֗ים (or officials) וּלְיֶ֙תֶר֙ (or any other) עֹשֵׂ֣ה (vvv) הַמְּלָאכָ֔ה (workers). עַד־ (yet) כֵּ֖ן (. . .) לֹ֥א (for I had not) הִגַּֽדְתִּי׃ (told)
KJV (2:16)
And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told it to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.
Inspired Version (2:17)
Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lieth waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire. Come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.
Hebrew (2:17)
וָאוֹמַ֣ר (Then I said) אֲלֵהֶ֗ם (to them), אַתֶּ֤ם (You) רֹאִים֙ (see) הָרָעָה֙ (the trouble) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (-) אֲנַ֣חְנוּ (we are) בָ֔הּ (in). אֲשֶׁ֤ר (-) יְרוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙ (Jerusalem) חֲרֵבָ֔ה (lies in ruins), וּשְׁעָרֶ֖יהָ (and its gates) נִצְּת֣וּ (have been burned down) בָאֵ֑שׁ (. . .). לְכ֗וּ (Come), וְנִבְנֶה֙ (let us rebuild) אֶת־ (-) חוֹמַ֣ת (the wall) יְרוּשָׁלִַ֔ם (of Jerusalem), וְלֹא־ (so that we will no) נִהְיֶ֥ה (be) ע֖וֹד (longer) חֶרְפָּֽה׃ (a disgrace).
KJV (2:17)
Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lieth waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.
Inspired Version (2:18)
Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me, as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for this good work.
Hebrew (2:18)
וָאַגִּ֨יד (I also told) לָהֶ֜ם (them) אֶת־ (-) יַ֣ד (hand) אֱלֹהַ֗י (of my God) אֲשֶׁר־ (about) הִיא֙ (. . .) טוֹבָ֣ה (the gracious) עָלַ֔י (upon me), וְאַף־ (and) דִּבְרֵ֥י (. . .) הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (the king) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (what) אָֽמַר־ (had said) לִ֑י (to me). וַיֹּֽאמְרוּ֙ (they replied), נָק֣וּם (Let us start) וּבָנִ֔ינוּ (rebuilding), וַיְחַזְּק֥וּ (and they set) יְדֵיהֶ֖ם (their hands) לַטּוֹבָֽה׃פ (to [this] good [work]).
KJV (2:18)
Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for this good work.
Inspired Version (2:19)
But when Sanballat, the Horonite, and Tobiah, the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem, the Arabian, heard it, they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, and said, What is this thing that ye do? Will ye rebel against the king?
Hebrew (2:19)
וַיִּשְׁמַע֩ (heard about this), סַנְבַלַּ֨ט (But when Sanballat) הַחֹרֹנִ֜י (the Horonite), וְטֹבִיָּ֣ה׀ (Tobiah) הָעֶ֣בֶד (official), הָֽעַמּוֹנִ֗י (the Ammonite) וְגֶ֙שֶׁם֙ (and Geshem) הָֽעַרְבִ֔י (the Arab) וַיַּלְעִ֣גוּ (they mocked) לָ֔נוּ (us) וַיִּבְז֖וּ (and ridiculed) עָלֵ֑ינוּ (us), וַיֹּאמְר֗וּ (saying), מָֽה־ (What) הַדָּבָ֤ר (. . .) הַזֶּה֙ (is this) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (-) אַתֶּ֣ם (you are) עֹשִׂ֔ים (doing)? הַעַ֥ל (against) הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (the king)? אַתֶּ֥ם (Are you) מֹרְדִֽים׃ (rebelling)
KJV (2:19)
But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard it, they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, and said, What is this thing that ye do? will ye rebel against the king?
Inspired Version (2:20)
Then answered I them and said unto them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore, we, his servants, will arise and build; but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial in Jerusalem.
Hebrew (2:20)
וָאָשִׁ֨יב (So I answered) אוֹתָ֜ם (them) דָּבָ֗ר () וָאוֹמַ֤ר (and said) לָהֶם֙ (-), אֱלֹהֵ֣י (The God) הַשָּׁמַ֔יִם (of heaven) ה֚וּא (is the One) יַצְלִ֣יחַֽ (who will grant us success) לָ֔נוּ (). וַאֲנַ֥חְנוּ (We), עֲבָדָ֖יו (His servants), נָק֣וּם (will start) וּבָנִ֑ינוּ (rebuilding), וְלָכֶ֗ם (but you) אֵֽין־ (have no) חֵ֧לֶק (portion), וּצְדָקָ֛ה (right), וְזִכָּר֖וֹן (or claim) בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (in Jerusalem).
KJV (2:20)
Then answered I them, and said unto them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build: but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem.
Inspired Version (3:1)
Then Eliashib, the high priest, rose up with his brethren, the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it and set up the doors of it; even unto the tower of Meah they sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananeel.
Hebrew (3:1)
וַיָּ֡קָם (began) אֶלְיָשִׁיב֩ (Eliashib) הַכֹּהֵ֨ן (priest) הַגָּד֜וֹל (the high) וְאֶחָ֣יו (and his fellow) הַכֹּהֲנִ֗ים (priests) וַיִּבְנוּ֙ (rebuilding). אֶת־ (-) שַׁ֣עַר (Gate), הַצֹּ֔אן (At the Sheep) הֵ֣מָּה (They) קִדְּשׁ֔וּהוּ (dedicated it) וַֽיַּעֲמִ֖ידוּ (and installed) דַּלְתֹתָ֑יו (its doors). וְעַד־ (After building as far as) מִגְדַּ֤ל (the Tower) הַמֵּאָה֙ (of the Hundred) קִדְּשׁ֔וּהוּ (they dedicated [the wall]) עַ֖ד (. . .). מִגְדַּ֥ל (and the Tower) חֲנַנְאֵֽל׃ס (of Hananel),
KJV (3:1)
Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even unto the tower of Meah they sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananeel.
Inspired Version (3:2)
And next unto him builded the men of Jericho. And next to them builded Zaccur, the son of Imri.
Hebrew (3:2)
KJV (3:2)
And next unto him builded the men of Jericho. And next to them builded Zaccur the son of Imri.
Inspired Version (3:3)
But the fish gate did the sons of Hassenaah build, who also laid the beams thereof and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof.
Hebrew (3:3)
וְאֵת֙ (-) שַׁ֣עַר (Gate) הַדָּגִ֔ים (The Fish) בָּנ֖וּ (was rebuilt) בְּנֵ֣י (by the sons) הַסְּנָאָ֑ה (of Hassenaah). הֵ֣מָּה (They) קֵר֔וּהוּ (laid its beams) וַֽיַּעֲמִ֙ידוּ֙ (and installed) דַּלְתֹתָ֔יו (its doors), מַנְעוּלָ֖יו (bolts), וּבְרִיחָֽיו׃ס (and bars).
KJV (3:3)
But the fish gate did the sons of Hassenaah build, who also laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof.
Inspired Version (3:4)
And next unto them repaired Meremoth, the son of Urijah, the son of Koz. And next unto them repaired Meshullam, the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabeel. And next unto them repaired Zadok, the son of Baana.
Hebrew (3:4)
וְעַל־ (Next) יָדָ֣ם (to them), הֶחֱזִ֗יק (made repairs). מְרֵמ֤וֹת (Meremoth) בֶּן־ (son) אוּרִיָּה֙ (of Uriah), בֶּן־ (the son) הַקּ֔וֹץס (of Hakkoz), וְעַל־ (Next) יָדָ֣ם (to him), הֶחֱזִ֔יק (made repairs); מְשֻׁלָּ֥ם (Meshullam) בֶּן־ (son) בֶּרֶכְיָ֖ה (of Berechiah), בֶּן־ (the son) מְשֵׁיזַבְאֵ֑לס (of Meshezabel), וְעַל־ (and next) יָדָ֣ם (to him), הֶֽחֱזִ֔יק (made repairs as well). צָד֖וֹק (Zadok) בֶּֽן־ (son) בַּעֲנָֽא׃ס (of Baana)
KJV (3:4)
And next unto them repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah, the son of Koz. And next unto them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabeel. And next unto them repaired Zadok the son of Baana.
Inspired Version (3:5)
And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord.
Hebrew (3:5)
וְעַל־ (Next) יָדָ֖ם (to him), הֶחֱזִ֣יקוּ (made repairs), הַתְּקוֹעִ֑ים (the Tekoites) וְאַדִּֽירֵיהֶם֙ (but their nobles) לֹא־ (did not) הֵבִ֣יאוּ (put) צַוָּרָ֔ם (their shoulders) בַּעֲבֹדַ֖ת (to the work) אֲדֹנֵיהֶֽם׃ס (under their supervisors).
KJV (3:5)
And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their LORD.
Inspired Version (3:6)
Moreover, the old gate repaired Jehoiada, the son of Paseah, and Meshullam, the son of Besodeiah; they laid the beams thereof and set up the doors thereof, and the locks thereof, and the bars thereof.
Hebrew (3:6)
וְאֵת֩ (-) שַׁ֨עַר (Gate) הַיְשָׁנָ֜ה (The Jeshanah) הֶחֱזִ֗יקוּ (was repaired) יֽוֹיָדָע֙ (by Joiada) בֶּן־ (son) פָּסֵ֔חַ (of Paseah) וּמְשֻׁלָּ֖ם (and Meshullam) בֶּן־ (son) בְּסֽוֹדְיָ֑ה (of Besodeiah). הֵ֣מָּה (They) קֵר֔וּהוּ (laid its beams) וַֽיַּעֲמִ֙ידוּ֙ (and installed) דַּלְתֹתָ֔יו (its doors), וּמַנְעֻלָ֖יו (bolts), וּבְרִיחָֽיו׃ס (and bars).
KJV (3:6)
Moreover the old gate repaired Jehoiada the son of Paseah, and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah; they laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, and the locks thereof, and the bars thereof.
Inspired Version (3:7)
And next unto them repaired Melatiah, the Gibeonite, and Jadon, the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon and of Mizpah unto the throne of the governor on this side the river.
Hebrew (3:7)
וְעַל־ (Next) יָדָ֨ם (to them), הֶחֱזִ֜יק (repairs were made) מְלַטְיָ֣ה (by Melatiah) הַגִּבְעֹנִ֗י (the Gibeonite), וְיָדוֹן֙ (Jadon) הַמֵּרֹ֣נֹתִ֔י (the Meronothite), אַנְשֵׁ֥י (and the men) גִבְע֖וֹן (of Gibeon) וְהַמִּצְפָּ֑ה (and Mizpah), לְכִסֵּ֕א (who were under the authority) פַּחַ֖ת (of the governor) עֵ֥בֶר (of the region west) הַנָּהָֽר׃ס (of the Euphrates).
KJV (3:7)
And next unto them repaired Melatiah the Gibeonite, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and of Mizpah, unto the throne of the governor on this side the river.
Inspired Version (3:8)
Next unto him repaired Uzziel, the son of Harhaiah, of the goldsmiths. Next unto him also repaired Hananiah, the son of one of the apothecaries; and they fortified Jerusalem unto the broad wall.
Hebrew (3:8)
עַל־ (Next) יָד֣וֹ (to them), הֶחֱזִ֗יק (made repairs). עֻזִּיאֵ֤ל (Uzziel) בֶּֽן־ (son) חַרְהֲיָה֙ (of Harhaiah), צֽוֹרְפִ֔יםס (one of the goldsmiths), וְעַל־ (And next) יָד֣וֹ (to him), הֶחֱזִ֔יק (made repairs). חֲנַנְיָ֖ה (Hananiah), בֶּן־ (one) הָרַקָּחִ֑ים (of the perfumers), וַיַּֽעַזְבוּ֙ (They fortified) יְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם (Jerusalem) עַ֖ד (as) הַחוֹמָ֥ה (Wall). הָרְחָבָֽה׃ס (far as the Broad)
KJV (3:8)
Next unto him repaired Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, of the goldsmiths. Next unto him also repaired Hananiah the son of one of the apothecaries, and they fortified Jerusalem unto the broad wall.
Inspired Version (3:9)
And next unto them repaired Rephaiah, the son of Hur, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem.
Hebrew (3:9)
KJV (3:9)
And next unto them repaired Rephaiah the son of Hur, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem.
Inspired Version (3:10)
And next unto them repaired Jedaiah, the son of Harumaph, even over against his house. And next unto him repaired Hattush, the son of Hashabniah.
Hebrew (3:10)
KJV (3:10)
And next unto them repaired Jedaiah the son of Harumaph, even over against his house. And next unto him repaired Hattush the son of Hashabniah.
Inspired Version (3:11)
Malchijah, the son of Harim, and Hashub, the son of Pahath-moab, repaired the other piece and the tower of the furnaces.
Hebrew (3:11)
מִדָּ֣ה (section), שֵׁנִ֗ית (another) הֶחֱזִיק֙ (repaired) מַלְכִּיָּ֣ה (Malchijah) בֶן־ (son) חָרִ֔ם (of Harim) וְחַשּׁ֖וּב (and Hasshub) בֶּן־ (son) פַּחַ֣ת (vvv) מוֹאָ֑ב (of Pahath-moab) וְאֵ֖ת (-) מִגְדַּ֥ל (as well as the Tower) הַתַּנּוּרִֽים׃ס (of the Ovens).
KJV (3:11)
Malchijah the son of Harim, and Hashub the son of Pahath-moab, repaired the other piece, and the tower of the furnaces.
Inspired Version (3:12)
And next unto him repaired Shallum, the son of Halohesh, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.
Hebrew (3:12)
וְעַל־ (And next) יָד֣וֹ (to them), הֶחֱזִ֗יק (made repairs), שַׁלּוּם֙ (Shallum) בֶּן־ (son) הַלּוֹחֵ֔שׁ (of Hallohesh), שַׂ֕ר (ruler) חֲצִ֖י (of [the other] half-district) פֶּ֣לֶךְ (. . .) יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (of Jerusalem), ה֖וּא (with the help of) וּבְנוֹתָֽיו׃ס (his daughters).
KJV (3:12)
And next unto him repaired Shallum the son of Halohesh, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.
Inspired Version (3:13)
The valley gate repaired Hanun and the inhabitants of Zanoah; they built it and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and a thousand cubits on the wall unto the dung gate.
Hebrew (3:13)
אֵת֩ (-) שַׁ֨עַר (Gate) הַגַּ֜יְא (The Valley) הֶחֱזִ֣יק (was repaired) חָנוּן֮ (by Hanun) וְיֹשְׁבֵ֣י (and the residents) זָנוֹחַ֒ (of Zanoah). הֵ֣מָּה (They) בָנ֔וּהוּ (rebuilt it), וַֽיַּעֲמִ֙ידוּ֙ (installed) דַּלְתֹתָ֔יו (its doors), מַנְעֻלָ֖יו (bolts), וּבְרִיחָ֑יו (and bars), וְאֶ֤לֶף (and [repaired] a thousand) אַמָּה֙ (cubits) בַּחוֹמָ֔ה (of the wall) עַ֖ד (as far as) שַׁ֥עַר (Gate). הָשֲׁפֽוֹת׃ (the Dung)
KJV (3:13)
The valley gate repaired Hanun, and the inhabitants of Zanoah; they built it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and a thousand cubits on the wall unto the dung gate.
Inspired Version (3:14)
But the dung gate repaired Malchiah, the son of Rechab, the ruler of part of Beth-haccerem; he built it and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof.
Hebrew (3:14)
וְאֵ֣ת׀ (-) שַׁ֣עַר (Gate) הָאַשְׁפּ֗וֹת (The Dung) הֶחֱזִיק֙ (was repaired) מַלְכִּיָּ֣ה (by Malchijah) בֶן־ (son) רֵכָ֔ב (of Rechab), שַׂ֖ר (ruler) פֶּ֣לֶךְ (of the district) בֵּית־ (vvv) הַכָּ֑רֶם (of Beth-haccherem). ה֣וּא (He) יִבְנֶ֔נּוּ (rebuilt it) וְיַעֲמִיד֙ (and installed) דַּלְתֹתָ֔יו (its doors), מַנְעֻלָ֖יו (bolts), וּבְרִיחָֽיו׃ס (and bars).
KJV (3:14)
But the dung gate repaired Malchiah the son of Rechab, the ruler of part of Beth-haccerem; he built it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof.
Inspired Version (3:15)
But the gate of the fountain repaired Shallun, the son of Colhozeh, the ruler of part of Mizpah; he built it, and covered it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and the wall of the pool of Siloah by the king's garden, and unto the stairs that go down from the city of David.
Hebrew (3:15)
וְאֵת֩ (-) שַׁ֨עַר (Gate) הָעַ֜יִן (The Fountain) הֶ֠חֱזִיק (was repaired) שַׁלּ֣וּן (by Shallun) בֶּן־ (son) כָּל־ (vvv) חֹזֶה֮ (of Col-hozeh), שַׂ֣ר (ruler) פֶּ֣לֶךְ (of the district) הַמִּצְפָּה֒ (of Mizpah). ה֤וּא (He) יִבְנֶ֙נּוּ֙ (rebuilt it), וִיטַֽלְלֶ֔נּוּ (roofed it), וְיַעֲמִידוּ (and installed) דַּלְתֹתָ֔יו (its doors), מַנְעֻלָ֖יו (bolts), וּבְרִיחָ֑יו (and bars). וְ֠אֵת (-) חוֹמַ֞ת (He also repaired the wall) בְּרֵכַ֤ת (of the Pool) הַשֶּׁ֙לַח֙ (of Shelah) לְגַן־ (garden), הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (near the king’s) וְעַד־ (as) הַֽמַּעֲל֔וֹת (far as the stairs) הַיּוֹרְד֖וֹת (that descend) מֵעִ֥יר (from the City) דָּוִֽיד׃ס (of David).
KJV (3:15)
But the gate of the fountain repaired Shallun the son of Colhozeh, the ruler of part of Mizpah; he built it, and covered it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and the wall of the pool of Siloah by the king's garden, and unto the stairs that go down from the city of David.
Inspired Version (3:16)
After him repaired Nehemiah, the son of Azbuk, the ruler of the half part of Beth-zur, unto the place over against the sepulchers of David, and to the pool that was made, and unto the house of the mighty.
Hebrew (3:16)
אַחֲרָ֤יו (Beyond him), הֶחֱזִיק֙ (made repairs) נְחֶמְיָ֣ה (Nehemiah) בֶן־ (son) עַזְבּ֔וּק (of Azbuk), שַׂ֕ר (ruler) חֲצִ֖י (of a half-district) פֶּ֣לֶךְ (. . .) בֵּֽית־ (vvv) צ֑וּר (of Beth-zur), עַד־ (up to) נֶ֙גֶד֙ (a point opposite) קִבְרֵ֣י (the tombs) דָוִ֔יד (of David), וְעַד־ (as) הַבְּרֵכָה֙ (pool) הָעֲשׂוּיָ֔ה (far as the artificial) וְעַ֖ד (. . .) בֵּ֥ית (and the House) הַגִּבֹּרִֽים׃ס (of the Mighty).
KJV (3:16)
After him repaired Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, the ruler of the half part of Beth-zur, unto the place over against the sepulchers of David, and to the pool that was made, and unto the house of the mighty.
Inspired Version (3:17)
After him repaired the Levites, Rehum, the son of Bani. Next unto him repaired Hashabiah, the ruler of the half part of Keilah, in his part.
Hebrew (3:17)
אַחֲרָ֛יו (Next to him), הֶחֱזִ֥יקוּ (made repairs) הַלְוִיִּ֖ם (the Levites) רְח֣וּם (under Rehum) בֶּן־ (son) בָּנִ֑י (of Bani), עַל־ (and next) יָד֣וֹ (to him), הֶחֱזִ֗יק (made repairs) חֲשַׁבְיָ֛ה (Hashabiah), שַׂר־ (ruler) חֲצִי־ (of a half-district) פֶ֥לֶךְ (. . .) קְעִילָ֖ה (of Keilah), לְפִלְכּֽוֹ׃ס (for his district).
KJV (3:17)
After him repaired the Levites, Rehum the son of Bani. Next unto him repaired Hashabiah, the ruler of the half part of Keilah, in his part.
Inspired Version (3:18)
After him repaired their brethren, Bavai, the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah.
Hebrew (3:18)
אַחֲרָיו֙ (Next to him), הֶחֱזִ֣יקוּ (made repairs) אֲחֵיהֶ֔ם (their countrymen) בַּוַּ֖י (under Binnui) בֶּן־ (son) חֵנָדָ֑ד (of Henadad), שַׂ֕ר (ruler) חֲצִ֖י (of the other half-district) פֶּ֥לֶךְ (. . .) קְעִילָֽה׃ס (of Keilah).
KJV (3:18)
After him repaired their brethren, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah.
Inspired Version (3:19)
And next to him repaired Ezer, the son of Jeshua, the ruler of Mizpah, another piece over against the going up to the armory at the turning of the wall.
Hebrew (3:19)
וַיְחַזֵּ֨ק (repaired) עַל־ (And next to) יָד֜וֹ (him), עֵ֧זֶר (Ezer) בֶּן־ (son) יֵשׁ֛וּעַ (of Jeshua), שַׂ֥ר (ruler) הַמִּצְפָּ֖ה (of Mizpah), מִדָּ֣ה (section) שֵׁנִ֑ית (another) מִנֶּ֕גֶד (opposite) עֲלֹ֥ת (the ascent) הַנֶּ֖שֶׁק (to the armory), הַמִּקְצֹֽעַ׃ס (near the angle [in the wall]).
KJV (3:19)
And next to him repaired Ezer the son of Jeshua, the ruler of Mizpah, another piece over against the going up to the armory at the turning of the wall.
Inspired Version (3:20)
After him Baruch, the son of Zabbai, earnestly repaired the other piece, from the turning of the wall unto the door of the house of Eliashib, the high priest.
Hebrew (3:20)
אַחֲרָ֨יו (Next to him), הֶחֱרָ֧ה (diligently) הֶחֱזִ֛יק (repaired) בָּר֥וּךְ (Baruch) בֶּן־ (son) זַבַּי (of Zabbai) מִדָּ֣ה (section), שֵׁנִ֑ית (another) מִן־ (from) הַ֨מִּקְצ֔וֹעַ (the angle) עַד־ (to) פֶּ֙תַח֙ (the doorway) בֵּ֣ית (of the house) אֶלְיָשִׁ֔יב (of Eliashib) הַכֹּהֵ֖ן (priest). הַגָּדֽוֹל׃ס (the high)
KJV (3:20)
After him Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired the other piece, from the turning of the wall unto the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest.
Inspired Version (3:21)
After him repaired Meremoth, the son of Urijah, the son of Koz, another piece, from the door of the house of Eliashib even to the end of the house of Eliashib.
Hebrew (3:21)
אַחֲרָ֣יו (Next to him), הֶחֱזִ֗יק (repaired) מְרֵמ֧וֹת (Meremoth) בֶּן־ (son) אוּרִיָּ֛ה (of Uriah), בֶּן־ (the son) הַקּ֖וֹץ (of Hakkoz), מִדָּ֣ה (section), שֵׁנִ֑ית (another) מִפֶּ֙תַח֙ (from the doorway) בֵּ֣ית (of the house) אֶלְיָשִׁ֔יב (of Eliashib) וְעַד־ (to) תַּכְלִ֖ית (the end) בֵּ֥ית (of the house) אֶלְיָשִֽׁיב׃ס (. . .).
KJV (3:21)
After him repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah the son of Koz another piece, from the door of the house of Eliashib even to the end of the house of Eliashib.
Inspired Version (3:22)
And after him repaired the priests, the men of the plain.
Hebrew (3:22)
וְאַחֲרָ֛יו (And next to him), הֶחֱזִ֥יקוּ (made repairs). הַכֹּהֲנִ֖ים (the priests) אַנְשֵׁ֥י (. . .) הַכִּכָּֽר׃ (from the surrounding area)
KJV (3:22)
And after him repaired the priests, the men of the plain.
Inspired Version (3:23)
After him repaired Benjamin and Hashub over against their house. After him repaired Azariah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ananiah, by his house.
Hebrew (3:23)
אַחֲרָ֨יו (Beyond them), הֶחֱזִ֧יק (made repairs) בִּנְיָמִ֛ן (Benjamin) וְחַשּׁ֖וּב (and Hasshub) נֶ֣גֶד (in front) בֵּיתָ֑םס (of their house), אַחֲרָ֣יו (and next to them), הֶחֱזִ֗יק (made repairs) עֲזַרְיָ֧ה (Azariah) בֶן־ (son) מַעֲשֵׂיָ֛ה (of Maaseiah), בֶּן־ (the son) עֲנָֽנְיָ֖ה (of Ananiah), אֵ֥צֶל (beside) בֵּיתֽוֹ׃ס (his house).
KJV (3:23)
After him repaired Benjamin and Hashub over against their house. After him repaired Azariah the son of Maaseiah the son of Ananiah by his house.
Inspired Version (3:24)
After him repaired Binnui, the son of Henadad, another piece, from the house of Azariah unto the turning of the wall, even unto the corner.
Hebrew (3:24)
אַחֲרָ֣יו (After him), הֶחֱזִ֗יק (repaired) בִּנּ֛וּי (Binnui) בֶּן־ (son) חֵנָדָ֖ד (of Henadad) מִדָּ֣ה (section), שֵׁנִ֑ית (another) מִבֵּ֣ית (from the house) עֲזַרְיָ֔ה (of Azariah) עַד־ (to) הַמִּקְצ֖וֹעַ (the angle) וְעַד־ (. . .) הַפִּנָּֽה׃ (and the corner),
KJV (3:24)
After him repaired Binnui the son of Henadad another piece, from the house of Azariah unto the turning of the wall, even unto the corner.
Inspired Version (3:25)
Palal, the son of Uzai, over against the turning of the wall and the tower which lieth out from the king's high house that was by the court of the prison. After him Pedaiah, the son of Parosh.
Hebrew (3:25)
פָּלָ֣ל (and Palal) בֶּן־ (son) אוּזַי֮ (of Uzai) מִנֶּ֣גֶד ([made repairs] opposite) הַמִּקְצוֹעַ֒ (the angle) וְהַמִּגְדָּ֗ל (and the tower) הַיּוֹצֵא֙ (that juts out) מִבֵּ֤ית (palace) הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ (of the king) הָֽעֶלְי֔וֹן (from the upper) אֲשֶׁ֖ר (-) לַחֲצַ֣ר (near the courtyard) הַמַּטָּרָ֑ה (of the guard). אַחֲרָ֖יו (Next to him), פְּדָיָ֥ה (Pedaiah) בֶן־ (son) פַּרְעֹֽשׁ׃ס (of Parosh)
KJV (3:25)
Palal the son of Uzai, over against the turning of the wall, and the tower which lieth out from the king's high house, that was by the court of the prison. After him Pedaiah the son of Parosh.
Inspired Version (3:26)
Moreover, the Nethinim dwelt in Ophel, unto the place over against the water gate toward the east and the tower that lieth out.
Hebrew (3:26)
וְהַ֨נְּתִינִ֔ים (and the temple servants) הָי֥וּ (. . .) יֹשְׁבִ֖ים (living) בָּעֹ֑פֶל (on [the hill of] Ophel) עַ֠ד (. . .) נֶ֜גֶד (made repairs opposite) שַׁ֤עַר (Gate) הַמַּ֙יִם֙ (the Water) לַמִּזְרָ֔ח (toward the east) וְהַמִּגְדָּ֖ל (and the tower) הַיּוֹצֵֽא׃ס (that juts out).
KJV (3:26)
Moreover the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel, unto the place over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that lieth out.
Inspired Version (3:27)
After them the Tekoites repaired another piece, over against the great tower that lieth out, even unto the wall of Ophel.
Hebrew (3:27)
אַחֲרָ֛יו (And next to them), הֶחֱזִ֥יקוּ (repaired) הַתְּקֹעִ֖ים (the Tekoites) מִדָּ֣ה (section), שֵׁנִ֑ית (another) מִנֶּ֜גֶד (from a point opposite) הַמִּגְדָּ֤ל (tower) הַגָּדוֹל֙ (the great) הַיּוֹצֵ֔א (that juts out) וְעַ֖ד (to) חוֹמַ֥ת (the wall) הָעֹֽפֶל׃ (of Ophel).
KJV (3:27)
After them the Tekoites repaired another piece, over against the great tower that lieth out, even unto the wall of Ophel.
Inspired Version (3:28)
From above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his house.
Hebrew (3:28)
מֵעַ֣ל׀ (Above) שַׁ֣עַר (Gate), הַסּוּסִ֗ים (the Horse) הֶחֱזִ֙יקוּ֙ (made repairs) הַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים (of the priests) אִ֖ישׁ (each) לְנֶ֥גֶד (in front) בֵּיתֽוֹ׃ס (of his [own] house).
KJV (3:28)
From above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his house.
Inspired Version (3:29)
After them repaired Zadok, the son of Immer, over against his house. After him repaired also Shemaiah, the son of Shechaniah, the keeper of the east gate.
Hebrew (3:29)
אַחֲרָ֧יו (Next to them), הֶחֱזִ֛יק (made repairs) צָד֥וֹק (Zadok) בֶּן־ (son) אִמֵּ֖ר (of Immer) נֶ֣גֶד (opposite) בֵּית֑וֹס (his house), וְאַחֲרָ֤יו (and next to him), הֶחֱזִיק֙ (made repairs). שְׁמַֽעְיָ֣ה (Shemaiah) בֶן־ (son) שְׁכַנְיָ֔ה (of Shecaniah), שֹׁמֵ֖ר (the guard) שַׁ֥עַר (Gate), הַמִּזְרָֽח׃ס (of the East)
KJV (3:29)
After them repaired Zadok the son of Immer over against his house. After him repaired also Shemaiah the son of Shechaniah, the keeper of the east gate.
Inspired Version (3:30)
After him repaired Hananiah, the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun, the sixth son of Zalaph, another piece. After him repaired Meshullam, the son of Berechiah, over against his chamber.
Hebrew (3:30)
אַחֲרַי (Next to him), הֶחֱזִ֜יק (repaired) חֲנַנְיָ֣ה (Hananiah) בֶן־ (son) שֶׁלֶמְיָ֗ה (of Shelemiah), וְחָנ֧וּן (as well as Hanun) בֶּן־ (son) צָלָ֛ף (of Zalaph), הַשִּׁשִּׁ֖י (the sixth) מִדָּ֣ה (section). שֵׁנִ֑יס (another) אַחֲרָ֣יו (Next to them), הֶחֱזִ֗יק (made repairs) מְשֻׁלָּם֙ (Meshullam) בֶּן־ (son) בֶּ֣רֶכְיָ֔ה (of Berechiah) נֶ֖גֶד (opposite) נִשְׁכָּתֽוֹ׃ס (his own quarters).
KJV (3:30)
After him repaired Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, another piece. After him repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah over against his chamber.
Inspired Version (3:31)
After him repaired Malchiah, the goldsmith's son, unto the place of the Nethinim and of the merchants, over against the gate Miphkad and to the going up of the corner.
Hebrew (3:31)
אַחֲרֵי (Next to him), הֶחֱזִ֗יק (made repairs) מַלְכִּיָּה֙ (Malchijah), בֶּן־ (one of the goldsmiths) הַצֹּ֣רְפִ֔י (. . .), עַד־ (as far as) בֵּ֥ית (the house) הַנְּתִינִ֖ים (of the temple servants) וְהָרֹכְלִ֑ים (and the merchants), נֶ֚גֶד (opposite) שַׁ֣עַר (Gate), הַמִּפְקָ֔ד (the Inspection) וְעַ֖ד (and as) עֲלִיַּ֥ת (far as the upper room) הַפִּנָּֽה׃ (above the corner).
KJV (3:31)
After him repaired Malchiah the goldsmith's son unto the place of the Nethinim, and of the merchants, over against the gate Miphkad, and to the going up of the corner.
Inspired Version (3:32)
And between the going up of the corner unto the sheep gate repaired the goldsmiths and the merchants.
Hebrew (3:32)
וּבֵ֨ין (And between) עֲלִיַּ֤ת (the upper room) הַפִּנָּה֙ (above the corner) לְשַׁ֣עַר (Gate), הַצֹּ֔אן (and the Sheep) הֶחֱזִ֥יקוּ (made repairs). הַצֹּרְפִ֖ים (the goldsmiths) וְהָרֹכְלִֽים׃פ (and merchants)
KJV (3:32)
And between the going up of the corner unto the sheep gate repaired the goldsmiths and the merchants.
Inspired Version (4:1)
But it came to pass that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.
Hebrew (4:1)
וַיְהִ֞י (Now) כַּאֲשֶׁ֧ר (when) שָׁמַ֣ע (heard) סַנְבַלַּ֗ט (Sanballat) כִּֽי־ (that) אֲנַ֤חְנוּ (we) בוֹנִים֙ (were rebuilding) אֶת־ (-) הַ֣חוֹמָ֔ה (the wall), וַיִּ֣חַר (he was furious) ל֔וֹ () וַיִּכְעַ֖ס (and filled with indignation) הַרְבֵּ֑ה (. . .). וַיַּלְעֵ֖ג (He ridiculed) עַל־ (. . .) הַיְּהוּדִֽים׃ (the Jews)
KJV (4:1)
But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.
Inspired Version (4:2)
And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria and said, What do these feeble Jews? Will they fortify themselves? Will they sacrifice? Will they make an end in a day? Will they revive the stones out of the heaps of the rubbish which are burned?
Hebrew (4:2)
וַיֹּ֣אמֶר׀ (saying), לִפְנֵ֣י (before) אֶחָ֗יו (his associates) וְחֵיל֙ (and the army) שֹֽׁמְר֔וֹן (of Samaria), וַיֹּ֕אמֶר (. . .) מָ֛ה (What) הַיְּהוּדִ֥ים (Jews) הָאֲמֵלָלִ֖ים (are these feeble) עֹשִׂ֑ים (doing)? הֲיַעַזְב֨וּ (Can they restore [the wall]) לָהֶ֤ם (by themselves)? הֲיִזְבָּ֙חוּ֙ (Will they offer sacrifices)? הַיְכַלּ֣וּ (Will they complete it) בַיּ֔וֹם (in a day)? הַיְחַיּ֧וּ (back to life) אֶת־ (-) הָאֲבָנִ֛ים (stones) מֵעֲרֵמ֥וֹת (from the mounds) הֶעָפָ֖ר (of rubble)? וְהֵ֥מָּה ({Can they bring} these) שְׂרוּפֽוֹת׃ (burnt)
KJV (4:2)
And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they sacrifice? will they make an end in a day? will they revive the stones out of the heaps of the rubbish which are burned?
Inspired Version (4:3)
Now Tobiah, the Ammonite, was by him, and he said, Even that which they build, if a fox go up, he shall even break down their stone wall.
Hebrew (4:3)
וְטוֹבִיָּ֥ה (Then Tobiah) הָעַמֹּנִ֖י (the Ammonite), אֶצְל֑וֹ (who was beside him), וַיֹּ֗אמֶר (said), גַּ֚ם (even) אֲשֶׁר־ (what) הֵ֣ם (they) בּוֹנִ֔ים (are building), אִם־ (If) יַעֲלֶ֣ה (were to climb up on) שׁוּעָ֔ל (a fox) וּפָרַ֖ץ (it would break down) חוֹמַ֥ת (their wall) אַבְנֵיהֶֽם׃פ (of stones)!
KJV (4:3)
Now Tobiah the Ammonite was by him, and he said, Even that which they build, if a fox go up, he shall even break down their stone wall.
Inspired Version (4:4)
Hear, O our God, for we are despised, and turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them for a prey in the land of captivity,
Hebrew (4:4)
שְׁמַ֤ע (Hear us), אֱלֹהֵ֙ינוּ֙ (O God), כִּֽי־ (for) הָיִ֣ינוּ (we are) בוּזָ֔ה (despised). וְהָשֵׁ֥ב (Turn) חֶרְפָּתָ֖ם (their scorn) אֶל־ (back upon) רֹאשָׁ֑ם (their own heads), וּתְנֵ֥ם (and let them be taken) לְבִזָּ֖ה (as plunder) בְּאֶ֥רֶץ (to a land) שִׁבְיָֽה׃ (of captivity).
KJV (4:4)
Hear, O our God; for we are despised: and turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them for a prey in the land of captivity:
Inspired Version (4:5)
And cover not their iniquity, and let not their sin be blotted out from before thee, for they have provoked thee to anger before the builders.
Hebrew (4:5)
וְאַל־ (Do not) תְּכַס֙ (cover up) עַל־ (. . .) עֲוֺנָ֔ם (their iniquity) וְחַטָּאתָ֖ם (or let their sin) מִלְּפָנֶ֣יךָ (from Your sight), אַל־ (. . .) תִּמָּחֶ֑ה (be blotted out) כִּ֥י (for) הִכְעִ֖יסוּ (they have provoked) לְנֶ֥גֶד (. . .) הַבּוֹנִֽים׃ (the builders).
KJV (4:5)
And cover not their iniquity, and let not their sin be blotted out from before thee: for they have provoked thee to anger before the builders.
Inspired Version (4:6)
So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof, for the people had a mind to work.
Hebrew (4:6)
וַנִּבְנֶה֙ (So we rebuilt) אֶת־ (-) הַ֣חוֹמָ֔ה (the wall) וַתִּקָּשֵׁ֥ר (was joined together) כָּל־ (until all) הַחוֹמָ֖ה ([of it]) עַד־ (up to) חֶצְיָ֑הּ (half its [height]), וַיְהִ֧י (had) לֵ֦ב (a mind) לָעָ֖ם (for the people) לַעֲשֽׂוֹת׃פ (to work).
KJV (4:6)
So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.
Inspired Version (4:7)
But it came to pass that when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites heard that the walls of Jerusalem were made up and that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth,
Hebrew (4:7)
וַיְהִ֣י (-) כַאֲשֶׁ֣ר (When) שָׁמַ֣ע (heard) סַנְבַלַּ֡ט (Sanballat) וְ֠טוֹבִיָּה (and Tobiah), וְהָעַרְבִ֨ים (together with the Arabs), וְהָעַמֹּנִ֜ים (Ammonites), וְהָאַשְׁדּוֹדִ֗ים (and Ashdodites), כִּֽי־ (that) עָלְתָ֤ה (was progressing) אֲרוּכָה֙ (the repair) לְחֹמ֣וֹת (to the walls) יְרוּשָׁלִַ֔ם (of Jerusalem) כִּי־ (and that) הֵחֵ֥לּוּ (. . .) הַפְּרֻצִ֖ים (the gaps) לְהִסָּתֵ֑ם (were being closed), וַיִּ֥חַר (they were furious) לָהֶ֖ם () מְאֹֽד׃ (-),
KJV (4:7)
But it came to pass, that when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the walls of Jerusalem were made up, and that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth,
Inspired Version (4:8)
And conspired, all of them together, to come and fight against Jerusalem and to hinder it.
Hebrew (4:8)
וַיִּקְשְׁר֤וּ (conspired) כֻלָּם֙ (and all of them) יַחְדָּ֔ו (. . .) לָב֖וֹא (to come) לְהִלָּחֵ֣ם (and fight) בִּירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (against Jerusalem) וְלַעֲשׂ֥וֹת (and create) ל֖וֹ () תּוֹעָֽה׃ (a hindrance).
KJV (4:8)
And conspired all of them together to come and to fight against Jerusalem, and to hinder it.
Inspired Version (4:9)
Nevertheless, we made our prayer unto our God and set a watch against them day and night because of them.
Hebrew (4:9)
וַנִּתְפַּלֵּ֖ל (So we prayed) אֶל־ (to) אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ (our God) וַנַּעֲמִ֨יד (and posted) מִשְׁמָ֧ר (a guard) עֲלֵיהֶ֛ם (against them) יוֹמָ֥ם (day) וָלַ֖יְלָה (and night). מִפְּנֵיהֶֽם׃ (. . .)
KJV (4:9)
Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.
Inspired Version (4:10)
And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish, so that we are not able to build the wall.
Hebrew (4:10)
וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (said): יְהוּדָ֗ה (Meanwhile, the people of Judah) כָּשַׁל֙ (fails), כֹּ֣חַ (The strength) הַסַּבָּ֔ל (of the laborer) וְהֶעָפָ֖ר (rubble) הַרְבֵּ֑ה (and there is so much) וַאֲנַ֙חְנוּ֙ (that we) לֹ֣א (will never) נוּכַ֔ל (be able) לִבְנ֖וֹת (to rebuild) בַּחוֹמָֽה׃ (the wall).
KJV (4:10)
And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.
Inspired Version (4:11)
And our adversaries said, They shall not know, neither see, till we come in the midst among them, and slay them, and cause the work to cease.
Hebrew (4:11)
וַיֹּאמְר֣וּ (said), צָרֵ֗ינוּ (And our enemies) לֹ֤א ([a thing]), יֵדְעוּ֙ (they know) וְלֹ֣א ([or]) יִרְא֔וּ (see) עַ֛ד (Before) אֲשֶׁר־ (-) נָב֥וֹא (we will come) אֶל־ (into) תּוֹכָ֖ם (their midst), וַהֲרַגְנ֑וּם (kill them), וְהִשְׁבַּ֖תְנוּ (and put an end) אֶת־ (-) הַמְּלָאכָֽה׃ (to the work).
KJV (4:11)
And our adversaries said, They shall not know, neither see, till we come in the midst among them, and slay them, and cause the work to cease.
Inspired Version (4:12)
And it came to pass that when the Jews which dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times, From all places whence ye shall return unto us they will be upon you.
Hebrew (4:12)
וַֽיְהִי֙ (At that time) כַּאֲשֶׁר־ (-) בָּ֣אוּ (came) הַיְּהוּדִ֔ים (the Jews) הַיֹּשְׁבִ֖ים (who lived) אֶצְלָ֑ם (nearby) וַיֹּ֤אמְרוּ (and told) לָ֙נוּ֙ (us) עֶ֣שֶׂר (ten) פְּעָמִ֔ים (times [over]), מִכָּל־ (Wherever) הַמְּקֹמ֖וֹת (. . .) אֲשֶׁר־ (-) תָּשׁ֥וּבוּ (you turn), עָלֵֽינוּ׃ (they will attack us).
KJV (4:12)
And it came to pass, that when the Jews which dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times, From all places whence ye shall return unto us they will be upon you.
Inspired Version (4:13)
Therefore set I in the lower places behind the wall, and on the higher places, I even set the people after their families with their swords, their spears, and their bows.
Hebrew (4:13)
וָֽאַעֲמִ֞יד (So I stationed [men]) מִֽתַּחְתִּיּ֧וֹת (the lowest) לַמָּק֛וֹם (sections) מֵאַחֲרֵ֥י (behind) לַחוֹמָ֖ה (of the wall), בַּצְּחִחִיִּים (at the vulnerable areas). וָֽאַעֲמִ֤יד (I stationed) אֶת־ (-) הָעָם֙ (them) לְמִשְׁפָּח֔וֹת (by families) עִם־ (with) חַרְבֹתֵיהֶ֛ם (their swords), רָמְחֵיהֶ֖ם (spears), וְקַשְּׁתֹתֵיהֶֽם׃ (and bows).
KJV (4:13)
Therefore set I in the lower places behind the wall, and on the higher places, I even set the people after their families with their swords, their spears, and their bows.
Inspired Version (4:14)
And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them; remember the Lord, which is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.
Hebrew (4:14)
וָאֵ֣רֶא (After I had made an inspection), וָאָק֗וּם (I stood up) וָאֹמַ֞ר (and said) אֶל־ (to) הַחֹרִ֤ים (the nobles), וְאֶל־ (. . .) הַסְּגָנִים֙ (the officials), וְאֶל־ (. . .) יֶ֣תֶר (and the rest) הָעָ֔ם (of the people), אַל־ (Do not) תִּֽירְא֖וּ (be afraid) מִפְּנֵיהֶ֑ם (of them). אֶת־ (-) אֲדֹנָ֞י (the Lord), הַגָּד֤וֹל (who is great) וְהַנּוֹרָא֙ (and awesome), זְכֹ֔רוּ (Remember) וְהִֽלָּחֲמ֗וּ (and fight) עַל־ (for) אֲחֵיכֶם֙ (your brothers), בְּנֵיכֶ֣ם (your sons) וּבְנֹתֵיכֶ֔ם (and your daughters), נְשֵׁיכֶ֖ם (your wives) וּבָתֵּיכֶֽם׃פ (and your homes).
KJV (4:14)
And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the LORD, which is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.
Inspired Version (4:15)
And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known unto us and God had brought their counsel to naught, that we returned, all of us, to the wall, every one unto his work.
Hebrew (4:15)
וַיְהִ֞י (-) כַּֽאֲשֶׁר־ (When) שָׁמְע֤וּ (heard) אוֹיְבֵ֙ינוּ֙ (our enemies) כִּי־ (that) נ֣וֹדַֽע (we were aware) לָ֔נוּ () וַיָּ֥פֶר (had frustrated it), הָאֱלֹהִ֖ים (and that God) אֶת־ (-) עֲצָתָ֑ם (of their scheme) וַנָּשׁוּב (of us returned) כֻּלָּ֙נוּ֙ (each) אֶל־ (to) הַ֣חוֹמָ֔ה (the wall). אִ֖ישׁ (his own) אֶל־ (on) מְלַאכְתּֽוֹ׃ (work)
KJV (4:15)
And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known unto us, and God had brought their counsel to nought, that we returned all of us to the wall, every one unto his work.
Inspired Version (4:16)
And it came to pass from that time forth, that the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the habergeons; and the rulers were behind all the houses of Judah.
Hebrew (4:16)
וַיְהִ֣י׀ (And) מִן־ (from) הַיּ֣וֹם (day on), הַה֗וּא (that) חֲצִ֣י (half) נְעָרַי֮ (of my servants) עֹשִׂ֣ים (did) בַּמְּלָאכָה֒ (the work) וְחֶצְיָ֗ם (while the other half) מַחֲזִיקִים֙ (held) וְהָרְמָחִ֣ים (spears), הַמָּגִנִּ֔ים (shields), וְהַקְּשָׁת֖וֹת (bows), וְהַשִּׁרְיֹנִ֑ים (and armor). וְהַ֨שָּׂרִ֔ים (The officers) אַחֲרֵ֖י ([stationed themselves] behind) כָּל־ (all) בֵּ֥ית (the people) יְהוּדָֽה׃ (of Judah)
KJV (4:16)
And it came to pass from that time forth, that the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the habergeons; and the rulers were behind all the house of Judah.
Inspired Version (4:17)
They which builded on the wall and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, every one with one of his hands wrought in the work and with the other hand held a weapon.
Hebrew (4:17)
הַבּוֹנִ֧ים (who were rebuilding) בַּחוֹמָ֛ה (the wall). וְהַנֹּשְׂאִ֥ים (The laborers who carried) בַּסֶּ֖בֶל (materials) עֹמְשִׂ֑ים (. . .) בְּאַחַ֤ת (with one) יָדוֹ֙ (hand) עֹשֶׂ֣ה (worked) בַמְּלָאכָ֔ה (. . .) וְאַחַ֖ת (with the other). מַחֲזֶ֥קֶת (and held) הַשָּֽׁלַח׃ (a weapon)
KJV (4:17)
They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, every one with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other hand held a weapon.
Inspired Version (4:18)
For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side and so builded. And he that sounded the trumpet was by me.
Hebrew (4:18)
וְהַ֨בּוֹנִ֔ים (of the builders) אִ֥ישׁ (And each) חַרְבּ֛וֹ (with his sword) אֲסוּרִ֥ים (strapped) עַל־ (at) מָתְנָ֖יו (his side). וּבוֹנִ֑ים (worked) וְהַתּוֹקֵ֥עַ (But the trumpeter) בַּשּׁוֹפָ֖ר (. . .) אֶצְלִֽי׃ (stayed beside me).
KJV (4:18)
For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and so builded. And he that sounded the trumpet was by me.
Inspired Version (4:19)
And I said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, The work is great and large, and we are separated upon the wall, one far from another.
Hebrew (4:19)
וָאֹמַ֞ר (Then I said) אֶל־ (to) הַחֹרִ֤ים (the nobles), וְאֶל־ (. . .) הַסְּגָנִים֙ (the officials), וְאֶל־ (. . .) יֶ֣תֶר (and the rest) הָעָ֔ם (of the people): הַמְּלָאכָ֥ה (The work [is]) הַרְבֵּ֖ה (great) וּרְחָבָ֑ה (and extensive), וַאֲנַ֗חְנוּ (and we) נִפְרָדִים֙ (are spread out) עַל־ (along) הַ֣חוֹמָ֔ה (the wall). רְחוֹקִ֖ים (far) אִ֥ישׁ (from one) מֵאָחִֽיו׃ (another)
KJV (4:19)
And I said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, The work is great and large, and we are separated upon the wall, one far from another.
Inspired Version (4:20)
In what place, therefore, ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us; our God shall fight for us.
Hebrew (4:20)
בִּמְק֗וֹם (Wherever) אֲשֶׁ֤ר (-) תִּשְׁמְעוּ֙ (you hear) אֶת־ (-) ק֣וֹל (the sound) הַשּׁוֹפָ֔ר (of the horn), שָׁ֖מָּה (there). תִּקָּבְצ֣וּ (rally) אֵלֵ֑ינוּ (to us) אֱלֹהֵ֖ינוּ (Our God) יִלָּ֥חֶם (will fight) לָֽנוּ׃ (for us)!
KJV (4:20)
In what place therefore ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us.
Inspired Version (4:21)
So we labored in the work; and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared.
Hebrew (4:21)
וַאֲנַ֖חְנוּ (So we) עֹשִׂ֣ים (continued) בַּמְּלָאכָ֑ה (the work), וְחֶצְיָ֗ם (while half of [the men]) מַחֲזִיקִים֙ (held) בָּֽרְמָחִ֔ים (spears) מֵעֲל֣וֹת (from the break) הַשַּׁ֔חַר (of dawn) עַ֖ד (until) צֵ֥את (came out). הַכּוֹכָבִֽים׃ (the stars)
KJV (4:21)
So we labored in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared.
Inspired Version (4:22)
Likewise, at the same time said I unto the people, Let everyone with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us and labor on the day.
Hebrew (4:22)
גַּ֣ם (I also) בָּעֵ֤ת (time) הַהִיא֙ (At that) אָמַ֣רְתִּי (said) לָעָ֔ם (to the people), אִ֣ישׁ (Let every man) וְנַעֲר֔וֹ (and his servant) יָלִ֖ינוּ (spend the night) בְּת֣וֹךְ (inside) יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (Jerusalem), וְהָֽיוּ־ (so that they can stand) לָ֧נוּ () הַלַּ֛יְלָה (by night) מִשְׁמָ֖ר (guard) וְהַיּ֥וֹם (by day). מְלָאכָֽה׃ (and work)
KJV (4:22)
Likewise at the same time said I unto the people, Let every one with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and labour on the day.
Inspired Version (4:23)
So neither I, nor my brethren, nor my servants, nor the men of the guard which followed me, none of us put off our clothes, saving that every one put them off for washing.
Hebrew (4:23)
וְאֵ֨ין (-) אֲנִ֜י (So neither I) וְאַחַ֣י (nor my brothers) וּנְעָרַ֗י (nor my servants) וְאַנְשֵׁ֤י (. . .) הַמִּשְׁמָר֙ (nor the guards) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (-) אַחֲרַ֔י (with me) אֵין־ (. . .) אֲנַ֥חְנוּ (. . .) פֹשְׁטִ֖ים (changed out of) בְּגָדֵ֑ינוּ (our clothes); אִ֖ישׁ (each) שִׁלְח֥וֹ (carried his weapon), הַמָּֽיִם׃ס ([even to go] for water).
KJV (4:23)
So neither I, nor my brethren, nor my servants, nor the men of the guard which followed me, none of us put off our clothes, saving that every one put them off for washing.
Inspired Version (5:1)
And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren, the Jews.
Hebrew (5:1)
וַתְּהִ֨י (About that time there was) צַעֲקַ֥ת (outcry) הָעָ֛ם (from the people) וּנְשֵׁיהֶ֖ם (and their wives) גְּדוֹלָ֑ה (a great) אֶל־ (against) אֲחֵיהֶ֖ם (their fellow) הַיְּהוּדִֽים׃ (Jews).
KJV (5:1)
And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews.
Inspired Version (5:2)
For there were that said, We, our sons, and our daughters are many; therefore, we take up corn for them, that we may eat and live.
Hebrew (5:2)
וְיֵשׁ֙ (-) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (Some) אֹמְרִ֔ים (were saying), בָּנֵ֥ינוּ ([and] our sons) וּבְנֹתֵ֖ינוּ (and daughters) אֲנַ֣חְנוּ (We) רַבִּ֑ים (are numerous). וְנִקְחָ֥ה (We must get) דָגָ֖ן (grain) וְנֹאכְלָ֥ה (in order to eat) וְנִחְיֶֽה׃ (and stay alive).
KJV (5:2)
For there were that said, We, our sons, and our daughters, are many: therefore we take up corn for them, that we may eat, and live.
Inspired Version (5:3)
Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses that we might buy corn because of the dearth.
Hebrew (5:3)
וְיֵשׁ֙ (-) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (Others) אֹמְרִ֔ים (were saying), שְׂדֹתֵ֛ינוּ (our fields), וּכְרָמֵ֥ינוּ (our vineyards), וּבָתֵּ֖ינוּ (and our homes) אֲנַ֣חְנוּ (We) עֹרְבִ֑ים (are mortgaging) וְנִקְחָ֥ה (to get) דָגָ֖ן (grain) בָּרָעָֽב׃ (during the famine).
KJV (5:3)
Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth.
Inspired Version (5:4)
There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king's tribute, and that upon our lands and vineyards.
Hebrew (5:4)
וְיֵשׁ֙ (-) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (Still others) אֹמְרִ֔ים (were saying), לָוִ֥ינוּ (We have borrowed) כֶ֖סֶף (money [to pay]) לְמִדַּ֣ת (tax) הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (the king’s) שְׂדֹתֵ֖ינוּ ([on] our fields) וּכְרָמֵֽינוּ׃ (and vineyards).
KJV (5:4)
There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king's tribute, and that upon our lands and vineyards.
Inspired Version (5:5)
Yet now our flesh is as the flesh of our brethren, our children as their children; and lo, we bring into bondage our sons and our daughters to be servants, and some of our daughters are brought into bondage already; neither is it in our power to redeem them, for other men have our lands and vineyards.
Hebrew (5:5)
וְעַתָּ֗ה (-) כִּבְשַׂ֤ר (-) אַחֵ֙ינוּ֙ (are just like our countrymen) בְּשָׂרֵ֔נוּ (. . .) כִּבְנֵיהֶ֖ם (We and our children) בָּנֵ֑ינוּ (and their children), וְהִנֵּ֣ה (. . .) אֲנַ֣חְנוּ (yet we) כֹ֠בְשִׁים (are subjecting) אֶת־ (-) בָּנֵ֨ינוּ (our sons) וְאֶת־ (-) בְּנֹתֵ֜ינוּ (and daughters) לַעֲבָדִ֗ים (to slavery). וְיֵ֨שׁ (Some of) מִבְּנֹתֵ֤ינוּ (our daughters) נִכְבָּשׁוֹת֙ (are already enslaved), וְאֵ֣ין (but we are powerless [to redeem them]) לְאֵ֣ל (. . .) יָדֵ֔נוּ (. . .) וּשְׂדֹתֵ֥ינוּ (because our fields) וּכְרָמֵ֖ינוּ (and vineyards) לַאֲחֵרִֽים׃ (belong to others).
KJV (5:5)
Yet now our flesh is as the flesh of our brethren, our children as their children: and, lo, we bring into bondage our sons and our daughters to be servants, and some of our daughters are brought unto bondage already: neither is it in our power to redeem them; for other men have our lands and vineyards.
Inspired Version (5:6)
And I was very angry when I heard their cry and these words.
Hebrew (5:6)
וַיִּ֥חַר (angry), לִ֖י () מְאֹ֑ד (I became extremely) כַּאֲשֶׁ֤ר (When) שָׁמַ֙עְתִּי֙ (I heard) אֶת־ (-) זַֽעֲקָתָ֔ם (their outcry) וְאֵ֖ת (-) הַדְּבָרִ֥ים (complaints), הָאֵֽלֶּה׃ (and these)
KJV (5:6)
And I was very angry when I heard their cry and these words.
Inspired Version (5:7)
Then I consulted with myself, and I rebuked the nobles and the rulers and said unto them, Ye exact usury, every one of his brother. And I set a great assembly against them.
Hebrew (5:7)
וַיִּמָּלֵ֨ךְ (thought) לִבִּ֜י (and after serious) עָלַ֗י () וָאָרִ֙יבָה֙ (I rebuked) אֶת־ (-) הַחֹרִ֣ים (the nobles) וְאֶת־ (. . .) הַסְּגָנִ֔ים (and officials), וָאֹמְרָ֣ה (saying) לָהֶ֔ם (), מַשָּׁ֥א (usury) אִישׁ־ (vvv) בְּאָחִ֖יו (from your own brothers)! אַתֶּ֣ם (You) נֹשִׁ֑אים (are exacting) וָאֶתֵּ֥ן (So I called) עֲלֵיהֶ֖ם (against them) קְהִלָּ֥ה (assembly) גְדוֹלָֽה׃ (a large)
KJV (5:7)
Then I consulted with myself, and I rebuked the nobles, and the rulers, and said unto them, Ye exact usury, every one of his brother. And I set a great assembly against them.
Inspired Version (5:8)
And I said unto them, We, after our ability, have redeemed our brethren, the Jews, which were sold unto the heathen. And will ye even sell your brethren? Or shall they be sold unto us? Then held they their peace and found nothing to answer.
Hebrew (5:8)
וָאֹמְרָ֣ה (and said) לָהֶ֗ם (), אֲנַ֣חְנוּ (We) קָ֠נִינוּ (to buy back) אֶת־ (-) אַחֵ֨ינוּ (brothers) הַיְּהוּדִ֜ים (our Jewish) הַנִּמְכָּרִ֤ים (who were sold) לַגּוֹיִם֙ (to foreigners), כְּדֵ֣י (have done our best) בָ֔נוּ () וְגַם־ (-) אַתֶּ֛ם (but now you) תִּמְכְּר֥וּ (are selling) אֶת־ (-) אֲחֵיכֶ֖ם (your own brothers), וְנִמְכְּרוּ־ (that they may be sold back) לָ֑נוּ (to us)! וַֽיַּחֲרִ֔ישׁוּ (But they remained silent), וְלֹ֥א (nothing) מָצְא֖וּ (for they could find) דָּבָֽר׃ס (to say).
KJV (5:8)
And I said unto them, We after our ability have redeemed our brethren the Jews, which were sold unto the heathen; and will ye even sell your brethren? or shall they be sold unto us? Then held they their peace, and found nothing to answer.
Inspired Version (5:9)
Also I said, It is not good that ye do. Ought ye not to walk in the fear of our God because of the reproach of the heathen, our enemies?
Hebrew (5:9)
וַיֹּאמֶר (So I continued), לֹא־ (is not) ט֥וֹב (right). הַדָּבָ֖ר (. . .) אֲשֶׁר־ (What) אַתֶּ֣ם (you) עֹשִׂ֑ים (are doing) הֲל֞וֹא (Shouldn’t) בְּיִרְאַ֤ת (in the fear) אֱלֹהֵ֙ינוּ֙ (of our God) תֵּלֵ֔כוּ (you walk) מֵחֶרְפַּ֖ת (to avoid the reproach) הַגּוֹיִ֥ם (of our foreign) אוֹיְבֵֽינוּ׃ (enemies)?
KJV (5:9)
Also I said, It is not good that ye do: ought ye not to walk in the fear of our God because of the reproach of the heathen our enemies?
Inspired Version (5:10)
I, likewise, and my brethren, and my servants, might exact of them money and corn; I pray you, let us leave off this usury.
Hebrew (5:10)
וְגַם־ (as well as) אֲנִי֙ (I), אַחַ֣י (my brothers) וּנְעָרַ֔י (and my servants), נֹשִׁ֥ים (have been lending) בָּהֶ֖ם ([the people]) כֶּ֣סֶף (money) וְדָגָ֑ן (and grain). נַֽעַזְבָה־ (let us stop) נָּ֖א (Please), אֶת־ (-) הַמַּשָּׁ֥א (usury). הַזֶּֽה׃ (this)
KJV (5:10)
I likewise, and my brethren, and my servants, might exact of them money and corn: I pray you, let us leave off this usury.
Inspired Version (5:11)
Restore, I pray you, to them, even this day, their lands, their vineyards, their oliveyards, and their houses, also the hundredth part of the money, and of the corn, the wine, and the oil that ye exact of them.
Hebrew (5:11)
הָשִׁיבוּ֩ (restore) נָ֨א (Please) לָהֶ֜ם (to them) כְּהַיּ֗וֹם (immediately) שְׂדֹתֵיהֶ֛ם (their fields), כַּרְמֵיהֶ֥ם (vineyards), זֵיתֵיהֶ֖ם (olive groves), וּבָתֵּיהֶ֑ם (and houses), וּמְאַ֨ת (along with the percentage) הַכֶּ֤סֶף (of the money), וְהַדָּגָן֙ (grain), הַתִּיר֣וֹשׁ (new wine), וְהַיִּצְהָ֔ר (and oil) אֲשֶׁ֥ר (that) אַתֶּ֖ם (you) נֹשִׁ֥ים (have been assessing) בָּהֶֽם׃ (them).
KJV (5:11)
Restore, I pray you, to them, even this day, their lands, their vineyards, their oliveyards, and their houses, also the hundredth part of the money, and of the corn, the wine, and the oil, that ye exact of them.
Inspired Version (5:12)
Then said they, We will restore them and will require nothing of them; so will we do as thou sayest. Then I called the priests and took an oath of them, that they should do according to this promise.
Hebrew (5:12)
וַיֹּאמְר֣וּ (they replied), נָשִׁ֗יב (We will restore [it]), וּמֵהֶם֙ (more from them). לֹ֣א (nothing) נְבַקֵּ֔שׁ (and will require) כֵּ֣ן (. . .) נַעֲשֶׂ֔ה (We will do) כַּאֲשֶׁ֖ר (as) אַתָּ֣ה (you) אוֹמֵ֑ר (say). וָאֶקְרָא֙ (So I summoned) אֶת־ (-) הַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים (the priests) וָֽאַשְׁבִּיעֵ֔ם (and required [of the nobles and officials] an oath that they) לַעֲשׂ֖וֹת (would do) כַּדָּבָ֥ר (what they had promised) הַזֶּֽה׃ (. . .).
KJV (5:12)
Then said they, We will restore them, and will require nothing of them; so will we do as thou sayest. Then I called the priests, and took an oath of them, that they should do according to this promise.
Inspired Version (5:13)
Also I shook my lap and said, So God shake out every man from his house and from his labor that performeth not this promise, even thus be he shaken out and emptied. And all the congregation said, Amen, and praised the Lord. And the people did according to this promise.
Hebrew (5:13)
גַּם־ (I also) חָצְנִ֣י (the folds of my robe) נָעַ֗רְתִּי (shook out) וָֽאֹמְרָ֡ה (and said), כָּ֣כָה (likewise) יְנַעֵ֪ר (shake) הָֽאֱלֹהִ֟ים (May God) אֶת־ (-) כָּל־ (every) הָאִישׁ֩ (man) אֲשֶׁ֨ר (who) לֹֽא־ (does not) יָקִ֜ים (keep) אֶת־ (-) הַדָּבָ֣ר (promise). הַזֶּ֗ה (this) מִבֵּיתוֹ֙ (out of his house) וּמִ֣יגִיע֔וֹ (and possessions) וְכָ֛כָה (. . .) יִהְיֶ֥ה (May [such a man] be) נָע֖וּר (shaken out) וָרֵ֑ק (and have nothing)! וַיֹּאמְר֨וּ (said), כָֽל־ (The whole) הַקָּהָ֜ל (assembly) אָמֵ֗ן (Amen), וַֽיְהַלְלוּ֙ (and they praised) אֶת־ (-) יְהוָ֔ה (the LORD). וַיַּ֥עַשׂ (did) הָעָ֖ם (And the people) כַּדָּבָ֥ר (as they had promised). הַזֶּֽה׃ (. . .)
KJV (5:13)
Also I shook my lap, and said, So God shake out every man from his house, and from his labor, that performeth not this promise, even thus be he shaken out, and emptied. And all the congregation said, Amen, and praised the LORD. And the people did according to this promise.
Inspired Version (5:14)
Moreover, from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes, the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor.
Hebrew (5:14)
גַּ֞ם (Furthermore), מִיּ֣וֹם׀ (from the day) אֲשֶׁר־ (-) צִוָּ֣ה (appointed me) אֹתִ֗י (-) לִהְי֣וֹת (to be) פֶּחָם֮ (their governor) בְּאֶ֣רֶץ (in the land) יְהוּדָה֒ (of Judah), מִשְּׁנַ֣ת (year) עֶשְׂרִ֗ים (from his twentieth) וְ֠עַד (until) שְׁנַ֨ת (year) שְׁלֹשִׁ֤ים (his thirty-second) וּשְׁתַּ֙יִם֙ (. . .) לְאַרְתַּחְשַׁ֣סְתְּא (Artaxerxes) הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (King) שָׁנִ֖ים (years total)), שְׁתֵּ֣ים (twelve) עֶשְׂרֵ֑ה (. . .) אֲנִ֣י (neither I) וְאַחַ֔י (nor my brothers) לֶ֥חֶם (the food) הַפֶּ֖חָה (allotted to the governor). לֹ֥א (. . .) אָכַֽלְתִּי׃ (ate)
KJV (5:14)
Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor.
Inspired Version (5:15)
But the former governors that had been before me were chargeable unto the people and had taken of them bread and wine, besides forty shekels of silver; yea, even their servants bare rule over the people; but so did not I because of the fear of God.
Hebrew (5:15)
וְהַפַּחוֹת֩ (The governors) הָרִאשֹׁנִ֨ים (. . .) אֲשֶׁר־ (-) לְפָנַ֜י (before me) הִכְבִּ֣ידוּ (had heavily burdened) עַל־ (. . .) הָעָ֗ם (the people), וַיִּקְח֨וּ (taking) מֵהֶ֜ם (from them) בְּלֶ֤חֶם (bread) וָיַ֙יִן֙ (and wine) אַחַר֙ (plus) כֶּֽסֶף־ (of silver). שְׁקָלִ֣ים (shekels) אַרְבָּעִ֔ים (forty) גַּ֥ם (also) נַעֲרֵיהֶ֖ם (Their servants) שָׁלְט֣וּ (oppressed) עַל־ (. . .) הָעָ֑ם (the people). וַאֲנִי֙ (But I) לֹא־ (did not) עָשִׂ֣יתִי (do) כֵ֔ן (this), מִפְּנֵ֖י (because) יִרְאַ֥ת (of my fear) אֱלֹהִֽים׃ (of God).
KJV (5:15)
But the former governors that had been before me were chargeable unto the people, and had taken of them bread and wine, beside forty shekels of silver; yea, even their servants bare rule over the people: but so did not I, because of the fear of God.
Inspired Version (5:16)
Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall; neither bought we any land; and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work.
Hebrew (5:16)
וְ֠גַם (Instead), בִּמְלֶ֜אכֶת (to the construction) הַחוֹמָ֤ה (wall), הַזֹּאת֙ (of the) הֶחֱזַ֔קְתִּי (I devoted myself) וְשָׂדֶ֖ה (any land). לֹ֣א (we did not) קָנִ֑ינוּ (acquire) וְכָל־ (and all) נְעָרַ֔י (my servants) קְבוּצִ֥ים (were gathered) שָׁ֖ם (there) עַל־ (for) הַמְּלָאכָֽה׃ (the work);
KJV (5:16)
Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work.
Inspired Version (5:17)
Moreover, there were at my table a hundred and fifty of the Jews and rulers, besides those that came unto us from among the heathen that are about us.
Hebrew (5:17)
וְהַיְּהוּדִ֨ים (Jews) וְהַסְּגָנִ֜ים (and officials) מֵאָ֧ה (There were 150) וַחֲמִשִּׁ֣ים (. . .) אִ֗ישׁ (. . .) וְהַבָּאִ֥ים (besides the guests) אֵלֵ֛ינוּ (. . .) מִן־ (from) הַגּוֹיִ֥ם (nations). אֲשֶׁר־ (-) סְבִיבֹתֵ֖ינוּ (the surrounding) עַל־ (at) שֻׁלְחָנִֽי׃ (my table),
KJV (5:17)
Moreover there were at my table a hundred and fifty of the Jews and rulers, beside those that came unto us from among the heathen that are about us.
Inspired Version (5:18)
Now that which was prepared for me daily was one ox and six choice sheep; also, fowls were prepared for me, and once in ten days store of all sorts of wine; yet for all this, required not I the bread of the governor because the bondage was heavy upon this people.
Hebrew (5:18)
וַאֲשֶׁר֩ (-) הָיָ֨ה (-) נַעֲשֶׂ֜ה () לְי֣וֹם (day) אֶחָ֗ד (Each) שׁ֣וֹר (ox), אֶחָ֞ד (one) צֹ֠אן (sheep), שֵׁשׁ־ (six) בְּרֻר֤וֹת (choice) וְצִפֳּרִים֙ (and some fowl) נַֽעֲשׂוּ־ (were prepared) לִ֔י (for me), וּבֵ֨ין (and once every) עֲשֶׂ֧רֶת (ten) יָמִ֛ים (days) בְּכָל־ (of all kinds) יַ֖יִן (of wine [was provided]). לְהַרְבֵּ֑ה (an abundance) וְעִם־ (. . .) זֶ֗ה () לֶ֤חֶם (the food) הַפֶּחָה֙ (allotted to the governor), לֹ֣א (But I did not) בִקַּ֔שְׁתִּי (demand) כִּֽי־ (because) כָֽבְדָ֥ה (was so heavy). הָעֲבֹדָ֖ה (the burden) עַל־ (on) הָעָ֥ם (the people) הַזֶּֽה׃ (. . .)
KJV (5:18)
Now that which was prepared for me daily was one ox and six choice sheep; also fowls were prepared for me, and once in ten days store of all sorts of wine: yet for all this required not I the bread of the governor, because the bondage was heavy upon this people.
Inspired Version (5:19)
Think upon me, my God, for good according to all that I have done for this people.
Hebrew (5:19)
KJV (5:19)
Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people.
Inspired Version (6:1)
Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem, the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies heard that I had builded the wall and that there was no breach left therein (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates),
Hebrew (6:1)
וַיְהִ֣י (-) כַאֲשֶׁ֣ר (When) נִשְׁמַ֣ע (heard) לְסַנְבַלַּ֣ט (Sanballat), וְ֠טוֹבִיָּה (Tobiah), וּלְגֶ֨שֶׁם (Geshem) הָֽעַרְבִ֜י (the Arab), וּלְיֶ֣תֶר (and the rest) אֹֽיְבֵ֗ינוּ (of our enemies) כִּ֤י (that) בָנִ֙יתִי֙ (I had rebuilt) אֶת־ (-) הַ֣חוֹמָ֔ה (the wall) וְלֹא־ (and not) נ֥וֹתַר (was left) בָּ֖הּ ()— פָּ֑רֶץ (a gap) גַּ֚ם (though) עַד־ (to) הָעֵ֣ת (time) הַהִ֔יא (that) דְּלָת֖וֹת (the doors) לֹא־ (I had not yet) הֶעֱמַ֥דְתִּי (installed) בַשְּׁעָרִֽים׃ (in the gates)—
KJV (6:1)
Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and that there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates;)
Inspired Version (6:2)
That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come; let us meet together in some one of the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.
Hebrew (6:2)
וַיִּשְׁלַ֨ח (sent me) סַנְבַלַּ֤ט (Sanballat) וְגֶ֙שֶׁם֙ (and Geshem) אֵלַ֣י (. . .) לֵאמֹ֔ר (this message): לְכָ֞ה (Come), וְנִֽוָּעֲדָ֥ה (let us meet) יַחְדָּ֛ו (together) בַּכְּפִירִ֖ים (in [one of] the villages) בְּבִקְעַ֣ת (on the plain) אוֹנ֑וֹ (of Ono). וְהֵ֙מָּה֙ (But they) חֹֽשְׁבִ֔ים (were planning) לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת (to harm) לִ֖י (me). רָעָֽה׃ (. . .)
KJV (6:2)
That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in some one of the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.
Inspired Version (6:3)
And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work so that I cannot come down. Why should the work cease whilst I leave it and come down to you?
Hebrew (6:3)
וָאֶשְׁלְחָ֨ה (So I sent) עֲלֵיהֶ֤ם (to them), מַלְאָכִים֙ (messengers) לֵאמֹ֔ר (saying), מְלָאכָ֤ה (work) גְדוֹלָה֙ (a great) אֲנִ֣י (I) עֹשֶׂ֔ה (am doing) וְלֹ֥א (and cannot) אוּכַ֖ל (. . .) לָרֶ֑דֶת (come down). לָ֣מָּה (Why) תִשְׁבַּ֤ת (stop) הַמְּלָאכָה֙ (should the work) כַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר (while) אַרְפֶּ֔הָ (I leave it) וְיָרַדְתִּ֖י (to go down) אֲלֵיכֶֽם׃ (to you)?
KJV (6:3)
And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?
Inspired Version (6:4)
Yet they sent unto me four times after this sort; and I answered them after the same manner.
Hebrew (6:4)
וַיִּשְׁלְח֥וּ (they sent me) אֵלַ֛י (. . .) כַּדָּבָ֥ר (message), הַזֶּ֖ה (the same) אַרְבַּ֣ע (Four) פְּעָמִ֑ים (times) וָאָשִׁ֥יב (and each time I gave) אוֹתָ֖ם (-) כַּדָּבָ֥ר (reply). הַזֶּֽה׃ס (the same)
KJV (6:4)
Yet they sent unto me four times after this sort; and I answered them after the same manner.
Inspired Version (6:5)
Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand,
Hebrew (6:5)
וַיִּשְׁלַח֩ (sent me) אֵלַ֨י (. . .) סַנְבַלַּ֜ט (Sanballat) כַּדָּבָ֥ר (same message) הַזֶּ֛ה (this) פַּ֥עַם (time), חֲמִישִׁ֖ית (The fifth) אֶֽת־ (-) נַעֲר֑וֹ (by his young servant), וְאִגֶּ֥רֶת (letter) פְּתוּחָ֖ה (an unsealed) בְּיָדֽוֹ׃ (who had in his hand)
KJV (6:5)
Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand;
Inspired Version (6:6)
Wherein was written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith it, that thou and the Jews think to rebel, for which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their king, according to these words.
Hebrew (6:6)
כָּת֣וּב (that read) בָּ֗הּ (): בַּגּוֹיִ֤ם (among the nations)— נִשְׁמָע֙ (It is reported) וְגַשְׁמ֣וּ (and Geshem) אֹמֵ֔ר (agrees)— אַתָּ֤ה (that you) וְהַיְּהוּדִים֙ (and the Jews) חֹשְׁבִ֣ים (are plotting) לִמְר֔וֹד (to revolt), עַל־ ([and] this is why) כֵּ֛ן (. . .) אַתָּ֥ה (you) בוֹנֶ֖ה (are building) הַחוֹמָ֑ה (the wall). וְאַתָּ֗ה (you) הֹוֶ֤ה (are to become) לָהֶם֙ (their) לְמֶ֔לֶךְ (king), כַּדְּבָרִ֖ים (reports), הָאֵֽלֶּה׃ (According to these)
KJV (6:6)
Wherein was written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith it, that thou and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their king, according to these words.
Inspired Version (6:7)
And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, There is a king in Judah; and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now, therefore, and let us take counsel together.
Hebrew (6:7)
וְגַם־ (and you have even) נְבִיאִ֡ים (prophets) הֶעֱמַ֣דְתָּ (appointed) לִקְרֹא֩ (to proclaim) עָלֶ֨יךָ (on your behalf): בִֽירוּשָׁלִַ֜ם (in Jerusalem) לֵאמֹ֗ר (. . .) מֶ֚לֶךְ (There is a king) בִּֽיהוּדָ֔ה (in Judah). וְעַתָּה֙ (So) יִשָּׁמַ֣ע (will reach the ears) לַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (of the king). כַּדְּבָרִ֣ים (rumors) הָאֵ֑לֶּה (these) וְעַתָּ֣ה (Soon) לְכָ֔ה (come), וְנִֽוָּעֲצָ֖ה (let us confer) יַחְדָּֽו׃ס (together).
KJV (6:7)
And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, There is a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.
Inspired Version (6:8)
Then I sent unto him, saying, There are no such things done as thou sayest, but thou feignest them out of thine own heart.
Hebrew (6:8)
וָאֶשְׁלְחָ֤ה (Then I sent) אֵלָיו֙ (him) לֵאמֹ֔ר (this reply): לֹ֤א (nothing) נִֽהְיָה֙ (There is) כַּדְּבָרִ֣ים (rumors) הָאֵ֔לֶּה (to these) אֲשֶׁ֖ר (-) אַתָּ֣ה (you) אוֹמֵ֑ר (are spreading); כִּ֥י (. . .) מִֽלִּבְּךָ֖ (in your own mind). אַתָּ֥ה (you) בוֹדָֽאם׃ (are inventing them)
KJV (6:8)
Then I sent unto him, saying, There are no such things done as thou sayest, but thou feignest them out of thine own heart.
Inspired Version (6:9)
For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now, therefore, O God, strengthen my hands.
Hebrew (6:9)
כִּ֣י (For) כֻלָּ֗ם (they were all) מְיָֽרְאִ֤ים ([trying] to frighten) אוֹתָ֙נוּ֙ (us), לֵאמֹ֔ר (saying), יִרְפּ֧וּ (will be weakened) יְדֵיהֶ֛ם (Their hands) מִן־ (in) הַמְּלָאכָ֖ה (the work), וְלֹ֣א (and it will never) תֵעָשֶׂ֑ה (be finished). וְעַתָּ֖ה (But now, my God), חַזֵּ֥ק (strengthen) אֶת־ (-) יָדָֽי׃ (my hands).
KJV (6:9)
For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands.
Inspired Version (6:10)
Afterward I came unto the house of Shemaiah, the son of Delaiah, the son of Mehetabeel, who was shut up. And he said, Let us meet together in the house of God within the temple; and let us shut the doors of the temple, for they will come to slay thee; yea, in the night will they come to slay thee.
Hebrew (6:10)
וַאֲנִי־ (Later, I) בָ֗אתִי (went) בֵּ֣ית (to the house) שְֽׁמַֽעְיָ֧ה (of Shemaiah) בֶן־ (son) דְּלָיָ֛ה (of Delaiah), בֶּן־ (the son) מְהֵֽיטַבְאֵ֖ל (of Mehetabel), וְה֣וּא (who) עָצ֑וּר (was confined) וַיֹּ֡אמֶר (to his house. He said): נִוָּעֵד֩ (Let us meet) אֶל־ (at) בֵּ֨ית (the house) הָאֱלֹהִ֜ים (of God) אֶל־ (inside) תּ֣וֹךְ (. . .) הַֽהֵיכָ֗ל (the temple). וְנִסְגְּרָה֙ (Let us shut) דַּלְת֣וֹת (doors) הַהֵיכָ֔ל (the temple) כִּ֚י (because) בָּאִ֣ים (they are coming) לְהָרְגֶ֔ךָ (to kill you)— וְלַ֖יְלָה (by night) בָּאִ֥ים (they are coming) לְהָרְגֶֽךָ׃ (to kill you)!
KJV (6:10)
Afterward I came unto the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabeel, who was shut up; and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple: for they will come to slay thee; yea, in the night will they come to slay thee.
Inspired Version (6:11)
And I said, Should such a man as I flee? And who is mine enemy, that such a man as I would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.
Hebrew (6:11)
KJV (6:11)
And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.
Inspired Version (6:12)
And lo, I perceived that God had not sent him, but that he pronounced this prophecy against me; for Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.
Hebrew (6:12)
וָאַכִּ֕ירָה (I realized) וְהִנֵּ֥ה (. . .) לֹֽא־ (had not) אֱלֹהִ֖ים (that God) שְׁלָח֑וֹ (sent him), כִּ֤י (because) הַנְּבוּאָה֙ ([this] prophecy) דִּבֶּ֣ר (but that he had uttered) עָלַ֔י (against me) וְטוֹבִיָּ֥ה (Tobiah) וְסַנְבַלַּ֖ט (and Sanballat) שְׂכָרֽוֹ׃ (had hired him).
KJV (6:12)
And, lo, I perceived that God had not sent him; but that he pronounced this prophecy against me: for Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.
Inspired Version (6:13)
Therefore should I be afraid of him he hired, and do so as he said, and sin--and that they might have me for an evil report, that they might reproach me?
Hebrew (6:13)
לְמַ֤עַן (to) שָׂכוּר֙ (had been hired) ה֔וּא (He) לְמַֽעַן־ () אִירָ֥א (intimidate me) וְאֶֽעֱשֶׂה־ (by doing) כֵּ֖ן (as he suggested), וְחָטָ֑אתִי (so that I would sin) וְהָיָ֤ה (so they could give me) לָהֶם֙ (. . .) לְשֵׁ֣ם (name) רָ֔ע (a bad) לְמַ֖עַן (in order to) יְחָֽרְפֽוּנִי׃פ (discredit me).
KJV (6:13)
Therefore was he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and that they might have matter for an evil report, that they might reproach me.
Inspired Version (6:14)
My God, think thou upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets that would have put me in fear.
Hebrew (6:14)
זָכְרָ֧ה (remember) אֱלֹהַ֛י (O my God), לְטוֹבִיָּ֥ה (Tobiah) וּלְסַנְבַלַּ֖ט (and Sanballat) כְּמַעֲשָׂ֣יו (for what they have done), אֵ֑לֶּה (. . .) וְגַ֨ם (and also) לְנוֹעַדְיָ֤ה (Noadiah) הַנְּבִיאָה֙ (the prophetess) וּלְיֶ֣תֶר (and the other) הַנְּבִיאִ֔ים (prophets) אֲשֶׁ֥ר (who) הָי֖וּ (. . .) מְיָֽרְאִ֥ים (tried to intimidate me) אוֹתִֽי׃ (-).
KJV (6:14)
My God, think thou upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear.
Inspired Version (6:15)
So the wall was finished in the twenty and fifth day of the month Elul, in fifty and two days.
Hebrew (6:15)
וַתִּשְׁלַם֙ (was completed) הַֽחוֹמָ֔ה (So the wall) בְּעֶשְׂרִ֥ים (on the twenty-fifth) וַחֲמִשָּׁ֖ה (. . .) לֶאֱל֑וּל (of Elul). לַחֲמִשִּׁ֥ים (in fifty-two) וּשְׁנַ֖יִם (. . .) יֽוֹם׃פ (days),
KJV (6:15)
So the wall was finished in the twenty and fifth day of the month Elul, in fifty and two days.
Inspired Version (6:16)
And it came to pass that when all our enemies heard thereof and all the heathen that were about us saw these things, they were much cast down in their own eyes; for they perceived that this work was wrought of our God.
Hebrew (6:16)
וַיְהִ֗י (-) כַּאֲשֶׁ֤ר (When) שָֽׁמְעוּ֙ (heard about this), כָּל־ (all) א֣וֹיְבֵ֔ינוּ (our enemies) וַיִּֽרְא֗וּ (. . .) כָּל־ (all) הַגּוֹיִם֙ (nations) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (were afraid) סְבִֽיבֹתֵ֔ינוּ (the surrounding) וַיִּפְּל֥וּ (and disheartened) מְאֹ֖ד (. . .), בְּעֵינֵיהֶ֑ם (vvv) וַיֵּ֣דְע֔וּ (for they realized) כִּ֚י (that) מֵאֵ֣ת (by) אֱלֹהֵ֔ינוּ (our God). נֶעֶשְׂתָ֖ה (had been accomplished) הַמְּלָאכָ֥ה (task) הַזֹּֽאת׃ (this)
KJV (6:16)
And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard thereof, and all the heathen that were about us saw these things, they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they perceived that this work was wrought of our God.
Inspired Version (6:17)
Moreover, in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them.
Hebrew (6:17)
גַּ֣ם׀ (Also) בַּיָּמִ֣ים (days), הָהֵ֗ם (in those) מַרְבִּ֞ים (sent many) חֹרֵ֤י (the nobles) יְהוּדָה֙ (of Judah) אִגְּרֹ֣תֵיהֶ֔ם (letters) הוֹלְכ֖וֹת (. . .) עַל־ (to) טוֹבִיָּ֑ה (Tobiah), וַאֲשֶׁ֥ר (letters) לְטוֹבִיָּ֖ה (and Tobiah’s) בָּא֥וֹת (kept coming) אֲלֵיהֶֽם׃ (to them).
KJV (6:17)
Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them.
Inspired Version (6:18)
For there were many in Judah sworn unto him because he was the son-in-law of Shechaniah, the son of Arah; and his son Johanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam, the son of Berechiah.
Hebrew (6:18)
כִּי־ (For) רַבִּ֣ים (many) בִּֽיהוּדָ֗ה (in Judah) בַּעֲלֵ֤י (were bound) שְׁבוּעָה֙ (by oath) ל֔וֹ (to him), כִּי־ (since) חָתָ֥ן (was a son-in-law) ה֖וּא (he) לִשְׁכַנְיָ֣ה (of Shecaniah) בֶן־ (son) אָרַ֑ח (of Arah), וִֽיהוֹחָנָ֣ן (Jehohanan) בְּנ֔וֹ (and his son) לָקַ֕ח (had married) אֶת־ (-) בַּת־ (the daughter) מְשֻׁלָּ֖ם (of Meshullam) בֶּ֥ן (son) בֶּֽרֶכְיָֽה׃ (of Berechiah).
KJV (6:18)
For there were many in Judah sworn unto him, because he was the son-in-law of Shechaniah the son of Arah; and his son Johanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah.
Inspired Version (6:19)
Also they reported his good deeds before me and uttered my words to him. And Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.
Hebrew (6:19)
גַּ֣ם (Moreover), טוֹבֹתָ֗יו (Tobiah’s good deeds), הָי֤וּ (these nobles kept) אֹמְרִים֙ (reporting) לְפָנַ֔י (to me) וּדְבָרַ֕י (my words) הָי֥וּ (. . .) מוֹצִיאִ֖ים (and they relayed) ל֑וֹ (to him). אִגְּר֛וֹת (letters) שָׁלַ֥ח (sent) טוֹבִיָּ֖ה (And Tobiah) לְיָֽרְאֵֽנִי׃ (to intimidate me).
KJV (6:19)
Also they reported his good deeds before me, and uttered my words to him. And Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.
Inspired Version (7:1)
Now it came to pass, when the wall was built, and I had set up the doors, and the porters, and the singers, and the Levites were appointed,
Hebrew (7:1)
וַיְהִ֗י (-) כַּאֲשֶׁ֤ר (When) נִבְנְתָה֙ (had been rebuilt) הַחוֹמָ֔ה (the wall) וָאַעֲמִ֖יד (in place), הַדְּלָת֑וֹת (and I had set the doors) וַיִּפָּֽקְד֛וּ (were appointed). הַשּׁוֹעֲרִ֥ים (the gatekeepers), וְהַמְשֹׁרְרִ֖ים (singers), וְהַלְוִיִּֽם׃ (and Levites)
KJV (7:1)
Now it came to pass, when the wall was built, and I had set up the doors, and the porters and the singers and the Levites were appointed,
Inspired Version (7:2)
That I gave my brother Hanani and Hananiah, the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem; for he was a faithful man and feared God above many.
Hebrew (7:2)
וָאֲצַוֶּ֞ה (in charge) אֶת־ (-) חֲנָ֣נִי (Hanani) אָחִ֗י (Then I put my brother) וְאֶת־ (-) חֲנַנְיָ֛ה (along with Hananiah) שַׂ֥ר (the commander) הַבִּירָ֖ה (of the fortress), עַל־ (of) יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (Jerusalem), כִּי־ (because) הוּא֙ (he) כְּאִ֣ישׁ (man) אֱמֶ֔ת (was a faithful) וְיָרֵ֥א (who feared) אֶת־ (-) הָאֱלֹהִ֖ים (God) מֵרַבִּֽים׃ (more than most).
KJV (7:2)
That I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.
Inspired Version (7:3)
And I said unto them, Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun be hot; and while they stand by, let them shut the doors and bar them; and appoint watches of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, every one in his watch and every one to be over against his house.
Hebrew (7:3)
וַיֹּאמֶר (And I told) לָהֶ֗ם (them), לֹ֣א (Do not) יִפָּֽתְח֞וּ (open) שַׁעֲרֵ֤י (the gates) יְרוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙ (of Jerusalem) עַד־ (until) חֹ֣ם (is hot). הַשֶּׁ֔מֶשׁ (the sun) וְעַ֨ד (While) הֵ֥ם (the guards) עֹמְדִ֛ים (are on duty), יָגִ֥יפוּ (shut) הַדְּלָת֖וֹת (keep the doors) וֶאֱחֹ֑זוּ (and securely fastened). וְהַעֲמֵ֗יד (And appoint) מִשְׁמְרוֹת֙ (as guards), יֹשְׁבֵ֣י (the residents) יְרוּשָׁלִַ֔ם (of Jerusalem) אִ֚ישׁ (some) בְּמִשְׁמָר֔וֹ (at their posts) וְאִ֖ישׁ (and some) נֶ֥גֶד (at) בֵּיתֽוֹ׃ (their own homes).
KJV (7:3)
And I said unto them, Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun be hot; and while they stand by, let them shut the doors, and bar them: and appoint watches of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, every one in his watch, and every one to be over against his house.
Inspired Version (7:4)
Now the city was large and great; but the people were few therein, and the houses were not builded.
Hebrew (7:4)
וְהָעִ֞יר (Now the city) רַחֲבַ֤ת (and spacious) יָדַ֙יִם֙ (. . .), וּגְדוֹלָ֔ה (was large) וְהָעָ֥ם (people) מְעַ֖ט (but there were few) בְּתוֹכָ֑הּ (in it) וְאֵ֥ין (had not yet) בָּתִּ֖ים (and the houses) בְּנוּיִֽם׃ (been rebuilt).
KJV (7:4)
Now the city was large and great: but the people were few therein, and the houses were not builded.
Inspired Version (7:5)
And my God put into mine heart to gather together the nobles, and the rulers, and the people, that they might be reckoned by genealogy. And I found a register of the genealogy of them which came up at the first and found written therein.
Hebrew (7:5)
וַיִּתֵּ֤ן (put it) אֱלֹהַי֙ (Then my God) אֶל־ (into) לִבִּ֔י (my heart) וָאֶקְבְּצָ֞ה (to assemble) אֶת־ (-) הַחֹרִ֧ים (the nobles), וְאֶת־ (-) הַסְּגָנִ֛ים (the officials), וְאֶת־ (-) הָעָ֖ם (and the people) לְהִתְיַחֵ֑שׂ (to be enrolled by genealogy). וָֽאֶמְצָ֗א (I found) סֵ֤פֶר (register) הַיַּ֙חַשׂ֙ (the genealogical) הָעוֹלִ֣ים (of those who had first returned) בָּרִאשׁוֹנָ֔ה (. . .), וָאֶמְצָ֖א (and I found) כָּת֥וּב (the following written) בּֽוֹ׃פ (in it):
KJV (7:5)
And my God put into mine heart to gather together the nobles, and the rulers, and the people, that they might be reckoned by genealogy. And I found a register of the genealogy of them which came up at the first, and found written therein,
Inspired Version (7:6)
These are the children of the province that went up out of the captivity of those that had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, had carried away, and came again to Jerusalem and to Judah, every one unto his city,
Hebrew (7:6)
אֵ֣לֶּה׀ (These) בְּנֵ֣י (are the people) הַמְּדִינָ֗ה (of the province) הָעֹלִים֙ (who came up) מִשְּׁבִ֣י (from the captivity) הַגּוֹלָ֔ה (of the exiles) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (-) הֶגְלָ֔ה (carried away) נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֖ר (by Nebuchadnezzar) מֶ֣לֶךְ ([its] king). בָּבֶ֑ל (to Babylon) וַיָּשׁ֧וּבוּ (They returned) לִֽירוּשָׁלִַ֛ם (to Jerusalem) וְלִיהוּדָ֖ה (and Judah), אִ֥ישׁ (each) לְעִירֽוֹ׃ (to his own town),
KJV (7:6)
These are the children of the province, that went up out of the captivity, of those that had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away, and came again to Jerusalem and to Judah, every one unto his city;
Inspired Version (7:7)
Who came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number, I say, of the men of the people of Israel was this:
Hebrew (7:7)
הַבָּאִ֣ים (accompanied) עִם־ (by) זְרֻבָּבֶ֗ל (Zerubbabel), יֵשׁ֡וּעַ (Jeshua), נְחֶמְיָ֡ה (Nehemiah), עֲ֠זַרְיָה (Azariah), רַֽעַמְיָ֨ה (Raamiah), נַחֲמָ֜נִי (Nahamani), מָרְדֳּכַ֥י (Mordecai), בִּלְשָׁ֛ן (Bilshan), מִסְפֶּ֥רֶת (Mispereth), בִּגְוַ֖י (Bigvai), נְח֣וּם (Nehum), בַּעֲנָ֑ה (and Baanah). מִסְפַּ֕ר ([This is] the count) אַנְשֵׁ֖י (of the men) עַ֥ם (. . .) יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ס (of Israel):
KJV (7:7)
Who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number, I say, of the men of the people of Israel was this;
Inspired Version (7:8)
The children of Parosh, two thousand a hundred seventy and two;
Hebrew (7:8)
בְּנֵ֣י (the descendants) פַרְעֹ֔שׁ (of Parosh), אַלְפַּ֕יִם (2,172) מֵאָ֖ה (. . .) וְשִׁבְעִ֥ים (. . .) וּשְׁנָֽיִם׃ס (. . .);
KJV (7:8)
The children of Parosh, two thousand a hundred seventy and two.
Inspired Version (7:9)
The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two;
Hebrew (7:9)
בְּנֵ֣י (the descendants) שְׁפַטְיָ֔ה (of Shephatiah), שְׁלֹ֥שׁ (372) מֵא֖וֹת (. . .) שִׁבְעִ֥ים (. . .) וּשְׁנָֽיִם׃ס (. . .);
KJV (7:9)
The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.
Inspired Version (7:10)
The children of Arah, seven hundred seventy and five;
Hebrew (7:10)
בְּנֵ֣י (the descendants) אָרַ֔ח (of Arah), שֵׁ֥שׁ (652) מֵא֖וֹת (. . .) חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים (. . .) וּשְׁנָֽיִם׃ס (. . .);
KJV (7:10)
The children of Arah, six hundred fifty and two.
Inspired Version (7:11)
The children of Pahath-moab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand and eight hundred and twelve;
Hebrew (7:11)
KJV (7:11)
The children of Pahath-moab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand and eight hundred and eighteen.
Inspired Version (7:12)
The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four;
Hebrew (7:12)
בְּנֵ֣י (the descendants) עֵילָ֔ם (of Elam), אֶ֕לֶף (1,254) מָאתַ֖יִם (. . .) חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים (. . .) וְאַרְבָּעָֽה׃ס (. . .);
KJV (7:12)
The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
Inspired Version (7:13)
The children of Zattu, nine hundred forty and five;
Hebrew (7:13)
בְּנֵ֣י (the descendants) זַתּ֔וּא (of Zattu), שְׁמֹנֶ֥ה (845) מֵא֖וֹת (. . .) אַרְבָּעִ֥ים (. . .) וַחֲמִשָּֽׁה׃ס (. . .);
KJV (7:13)
The children of Zattu, eight hundred forty and five.
Inspired Version (7:14)
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore;
Hebrew (7:14)
בְּנֵ֣י (the descendants) זַכָּ֔י (of Zaccai), שְׁבַ֥ע (760) מֵא֖וֹת (. . .) וְשִׁשִּֽׁים׃ס (. . .);
KJV (7:14)
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.
Inspired Version (7:15)
The children of Bani, six hundred forty and two;
Hebrew (7:15)
בְּנֵ֣י (the descendants) בִנּ֔וּי (of Binnui), שֵׁ֥שׁ (648) מֵא֖וֹת (. . .) אַרְבָּעִ֥ים (. . .) וּשְׁמֹנָֽה׃ס (. . .);
KJV (7:15)
The children of Binnui, six hundred forty and eight.
Inspired Version (7:16)
The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three;
Hebrew (7:16)
בְּנֵ֣י (the descendants) בֵבָ֔י (of Bebai), שֵׁ֥שׁ (628) מֵא֖וֹת (. . .) עֶשְׂרִ֥ים (. . .) וּשְׁמֹנָֽה׃ס (. . .);
KJV (7:16)
The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and eight.
Inspired Version (7:17)
The children of Azgad, a thousand two hundred twenty and two;
Hebrew (7:17)
בְּנֵ֣י (the descendants) עַזְגָּ֔ד (of Azgad), אַלְפַּ֕יִם (2,322) שְׁלֹ֥שׁ (. . .) מֵא֖וֹת (. . .) עֶשְׂרִ֥ים (. . .) וּשְׁנָֽיִם׃ס (. . .);
KJV (7:17)
The children of Azgad, two thousand three hundred twenty and two.
Inspired Version (7:18)
The children of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and six;
Hebrew (7:18)
בְּנֵי֙ (the descendants) אֲדֹ֣נִיקָ֔ם (of Adonikam), שֵׁ֥שׁ (667) מֵא֖וֹת (. . .) שִׁשִּׁ֥ים (. . .) וְשִׁבְעָֽה׃ס (. . .);
KJV (7:18)
The children of Adonikam, six hundred threescore and seven.
Inspired Version (7:19)
The children of Bigvai, two thousand fifty and six;
Hebrew (7:19)
בְּנֵ֣י (the descendants) בִגְוָ֔י (of Bigvai), אַלְפַּ֖יִם (2,067) שִׁשִּׁ֥ים (. . .) וְשִׁבְעָֽה׃ס (. . .);
KJV (7:19)
The children of Bigvai, two thousand threescore and seven.
Inspired Version (7:20)
The children of Adin, four hundred fifty and four;
Hebrew (7:20)
בְּנֵ֣י (the descendants) עָדִ֔ין (of Adin), שֵׁ֥שׁ (655) מֵא֖וֹת (. . .) חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים (. . .) וַחֲמִשָּֽׁה׃ס (. . .);
KJV (7:20)
The children of Adin, six hundred fifty and five.
Inspired Version (7:21)
The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight;
Hebrew (7:21)
בְּנֵֽי־ (the descendants) אָטֵ֥ר (of Ater) לְחִזְקִיָּ֖ה (through Hezekiah)), תִּשְׁעִ֥ים (98) וּשְׁמֹנָֽה׃ס (. . .);
KJV (7:21)
The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.
Inspired Version (7:22)
The children of Hashum, two hundred twenty and three;
Hebrew (7:22)
בְּנֵ֣י (the descendants) חָשֻׁ֔ם (of Hashum), שְׁלֹ֥שׁ (328) מֵא֖וֹת (. . .) עֶשְׂרִ֥ים (. . .) וּשְׁמֹנָֽה׃ס (. . .);
KJV (7:22)
The children of Hashum, three hundred twenty and eight.
Inspired Version (7:23)
The children of Bezai, three hundred twenty and three;
Hebrew (7:23)
בְּנֵ֣י (the descendants) בֵצָ֔י (of Bezai), שְׁלֹ֥שׁ (324) מֵא֖וֹת (. . .) עֶשְׂרִ֥ים (. . .) וְאַרְבָּעָֽה׃ס (. . .);
KJV (7:23)
The children of Bezai, three hundred twenty and four.
Inspired Version (7:24)
The children of Jorah, a hundred and twelve;
Hebrew (7:24)
KJV (7:24)
The children of Hariph, a hundred and twelve.
Inspired Version (7:25)
The children of Gibeon, ninety and five;
Hebrew (7:25)
KJV (7:25)
The children of Gibeon, ninety and five.
Inspired Version (7:26)
The men of Bethlehem and Netophah, a hundred fourscore and eight;
Hebrew (7:26)
אַנְשֵׁ֤י (the men) בֵֽית־ (of) לֶ֙חֶם֙ (Bethlehem) וּנְטֹפָ֔ה (and Netophah), מֵאָ֖ה (188) שְׁמֹנִ֥ים (. . .) וּשְׁמֹנָֽה׃ס (. . .);
KJV (7:26)
The men of Bethlehem and Netophah, an hundred fourscore and eight.
Inspired Version (7:27)
The men of Anathoth, a hundred twenty and eight;
Hebrew (7:27)
KJV (7:27)
The men of Anathoth, a hundred twenty and eight.
Inspired Version (7:28)
The men of Beth-azmaveth, forty and two;
Hebrew (7:28)
אַנְשֵׁ֥י (the men) בֵית־ (vvv) עַזְמָ֖וֶת (of Beth-azmaveth), אַרְבָּעִ֥ים (42) וּשְׁנָֽיִם׃ס (. . .);
KJV (7:28)
The men of Beth-azmaveth, forty and two.
Inspired Version (7:29)
The men of Kirjath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred forty and three;
Hebrew (7:29)
אַנְשֵׁ֨י (the men) קִרְיַ֤ת (vvv) יְעָרִים֙ (of Kiriath-jearim), כְּפִירָ֣ה (Chephirah), וּבְאֵר֔וֹת (and Beeroth), שְׁבַ֥ע (743) מֵא֖וֹת (. . .) אַרְבָּעִ֥ים (. . .) וּשְׁלֹשָֽׁה׃ס (. . .);
KJV (7:29)
The men of Kirjath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred forty and three.
Inspired Version (7:30)
The men of Ramah and Gaba, six hundred twenty and one;
Hebrew (7:30)
אַנְשֵׁ֤י (the men) הָֽרָמָה֙ (of Ramah) וָגָ֔בַע (and Geba), שֵׁ֥שׁ (621) מֵא֖וֹת (. . .) עֶשְׂרִ֥ים (. . .) וְאֶחָֽד׃ס (. . .);
KJV (7:30)
The men of Ramah and Gaba, six hundred twenty and one.
Inspired Version (7:31)
The men of Michmas, a hundred and twenty and two;
Hebrew (7:31)
אַנְשֵׁ֣י (the men) מִכְמָ֔ס (of Michmash), מֵאָ֖ה (122) וְעֶשְׂרִ֥ים (. . .) וּשְׁנָֽיִם׃ס (. . .);
KJV (7:31)
The men of Michmas, a hundred and twenty and two.
Inspired Version (7:32)
The men of Bethel and Ai, two hundred twenty and three;
Hebrew (7:32)
אַנְשֵׁ֤י (the men) בֵֽית־ (of) אֵל֙ (Bethel) וְהָעָ֔י (and Ai), מֵאָ֖ה (123) עֶשְׂרִ֥ים (. . .) וּשְׁלֹשָֽׁה׃ס (. . .);
KJV (7:32)
The men of Bethel and Ai, a hundred twenty and three.
Inspired Version (7:33)
The men of the other Nebo, fifty and two;
Hebrew (7:33)
KJV (7:33)
The men of the other Nebo, fifty and two.
Inspired Version (7:34)
The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four;
Hebrew (7:34)
בְּנֵי֙ (the descendants) עֵילָ֣ם (Elam), אַחֵ֔ר (of the other) אֶ֕לֶף (1,254) מָאתַ֖יִם (. . .) חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים (. . .) וְאַרְבָּעָֽה׃ס (. . .);
KJV (7:34)
The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
Inspired Version (7:35)
The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty;
Hebrew (7:35)
KJV (7:35)
The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.
Inspired Version (7:36)
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five;
Hebrew (7:36)
בְּנֵ֣י (the men) יְרֵח֔וֹ (of Jericho), שְׁלֹ֥שׁ (345) מֵא֖וֹת (. . .) אַרְבָּעִ֥ים (. . .) וַחֲמִשָּֽׁה׃ס (. . .);
KJV (7:36)
The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.
Inspired Version (7:37)
The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and five;
Hebrew (7:37)
בְּנֵי־ (the men) לֹד֙ (of Lod), חָדִ֣יד (Hadid), וְאוֹנ֔וֹ (and Ono), שְׁבַ֥ע (721) מֵא֖וֹת (. . .) וְעֶשְׂרִ֥ים (. . .) וְאֶחָֽד׃ס (. . .);
KJV (7:37)
The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and one.
Inspired Version (7:38)
The children of Senaah, three thousand six hundred and thirty;
Hebrew (7:38)
בְּנֵ֣י (and the descendants) סְנָאָ֔ה (of Senaah), שְׁלֹ֣שֶׁת (3,930) אֲלָפִ֔ים (. . .) תְּשַׁ֥ע (. . .) מֵא֖וֹת (. . .) וּשְׁלֹשִֽׁים׃פ (. . .).
KJV (7:38)
The children of Senaah, three thousand nine hundred and thirty.
Inspired Version (7:39)
The priests: the children of Jedaiah of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three;
Hebrew (7:39)
הַֽכֹּהֲנִ֑ים (The priests): בְּנֵ֤י (the descendants) יְדַֽעְיָה֙ (of Jedaiah) לְבֵ֣ית (through the house) יֵשׁ֔וּעַ (of Jeshua)) תְּשַׁ֥ע (973) מֵא֖וֹת (. . .) שִׁבְעִ֥ים (. . .) וּשְׁלֹשָֽׁה׃ס (. . .);
KJV (7:39)
The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.
Inspired Version (7:40)
The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two;
Hebrew (7:40)
בְּנֵ֣י (the descendants) אִמֵּ֔ר (of Immer), אֶ֖לֶף (1,052) חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים (. . .) וּשְׁנָֽיִם׃ס (. . .);
KJV (7:40)
The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two.
Inspired Version (7:41)
The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven;
Hebrew (7:41)
בְּנֵ֣י (the descendants) פַשְׁח֔וּר (of Pashhur), אֶ֕לֶף (1,247) מָאתַ֖יִם (. . .) אַרְבָּעִ֥ים (. . .) וְשִׁבְעָֽה׃ס (. . .);
KJV (7:41)
The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.
Inspired Version (7:42)
The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen;
Hebrew (7:42)
KJV (7:42)
The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.
Inspired Version (7:43)
The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, and of the children of Hodevah, seventy and four;
Hebrew (7:43)
הַלְוִיִּ֑ם (The Levites): בְּנֵֽי־ (the descendants) יֵשׁ֧וּעַ (of Jeshua) לְקַדְמִיאֵ֛ל (through Kadmiel), לִבְנֵ֥י (through the line) לְהוֹדְוָ֖ה (of Hodevah) שִׁבְעִ֥ים (74) וְאַרְבָּעָֽה׃ס (. . .).
KJV (7:43)
The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, and of the children of Hodevah, seventy and four.
Inspired Version (7:44)
The singers of the children of Asaph, a hundred twenty and eight;
Hebrew (7:44)
הַֽמְשֹׁרְרִ֑ים (The singers): בְּנֵ֣י (the descendants) אָסָ֔ף (of Asaph), מֵאָ֖ה (148) אַרְבָּעִ֥ים (. . .) וּשְׁמֹנָֽה׃ס (. . .).
KJV (7:44)
The singers: the children of Asaph, a hundred forty and eight.
Inspired Version (7:45)
The porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, a hundred thirty and nine;
Hebrew (7:45)
הַשֹּֽׁעֲרִ֗ים (The gatekeepers): בְּנֵֽי־ (the descendants) שַׁלּ֤וּם (of Shallum), בְּנֵֽי־ (the descendants) אָטֵר֙ (of Ater), בְּנֵֽי־ (the descendants) טַלְמֹ֣ן (of Talmon), בְּנֵֽי־ (the descendants) עַקּ֔וּב (of Akkub), בְּנֵ֥י (the descendants) חֲטִיטָ֖א (of Hatita), בְּנֵ֣י (and the descendants) שֹׁבָ֑י (of Shobai), מֵאָ֖ה (138 [in all]) שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים (. . .) וּשְׁמֹנָֽה׃ס (. . .).
KJV (7:45)
The porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, a hundred thirty and eight.
Inspired Version (7:46)
The Nethinim: the children of Ziha, the children of Hashupha, the children of Tabbaoth,
Hebrew (7:46)
הַנְּתִינִ֑ים (The temple servants): בְּנֵי־ (the descendants) צִחָ֥א (of Ziha), בְנֵי־ (the descendants) חֲשֻׂפָ֖א (of Hasupha), בְּנֵ֥י (the descendants) טַבָּעֽוֹת׃ (of Tabbaoth),
KJV (7:46)
The Nethinim: the children of Ziha, the children of Hashupha, the children of Tabbaoth,
Inspired Version (7:47)
The children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,
Hebrew (7:47)
KJV (7:47)
The children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,
Inspired Version (7:48)
The children of Lebana, the children of Hagaba, the children of Shalmai,
Hebrew (7:48)
KJV (7:48)
The children of Lebana, the children of Hagaba, the children of Shalmai,
Inspired Version (7:49)
The children of Hanan, the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar,
Hebrew (7:49)
KJV (7:49)
The children of Hanan, the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar,
Inspired Version (7:50)
The children of Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda,
Hebrew (7:50)
KJV (7:50)
The children of Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda,
Inspired Version (7:51)
The children of Gazzam, the children of Uzza, the children of Phaseah,
Hebrew (7:51)
KJV (7:51)
The children of Gazzam, the children of Uzza, the children of Phaseah,
Inspired Version (7:52)
The children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephishesim,
Hebrew (7:52)
בְּנֵי־ (the descendants) בֵסַ֥י (of Besai), בְּנֵי־ (the descendants) מְעוּנִ֖ים (of Meunim), בְּנֵ֥י (the descendants) נְפוּשְׁסִים׃ (of Nephushesim),
KJV (7:52)
The children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephishesim,
Inspired Version (7:53)
The children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,
Hebrew (7:53)
בְּנֵי־ (the descendants) בַקְבּ֥וּק (of Bakbuk), בְּנֵֽי־ (the descendants) חֲקוּפָ֖א (of Hakupha), בְּנֵ֥י (the descendants) חַרְחֽוּר׃ (of Harhur),
KJV (7:53)
The children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,
Inspired Version (7:54)
The children of Bazlith, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha,
Hebrew (7:54)
KJV (7:54)
The children of Bazlith, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha,
Inspired Version (7:55)
The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Tamah,
Hebrew (7:55)
KJV (7:55)
The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Tamah,
Inspired Version (7:56)
The children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha;
Hebrew (7:56)
בְּנֵ֥י (the descendants) נְצִ֖יחַ (of Neziah), בְּנֵ֥י (and the descendants) חֲטִיפָֽא׃ (of Hatipha).
KJV (7:56)
The children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.
Inspired Version (7:57)
The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Perida,
Hebrew (7:57)
KJV (7:57)
The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Perida,
Inspired Version (7:58)
The children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,
Hebrew (7:58)
KJV (7:58)
The children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,
Inspired Version (7:59)
The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Amon.
Hebrew (7:59)
בְּנֵ֧י (the descendants) שְׁפַטְיָ֣ה (of Shephatiah), בְנֵֽי־ (the descendants) חַטִּ֗יל (of Hattil), בְּנֵ֛י (the descendants) פֹּכֶ֥רֶת (vvv) הַצְּבָיִ֖ים (of Pochereth-hazzebaim), בְּנֵ֥י (and the descendants) אָמֽוֹן׃ (of Amon).
KJV (7:59)
The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Amon.
Inspired Version (7:60)
All the Nethinim and the children of Solomon's servants were three hundred ninety and two.
Hebrew (7:60)
כָּל־ (in all). הַ֨נְּתִינִ֔ים (The temple servants) וּבְנֵ֖י (and descendants) עַבְדֵ֣י (of the servants) שְׁלֹמֹ֑ה (of Solomon) שְׁלֹ֥שׁ ([numbered] 392) מֵא֖וֹת (. . .) תִּשְׁעִ֥ים (. . .) וּשְׁנָֽיִם׃פ (. . .)
KJV (7:60)
All the Nethinim, and the children of Solomon's servants, were three hundred ninety and two.
Inspired Version (7:61)
And these were they which went up also from Tel-melah, Tel-haresha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer; but they could not show their father's house, nor their seed, whether they were of Israel
Hebrew (7:61)
וְאֵ֗לֶּה (The following) הָֽעוֹלִים֙ (came up) מִתֵּ֥ל (vvv) מֶ֙לַח֙ (from Tel-melah), תֵּ֣ל (vvv) חַרְשָׁ֔א (Tel-harsha), כְּר֥וּב (Cherub), אַדּ֖וֹן (Addon), וְאִמֵּ֑ר (and Immer), וְלֹ֣א (but they could not) יָכְל֗וּ (. . .) לְהַגִּ֤יד (prove) בֵּית־ (that their families) אֲבוֹתָם֙ (. . .) וְזַרְעָ֔ם (were descended) אִ֥ם (. . .) מִיִּשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (from Israel): הֵֽם׃ (. . .)
KJV (7:61)
And these were they which went up also from Tel-melah, Tel-haresha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer: but they could not show their father's house, nor their seed, whether they were of Israel.
Inspired Version (7:62)
The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred fifty and two;
Hebrew (7:62)
בְּנֵי־ (the descendants) דְלָיָ֥ה (of Delaiah), בְנֵֽי־ (the descendants) טוֹבִיָּ֖ה (of Tobiah), בְּנֵ֣י (and the descendants) נְקוֹדָ֑א (of Nekoda), שֵׁ֥שׁ (642 [in all]). מֵא֖וֹת (. . .) וְאַרְבָּעִ֥ים (. . .) וּשְׁנָֽיִם׃ס (. . .)
KJV (7:62)
The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred forty and two.
Inspired Version (7:63)
And of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai, which took one of the daughters of Barzillai, the Gileadite, to wife and was called after their name.
Hebrew (7:63)
וּמִן־ (And from) הַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים (among the priests): בְּנֵ֥י (the descendants) חֳבַיָּ֖ה (of Hobaiah), בְּנֵ֣י (the descendants) הַקּ֑וֹץ (of Hakkoz), בְּנֵ֣י (and the descendants) בַרְזִלַּ֗י (of Barzillai) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (who) לָ֠קַח (had married) מִבְּנ֞וֹת (a daughter) בַּרְזִלַּ֤י (of Barzillai) הַגִּלְעָדִי֙ (the Gileadite) אִשָּׁ֔ה (. . .) וַיִּקָּרֵ֖א (and was called) עַל־ (by) שְׁמָֽם׃ (their name))
KJV (7:63)
And of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai, which took one of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite to wife, and was called after their name.
Inspired Version (7:64)
These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but it was not found; therefore were they, as polluted, put from the priesthood.
Hebrew (7:64)
אֵ֗לֶּה (These [men]) בִּקְשׁ֧וּ (searched for) כְתָבָ֛ם (their family records) הַמִּתְיַחְשִׂ֖ים (. . .), וְלֹ֣א (but they could not) נִמְצָ֑א (find them) וַיְגֹֽאֲל֖וּ (and so were excluded) מִן־ (from) הַכְּהֻנָּֽה׃ (the priesthood {as unclean}).
KJV (7:64)
These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but it was not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put from the priesthood.
Inspired Version (7:65)
And the Tirshatha said unto them that they should not eat of the most holy things till there stood up a priest with Urim and Thummim.
Hebrew (7:65)
וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (ordered) הַתִּרְשָׁ֙תָא֙ (The governor) לָהֶ֔ם (them) אֲשֶׁ֥ר (-) לֹא־ (not) יֹאכְל֖וּ (to eat) מִקֹּ֣דֶשׁ (the most holy things) הַקֳּדָשִׁ֑ים (. . .) עַ֛ד (until) עֲמֹ֥ד (there was) הַכֹּהֵ֖ן (a priest) לְאוּרִ֥ים (to consult the Urim) וְתוּמִּֽים׃ (and Thummim).
KJV (7:65)
And the Tirshatha said unto them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, till there stood up a priest with Urim and Thummim.
Inspired Version (7:66)
The whole congregation together was forty and two thousand three hundred and threescore,
Hebrew (7:66)
כָּל־ (The whole) הַקָּהָ֖ל (assembly) כְּאֶחָ֑ד ([numbered]) אַרְבַּ֣ע (42,360 {}) רִבּ֔וֹא (. . .) אַלְפַּ֖יִם (. . .) שְׁלֹשׁ־ (. . .) מֵא֥וֹת (. . .) וְשִׁשִּֽׁים׃ (. . .),
KJV (7:66)
The whole congregation together was forty and two thousand three hundred and threescore,
Inspired Version (7:67)
Besides their man-servants and their maidservants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty and seven; and they had two hundred forty and five singing men and singing women;
Hebrew (7:67)
מִ֠לְּבַד (in addition to) עַבְדֵיהֶ֤ם (menservants) וְאַמְהֹֽתֵיהֶם֙ (and maidservants), אֵ֔לֶּה (. . .) שִׁבְעַ֣ת (7,337) אֲלָפִ֔ים (. . .) שְׁלֹ֥שׁ (. . .) מֵא֖וֹת (. . .) שְׁלֹשִׁ֣ים (. . .) וְשִׁבְעָ֑ה (. . .) וְלָהֶ֗ם (their) מְשֹֽׁרֲרִים֙ (male and female singers) וּמְשֹׁ֣רֲר֔וֹת (. . .). מָאתַ֖יִם (as well as their 245) וְאַרְבָּעִ֥ים (. . .) וַחֲמִשָּֽׁה׃ס (. . .)
KJV (7:67)
Beside their manservants and their maidservants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty and seven: and they had two hundred forty and five singing men and singing women.
Inspired Version (7:68)
Their horses, seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred forty and five;
Hebrew (7:68)
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KJV (7:68)
Their horses, seven hundred thirty and six: their mules, two hundred forty and five:
Inspired Version (7:69)
Their camels, four hundred thirty and five; six thousand seven hundred and twenty asses.
Hebrew (7:69)
גְּמַלִּ֕ים (camels), אַרְבַּ֥ע (435) מֵא֖וֹת (. . .) שְׁלֹשִׁ֣ים (. . .) וַחֲמִשָּׁ֑הס (. . .) חֲמֹרִ֕ים (donkeys). שֵׁ֣שֶׁת (and 6,720) אֲלָפִ֔ים (. . .) שְׁבַ֥ע (. . .) מֵא֖וֹת (. . .) וְעֶשְׂרִֽים׃ (. . .)
KJV (7:69)
Their camels, four hundred thirty and five: six thousand seven hundred and twenty asses.
Inspired Version (7:70)
And some of the chief of the fathers gave unto the work. The Tirshatha gave to the treasure a thousand drams of gold, fifty basins, five hundred and thirty priests' garments.
Hebrew (7:70)
וּמִקְצָת֙ (Some of) רָאשֵׁ֣י (the heads) הָֽאָב֔וֹת (of the families) נָתְנ֖וּ (contributed) לַמְּלָאכָ֑ה (to the project). הַתִּרְשָׁ֜תָא (The governor) נָתַ֣ן (gave) לָאוֹצָ֗ר (to the treasury) זָהָ֞ב (of gold), דַּרְכְּמֹנִ֥ים (darics) אֶ֙לֶף֙ (1,000 {}) מִזְרָק֣וֹת (bowls), חֲמִשִּׁ֔ים (50) כָּתְנוֹת֙ (garments). כֹּֽהֲנִ֔ים (priestly) שְׁלֹשִׁ֖ים (and 530) וַחֲמֵ֥שׁ (. . .) מֵאֽוֹת׃ (. . .)
KJV (7:70)
And some of the chief of the fathers gave unto the work. The Tirshatha gave to the treasure a thousand drams of gold, fifty basins, five hundred and thirty priests' garments.
Inspired Version (7:71)
And some of the chief of the fathers gave to the treasure of the work twenty thousand drams of gold and two thousand and two hundred pounds of silver.
Hebrew (7:71)
וּמֵֽרָאשֵׁ֣י (And some of the heads) הָֽאָב֗וֹת (of the families) נָֽתְנוּ֙ (gave) לְאוֹצַ֣ר (to the treasury) הַמְּלָאכָ֔ה (for the project) זָהָ֕ב (of gold) דַּרְכְּמוֹנִ֖ים (darics) שְׁתֵּ֣י (20,000 {}) רִבּ֑וֹת (. . .) וְכֶ֕סֶף (of silver). מָנִ֖ים (minas) אַלְפַּ֥יִם (and 2,200) וּמָאתָֽיִם׃ (. . .)
KJV (7:71)
And some of the chief of the fathers gave to the treasure of the work twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand and two hundred pounds of silver.
Inspired Version (7:72)
And that which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand pounds of silver, and threescore and seven priests' garments.
Hebrew (7:72)
וַאֲשֶׁ֣ר (-) נָתְנוּ֮ (gave [a total of]) שְׁאֵרִ֣ית (The rest) הָעָם֒ (of the people) זָהָ֗ב (of gold), דַּרְכְּמוֹנִים֙ (darics) שְׁתֵּ֣י (20,000 {}) רִבּ֔וֹא (. . .) וְכֶ֖סֶף (of silver), מָנִ֣ים (minas) אַלְפָּ֑יִם (2,000 {}) וְכָתְנֹ֥ת (garments). כֹּֽהֲנִ֖ים (priestly) שִׁשִּׁ֥ים (and 67) וְשִׁבְעָֽה׃פ (. . .)
KJV (7:72)
And that which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand pounds of silver, and threescore and seven priests' garments.
Inspired Version (7:73)
So the priests, and the Levites, and the porters, and the singers, and some of the people, and the Nethinim, and all Israel dwelt in their cities; and when the seventh month came, the children of Israel were in their cities.
Hebrew (7:73)
וַיֵּשְׁב֣וּ (settled) הַכֹּהֲנִ֣ים (So the priests), וְהַלְוִיִּ֡ם (Levites), וְהַשּׁוֹעֲרִים֩ (gatekeepers), וְהַמְשֹׁרְרִ֨ים (singers), וּמִן־ (along with some) הָעָ֧ם (of the people) וְהַנְּתִינִ֛ים (and temple servants), וְכָל־ (and the rest of) יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (the Israelites), בְּעָרֵיהֶ֑ם (in their own towns). וַיִּגַּע֙ (-) הַחֹ֣דֶשׁ (month) הַשְּׁבִיעִ֔י (And by the seventh) וּבְנֵ֥י (the Israelites) יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (. . .) בְּעָרֵיהֶֽם׃ (had settled in their towns).
KJV (7:73)
So the priests, and the Levites, and the porters, and the singers, and some of the people, and the Nethinim, and all Israel, dwelt in their cities; and when the seventh month came, the children of Israel were in their cities.
Inspired Version (8:1)
And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the street that was before the water gate; and they spake unto Ezra, the scribe, to bring the book of the law of Moses which the Lord had commanded to Israel.
Hebrew (8:1)
וַיֵּאָסְפ֤וּ (gathered) כָל־ (At that time all) הָעָם֙ (the people) כְּאִ֣ישׁ (together) אֶחָ֔ד (. . .) אֶל־ (in) הָ֣רְח֔וֹב (the square) אֲשֶׁ֖ר (-) לִפְנֵ֣י (before) שַֽׁעַר־ (Gate), הַמָּ֑יִם (the Water) וַיֹּֽאמְרוּ֙ (and they asked) לְעֶזְרָ֣א (Ezra) הַסֹּפֵ֔ר (the scribe) לְהָבִ֗יא (to bring out) אֶת־ (-) סֵ֙פֶר֙ (the Book) תּוֹרַ֣ת (of the Law) מֹשֶׁ֔ה (of Moses), אֲשֶׁר־ (which) צִוָּ֥ה (had commanded) יְהוָ֖ה (the LORD) אֶת־ (for) יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (Israel).
KJV (8:1)
And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the street that was before the water gate; and they spake unto Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded to Israel.
Inspired Version (8:2)
And Ezra, the priest, brought the law before the congregation, both of men, and women, and all that could hear with understanding, upon the first day of the seventh month.
Hebrew (8:2)
וַיָּבִ֣יא (brought) עֶזְרָ֣א (Ezra) הַ֠כֹּהֵן (the priest) אֶֽת־ (-) הַתּוֹרָ֞ה (the Law) לִפְנֵ֤י (before) הַקָּהָל֙ (the assembly) מֵאִ֣ישׁ (of men) וְעַד־ (and) אִשָּׁ֔ה (women) וְכֹ֖ל (and all) מֵבִ֣ין (and understand). לִשְׁמֹ֑עַ (who could listen) בְּי֥וֹם (day) אֶחָ֖ד (On the first) לַחֹ֥דֶשׁ (month), הַשְּׁבִיעִֽי׃ (of the seventh)
KJV (8:2)
And Ezra the priest brought the law before the congregation both of men and women, and all that could hear with understanding, upon the first day of the seventh month.
Inspired Version (8:3)
And he read therein before the street that was before the water gate from the morning until midday, before the men, and the women, and those that could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive unto the book of the law.
Hebrew (8:3)
וַיִּקְרָא־ (So [Ezra] read) בוֹ֩ (it aloud) לִפְנֵ֨י (as he faced) הָרְח֜וֹב (the square) אֲשֶׁ֣ר׀ (-) לִפְנֵ֣י (before) שַֽׁעַר־ (Gate), הַמַּ֗יִם (the Water) מִן־ (from) הָאוֹר֙ (daybreak) עַד־ (until) מַחֲצִ֣ית (noon) הַיּ֔וֹם (. . .) נֶ֛גֶד (in front of) הָאֲנָשִׁ֥ים (the men) וְהַנָּשִׁ֖ים (and women) וְהַמְּבִינִ֑ים (and those who could understand). וְאָזְנֵ֥י (listened attentively to) כָל־ (And all) הָעָ֖ם (the people) אֶל־ (. . .) סֵ֥פֶר (the Book) הַתּוֹרָֽה׃ (of the Law).
KJV (8:3)
And he read therein before the street that was before the water gate from the morning until midday, before the men and the women, and those that could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive unto the book of the law.
Inspired Version (8:4)
And Ezra, the scribe, stood upon a pulpit of wood which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Urijah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchiah, and Hashum, and Hashbadana, Zechariah, and Meshullam.
Hebrew (8:4)
וַֽיַּעֲמֹ֞ד (stood) עֶזְרָ֣א (Ezra) הַסֹּפֵ֗ר (the scribe) עַֽל־ (on) מִגְדַּל־ (platform) עֵץ֮ (a high wooden) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (-) עָשׂ֣וּ (built) לַדָּבָר֒ (for this occasion). וַיַּֽעֲמֹ֣ד (stood) אֶצְל֡וֹ () מַתִּתְיָ֡ה (Mattithiah), וְשֶׁ֡מַע (Shema), וַ֠עֲנָיָה (Anaiah), וְאוּרִיָּ֧ה (Uriah), וְחִלְקִיָּ֛ה (Hilkiah), וּמַעֲשֵׂיָ֖ה (and Maaseiah), עַל־ (At his) יְמִינ֑וֹ (right side) וּמִשְּׂמֹאל֗וֹ (and at his left) פְּ֠דָיָה (were Pedaiah), וּמִֽישָׁאֵ֧ל (Mishael), וּמַלְכִּיָּ֛ה (Malchijah), וְחָשֻׁ֥ם (Hashum), וְחַשְׁבַּדָּ֖נָה (Hash-baddanah), זְכַרְיָ֥ה (Zechariah), מְשֻׁלָּֽם׃פ (and Meshullam).
KJV (8:4)
And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Urijah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchiah, and Hashum, and Hashbadana, Zechariah, and Meshullam.
Inspired Version (8:5)
And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people (for he was above all the people); and when he opened it, all the people stood up;
Hebrew (8:5)
וַיִּפְתַּ֨ח (opened) עֶזְרָ֤א (Ezra) הַסֵּ֙פֶר֙ (the book) לְעֵינֵ֣י (in full view) כָל־ (of all) הָעָ֔ם (the people), כִּֽי־ (since) מֵעַ֥ל (standing above them) כָּל־ (all) הָעָ֖ם (. . .), הָיָ֑ה (he was) וּכְפִתְח֖וֹ (and as he opened it), עָֽמְד֥וּ (stood up). כָל־ (all) הָעָֽם׃ (the people)
KJV (8:5)
And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up:
Inspired Version (8:6)
And Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God. And all the people answered, Amen, amen, with lifting up their hands; and they bowed their heads and worshipped the Lord with their faces to the ground.
Hebrew (8:6)
וַיְבָ֣רֶךְ (blessed) עֶזְרָ֔א (Then Ezra) אֶת־ () יְהוָ֥ה (the LORD), הָאֱלֹהִ֖ים (God), הַגָּד֑וֹל (the great) וַיַּֽעֲנ֨וּ (said), כָל־ (all) הָעָ֜ם (the people) אָמֵ֤ן׀ (Amen), אָמֵן֙ (Amen)! בְּמֹ֣עַל (uplifted), יְדֵיהֶ֔ם (and with their hands) וַיִּקְּד֧וּ (Then they bowed down) וַיִּשְׁתַּחֲוֻּ֛ (and worshiped) לַיהוָ֖ה (the LORD) אַפַּ֥יִם (with their faces) אָֽרְצָה׃ (to the ground).
KJV (8:6)
And Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God. And all the people answered, Amen, Amen, with lifting up their hands: and they bowed their heads, and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground.
Inspired Version (8:7)
Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites caused the people to understand the law; and the people stood in their place.
Hebrew (8:7)
וְיֵשׁ֡וּעַ (Jeshua), וּבָנִ֡י (Bani), וְשֵׁרֵ֥בְיָ֣ה׀ (Sherebiah), יָמִ֡ין (Jamin), עַקּ֡וּב (Akkub), שַׁבְּתַ֣י׀ (Shabbethai), הֽוֹדִיָּ֡ה (Hodiah), מַעֲשֵׂיָ֡ה (Maaseiah), קְלִיטָ֣א (Kelita), עֲזַרְיָה֩ (Azariah), יוֹזָבָ֨ד (Jozabad), חָנָ֤ן (Hanan), פְּלָאיָה֙ (and Pelaiah)— וְהַלְוִיִּ֔ם (The Levites)— מְבִינִ֥ים (instructed) אֶת־ (-) הָעָ֖ם (the people) לַתּוֹרָ֑ה (in the Law) וְהָעָ֖ם (as [they]) עַל־ ([stood] in) עָמְדָֽם׃ (their places).
KJV (8:7)
Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law: and the people stood in their place.
Inspired Version (8:8)
So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading.
Hebrew (8:8)
וַֽיִּקְרְא֥וּ (So they read) בַסֵּ֛פֶר (from the Book) בְּתוֹרַ֥ת (of the Law) הָאֱלֹהִ֖ים (of God), מְפֹרָ֑שׁ (explaining it) וְשׂ֣וֹם (and giving) שֶׂ֔כֶל (insight), וַיָּבִ֖ינוּ (so that the people could understand) בַּמִּקְרָֽא׃ס (what was being read).
KJV (8:8)
So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading.
Inspired Version (8:9)
And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha, and Ezra, the priest, the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people said unto all the people, This day is holy unto the Lord, your God; mourn not nor weep. For all the people wept when they heard the words of the law.
Hebrew (8:9)
וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (said) נְחֶמְיָ֣ה (Nehemiah) ה֣וּא () הַתִּרְשָׁ֡תָא (the governor), וְעֶזְרָ֣א (Ezra) הַכֹּהֵ֣ן׀ (the priest) הַסֹּפֵ֡ר (and scribe), וְהַלְוִיִּם֩ (and the Levites) הַמְּבִינִ֨ים (who were instructing) אֶת־ (-) הָעָ֜ם (the people) לְכָל־ (to all) הָעָ֗ם ([of them]), הַיּ֤וֹם (day) קָדֹֽשׁ־ (is holy) הוּא֙ (This) לַיהוָ֣ה (to the LORD) אֱלֹהֵיכֶ֔ם (your God). אַל־ (Do not) תִּֽתְאַבְּל֖וּ (mourn) וְאַל־ (. . .) תִּבְכּ֑וּ (or weep). כִּ֤י (For) בוֹכִים֙ (were weeping) כָּל־ (all) הָעָ֔ם (the people) כְּשָׁמְעָ֖ם (as they heard) אֶת־ (-) דִּבְרֵ֥י (the words) הַתּוֹרָֽה׃ (of the Law).
KJV (8:9)
And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day is holy unto the LORD your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law.
Inspired Version (8:10)
Then he said unto them, Go your way; eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy unto our Lord; neither be ye sorry, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.
Hebrew (8:10)
וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (Then [Nehemiah] told) לָהֶ֡ם (them), לְכוּ֩ (Go) אִכְל֨וּ (and eat) מַשְׁמַנִּ֜ים (what is rich), וּשְׁת֣וּ (drink) מַֽמְתַקִּ֗ים (what is sweet), וְשִׁלְח֤וּ (and send out) מָנוֹת֙ (portions) לְאֵ֣ין (to those who have nothing) נָכ֣וֹן (prepared) ל֔וֹ (), כִּֽי־ (since) קָד֥וֹשׁ (is holy) הַיּ֖וֹם (today) לַאֲדֹנֵ֑ינוּ (to our Lord). וְאַל־ (Do not) תֵּ֣עָצֵ֔בוּ (grieve), כִּֽי־ (for) חֶדְוַ֥ת (the joy) יְהוָ֖ה (of the LORD) הִ֥יא (is) מָֽעֻזְּכֶֽם׃ (your strength).
KJV (8:10)
Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our LORD: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.
Inspired Version (8:11)
So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.
Hebrew (8:11)
וְהַלְוִיִּ֞ם (And the Levites) מַחְשִׁ֤ים (calmed) לְכָל־ (all) הָעָם֙ (the people), לֵאמֹ֣ר (saying), הַ֔סּוּ (Be still), כִּ֥י (since) הַיּ֖וֹם (today) קָדֹ֑שׁ (is holy). וְאַל־ (Do not) תֵּעָצֵֽבוּ׃ (grieve).
KJV (8:11)
So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.
Inspired Version (8:12)
And all the people went their way to eat, and to drink, and to send portions, and to make great mirth because they had understood the words that were declared unto them.
Hebrew (8:12)
וַיֵּלְכ֨וּ (-) כָל־ (Then all) הָעָ֜ם (the people) לֶאֱכֹ֤ל (began to eat) וְלִשְׁתּוֹת֙ (and drink), וּלְשַׁלַּ֣ח (to send out) מָנ֔וֹת (portions), וְלַעֲשׂ֖וֹת (and) שִׂמְחָ֣ה (to rejoice) גְדוֹלָ֑ה (greatly), כִּ֤י (because) הֵבִ֙ינוּ֙ (they understood) בַּדְּבָרִ֔ים (the words) אֲשֶׁ֥ר (that) הוֹדִ֖יעוּ (had been made known) לָהֶֽם׃ס (to them).
KJV (8:12)
And all the people went their way to eat, and to drink, and to send portions, and to make great mirth, because they had understood the words that were declared unto them.
Inspired Version (8:13)
And on the second day were gathered together the chief of the fathers of all the people, the priests, and the Levites unto Ezra, the scribe, even to understand the words of the law.
Hebrew (8:13)
וּבַיּ֣וֹם (day [of the month]), הַשֵּׁנִ֡י (On the second) נֶאֶסְפוּ֩ (gathered) רָאשֵׁ֨י (the heads) הָאָב֜וֹת (the families) לְכָל־ (of all) הָעָ֗ם (. . .), הַכֹּֽהֲנִים֙ (along with the priests) וְהַלְוִיִּ֔ם (and Levites), אֶל־ (around) עֶזְרָ֖א (Ezra) הַסֹּפֵ֑ר (the scribe) וּלְהַשְׂכִּ֖יל (to study) אֶל־ (. . .) דִּבְרֵ֥י (the words) הַתּוֹרָֽה׃ (of the Law).
KJV (8:13)
And on the second day were gathered together the chief of the fathers of all the people, the priests, and the Levites, unto Ezra the scribe, even to understand the words of the law.
Inspired Version (8:14)
And they found written in the law which the Lord had commanded by Moses that the children of Israel should dwell in booths in the feast of the seventh month,
Hebrew (8:14)
וַֽיִּמְצְא֖וּ (And they found) כָּת֣וּב (written) בַּתּוֹרָ֑ה (in the Law), אֲשֶׁ֨ר (which) צִוָּ֤ה (had commanded) יְהוָה֙ (the LORD) בְּיַד־ (through) מֹשֶׁ֔ה (Moses), אֲשֶׁר֩ (that) יֵשְׁב֨וּ (were to dwell) בְנֵֽי־ (the Israelites) יִשְׂרָאֵ֧ל (. . .) בַּסֻּכּ֛וֹת (in booths) בֶּחָ֖ג (during the feast) בַּחֹ֥דֶשׁ (month), הַשְּׁבִיעִֽי׃ (of the seventh)
KJV (8:14)
And they found written in the law which the LORD had commanded by Moses, that the children of Israel should dwell in booths in the feast of the seventh month:
Inspired Version (8:15)
And that they should publish and proclaim in all their cities and in Jerusalem, saying, Go forth unto the mount and fetch olive branches, and pine branches, and myrtle branches, and palm branches, and branches of thick trees to make booths as it is written.
Hebrew (8:15)
וַאֲשֶׁ֣ר (and that) יַשְׁמִ֗יעוּ (they should proclaim) וְיַעֲבִ֨ירוּ (and spread [it]) ק֥וֹל (this message) בְּכָל־ (throughout) עָרֵיהֶם֮ (their towns) וּבִירוּשָׁלִַ֣ם (and in Jerusalem), לֵאמֹר֒ (saying), צְא֣וּ (Go out) הָהָ֗ר (to the hill country) וְהָבִ֙יאוּ֙ (and bring back) עֲלֵי־ (branches) זַ֙יִת֙ (of olive), וַעֲלֵי־ (. . .) עֵ֣ץ () שֶׁ֔מֶן (wild olive), וַעֲלֵ֤י (. . .) הֲדַס֙ (myrtle), וַעֲלֵ֣י (. . .) תְמָרִ֔ים (palm), וַעֲלֵ֖י (. . .) עֵ֣ץ (trees), עָבֹ֑ת (and [other] leafy) לַעֲשֹׂ֥ת (to make) סֻכֹּ֖ת (booths), כַּכָּתֽוּב׃פ (as it is written).
KJV (8:15)
And that they should publish and proclaim in all their cities, and in Jerusalem, saying, Go forth unto the mount, and fetch olive branches, and pine branches, and myrtle branches, and palm branches, and branches of thick trees, to make booths, as it is written.
Inspired Version (8:16)
So the people went forth, and brought them, and made themselves booths, every one upon the roof of his house, and in their courts, and in the courts of the house of God, and in the street of the water gate, and in the street of the gate of Ephraim.
Hebrew (8:16)
וַיֵּצְא֣וּ (went out), הָעָם֮ (And the people) וַיָּבִיאוּ֒ (brought back [branches]), וַיַּעֲשׂוּ֩ (and made) לָהֶ֨ם (. . .) סֻכּ֜וֹת (booths) אִ֤ישׁ (their own) עַל־ (on) גַּגּוֹ֙ (rooftops), וּבְחַצְרֹ֣תֵיהֶ֔ם (in their courtyards), וּבְחַצְר֖וֹת (in the courts) בֵּ֣ית (of the house) הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים (of God), וּבִרְחוֹב֙ (and in the squares) שַׁ֣עַר (Gate) הַמַּ֔יִם (by the Water) וּבִרְח֖וֹב ([and]) שַׁ֥עַר (by the Gate) אֶפְרָֽיִם׃ (of Ephraim).
KJV (8:16)
So the people went forth, and brought them, and made themselves booths, every one upon the roof of his house, and in their courts, and in the courts of the house of God, and in the street of the water gate, and in the street of the gate of Ephraim.
Inspired Version (8:17)
And all the congregation of them that were come again out of the captivity made booths and sat under the booths; for since the days of Jeshua, the son of Nun, unto that day had not the children of Israel done so. And there was very great gladness.
Hebrew (8:17)
וַיַּֽעֲשׂ֣וּ (made) כָֽל־ (The whole) הַ֠קָּהָל (assembly) הַשָּׁבִ֨ים (that had returned) מִן־ (from) הַשְּׁבִ֥י׀ (exile) סֻכּוֹת֮ (booths) וַיֵּשְׁב֣וּ (and lived) בַסֻּכּוֹת֒ (in them). כִּ֣י (. . .) לֹֽא־ (had not) עָשׂ֡וּ (celebrated) מִימֵי֩ (From the days) יֵשׁ֨וּעַ (of Joshua) בִּן־ (son) נ֥וּן (of Nun) כֵּן֙ (like this). בְּנֵ֣י (the Israelites) יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (. . .) עַ֖ד (until) הַיּ֣וֹם (day), הַה֑וּא (that) וַתְּהִ֥י (And there was) שִׂמְחָ֖ה (rejoicing). גְּדוֹלָ֥ה (great) מְאֹֽד׃ ()
KJV (8:17)
And all the congregation of them that were come again out of the captivity made booths, and sat under the booths: for since the days of Jeshua the son of Nun unto that day had not the children of Israel done so. And there was very great gladness.
Inspired Version (8:18)
Also, day by day, from the first day unto the last day, he read in the book of the law of God. And they kept the feast seven days; and on the eighth day was a solemn assembly according unto the manner.
Hebrew (8:18)
וַ֠יִּקְרָא (Ezra read) בְּסֵ֨פֶר (from the Book) תּוֹרַ֤ת (of the Law) הָאֱלֹהִים֙ (of God). י֣וֹם׀ (Day) בְּי֔וֹם (after day), מִן־ (from) הַיּוֹם֙ (day) הָֽרִאשׁ֔וֹן (the first) עַ֖ד (to) הַיּ֣וֹם (days), הָאַחֲר֑וֹן (the last), וַיַּֽעֲשׂוּ־ (The Israelites kept) חָג֙ (the feast) שִׁבְעַ֣ת (for seven) יָמִ֔ים (day) וּבַיּ֧וֹם (. . .) הַשְּׁמִינִ֛י (and on the eighth) עֲצֶ֖רֶת (they held an assembly), כַּמִּשְׁפָּֽט׃פ (according to the ordinance).
KJV (8:18)
Also day by day, from the first day unto the last day, he read in the book of the law of God. And they kept the feast seven days; and on the eighth day was a solemn assembly, according unto the manner.
Inspired Version (9:1)
Now in the twenty and fourth day of this month, the children of Israel were assembled with fasting, and with sackclothes and earth upon them.
Hebrew (9:1)
וּבְיוֹם֩ (day) עֶשְׂרִ֨ים (On the twenty-fourth) וְאַרְבָּעָ֜ה (. . .) לַחֹ֣דֶשׁ (month), הַזֶּ֗ה (of the same) נֶאֶסְפ֤וּ (gathered together), בְנֵֽי־ (the Israelites) יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (. . .) בְּצ֣וֹם (fasting) וּבְשַׂקִּ֔ים (and wearing sackcloth), וַאֲדָמָ֖ה (with dust) עֲלֵיהֶֽם׃ (on their heads).
KJV (9:1)
Now in the twenty and fourth day of this month the children of Israel were assembled with fasting, and with sackclothes, and earth upon them.
Inspired Version (9:2)
And the seed of Israel separated themselves from all strangers, and stood, and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers.
Hebrew (9:2)
וַיִּבָּֽדְלוּ֙ (separated themselves) זֶ֣רַע (descent) יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (Those of Israelite) מִכֹּ֖ל (from all) בְּנֵ֣י (the foreigners) נֵכָ֑ר (. . .), וַיַּעַמְד֗וּ (and they stood) וַיִּתְוַדּוּ֙ (and confessed) עַל־ (. . .) חַטֹּ֣אתֵיהֶ֔ם (their sins) וַעֲוֺנ֖וֹת (and the iniquities) אֲבֹתֵיהֶֽם׃ (of their fathers).
KJV (9:2)
And the seed of Israel separated themselves from all strangers, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers.
Inspired Version (9:3)
And they stood up in their place and read in the book of the law of the Lord, their God, one fourth part of the day; and another fourth part they confessed and worshipped the Lord, their God.
Hebrew (9:3)
וַיָּק֙וּמוּ֙ (While they stood) עַל־ (in) עָמְדָ֔ם (their places), וַֽיִּקְרְא֗וּ (they read) בְּסֵ֨פֶר (from the Book) תּוֹרַ֧ת (of the Law) יְהוָ֛ה (of the LORD) אֱלֹהֵיהֶ֖ם (their God) רְבִעִ֣ית (for a quarter) הַיּ֑וֹם (of the day), וּרְבִעִית֙ (and they spent another quarter of the day) מִתְוַדִּ֣ים (in confession) וּמִֽשְׁתַּחֲוִ֔ים (and worship) לַיהוָ֖ה (of the LORD) אֱלֹהֵיהֶֽם׃פ (their God).
KJV (9:3)
And they stood up in their place, and read in the book of the law of the LORD their God one fourth part of the day; and another fourth part they confessed, and worshiped the LORD their God.
Inspired Version (9:4)
Then stood up upon the stairs, of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani and cried with a loud voice unto the Lord, their God.
Hebrew (9:4)
וַיָּ֜קָם (stood) עַֽל־ (on) מַֽעֲלֵ֣ה (the raised platform) הַלְוִיִּ֗ם (And the Levites)— יֵשׁ֨וּעַ (Jeshua), וּבָנִ֜י (Bani), קַדְמִיאֵ֧ל (Kadmiel), שְׁבַנְיָ֛ה (Shebaniah), בֻּנִּ֥י (Bunni), שֵׁרֵבְיָ֖ה (Sherebiah), בָּנִ֣י (Bani), כְנָ֑נִי (and Chenani)— וַֽיִּזְעֲקוּ֙ (and cried out) בְּק֣וֹל (voice) גָּד֔וֹל (in a loud) אֶל־ (to) יְהוָ֖ה (the LORD) אֱלֹהֵיהֶֽם׃ (their God).
KJV (9:4)
Then stood up upon the stairs, of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani, and cried with a loud voice unto the LORD their God.
Inspired Version (9:5)
Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the Lord, your God, for ever and ever; and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.
Hebrew (9:5)
וַיֹּאמְר֣וּ (said), הַלְוִיִּ֡ם (Then the Levites)— יֵשׁ֣וּעַ (Jeshua), וְ֠קַדְמִיאֵל (Kadmiel), בָּנִ֨י (Bani), חֲשַׁבְנְיָ֜ה (Hashabneiah), שֵׁרֵֽבְיָ֤ה (Sherebiah), הֽוֹדִיָּה֙ (Hodiah), שְׁבַנְיָ֣ה (Shebaniah), פְתַֽחְיָ֔ה (and Pethahiah)— ק֗וּמוּ (Stand up) בָּרֲכוּ֙ ([and] bless) אֶת־ (-) יְהוָ֣ה (the LORD) אֱלֹֽהֵיכֶ֔ם (your God) מִן־ (from) הָעוֹלָ֖ם (everlasting) עַד־ (to) הָעוֹלָ֑ם (everlasting): וִיבָֽרְכוּ֙ (Blessed be) שֵׁ֣ם (name), כְּבוֹדֶ֔ךָ (Your glorious) וּמְרוֹמַ֥ם (and may it be exalted) עַל־ (above) כָּל־ (all) בְּרָכָ֖ה (blessing) וּתְהִלָּֽה׃ (and praise).
KJV (9:5)
Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.
Inspired Version (9:6)
Thou, even thou, art Lord alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens with all their host, the earth and all things that are therein, the seas and all that is therein; and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee.
Hebrew (9:6)
אַתָּה־ (You) ה֣וּא (. . .) יְהוָה֮ (are the LORD). לְבַדֶּךָ֒ (alone) אַתְּ (. . .) עָשִׂ֡יתָ (You created) אֶֽת־ (-) הַשָּׁמַיִם֩ (the heavens), שְׁמֵ֨י (the highest heavens) הַשָּׁמַ֜יִם (. . .) וְכָל־ (with all) צְבָאָ֗ם (their host), הָאָ֜רֶץ (the earth) וְכָל־ (and all) אֲשֶׁ֤ר (that) עָלֶ֙יהָ֙ (is on it), הַיַּמִּים֙ (the seas) וְכָל־ (and all) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (that is) בָּהֶ֔ם (in them). וְאַתָּ֖ה (You) מְחַיֶּ֣ה (give life) אֶת־ (-) כֻּלָּ֑ם (to all things), וּצְבָ֥א (and the host) הַשָּׁמַ֖יִם (of heaven) לְךָ֥ (You). מִשְׁתַּחֲוִֽים׃ (worships)
KJV (9:6)
Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshipeth thee.
Inspired Version (9:7)
Thou art the Lord, the God, who didst choose Abram, and broughtest him forth out of Ur of the Chaldees, and gavest him the name of Abraham,
Hebrew (9:7)
אַתָּה־ (You) הוּא֙ (. . .) יְהוָ֣ה (are the LORD), הָאֱלֹהִ֔ים (the God) אֲשֶׁ֤ר (who) בָּחַ֙רְתָּ֙ (chose) בְּאַבְרָ֔ם (Abram), וְהוֹצֵאת֖וֹ (who brought him) מֵא֣וּר (out of Ur) כַּשְׂדִּ֑ים (of the Chaldeans) וְשַׂ֥מְתָּ (and gave him) שְּׁמ֖וֹ (the name) אַבְרָהָֽם׃ (Abraham).
KJV (9:7)
Thou art the LORD the God, who didst choose Abram, and broughtest him forth out of Ur of the Chaldees, and gavest him the name of Abraham;
Inspired Version (9:8)
And foundest his heart faithful before thee, and madest a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Jebusites, and the Girgashites, to give it, I say, to his seed, and hast performed thy words; for thou art righteous,
Hebrew (9:8)
וּמָצָ֣אתָ (You found) אֶת־ (-) לְבָבוֹ֮ (his heart) נֶאֱמָ֣ן (faithful) לְפָנֶיךָ֒ (before You), וְכָר֨וֹת (and made) עִמּ֜וֹ (with him) הַבְּרִ֗ית (a covenant) לָתֵ֡ת (to give) אֶת־ (-) אֶרֶץ֩ (the land) הַכְּנַעֲנִ֨י (of the Canaanites) הַחִתִּ֜י (and Hittites), הָאֱמֹרִ֧י (of the Amorites) וְהַפְּרִזִּ֛י (and Perizzites), וְהַיְבוּסִ֥י (of the Jebusites) וְהַגִּרְגָּשִׁ֖י (and Girgashites)— לָתֵ֣ת (to give it) לְזַרְע֑וֹ (to his descendants). וַתָּ֙קֶם֙ (You have kept) אֶת־ (-) דְּבָרֶ֔יךָ (Your promise), כִּ֥י (because) צַדִּ֖יק (are righteous). אָֽתָּה׃ (You)
KJV (9:8)
And foundest his heart faithful before thee, and madest a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Jebusites, and the Girgashites, to give it, I say, to his seed, and hast performed thy words; for thou art righteous:
Inspired Version (9:9)
And didst see the affliction of our fathers in Egypt, and heardest their cry by the Red Sea,
Hebrew (9:9)
וַתֵּ֛רֶא (You saw) אֶת־ (-) עֳנִ֥י (the affliction) אֲבֹתֵ֖ינוּ (of our fathers) בְּמִצְרָ֑יִם (in Egypt); וְאֶת־ (-) זַעֲקָתָ֥ם (their cry) שָׁמַ֖עְתָּ (You heard) עַל־ (at) יַם־ (Sea). סֽוּף׃ (the Red)
KJV (9:9)
And didst see the affliction of our fathers in Egypt, and heardest their cry by the Red sea;
Inspired Version (9:10)
And showedst signs and wonders upon Pharaoh, and on all his servants, and on all the people of his land; for thou knewest that they dealt proudly against them. So didst thou get thee a name, as it is this day.
Hebrew (9:10)
וַ֠תִּתֵּן (You performed) אֹתֹ֨ת (signs) וּמֹֽפְתִ֜ים (and wonders) בְּפַרְעֹ֤ה (against Pharaoh), וּבְכָל־ (all) עֲבָדָיו֙ (his officials), וּבְכָל־ (and all) עַ֣ם (the people) אַרְצ֔וֹ (of his land), כִּ֣י (for) יָדַ֔עְתָּ (You knew) כִּ֥י (-) הֵזִ֖ידוּ (they had acted with arrogance) עֲלֵיהֶ֑ם (against [our fathers]). וַתַּֽעַשׂ־ (You made) לְךָ֥ (for Yourself) שֵׁ֖ם (a name) כְּהַיּ֥וֹם (day). הַזֶּֽה׃ (that endures to this)
KJV (9:10)
And showedst signs and wonders upon Pharaoh, and on all his servants, and on all the people of his land: for thou knewest that they dealt proudly against them. So didst thou get thee a name, as it is this day.
Inspired Version (9:11)
And thou didst divide the sea before them so that they went through the midst of the sea on the dry land; and their persecutors thou threwest into the deeps as a stone into the mighty waters.
Hebrew (9:11)
וְהַיָּם֙ (the sea) בָּקַ֣עְתָּ (You divided) לִפְנֵיהֶ֔ם (before them), וַיַּֽעַבְר֥וּ (and they crossed) בְתוֹךְ־ (through) הַיָּ֖ם (it) בַּיַּבָּשָׁ֑ה (on dry ground). וְֽאֶת־ (-) רֹ֨דְפֵיהֶ֜ם (their pursuers) הִשְׁלַ֧כְתָּ (You hurled) בִמְצוֹלֹ֛ת (into the depths) כְּמוֹ־ (like) אֶ֖בֶן (a stone) בְּמַ֥יִם (into raging waters) עַזִּֽים׃ (. . .).
KJV (9:11)
And thou didst divide the sea before them, so that they went through the midst of the sea on the dry land; and their persecutors thou threwest into the deeps, as a stone into the mighty waters.
Inspired Version (9:12)
Moreover, thou leddest them in the day by a cloudy pillar and in the night by a pillar of fire to give them light in the way wherein they should go.
Hebrew (9:12)
וּבְעַמּ֣וּד (with a pillar) עָנָ֔ן (of cloud) הִנְחִיתָ֖ם (You led them) יוֹמָ֑ם (by day) וּבְעַמּ֥וּד (and a pillar) אֵשׁ֙ (of fire) לַ֔יְלָה (by night), לְהָאִ֣יר (to light) לָהֶ֔ם (for them) אֶת־ () הַדֶּ֖רֶךְ (the way) אֲשֶׁ֥ר (in which) יֵֽלְכוּ־ (they should travel). בָֽהּ׃ ()
KJV (9:12)
Moreover thou leddest them in the day by a cloudy pillar; and in the night by a pillar of fire, to give them light in the way wherein they should go.
Inspired Version (9:13)
Thou camest down also upon Mount Sinai, and spakest with them from heaven, and gavest them right judgments, and true laws, good statutes, and commandments,
Hebrew (9:13)
וְעַ֤ל (on) הַר־ (Mount) סִינַי֙ (Sinai) יָרַ֔דְתָּ (You came down) וְדַבֵּ֥ר (and spoke) עִמָּהֶ֖ם (with them) מִשָּׁמָ֑יִם (from heaven). וַתִּתֵּ֨ן (You gave) לָהֶ֜ם (them) מִשְׁפָּטִ֤ים (ordinances), יְשָׁרִים֙ (just) וְתוֹר֣וֹת (laws), אֱמֶ֔ת (true) חֻקִּ֥ים (statutes) וּמִצְוֺ֖ת (and commandments). טוֹבִֽים׃ (and good)
KJV (9:13)
Thou camest down also upon mount Sinai, and spakest with them from heaven, and gavest them right judgments, and true laws, good statutes and commandments:
Inspired Version (9:14)
And madest known unto them thy holy sabbath, and commandedst them precepts, statutes, and laws by the hand of Moses, thy servant,
Hebrew (9:14)
וְאֶת־ (-) שַׁבַּ֥ת (Sabbath) קָדְשְׁךָ֖ (Your holy) הוֹדַ֣עַתָ (You revealed) לָהֶ֑ם (to them) וּמִצְו֤וֹת (commandments) וְחֻקִּים֙ (and statutes) וְתוֹרָ֔ה (and laws) צִוִּ֣יתָ (and gave) לָהֶ֔ם (them) בְּיַ֖ד (through) מֹשֶׁ֥ה (Moses). עַבְדֶּֽךָ׃ (Your servant)
KJV (9:14)
And madest known unto them thy holy sabbath, and commandedst them precepts, statutes, and laws, by the hand of Moses thy servant:
Inspired Version (9:15)
And gavest them bread from heaven for their hunger, and broughtest forth water for them out of the rock for their thirst, and promisedst them that they should go in to possess the land which thou hadst sworn to give them.
Hebrew (9:15)
וְ֠לֶחֶם (bread) מִשָּׁמַ֜יִם (from heaven); נָתַ֤תָּה (You gave) לָהֶם֙ (them) לִרְעָבָ֔ם (In their hunger) וּמַ֗יִם (water) מִסֶּ֛לַע (from the rock). הוֹצֵ֥אתָ (You brought) לָהֶ֖ם (them) לִצְמָאָ֑ם (in their thirst) וַתֹּ֣אמֶר (You told) לָהֶ֗ם (them) לָבוֹא֙ (to go in) לָרֶ֣שֶׁת (and possess) אֶת־ (-) הָאָ֔רֶץ (the land) אֲשֶׁר־ (that) נָשָׂ֥אתָ (You had sworn) אֶת־ (-) יָדְךָ֖ (-) לָתֵ֥ת (to give) לָהֶֽם׃ (them).
KJV (9:15)
And gavest them bread from heaven for their hunger, and broughtest forth water for them out of the rock for their thirst, and promisedst them that they should go in to possess the land which thou hadst sworn to give them.
Inspired Version (9:16)
But they and our fathers dealt proudly, and hardened their necks, and hearkened not to thy commandments,
Hebrew (9:16)
וְהֵ֥ם (But they) וַאֲבֹתֵ֖ינוּ (and our fathers) הֵזִ֑ידוּ (became arrogant) וַיַּקְשׁוּ֙ (and stiff-necked) אֶת־ (-) עָרְפָּ֔ם (-) וְלֹ֥א (and did not) שָׁמְע֖וּ (obey) אֶל־ (. . .) מִצְוֺתֶֽיךָ׃ (Your commandments).
KJV (9:16)
But they and our fathers dealt proudly, and hardened their necks, and hearkened not to thy commandments,
Inspired Version (9:17)
And refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them--but hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage; but thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and forsookest them not.
Hebrew (9:17)
וַיְמָאֲנ֣וּ (They refused) לִשְׁמֹ֗עַ (to listen) וְלֹא־ (and failed) זָכְר֤וּ (to remember) נִפְלְאֹתֶ֙יךָ֙ (the wonders) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (-) עָשִׂ֣יתָ (You performed) עִמָּהֶ֔ם (among them). וַיַּקְשׁוּ֙ (They stiffened) אֶת־ (-) עָרְפָּ֔ם (their necks) וַיִּתְּנוּ־ (and appointed) רֹ֛אשׁ (a leader) לָשׁ֥וּב (to return them) לְעַבְדֻתָ֖ם (to their bondage) בְּמִרְיָ֑ם ([in Egypt]). וְאַתָּה֩ (But You) אֱל֨וֹהַּ (God), סְלִיח֜וֹת (are a forgiving) חַנּ֧וּן (gracious) וְרַח֛וּם (and compassionate), אֶֽרֶךְ־ (slow) אַפַּ֥יִם (to anger) וְרַב־ (and rich) וְחֶסֶד (in loving devotion), וְלֹ֥א (and You did not) עֲזַבְתָּֽם׃ (forsake them).
KJV (9:17)
And refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them; but hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage: but thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and forsookest them not.
Inspired Version (9:18)
Yea, when they had made them a molten calf and said, This is thy God that brought thee up out of Egypt, and had wrought great provocations,
Hebrew (9:18)
אַ֗ף (Even) כִּֽי־ (when) עָשׂ֤וּ (they cast) לָהֶם֙ (for themselves) עֵ֣גֶל (of a calf) מַסֵּכָ֔ה (an image) וַיֹּ֣אמְר֔וּ (and said), זֶ֣ה (This) אֱלֹהֶ֔יךָ (is your God) אֲשֶׁ֥ר (who) הֶעֶלְךָ֖ (brought you up) מִמִּצְרָ֑יִם (out of Egypt), וַֽיַּעֲשׂ֔וּ (and when they committed) נֶאָצ֖וֹת (blasphemies), גְּדֹלֽוֹת׃ (terrible)
KJV (9:18)
Yea, when they had made them a molten calf, and said, This is thy God that brought thee up out of Egypt, and had wrought great provocations;
Inspired Version (9:19)
Yet thou in thy manifold mercies forsookest them not in the wilderness; the pillar of the cloud departed not from them by day, to lead them in the way, neither the pillar of fire by night, to show them light and the way wherein they should go.
Hebrew (9:19)
וְאַתָּה֙ (You) בְּרַחֲמֶ֣יךָ (compassion) הָֽרַבִּ֔ים (in Your great) לֹ֥א (did not) עֲזַבְתָּ֖ם (forsake them) בַּמִּדְבָּ֑ר (in the wilderness) אֶת־ (-). עַמּ֣וּד (the pillar) הֶ֠עָנָן (of cloud) לֹא־ (never) סָ֨ר (turned away) מֵעֲלֵיהֶ֤ם (vvv) בְּיוֹמָם֙ (By day) לְהַנְחֹתָ֣ם (from guiding them) בְּהַדֶּ֔רֶךְ (on their path); וְאֶת־ (-) עַמּ֨וּד (the pillar) הָאֵ֤שׁ (of fire) בְּלַ֙יְלָה֙ (and by the night) לְהָאִ֣יר (illuminated) לָהֶ֔ם () וְאֶת־ (-) הַדֶּ֖רֶךְ (the way) אֲשֶׁ֥ר (-) יֵֽלְכוּ־ (they should go). בָֽהּ׃ ()
KJV (9:19)
Yet thou in thy manifold mercies forsookest them not in the wilderness: the pillar of the cloud departed not from them by day, to lead them in the way; neither the pillar of fire by night, to show them light, and the way wherein they should go.
Inspired Version (9:20)
Thou gavest also thy good Spirit to instruct them, and withheldest not thy manna from their mouth, and gavest them water for their thirst.
Hebrew (9:20)
וְרוּחֲךָ֨ (Spirit) הַטּוֹבָ֔ה (Your good) נָתַ֖תָּ (You gave) לְהַשְׂכִּילָ֑ם (to instruct them). וּמַנְךָ֙ (Your manna) לֹא־ (You did not) מָנַ֣עְתָּ (withhold) מִפִּיהֶ֔ם (from their mouths), וּמַ֛יִם (water) נָתַ֥תָּה (and You gave) לָהֶ֖ם (them) לִצְמָאָֽם׃ (for their thirst).
KJV (9:20)
Thou gavest also thy good spirit to instruct them, and withheldest not thy manna from their mouth, and gavest them water for their thirst.
Inspired Version (9:21)
Yea, forty years didst thou sustain them in the wilderness so that they lacked nothing; their clothes waxed not old, and their feet swelled not.
Hebrew (9:21)
וְאַרְבָּעִ֥ים (For forty) שָׁנָ֛ה (years) כִּלְכַּלְתָּ֥ם (You sustained them) בַּמִּדְבָּ֖ר (in the wilderness), לֹ֣א (nothing). חָסֵ֑רוּ ([so that] they lacked) שַׂלְמֹֽתֵיהֶם֙ (Their clothes) לֹ֣א (did not) בָל֔וּ (wear out) וְרַגְלֵיהֶ֖ם (and their feet) לֹ֥א (did not) בָצֵֽקוּ׃ (swell).
KJV (9:21)
Yea, forty years didst thou sustain them in the wilderness, so that they lacked nothing; their clothes waxed not old, and their feet swelled not.
Inspired Version (9:22)
Moreover, thou gavest them kingdoms and nations and didst divide them into corners; so they possessed the land of Sihon, and the land of the king of Heshbon, and the land of Og, king of Bashan.
Hebrew (9:22)
וַתִּתֵּ֨ן (You gave) לָהֶ֤ם (them) מַמְלָכוֹת֙ (kingdoms) וַעֲמָמִ֔ים (and peoples) וַֽתַּחְלְקֵ֖ם (and allotted) לְפֵאָ֑ה (to them every corner of the land). וַיִּֽירְשׁ֞וּ (So they took) אֶת־ (-) אֶ֣רֶץ (the land) סִיח֗וֹן (of Sihon) וְאֶת־ (-) אֶ֙רֶץ֙ () מֶ֣לֶךְ (king) חֶשְׁבּ֔וֹן (of Heshbon) וְאֶת־ (-) אֶ֖רֶץ (and) ע֥וֹג (of Og) מֶֽלֶךְ־ (king) הַבָּשָֽׁן׃ (of Bashan).
KJV (9:22)
Moreover thou gavest them kingdoms and nations, and didst divide them into corners: so they possessed the land of Sihon, and the land of the king of Heshbon, and the land of Og king of Bashan.
Inspired Version (9:23)
Their children also multipliedst thou as the stars of heaven and broughtest them into the land concerning which thou hadst promised to their fathers, that they should go in to possess it.
Hebrew (9:23)
וּבְנֵיהֶ֣ם (their descendants) הִרְבִּ֔יתָ (You multiplied) כְּכֹכְבֵ֖י (like the stars) הַשָּׁמָ֑יִם (of heaven) וַתְּבִיאֵם֙ (and brought them) אֶל־ (to) הָאָ֔רֶץ (the land) אֲשֶׁר־ (-) אָמַ֥רְתָּ (You had told) לַאֲבֹתֵיהֶ֖ם (their fathers) לָב֥וֹא (to enter) לָרָֽשֶׁת׃ (and possess).
KJV (9:23)
Their children also multipliedst thou as the stars of heaven, and broughtest them into the land, concerning which thou hadst promised to their fathers, that they should go in to possess it.
Inspired Version (9:24)
So the children went in and possessed the land; and thou subduedst before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, and gavest them into their hands, with their kings and the people of the land, that they might do with them as they would.
Hebrew (9:24)
וַיָּבֹ֤אוּ (went in) הַבָּנִים֙ (So their descendants) וַיִּֽירְשׁ֣וּ (and possessed) אֶת־ (-) הָאָ֔רֶץ (the land); וַתַּכְנַ֨ע (You subdued) לִפְנֵיהֶ֜ם (before them) אֶת־ (-) יֹשְׁבֵ֤י (dwelling) הָאָ֙רֶץ֙ (in the land). הַכְּנַ֣עֲנִ֔ים (the Canaanites) וַֽתִּתְּנֵ֖ם (You delivered) בְּיָדָ֑ם (into their hands) וְאֶת־ (-) מַלְכֵיהֶם֙ (the kings) וְאֶת־ (and) עַֽמְמֵ֣י (peoples) הָאָ֔רֶץ (of the land), לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת (to do) בָּהֶ֖ם (with them) כִּרְצוֹנָֽם׃ (as they wished).
KJV (9:24)
So the children went in and possessed the land, and thou subduedst before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, and gavest them into their hands, with their kings, and the people of the land, that they might do with them as they would.
Inspired Version (9:25)
And they took strong cities and a fat land and possessed houses full of all goods, wells digged, vineyards, and oliveyards, and fruit trees in abundance; so they did eat, and were filled, and became fat, and delighted themselves in thy great goodness.
Hebrew (9:25)
וַֽיִּלְכְּד֞וּ (They captured) עָרִ֣ים (fortified cities) בְּצֻרוֹת֮ (. . .) וַאֲדָמָ֣ה (land) שְׁמֵנָה֒ (and fertile) וַיִּֽירְשׁ֡וּ (and took) בָּתִּ֣ים (houses) מְלֵֽאִים־ (full) כָּל־ (of all) ט֠וּב (goods), בֹּר֨וֹת (wells) חֲצוּבִ֜ים ([already] dug), כְּרָמִ֧ים (vineyards), וְזֵיתִ֛ים (olive groves), וְעֵ֥ץ (trees) מַאֲכָ֖ל (and fruit) לָרֹ֑ב (in abundance). וַיֹּאכְל֤וּ (So they ate) וַֽיִּשְׂבְּעוּ֙ (and were filled); וַיַּשְׁמִ֔ינוּ (they grew fat) וַיִּֽתְעַדְּנ֖וּ (and delighted) בְּטוּבְךָ֥ (goodness). הַגָּדֽוֹל׃ (in Your great)
KJV (9:25)
And they took strong cities, and a fat land, and possessed houses full of all goods, wells digged, vineyards, and oliveyards, and fruit trees in abundance: so they did eat, and were filled, and became fat, and delighted themselves in thy great goodness.
Inspired Version (9:26)
Nevertheless, they were disobedient, and rebelled against thee, and cast thy law behind their backs, and slew thy prophets which testified against them to turn them to thee; and they wrought great provocations.
Hebrew (9:26)
וַיַּמְר֨וּ (But they were disobedient) וַֽיִּמְרְד֜וּ (and rebelled) בָּ֗ךְ (against You); וַיַּשְׁלִ֤כוּ (they flung) אֶת־ (-) תּוֹרָֽתְךָ֙ (Your law) אַחֲרֵ֣י (behind) גַוָּ֔ם (their backs). וְאֶת־ (-) נְבִיאֶ֣יךָ (Your prophets), הָרָ֔גוּ (They killed) אֲשֶׁר־ (who) הֵעִ֥ידוּ (had admonished) בָ֖ם (them) לַהֲשִׁיבָ֣ם (to return) אֵלֶ֑יךָ (to You). וַֽיַּעֲשׂ֔וּ (They committed) נֶאָצ֖וֹת (blasphemies). גְּדוֹלֹֽת׃ (terrible)
KJV (9:26)
Nevertheless they were disobedient, and rebelled against thee, and cast thy law behind their backs, and slew thy prophets which testified against them to turn them to thee, and they wrought great provocations.
Inspired Version (9:27)
Therefore, thou deliveredst them into the hand of their enemies, who vexed them; and in the time of their trouble, when they cried unto thee, thou heardest them from heaven; and according to thy manifold mercies, thou gavest them saviors who saved them out of the hand of their enemies.
Hebrew (9:27)
וַֽתִּתְּנֵם֙ (So You delivered them) בְּיַ֣ד (into the hands) צָֽרֵיהֶ֔ם (of enemies) וַיָּצֵ֖רוּ (who oppressed) לָהֶ֑ם (them), וּבְעֵ֤ת (and in their time) צָֽרָתָם֙ (of distress) יִצְעֲק֣וּ (they cried out) אֵלֶ֔יךָ (to You). וְאַתָּה֙ (You) מִשָּׁמַ֣יִם (From heaven) תִּשְׁמָ֔ע (heard them), וּֽכְרַחֲמֶ֣יךָ (compassion) הָֽרַבִּ֗ים (and in Your great) תִּתֵּ֤ן (You gave) לָהֶם֙ (them) מֽוֹשִׁיעִ֔ים (deliverers) וְיוֹשִׁיע֖וּם (who saved them) מִיַּ֥ד (from the hands) צָרֵיהֶֽם׃ (of their enemies).
KJV (9:27)
Therefore thou deliveredst them into the hand of their enemies, who vexed them: and in the time of their trouble, when they cried unto thee, thou heardest them from heaven; and according to thy manifold mercies thou gavest them saviours, who saved them out of the hand of their enemies.
Inspired Version (9:28)
But after they had rest, they did evil again before thee; therefore leftest thou them in the hand of their enemies so that they had the dominion over them; yet when they returned and cried unto thee, thou heardest them from heaven; and many times didst thou deliver them according to thy mercies,
Hebrew (9:28)
וּכְנ֣וֹחַ (But as soon as they had rest) לָהֶ֔ם (), יָשׁ֕וּבוּ (they again) לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת (did) רַ֖ע (evil) לְפָנֶ֑יךָ (in Your sight). וַתַּֽעַזְבֵ֞ם (So You abandoned them) בְּיַ֤ד (to the hands) אֹֽיְבֵיהֶם֙ (of their enemies), וַיִּרְדּ֣וּ (who had dominion) בָהֶ֔ם (over them). וַיָּשׁ֙וּבוּ֙ (to You again), וַיִּזְעָק֔וּךָ (When they cried out) וְאַתָּ֞ה (You) מִשָּׁמַ֧יִם (from heaven), תִּשְׁמַ֛ע (heard) וְתַצִּילֵ֥ם (and You delivered them) כְּֽרַחֲמֶ֖יךָ (in Your compassion). רַבּ֥וֹת (many) עִתִּֽים׃ (times)
KJV (9:28)
But after they had rest, they did evil again before thee: therefore leftest thou them in the hand of their enemies, so that they had the dominion over them: yet when they returned, and cried unto thee, thou heardest them from heaven; and many times didst thou deliver them according to thy mercies;
Inspired Version (9:29)
And testifiedst against them, that thou mightest bring them again unto thy law; yet they dealt proudly, and hearkened not unto thy commandments, but sinned against thy judgments (which if a man do, he shall live in them), and withdrew the shoulder, and hardened their neck, and would not hear.
Hebrew (9:29)
וַתָּ֨עַד (You admonished) בָּהֶ֜ם (them) לַהֲשִׁיבָ֣ם (to turn back) אֶל־ (to) תּוֹרָתֶ֗ךָ (Your law), וְהֵ֨מָּה (but they) הֵזִ֜ידוּ (were arrogant) וְלֹא־ (vvv) שָׁמְע֤וּ (and disobeyed) לְמִצְוֺתֶ֙יךָ֙ (Your commandments). וּבְמִשְׁפָּטֶ֣יךָ (Your ordinances), חָֽטְאוּ־ (They sinned) בָ֔ם (against) אֲשֶׁר־ (them). יַעֲשֶׂ֥ה (if he practices) אָדָ֖ם (by which a man) וְחָיָ֣ה (will live) בָהֶ֑ם () וַיִּתְּנ֤וּ (They turned) כָתֵף֙ (shoulder); סוֹרֶ֔רֶת (a stubborn) וְעָרְפָּ֥ם (their necks) הִקְשׁ֖וּ (they stiffened) וְלֹ֥א (and would not) שָׁמֵֽעוּ׃ (obey).
KJV (9:29)
And testifiedst against them, that thou mightest bring them again unto thy law: yet they dealt proudly, and hearkened not unto thy commandments, but sinned against thy judgments, (which if a man do, he shall live in them;) and withdrew the shoulder, and hardened their neck, and would not hear.
Inspired Version (9:30)
Yet many years didst thou forbear them and testifiedst against them by thy Spirit in thy prophets; yet would they not give ear; therefore gavest thou them into the hand of the people of the lands.
Hebrew (9:30)
וַתִּמְשֹׁ֤ךְ (You were patient) עֲלֵיהֶם֙ (with them) שָׁנִ֣ים (years), רַבּ֔וֹת (for many) וַתָּ֨עַד (admonished) בָּ֧ם (them) בְּרוּחֲךָ֛ (and Your Spirit) בְּיַד־ (through) נְבִיאֶ֖יךָ (Your prophets). וְלֹ֣א (Yet they would not) הֶאֱזִ֑ינוּ (listen), וַֽתִּתְּנֵ֔ם (so You gave them) בְּיַ֖ד (into the hands) עַמֵּ֥י (of the neighboring peoples) הָאֲרָצֹֽת׃ (. . .).
KJV (9:30)
Yet many years didst thou forbear them, and testifiedst against them by thy spirit in thy prophets: yet would they not give ear: therefore gavest thou them into the hand of the people of the lands.
Inspired Version (9:31)
Nevertheless, for thy great mercies' sake thou didst not utterly consume them nor forsake them; for thou art a gracious and merciful God.
Hebrew (9:31)
וּֽבְרַחֲמֶ֧יךָ (compassion), הָרַבִּ֛ים (But in Your great) לֹֽא־ (You did not) עֲשִׂיתָ֥ם (put an end to them) כָּלָ֖ה (. . .); וְלֹ֣א (nor) עֲזַבְתָּ֑ם (did You forsake them), כִּ֛י (for) אֵֽל־ (God). חַנּ֥וּן (are a gracious) וְרַח֖וּם (and compassionate) אָֽתָּה׃ (You)
KJV (9:31)
Nevertheless for thy great mercies' sake thou didst not utterly consume them, nor forsake them; for thou art a gracious and merciful God.
Inspired Version (9:32)
Now, therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the terrible God who keepest covenant and mercy, let not all the trouble seem little before thee that hath come upon us, on our kings, on our princes, and on our priests, and on our prophets, and on our fathers, and on all thy people since the time of the kings of Assyria unto this day.
Hebrew (9:32)
וְעַתָּ֣ה (So now), אֱ֠לֹהֵינוּ (our God), הָאֵ֨ל (God) הַגָּד֜וֹל (the great) הַגִּבּ֣וֹר (and mighty) וְהַנּוֹרָא֮ (and awesome) שׁוֹמֵ֣ר (who keeps) הַבְּרִ֣ית (covenant), וְהַחֶסֶד֒ (His gracious) אַל־ (do not) יִמְעַ֣ט (view lightly) לְפָנֶ֡יךָ (. . .) אֵ֣ת (-) כָּל־ (all) הַתְּלָאָ֣ה (the hardship) אֲֽשֶׁר־ (that) מְ֠צָאַתְנוּ (has come upon us), לִמְלָכֵ֨ינוּ (and upon our kings) לְשָׂרֵ֧ינוּ (and leaders), וּלְכֹהֲנֵ֛ינוּ (our priests) וְלִנְבִיאֵ֥נוּ (and prophets), וְלַאֲבֹתֵ֖ינוּ (our ancestors) וּלְכָל־ (and all) עַמֶּ֑ךָ (Your people), מִימֵי֙ (from the days) מַלְכֵ֣י (of the kings) אַשּׁ֔וּר (of Assyria) עַ֖ד (until today) הַיּ֥וֹם (. . .) הַזֶּֽה׃ (. . .).
KJV (9:32)
Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the terrible God, who keepest covenant and mercy, let not all the trouble seem little before thee, that hath come upon us, on our kings, on our princes, and on our priests, and on our prophets, and on our fathers, and on all thy people, since the time of the kings of Assyria unto this day.
Inspired Version (9:33)
Howbeit, thou art just in all that is brought upon us; for thou hast done right, but we have done wickedly;
Hebrew (9:33)
KJV (9:33)
Howbeit thou art just in all that is brought upon us; for thou hast done right, but we have done wickedly:
Inspired Version (9:34)
Neither have our kings, our princes, our priests, nor our fathers kept thy law nor hearkened unto thy commandments and thy testimonies wherewith thou didst testify against them.
Hebrew (9:34)
וְאֶת־ (-) מְלָכֵ֤ינוּ (Our kings) שָׂרֵ֙ינוּ֙ (and leaders) כֹּהֲנֵ֣ינוּ (and priests) וַאֲבֹתֵ֔ינוּ (and fathers) לֹ֥א (did not) עָשׂ֖וּ (obey) תּוֹרָתֶ֑ךָ (Your law) וְלֹ֤א (. . .) הִקְשִׁ֙יבוּ֙ (or listen) אֶל־ (to) מִצְוֺתֶ֔יךָ (Your commandments) וּלְעֵ֣דְוֺתֶ֔יךָ (and warnings) אֲשֶׁ֥ר (that) הַעִידֹ֖תָ (You gave) בָּהֶֽם׃ (them).
KJV (9:34)
Neither have our kings, our princes, our priests, nor our fathers, kept thy law, nor hearkened unto thy commandments and thy testimonies, wherewith thou didst testify against them.
Inspired Version (9:35)
For they have not served thee in their kingdom, and in thy great goodness that thou gavest them, and in the large and fat land which thou gavest before them; neither turned they from their wicked works.
Hebrew (9:35)
וְהֵ֣ם (For even while) בְּמַלְכוּתָם֩ (they were in their kingdom), וּבְטוּבְךָ֨ (goodness) הָרָ֜ב (with the abundant) אֲשֶׁר־ (that) נָתַ֣תָּ (You had given) לָהֶ֗ם (them), וּבְאֶ֨רֶץ (land) הָרְחָבָ֧ה (and in the spacious) וְהַשְּׁמֵנָ֛ה (and fertile) אֲשֶׁר־ (that) נָתַ֥תָּ (You had set) לִפְנֵיהֶ֖ם (before them), לֹ֣א (they would not) עֲבָד֑וּךָ (serve You) וְֽלֹא־ (. . .) שָׁ֔בוּ (or turn) מִמַּֽעַלְלֵיהֶ֖ם (ways). הָרָעִֽים׃ (from their wicked)
KJV (9:35)
For they have not served thee in their kingdom, and in thy great goodness that thou gavest them, and in the large and fat land which thou gavest before them, neither turned they from their wicked works.
Inspired Version (9:36)
Behold, we are servants this day; and for the land that thou gavest unto our fathers to eat the fruit thereof and the good thereof, behold, we are servants in it;
Hebrew (9:36)
הִנֵּ֛ה (So here) אֲנַ֥חְנוּ (we [are]) הַיּ֖וֹם (today) עֲבָדִ֑ים (as slaves) וְהָאָ֜רֶץ (in the land) אֲשֶׁר־ (-) נָתַ֣תָּה (You gave) לַאֲבֹתֵ֗ינוּ (our fathers) לֶאֱכֹ֤ל (to enjoy) אֶת־ (-) פִּרְיָהּ֙ (its fruit) וְאֶת־ (-) טוּבָ֔הּ (and goodness)— הִנֵּ֛ה (here) אֲנַ֥חְנוּ (we [are]) עֲבָדִ֖ים (as slaves)! עָלֶֽיהָ׃ (-)
KJV (9:36)
Behold, we are servants this day, and for the land that thou gavest unto our fathers to eat the fruit thereof and the good thereof, behold, we are servants in it:
Inspired Version (9:37)
And it yieldeth much increase unto the kings whom thou hast set over us because of our sins; also they have dominion over our bodies and over our cattle at their pleasure; and we are in great distress.
Hebrew (9:37)
וּתְבוּאָתָ֣הּ (harvest) מַרְבָּ֗ה (Its abundant) לַמְּלָכִ֛ים (goes to the kings) אֲשֶׁר־ (-) נָתַ֥תָּה (You have set) עָלֵ֖ינוּ (over us) בְּחַטֹּאותֵ֑ינוּ (because of our sins). וְעַ֣ל (over) גְּ֠וִיֹּתֵינוּ (our bodies) מֹשְׁלִ֤ים (And they rule) וּבִבְהֶמְתֵּ֙נוּ֙ (and our livestock) כִּרְצוֹנָ֔ם (as they please). וּבְצָרָ֥ה (distress). גְדוֹלָ֖ה (are in great) אֲנָֽחְנוּ׃פ (We)
KJV (9:37)
And it yieldeth much increase unto the kings whom thou hast set over us because of our sins: also they have dominion over our bodies, and over our cattle, at their pleasure, and we are in great distress.
Inspired Version (9:38)
And because of all this, we make a sure covenant and write it; and our princes, Levites, and priests seal unto it.
Hebrew (9:38)
וּבְכָל־ (In view of all) זֹ֕את (this), אֲנַ֛חְנוּ (we) כֹּרְתִ֥ים (make) אֲמָנָ֖ה (a binding agreement), וְכֹתְבִ֑ים (putting it in writing) וְעַל֙ (and) הֶֽחָת֔וּם (sealing it with [the names of]) שָׂרֵ֥ינוּ (our leaders), לְוִיֵּ֖נוּ (Levites), כֹּהֲנֵֽינוּ׃ (and priests).
KJV (9:38)
And because of all this we make a sure covenant, and write it; and our princes, Levites, and priests, seal unto it.
Inspired Version (10:1)
Now those that sealed were Nehemiah, the Tirshatha, the son of Hachaliah, and Zidkijah,
Hebrew (10:1)
וְעַ֖ל (Now) הַחֲתוּמִ֑ים (these [were the ones] who sealed [the document]): נְחֶמְיָ֧ה (Nehemiah) הַתִּרְשָׁ֛תָא (the governor), בֶּן־ (son) חֲכַלְיָ֖ה (of Hacaliah), וְצִדְקִיָּֽה׃ (and also Zedekiah),
KJV (10:1)
Now those that sealed were, Nehemiah, the Tirshatha, the son of Hachaliah, and Zidkijah,
Inspired Version (10:2)
Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah,
Hebrew (10:2)
KJV (10:2)
Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah,
Inspired Version (10:3)
Pashur, Amariah, Malchijah,
Hebrew (10:3)
KJV (10:3)
Pashur, Amariah, Malchijah,
Inspired Version (10:4)
Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch,
Hebrew (10:4)
KJV (10:4)
Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch,
Inspired Version (10:5)
Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,
Hebrew (10:5)
KJV (10:5)
Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,
Inspired Version (10:6)
Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,
Hebrew (10:6)
KJV (10:6)
Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,
Inspired Version (10:7)
Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,
Hebrew (10:7)
KJV (10:7)
Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,
Inspired Version (10:8)
Maaziah, Bilgai, Shemaiah; these were the priests.
Hebrew (10:8)
מַֽעַזְיָ֥ה (Maaziah), בִלְגַּ֖י (Bilgai), שְׁמַֽעְיָ֑ה (and Shemaiah). אֵ֖לֶּה (These [were]) הַכֹּהֲנִֽים׃ס (the priests).
KJV (10:8)
Maaziah, Bilgai, Shemaiah: these were the priests.
Inspired Version (10:9)
And the Levites: both Jeshua, the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel,
Hebrew (10:9)
וְֽהַלְוִיִּ֑ם (The Levites:) וְיֵשׁ֙וּעַ֙ (Jeshua) בֶּן־ (son) אֲזַנְיָ֔ה (of Azaniah), בִּנּ֕וּי (Binnui) מִבְּנֵ֥י (of the sons) חֵנָדָ֖ד (of Henadad), קַדְמִיאֵֽל׃ (Kadmiel),
KJV (10:9)
And the Levites: both Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;
Inspired Version (10:10)
And their brethren, Shebaniah, Hodijah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,
Hebrew (10:10)
וַאֲחֵיהֶ֑ם (and their associates): שְׁבַנְיָ֧ה (Shebaniah), הֽוֹדִיָּ֛ה (Hodiah), קְלִיטָ֖א (Kelita), פְּלָאיָ֥ה (Pelaiah), חָנָֽן׃ (Hanan),
KJV (10:10)
And their brethren, Shebaniah, Hodijah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,
Inspired Version (10:11)
Micha, Rehob, Hashabiah,
Hebrew (10:11)
KJV (10:11)
Micha, Rehob, Hashabiah,
Inspired Version (10:12)
Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,
Hebrew (10:12)
KJV (10:12)
Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,
Inspired Version (10:13)
Hodijah, Bani, Beninu.
Hebrew (10:13)
KJV (10:13)
Hodijah, Bani, Beninu.
Inspired Version (10:14)
The chief of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zatthu, Bani,
Hebrew (10:14)
KJV (10:14)
The chief of the people; Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zatthu, Bani,
Inspired Version (10:15)
Bunni, Azgad, Bebai,
KJV (10:15)
Bunni, Azgad, Bebai,
Inspired Version (10:16)
Adonijah, Bigvai, Adin,
Hebrew (10:16)
KJV (10:16)
Adonijah, Bigvai, Adin,
Inspired Version (10:17)
Ater, Hizkijah, Azzur,
Hebrew (10:17)
KJV (10:17)
Ater, Hizkijah, Azzur,
Inspired Version (10:18)
Hodijah, Hashum, Bezai,
Hebrew (10:18)
KJV (10:18)
Hodijah, Hashum, Bezai,
Inspired Version (10:19)
Hariph, Anathoth, Nebai,
KJV (10:19)
Hariph, Anathoth, Nebai,
Inspired Version (10:20)
Magpiash, Meshullam, Hezir,
Hebrew (10:20)
KJV (10:20)
Magpiash, Meshullam, Hezir,
Inspired Version (10:21)
Meshezabeel, Zadok, Jaddua,
Hebrew (10:21)
KJV (10:21)
Meshezabeel, Zadok, Jaddua,
Inspired Version (10:22)
Pelatiah, Hanan, Anaiah,
Hebrew (10:22)
KJV (10:22)
Pelatiah, Hanan, Anaiah,
Inspired Version (10:23)
Hoshea, Hananiah, Hashub,
Hebrew (10:23)
KJV (10:23)
Hoshea, Hananiah, Hashub,
Inspired Version (10:24)
Hallohesh, Pileha, Shobek,
Hebrew (10:24)
KJV (10:24)
Hallohesh, Pileha, Shobek,
Inspired Version (10:25)
Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah,
Hebrew (10:25)
KJV (10:25)
Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah,
Inspired Version (10:26)
And Ahijah, Hanan, Anan,
Hebrew (10:26)
KJV (10:26)
And Ahijah, Hanan, Anan,
Inspired Version (10:27)
Malluch, Harim, Baanah.
Hebrew (10:27)
KJV (10:27)
Malluch, Harim, Baanah.
Inspired Version (10:28)
And the rest of the people--the priests, the Levites, the porters, the singers, the Nethinim, and all they that had separated themselves from the people of the lands unto the law of God, their wives, their sons, and their daughters, every one having knowledge, and having understanding--
Hebrew (10:28)
וּשְׁאָ֣ר (The rest) הָעָ֡ם (of the people)— הַכֹּהֲנִ֣ים (the priests), הַ֠לְוִיִּם (Levites), הַשּׁוֹעֲרִ֨ים (gatekeepers), הַמְשֹׁרְרִ֜ים (singers), הַנְּתִינִ֗ים (temple servants), וְֽכָל־ (and all) הַנִּבְדָּ֞ל (who had separated themselves) מֵעַמֵּ֤י (from the people) הָאֲרָצוֹת֙ (of the land) אֶל־ (to) תּוֹרַ֣ת (obey the Law) הָאֱלֹהִ֔ים (of God)— נְשֵׁיהֶ֖ם (along with their wives) בְּנֵיהֶ֣ם (their sons) וּבְנֹתֵיהֶ֑ם (and daughters) כֹּ֖ל (and all) יוֹדֵ֥עַ (vvv) מֵבִֽין׃ (who are able to understand),
KJV (10:28)
And the rest of the people, the priests, the Levites, the porters, the singers, the Nethinim, and all they that had separated themselves from the people of the lands unto the law of God, their wives, their sons, and their daughters, every one having knowledge, and having understanding;
Inspired Version (10:29)
They clave to their brethren, their nobles, and entered into an oath that a curse should come upon them if they did not walk in God's law which was given by Moses, the servant of God, and to observe and do all the commandments of the Lord, their God, and his judgments, and his statutes.
Hebrew (10:29)
מַחֲזִיקִ֣ים (hereby join) עַל־ (with) אֲחֵיהֶם֮ (brothers) אַדִּירֵיהֶם֒ (their noble) וּבָאִ֞ים (and commit) בְּאָלָ֣ה (oath) וּבִשְׁבוּעָ֗ה (themselves with a sworn) לָלֶ֙כֶת֙ (to follow) בְּתוֹרַ֣ת (the Law) הָאֱלֹהִ֔ים (of God) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (-) נִתְּנָ֔ה (given) בְּיַ֖ד (through) מֹשֶׁ֣ה (Moses) עֶֽבֶד־ (servant) הָֽאֱלֹהִ֑ים ([His]) וְלִשְׁמ֣וֹר (carefully) וְלַעֲשׂ֗וֹת (and to obey) אֶת־ (-) כָּל־ (all) מִצְוֺת֙ (the commandments), יְהוָ֣ה (of the LORD) אֲדֹנֵ֔ינוּ (our Lord). וּמִשְׁפָּטָ֖יו (ordinances), וְחֻקָּֽיו׃ (and statutes)
KJV (10:29)
They clave to their brethren, their nobles, and entered into a curse, and into an oath, to walk in God's law, which was given by Moses the servant of God, and to observe and do all the commandments of the LORD our Lord, and his judgments and his statutes;
Inspired Version (10:30)
And that they would not give their daughters unto the people of the land nor take the daughters of the people for their sons.
Hebrew (10:30)
וַאֲשֶׁ֛ר (-) לֹא־ (We will not) נִתֵּ֥ן (give) בְּנֹתֵ֖ינוּ (our daughters {in marriage}) לְעַמֵּ֣י (to the people) הָאָ֑רֶץ (of the land), וְאֶת־ (-) בְּנֹ֣תֵיהֶ֔ם (their daughters) לֹ֥א (and we will not) נִקַּ֖ח (take) לְבָנֵֽינוּ׃ (for our sons).
KJV (10:30)
And that we would not give our daughters unto the people of the land, nor take their daughters for our sons:
Inspired Version (10:31)
And if the people of the land bring ware or any victuals on the sabbath day to sell, that we would not buy it of them on the sabbath or on the holy day; and that we would leave the seventh year and the exaction of every debt.
Hebrew (10:31)
וְעַמֵּ֣י (When the people) הָאָ֡רֶץ (of the land) הַֽמְבִיאִים֩ (bring) אֶת־ (-) הַמַּקָּח֨וֹת (merchandise) וְכָל־ (or any) שֶׁ֜בֶר (kind of grain) בְּי֤וֹם (day), הַשַּׁבָּת֙ (on the Sabbath) לִמְכּ֔וֹר (to sell) לֹא־ (we will not) נִקַּ֥ח (buy) מֵהֶ֛ם (from them) בַּשַּׁבָּ֖ת (on a Sabbath) וּבְי֣וֹם (day). קֹ֑דֶשׁ (or holy) וְנִטֹּ֛שׁ (we will let the fields lie fallow) אֶת־ (-) הַשָּׁנָ֥ה (year) הַשְּׁבִיעִ֖ית (Every seventh) וּמַשָּׁ֥א (debt). כָל־ (and will cancel every) יָֽד׃ (. . .)
KJV (10:31)
And if the people of the land bring ware or any victuals on the sabbath day to sell, that we would not buy it of them on the sabbath, or on the holy day: and that we would leave the seventh year, and the exaction of every debt.
Inspired Version (10:32)
Also, we made ordinances for us, to charge ourselves yearly with the third part of a shekel for the service of the house of our God,
Hebrew (10:32)
וְהֶעֱמַ֤דְנוּ (We also place) עָלֵ֙ינוּ֙ (under) מִצְוֺ֔ת (the obligation) לָתֵ֥ת (to contribute) עָלֵ֛ינוּ (ourselves) שְׁלִשִׁ֥ית (a third) הַשֶּׁ֖קֶל (of a shekel) בַּשָּׁנָ֑ה (yearly) לַעֲבֹדַ֖ת (for the service) בֵּ֥ית (of the house) אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ׃ (of our God):
KJV (10:32)
Also we made ordinances for us, to charge ourselves yearly with the third part of a shekel for the service of the house of our God;
Inspired Version (10:33)
For the showbread, and for the continual meat offering, and for the continual burnt offering of the sabbaths, of the new moons, for the set feasts, and for the holy things, and for the sin offerings to make an atonement for Israel, and for all the work of the house of our God.
Hebrew (10:33)
לְלֶ֣חֶם (for the showbread) הַֽמַּעֲרֶ֡כֶת (. . .), וּמִנְחַ֣ת (grain offerings) הַתָּמִ֣יד (for the regular) וּלְעוֹלַ֣ת (and burnt offerings), הַ֠תָּמִיד (-) הַשַּׁבָּת֨וֹת (for the Sabbath offerings), הֶחֳדָשִׁ֜ים (for the New Moons) לַמּוֹעֲדִ֗ים (and appointed feasts), וְלַקֳּדָשִׁים֙ (for the holy offerings), וְלַ֣חַטָּא֔וֹת (for the sin offerings) לְכַפֵּ֖ר (to make atonement) עַל־ (for) יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (Israel), וְכֹ֖ל (and for all) מְלֶ֥אכֶת (the duties) בֵּית־ (of the house) אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ׃ס (of our God).
KJV (10:33)
For the showbread, and for the continual meat offering, and for the continual burnt offering, of the sabbaths, of the new moons, for the set feasts, and for the holy things, and for the sin offerings to make an atonement for Israel, and for all the work of the house of our God.
Inspired Version (10:34)
And we cast the lots among the priests, the Levites, and the people for the wood offering, to bring it into the house of our God, after the houses of our fathers, at times appointed year by year, to burn upon the altar of the Lord, our God, as it is written in the law,
Hebrew (10:34)
וְהַגּוֹרָל֨וֹת (lots) הִפַּ֜לְנוּ (We have cast) עַל־ (for) קֻרְבַּ֣ן (the donation) הָעֵצִ֗ים (of wood) הַכֹּהֲנִ֣ים (among the priests), הַלְוִיִּם֮ (Levites), וְהָעָם֒ (and people) לְ֠הָבִיא (They are to bring it) לְבֵ֨ית (to the house) אֱלֹהֵ֧ינוּ (of our God) לְבֵית־ (by our families) אֲבֹתֵ֛ינוּ (. . .) לְעִתִּ֥ים (times) מְזֻמָּנִ֖ים (at the appointed) שָׁנָ֣ה (each year) בְשָׁנָ֑ה (. . .). לְבַעֵ֗ר (to burn) עַל־ (on) מִזְבַּח֙ (the altar) יְהוָ֣ה (of the LORD) אֱלֹהֵ֔ינוּ (our God), כַּכָּת֖וּב (as it is written) בַּתּוֹרָֽה׃ (in the Law).
KJV (10:34)
And we cast the lots among the priests, the Levites, and the people, for the wood offering, to bring it into the house of our God, after the houses of our fathers, at times appointed year by year, to burn upon the altar of the LORD our God, as it is written in the law:
Inspired Version (10:35)
And to bring the firstfruits of our ground and the firstfruits of all fruit of all trees, year by year, unto the house of the Lord--
Hebrew (10:35)
וּלְהָבִ֞יא (We will also bring) אֶת־ (-) בִּכּוּרֵ֣י (the firstfruits) אַדְמָתֵ֗נוּ (of our land) וּבִכּוּרֵ֛י (. . .) כָּל־ (and of every) פְּרִ֥י (fruit) כָל־ (. . .) עֵ֖ץ (tree) שָׁנָ֣ה (year) בְשָׁנָ֑ה (by year). לְבֵ֖ית (to the house) יְהוָֽה׃ (of the LORD)
KJV (10:35)
And to bring the firstfruits of our ground, and the firstfruits of all fruit of all trees, year by year, unto the house of the LORD:
Inspired Version (10:36)
Also the firstborn of our sons and of our cattle, as it is written in the law, and the firstlings of our herds and of our flocks, to bring to the house of our God, unto the priests that minister in the house of our God,
Hebrew (10:36)
וְאֶת־ (And) בְּכֹר֤וֹת (the firstborn) בָּנֵ֙ינוּ֙ (of our sons) וּבְהֶמְתֵּ֔ינוּ (and our livestock), כַּכָּת֖וּב (as [it is] written) בַּתּוֹרָ֑ה (in the Law), וְאֶת־ (and) בְּכוֹרֵ֨י ([will bring] the firstborn) בְקָרֵ֜ינוּ (of our herds) וְצֹאנֵ֗ינוּ (and flocks) לְהָבִיא֙ (we will bring) לְבֵ֣ית (to the house) אֱלֹהֵ֔ינוּ (of our God), לַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים (to the priests) הַמְשָׁרְתִ֖ים (who minister) בְּבֵ֥ית (in the house) אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ׃ (of our God).
KJV (10:36)
Also the firstborn of our sons, and of our cattle, as it is written in the law, and the firstlings of our herds and of our flocks, to bring to the house of our God, unto the priests that minister in the house of our God:
Inspired Version (10:37)
And that we should bring the firstfruits of our dough, and our offerings, and the fruit of all manner of trees, of wine, and of oil, unto the priests, to the chambers of the house of our God, and the tithes of our ground unto the Levites, that the same Levites might have the tithes in all the cities of our tillage.
Hebrew (10:37)
וְאֶת־ (Moreover), רֵאשִׁ֣ית (the firstfruits) עֲרִיסֹתֵ֣ינוּ (of our dough), וּ֠תְרוּמֹתֵינוּ (of our grain offerings), וּפְרִ֨י (of the fruit) כָל־ (of all our) עֵ֜ץ (trees), תִּיר֣וֹשׁ (and of our new wine) וְיִצְהָ֗ר (and oil). נָבִ֤יא (we will bring) לַכֹּהֲנִים֙ (to the priests) אֶל־ (at) לִשְׁכ֣וֹת (the storerooms) בֵּית־ (of the house) אֱלֹהֵ֔ינוּ (of our God) וּמַעְשַׂ֥ר (A tenth) אַדְמָתֵ֖נוּ (of our produce) לַלְוִיִּ֑ם (belongs to the Levites), וְהֵם֙ (so that they) הַלְוִיִּ֔ם (. . .) הַֽמְעַשְּׂרִ֔ים (shall receive tithes) בְּכֹ֖ל (in all) עָרֵ֥י (the towns) עֲבֹדָתֵֽנוּ׃ (where we labor).
KJV (10:37)
And that we should bring the firstfruits of our dough, and our offerings, and the fruit of all manner of trees, of wine and of oil, unto the priests, to the chambers of the house of our God; and the tithes of our ground unto the Levites, that the same Levites might have the tithes in all the cities of our tillage.
Inspired Version (10:38)
And the priest, the son of Aaron, shall be with the Levites when the Levites take tithes; and the Levites shall bring up the tithe of the tithes unto the house of our God, to the chambers, into the treasure house.
Hebrew (10:38)
וְהָיָ֨ה (is to accompany) הַכֹּהֵ֧ן (A priest) בֶּֽן־ (line) אַהֲרֹ֛ן (of Aaron’s) עִם־ (. . .) הַלְוִיִּ֖ם (the Levites) בַּעְשֵׂ֣ר (collect the tenth), הַלְוִיִּ֑ם (when they) וְהַלְוִיִּ֞ם (and the Levites) יַעֲל֨וּ (are to bring) אֶת־ (-) מַעֲשַׂ֤ר (a tenth) הַֽמַּעֲשֵׂר֙ (of these tithes) לְבֵ֣ית (of the treasury) אֱלֹהֵ֔ינוּ (of our God). אֶל־ (to) הַלְּשָׁכ֖וֹת (the storerooms) לְבֵ֥ית (in the house) הָאוֹצָֽר׃ (. . .)
KJV (10:38)
And the priest the son of Aaron shall be with the Levites, when the Levites take tithes: and the Levites shall bring up the tithe of the tithes unto the house of our God, to the chambers, into the treasure house.
Inspired Version (10:39)
For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall bring the offering of the corn, of the new wine, and the oil unto the chambers, where are the vessels of the sanctuary, and the priests that minister, and the porters, and the singers; and we will not forsake the house of our God.
Hebrew (10:39)
כִּ֣י (For) אֶל־ (to) הַ֠לְּשָׁכוֹת (the storerooms) יָבִ֨יאוּ (are to bring) בְנֵי־ (the Israelites) יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל (. . .) וּבְנֵ֣י (and the Levites) הַלֵּוִ֗י (. . .) אֶת־ (-) תְּרוּמַ֣ת (the contributions) הַדָּגָן֮ (of grain), הַתִּיר֣וֹשׁ (new wine), וְהַיִּצְהָר֒ (and oil) וְשָׁם֙ (where) כְּלֵ֣י (the articles) הַמִּקְדָּ֔שׁ (of the sanctuary [are kept]) וְהַכֹּהֲנִים֙ (priests), הַמְשָׁ֣רְתִ֔ים (and where the ministering) וְהַשּׁוֹעֲרִ֖ים (the gatekeepers), וְהַמְשֹׁרְרִ֑ים (and the singers [stay]). וְלֹ֥א (Thus we will not) נַעֲזֹ֖ב (neglect) אֶת־ (-) בֵּ֥ית (the house) אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ׃ (of our God).
KJV (10:39)
For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall bring the offering of the corn, of the new wine, and the oil, unto the chambers, where are the vessels of the sanctuary, and the priests that minister, and the porters, and the singers: and we will not forsake the house of our God.
Inspired Version (11:1)
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.
Hebrew (11:1)
וַיֵּשְׁב֥וּ (settled) שָׂרֵֽי־ (Now the leaders) הָעָ֖ם (of the people) בִּירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (in Jerusalem), וּשְׁאָ֣ר (and the rest) הָ֠עָם (of the people) הִפִּ֨ילוּ (cast) גוֹרָל֜וֹת (lots) לְהָבִ֣יא׀ (to bring) אֶחָ֣ד (one) מִן־ (out) הָעֲשָׂרָ֗ה (of ten) לָשֶׁ֙בֶת֙ (to live) בִּֽירוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙ (of Jerusalem), עִ֣יר (city) הַקֹּ֔דֶשׁ (in the holy) וְתֵ֥שַׁע (while) הַיָּד֖וֹת (the remaining nine) בֶּעָרִֽים׃ ([were to dwell] in [their own] towns).
KJV (11:1)
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.
Inspired Version (11:2)
And the people blessed all the men that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.
Hebrew (11:2)
וַֽיְבָרֲכ֖וּ (blessed) הָעָ֑ם (And the people) לְכֹל֙ (all) הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֔ים (the men) הַמִּֽתְנַדְּבִ֔ים (who volunteered) לָשֶׁ֖בֶת (to live) בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃פ (in Jerusalem).
KJV (11:2)
And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.
Inspired Version (11:3)
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 Nethinim, and the children of Solomon's servants.
Hebrew (11:3)
וְאֵ֙לֶּה֙ (These) רָאשֵׁ֣י (are the heads) הַמְּדִינָ֔ה (of the provinces) אֲשֶׁ֥ר (who) יָשְׁב֖וּ (settled) בִּירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (in Jerusalem). וּבְעָרֵ֣י ((In the villages) יְהוּדָ֗ה (of Judah, however), יָֽשְׁב֞וּ (lived) אִ֤ישׁ (each) בַּאֲחֻזָּתוֹ֙ (on his own property) בְּעָ֣רֵיהֶ֔ם (in their towns)— יִשְׂרָאֵ֤ל (the Israelites), הַכֹּהֲנִים֙ (priests), וְהַלְוִיִּ֣ם (Levites), וְהַנְּתִינִ֔ים (temple servants), וּבְנֵ֖י (and descendants) עַבְדֵ֥י (servants)— שְׁלֹמֹֽה׃ (of Solomon’s)
KJV (11:3)
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 Nethinim, and the children of Solomon's servants.
Inspired Version (11:4)
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;
Hebrew (11:4)
וּבִֽירוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙ (in Jerusalem). יָֽשְׁב֔וּ (settled) מִבְּנֵ֥י (while some of the descendants) יְהוּדָ֖ה (of Judah) וּמִבְּנֵ֣י (From the descendants) בִנְיָמִ֑ן (and Benjamin) מִבְּנֵ֣י (. . .) יְ֠הוּדָה (of Judah): עֲתָיָ֨ה (Athaiah) בֶן־ (son) עֻזִּיָּ֜ה (of Uzziah), בֶּן־ (the son) זְכַרְיָ֧ה (of Zechariah), בֶן־ (the son) אֲמַרְיָ֛ה (of Amariah), בֶּן־ (the son) שְׁפַטְיָ֥ה (of Shephatiah), בֶן־ (the son) מַהֲלַלְאֵ֖ל (of Mahalalel), מִבְּנֵי־ (a descendant) פָֽרֶץ׃ (of Perez);
KJV (11:4)
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;
Inspired Version (11:5)
And Maaseiah, the son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of Shiloni.
Hebrew (11:5)
וּמַעֲשֵׂיָ֣ה (and Maaseiah) בֶן־ (son) בָּר֣וּךְ (of Baruch), בֶּן־ (the son) כָּל־ (vvv) חֹ֠זֶה (of Col-hozeh), בֶּן־ (the son) חֲזָיָ֨ה (of Hazaiah), בֶן־ (the son) עֲדָיָ֧ה (of Adaiah), בֶן־ (the son) יוֹיָרִ֛יב (of Joiarib), בֶּן־ (the son) זְכַרְיָ֖ה (of Zechariah), בֶּן־ (a descendant) הַשִּׁלֹנִֽי׃ (of Shelah).
KJV (11:5)
And Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of Shiloni.
Inspired Version (11:6)
All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.
Hebrew (11:6)
כָּל־ (totaled) בְּנֵי־ (The descendants) פֶ֕רֶץ (of Perez) הַיֹּשְׁבִ֖ים (who settled) בִּירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (in Jerusalem) אַרְבַּ֥ע (468) מֵא֛וֹת (. . .) שִׁשִּׁ֥ים (. . .) וּשְׁמֹנָ֖ה (. . .) אַנְשֵׁי־ (men) חָֽיִל׃ס (of valor).
KJV (11:6)
All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.
Inspired Version (11:7)
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;
Hebrew (11:7)
וְאֵ֖לֶּה (From) בְּנֵ֣י (the descendants) בִנְיָמִ֑ן (of Benjamin): סַלֻּ֡א (Sallu) בֶּן־ (son) מְשֻׁלָּ֡ם (of Meshullam), בֶּן־ (the son) יוֹעֵ֡ד (of Joed), בֶּן־ (the son) פְּדָיָה֩ (of Pedaiah), בֶן־ (the son) ק֨וֹלָיָ֧ה (of Kolaiah), בֶן־ (the son) מַעֲשֵׂיָ֛ה (of Maaseiah), בֶּן־ (the son) אִֽיתִיאֵ֖ל (of Ithiel), בֶּן־ (the son) יְשַֽׁעְיָֽה׃ (of Jeshaiah);
KJV (11:7)
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.
Inspired Version (11:8)
And after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty and eight.
Hebrew (11:8)
וְאַחֲרָ֖יו (and his followers) גַּבַּ֣י (Gabbai) סַלָּ֑י (and Sallai)— תְּשַׁ֥ע (928 men) מֵא֖וֹת (. . .) עֶשְׂרִ֥ים (. . .) וּשְׁמֹנָֽה׃ (. . .).
KJV (11:8)
And after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty and eight.
Inspired Version (11:9)
And Joel, the son of Zichri, was their overseer; and Judah, the son of Senuah, was second over the city.
Hebrew (11:9)
וְיוֹאֵ֥ל (Joel) בֶּן־ (son) זִכְרִ֖י (of Zichri) פָּקִ֣יד (was the officer) עֲלֵיהֶ֑ם (over them), וִיהוּדָ֧ה (and Judah) בֶן־ (son) הַסְּנוּאָ֛ה (of Hassenuah) עַל־ ([was] over) הָעִ֖יר (of the city). מִשְׁנֶֽה׃פ (the Second District)
KJV (11:9)
And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer: and Judah the son of Senuah was second over the city.
Inspired Version (11:10)
Of the priests: Jedaiah, the son of Joiarib, Jachin,
Hebrew (11:10)
מִן־ (From) הַֽכֹּהֲנִ֑ים (the priests): יְדַֽעְיָ֥ה (Jedaiah) בֶן־ (son) יוֹיָרִ֖יב (of Joiarib); יָכִֽין׃ (Jachin);
KJV (11:10)
Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin.
Inspired Version (11:11)
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.
Hebrew (11:11)
שְׂרָיָ֨ה (Seraiah) בֶן־ (son) חִלְקִיָּ֜ה (of Hilkiah), בֶּן־ (the son) מְשֻׁלָּ֣ם (of Meshullam), בֶּן־ (the son) צָד֗וֹק (of Zadok), בֶּן־ (the son) מְרָיוֹת֙ (of Meraioth), בֶּן־ (the son) אֲחִיט֔וּב (of Ahitub), נְגִ֖ד (the chief official) בֵּ֥ית (of the house) הָאֱלֹהִֽים׃ (of God);
KJV (11:11)
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.
Inspired Version (11:12)
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,
Hebrew (11:12)
וַאֲחֵיהֶ֗ם (and their associates) עֹשֵׂ֤י (who did) הַמְּלָאכָה֙ (the work) לַבַּ֔יִת (at the temple)— שְׁמֹנֶ֥ה (822 men) מֵא֖וֹת (. . .) עֶשְׂרִ֣ים (. . .) וּשְׁנָ֑יִם (. . .); וַ֠עֲדָיָה (Adaiah) בֶּן־ (son) יְרֹחָ֤ם (of Jeroham), בֶּן־ (the son) פְּלַלְיָה֙ (of Pelaliah), בֶּן־ (the son) אַמְצִ֣י (of Amzi), בֶן־ (the son) זְכַרְיָ֔ה (of Zechariah), בֶּן־ (the son) פַּשְׁח֖וּר (of Pashhur), בֶּן־ (the son) מַלְכִּיָּֽה׃ (of Malchijah);
KJV (11:12)
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,
Inspired Version (11:13)
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,
Hebrew (11:13)
וְאֶחָיו֙ (and his associates), רָאשִׁ֣ים (the leaders) לְאָב֔וֹת (of families)— מָאתַ֖יִם (242 men) אַרְבָּעִ֣ים (. . .) וּשְׁנָ֑יִם (. . .); וַעֲמַשְׁסַ֧י (Amashai) בֶּן־ (son) עֲזַרְאֵ֛ל (of Azarel), בֶּן־ (the son) אַחְזַ֥י (of Ahzai), בֶּן־ (the son) מְשִׁלֵּמ֖וֹת (of Meshillemoth), בֶּן־ (the son) אִמֵּֽר׃ (of Immer);
KJV (11:13)
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,
Inspired Version (11:14)
And their brethren, mighty men of valor, a hundred twenty and eight; and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of one of the great men.
Hebrew (11:14)
וַאֲחֵיהֶם֙ (and his associates) גִּבּ֣וֹרֵי (mighty men) חַ֔יִל (of valor). מֵאָ֖ה (128) עֶשְׂרִ֣ים (. . .) וּשְׁמֹנָ֑ה (. . .) וּפָקִ֣יד (was their overseer) עֲלֵיהֶ֔ם (. . .). זַבְדִּיאֵ֖ל (Zabdiel) בֶּן־ (son of) הַגְּדוֹלִֽים׃ס (Haggedolim)
KJV (11:14)
And their brethren, mighty men of valor, a hundred twenty and eight: and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of one of the great men.
Inspired Version (11:15)
Also of the Levites: Shemaiah, the son of Hashub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni,
Hebrew (11:15)
וּמִֽן־ (From) הַלְוִיִּ֑ם (the Levites): שְׁמַעְיָ֧ה (Shemaiah) בֶן־ (son) חַשּׁ֛וּב (of Hasshub), בֶּן־ (the son) עַזְרִיקָ֥ם (of Azrikam), בֶּן־ (the son) חֲשַׁבְיָ֖ה (of Hashabiah), בֶּן־ (the son) בּוּנִּֽי׃ (of Bunni);
KJV (11:15)
Also of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hashub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;
Inspired Version (11:16)
And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God.
Hebrew (11:16)
וְשַׁבְּתַ֨י (Shabbethai) וְיוֹזָבָ֜ד (and Jozabad), עַל־ (who supervised) הַמְּלָאכָ֤ה (the work) הַחִֽיצֹנָה֙ (outside) לְבֵ֣ית (the house) הָאֱלֹהִ֔ים (of God); מֵרָאשֵׁ֖י (two leaders) הַלְוִיִּֽם׃ (of the Levites),
KJV (11:16)
And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God.
Inspired Version (11:17)
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.
Hebrew (11:17)
וּמַתַּנְיָ֣ה (Mattaniah) בֶן־ (son) מִ֠יכָה (of Mica), בֶּן־ (the son) זַבְדִּ֨י (of Zabdi), בֶן־ (the son) אָסָ֜ף (of Asaph), רֹ֗אשׁ (who led) הַתְּחִלָּה֙ (. . .) יְהוֹדֶ֣ה (in thanksgiving) לַתְּפִלָּ֔ה (and prayer); וּבַקְבֻּקְיָ֖ה (Bakbukiah), מִשְׁנֶ֣ה (second) מֵאֶחָ֑יו (among his associates); וְעַבְדָּא֙ (and Abda) בֶּן־ (son) שַׁמּ֔וּעַ (of Shammua), בֶּן־ (the son) גָּלָ֖ל (of Galal), בֶּן־ (the son) יְדִיתוּן׃ (of Jeduthun).
KJV (11:17)
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.
Inspired Version (11:18)
All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred fourscore and four.
Hebrew (11:18)
כָּל־ (totaled) הַלְוִיִּם֙ (The Levites) בְּעִ֣יר (city) הַקֹּ֔דֶשׁ (in the holy) מָאתַ֖יִם (284) שְׁמֹנִ֥ים (. . .) וְאַרְבָּעָֽה׃פ (. . .).
KJV (11:18)
All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred fourscore and four.
Inspired Version (11:19)
Moreover, the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that kept the gates, were a hundred seventy and two.
Hebrew (11:19)
וְהַשּֽׁוֹעֲרִים֙ (And the gatekeepers): עַקּ֣וּב (Akkub), טַלְמ֔וֹן (Talmon), וַאֲחֵיהֶ֖ם (and their associates), הַשֹּׁמְרִ֣ים (who kept watch) בַּשְּׁעָרִ֑ים (at the gates)— מֵאָ֖ה (172 men) שִׁבְעִ֥ים (. . .) וּשְׁנָֽיִם׃ (. . .).
KJV (11:19)
Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that kept the gates, were a hundred seventy and two.
Inspired Version (11:20)
And the residue of Israel, of the priests and the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, everyone in his inheritance.
Hebrew (11:20)
וּשְׁאָ֨ר (The rest) יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל (of the Israelites), הַכֹּהֲנִ֤ים (with the priests) הַלְוִיִּם֙ (and Levites), בְּכָל־ ([were] in all) עָרֵ֣י (the villages) יְהוּדָ֔ה (of Judah), אִ֖ישׁ (each) בְּנַחֲלָתֽוֹ׃ (on his own inheritance).
KJV (11:20)
And the residue of Israel, of the priests, and the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance.
Inspired Version (11:21)
But the Nethinim dwelt in Ophel; and Ziha and Gispa were over the Nethinim.
Hebrew (11:21)
וְהַנְּתִינִ֖ים (The temple servants) יֹשְׁבִ֣ים (lived) בָּעֹ֑פֶל (on [the hill of] Ophel), וְצִיחָ֥א (with Ziha) וְגִשְׁפָּ֖א (and Gishpa) עַל־ (over) הַנְּתִינִֽים׃פ ([them]).
KJV (11:21)
But the Nethinim dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa were over the Nethinim.
Inspired Version (11:22)
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.
Hebrew (11:22)
וּפְקִ֤יד (Now the overseer) הַלְוִיִּם֙ (of the Levites) בִּיר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם (in Jerusalem) עֻזִּ֤י (was Uzzi) בֶן־ (son) בָּנִי֙ (of Bani), בֶּן־ (the son) חֲשַׁבְיָ֔ה (of Hashabiah), בֶּן־ (the son) מַתַּנְיָ֖ה (of Mattaniah), בֶּן־ (the son) מִיכָ֑א (of Mica). מִבְּנֵ֤י (descendants), אָסָף֙ ([He was] one of Asaph’s) הַמְשֹׁ֣רְרִ֔ים (who were the singers) לְנֶ֖גֶד (in charge) מְלֶ֥אכֶת (of the service) בֵּית־ (of the house) הָאֱלֹהִֽים׃ (of God).
KJV (11:22)
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.
Inspired Version (11:23)
For it was the king's commandment concerning them that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day.
Hebrew (11:23)
כִּֽי־ (For) מִצְוַ֥ת ([there was] a command) הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (from the king) עֲלֵיהֶ֑ם (concerning [the singers]), וַאֲמָנָ֥ה (an ordinance) עַל־ (regulating) הַמְשֹׁרְרִ֖ים ([their]) דְּבַר־ (activities). י֥וֹם (daily) בְּיוֹמֽוֹ׃ (. . .)
KJV (11:23)
For it was the king's commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day.
Inspired Version (11:24)
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.
Hebrew (11:24)
וּפְתַֽחְיָ֨ה (Pethahiah) בֶּן־ (son) מְשֵֽׁיזַבְאֵ֜ל (of Meshezabel), מִבְּנֵי־ (a descendant) זֶ֤רַח (of Zerah) בֶּן־ (son) יְהוּדָה֙ (of Judah), לְיַ֣ד (agent) הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (was the king’s) לְכָל־ (in every) דָּבָ֖ר (matter) לָעָֽם׃ (concerning the people).
KJV (11:24)
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.
Inspired Version (11:25)
And for the villages with their fields, some of the children of Judah dwelt at Kirjath-arba and in the villages thereof, and at Dibon and in the villages thereof, and at Jekabzeel and in the villages thereof,
Hebrew (11:25)
וְאֶל־ (As for) הַחֲצֵרִ֖ים (the villages) בִּשְׂדֹתָ֑ם (with their fields), מִבְּנֵ֣י (some of the people) יְהוּדָ֗ה (of Judah) יָֽשְׁב֞וּ (lived) בְּקִרְיַ֤ת (vvv) הָֽאַרְבַּע֙ (in Kiriath-arba) וּבְנֹתֶ֔יהָ (-), וּבְדִיבֹן֙ (Dibon) וּבְנֹתֶ֔יהָ (-), וּבִֽיקַּבְצְאֵ֖ל (Jekabzeel), וַחֲצֵרֶֽיהָ׃ (and their villages);
KJV (11:25)
And for the villages, with their fields, some of the children of Judah dwelt at Kirjath-arba, and in the villages thereof, and at Dibon, and in the villages thereof, and at Jekabzeel, and in the villages thereof,
Inspired Version (11:26)
And at Jeshua, and at Moladah, and at Beth-phelet,
Hebrew (11:26)
KJV (11:26)
And at Jeshua, and at Moladah, and at Beth-phelet,
Inspired Version (11:27)
And at Hazar-shual, and at Beer-sheba and in the villages thereof,
Hebrew (11:27)
וּבַחֲצַ֥ר (vvv) שׁוּעָ֛ל (in Hazar-shual); וּבִבְאֵ֥ר (vvv) שֶׁ֖בַע (in Beersheba) וּבְנֹתֶֽיהָ׃ (and its villages);
KJV (11:27)
And at Hazar-shual, and at Beer-sheba, and in the villages thereof,
Inspired Version (11:28)
And at Ziklag, and at Mekonah and in the villages thereof,
Hebrew (11:28)
KJV (11:28)
And at Ziklag, and at Mekonah, and in the villages thereof,
Inspired Version (11:29)
And at En-rimmon, and at Zareah, and at Jarmuth,
Hebrew (11:29)
KJV (11:29)
And at En-rimmon, and at Zareah, and at Jarmuth,
Inspired Version (11:30)
Zanoah, Adullam and in their villages, at Lachish and the fields thereof, at Azekah and in the villages thereof. And they dwelt from Beer-sheba unto the valley of Hinnom.
Hebrew (11:30)
זָנֹ֤חַ (Zanoah), עֲדֻלָּם֙ (Adullam), וְחַצְרֵיהֶ֔ם (and their villages); לָכִישׁ֙ (in Lachish) וּשְׂדֹתֶ֔יהָ (and its fields); עֲזֵקָ֖ה (and in Azekah) וּבְנֹתֶ֑יהָ (and its villages). וַיַּחֲנ֥וּ (So they settled) מִבְּאֵֽר־ (vvv) שֶׁ֖בַע (from Beersheba) עַד־ (all the way to) גֵּֽיא־ (the Valley) הִנֹּֽם׃ (of Hinnom).
KJV (11:30)
Zanoah, Adullam, and in their villages, at Lachish, and the fields thereof, at Azekah, and in the villages thereof. And they dwelt from Beer-sheba unto the valley of Hinnom.
Inspired Version (11:31)
The children also of Benjamin from Geba dwelt at Michmash, and Aija, and Bethel and in their villages,
Hebrew (11:31)
וּבְנֵ֥י (The descendants) בִנְיָמִ֖ן (of Benjamin) מִגָּ֑בַע (from Geba) מִכְמָ֣שׂ ([lived] in Michmash), וְעַיָּ֔ה (Aija), וּבֵֽית־ (vvv) אֵ֖ל (and Bethel) וּבְנֹתֶֽיהָ׃ (with its villages);
KJV (11:31)
The children also of Benjamin from Geba dwelt at Michmash, and Aija, and Bethel, and in their villages,
Inspired Version (11:32)
And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,
Hebrew (11:32)
KJV (11:32)
And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,
Inspired Version (11:33)
Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim,
Hebrew (11:33)
KJV (11:33)
Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim,
Inspired Version (11:34)
Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,
Hebrew (11:34)
KJV (11:34)
Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,
Inspired Version (11:35)
Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.
Hebrew (11:35)
KJV (11:35)
Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.
Inspired Version (11:36)
And of the Levites were divisions in Judah and in Benjamin.
Hebrew (11:36)
וּמִן־ (And some) הַלְוִיִּ֔ם (of the Levites) מַחְלְק֥וֹת (divisions) יְהוּדָ֖ה (of Judah) לְבִנְיָמִֽין׃פ (settled in Benjamin).
KJV (11:36)
And of the Levites were divisions in Judah, and in Benjamin.
Inspired Version (12:1)
Now these are the priests and the Levites that went up with Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,
Hebrew (12:1)
וְאֵ֙לֶּה֙ (Now these) הַכֹּהֲנִ֣ים (are the priests) וְהַלְוִיִּ֔ם (and Levites) אֲשֶׁ֥ר (who) עָל֛וּ (went up) עִם־ (with) זְרֻבָּבֶ֥ל (Zerubbabel) בֶּן־ (son) שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵ֖ל (of Shealtiel) וְיֵשׁ֑וּעַ (and with Jeshua): שְׂרָיָ֥ה (Seraiah), יִרְמְיָ֖ה (Jeremiah), עֶזְרָֽא׃ (Ezra),
KJV (12:1)
Now these are the priests and the Levites that went up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,
Inspired Version (12:2)
Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,
Hebrew (12:2)
KJV (12:2)
Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,
Inspired Version (12:3)
Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth,
Hebrew (12:3)
KJV (12:3)
Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth,
Inspired Version (12:4)
Iddo, Ginnetho, Abijah,
Hebrew (12:4)
KJV (12:4)
Iddo, Ginnetho, Abijah,
Inspired Version (12:5)
Miamin, Maadiah, Bilgah,
Hebrew (12:5)
KJV (12:5)
Miamin, Maadiah, Bilgah,
Inspired Version (12:6)
Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah,
Hebrew (12:6)
KJV (12:6)
Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah,
Inspired Version (12:7)
Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah. These were the chief of the priests and of their brethren in the days of Jeshua.
Hebrew (12:7)
סַלּ֣וּ (Sallu), עָמ֔וֹק (Amok), חִלְקִיָּ֖ה (Hilkiah), יְדַֽעְיָ֑ה ([and] Jedaiah). אֵ֣לֶּה (These) רָאשֵׁ֧י (were the leaders) הַכֹּהֲנִ֛ים (of the priests) וַאֲחֵיהֶ֖ם (and their associates) בִּימֵ֥י (in the days) יֵשֽׁוּעַ׃פ (of Jeshua).
KJV (12:7)
Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah. These were the chief of the priests and of their brethren in the days of Jeshua.
Inspired Version (12:8)
Moreover, the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, which was over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren;
Hebrew (12:8)
וְהַלְוִיִּ֗ם (The Levites [were]) יֵשׁ֧וּעַ (Jeshua), בִּנּ֛וּי (Binnui), קַדְמִיאֵ֥ל (Kadmiel), שֵׁרֵבְיָ֖ה (Sherebiah), יְהוּדָ֣ה (Judah), מַתַּנְיָ֑ה (and Mattaniah), עַֽל־ (led) הֻיְּד֖וֹת (the songs of thanksgiving). ה֥וּא (who), וְאֶחָֽיו׃ (with his associates),
KJV (12:8)
Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, which was over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren.
Inspired Version (12:9)
Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brethren, were over against them in the watches.
Hebrew (12:9)
וּבַקְבֻּֽקְיָ֨ה (Bakbukiah) וְעֻנּוֹ (and Unni), אֲחֵיהֶ֛ם (their associates), לְנֶגְדָּ֖ם ([stood] across from them) לְמִשְׁמָרֽוֹת׃ (in the services).
KJV (12:9)
Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brethren, were over against them in the watches.
Inspired Version (12:10)
And Jeshua begat Joiakim; Joiakim also begat Eliashib; and Eliashib begat Joiada.
Hebrew (12:10)
וְיֵשׁ֖וּעַ (Jeshua) הוֹלִ֣יד (was the father of) אֶת־ (-) יֽוֹיָקִ֑ים (Joiakim), וְיֽוֹיָקִים֙ (Joiakim) הוֹלִ֣יד (was the father of) אֶת־ (-) אֶלְיָשִׁ֔יב (Eliashib), וְאֶלְיָשִׁ֖יב (Eliashib) אֶת־ (-) יוֹיָדָֽע׃ (was the father of Joiada),
KJV (12:10)
And Jeshua begat Joiakim, Joiakim also begat Eliashib, and Eliashib begat Joiada,
Inspired Version (12:11)
And Joiada begat Jonathan; and Jonathan begat Jaddua.
Hebrew (12:11)
וְיוֹיָדָע֙ (Joiada) הוֹלִ֣יד (was the father of) אֶת־ (-) יוֹנָתָ֔ן (Jonathan), וְיוֹנָתָ֖ן (and Jonathan) הוֹלִ֥יד (was the father of) אֶת־ (-) יַדּֽוּעַ׃ (Jaddua).
KJV (12:11)
And Joiada begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua.
Inspired Version (12:12)
And in the days of Joiakim were priests, the chief of the fathers: of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah;
Hebrew (12:12)
וּבִימֵי֙ (In the days) יֽוֹיָקִ֔ים (of Joiakim), הָי֥וּ (these were) כֹהֲנִ֖ים (of the priestly) רָאשֵׁ֣י (the heads) הָאָב֑וֹת (families): לִשְׂרָיָ֣ה (of [the family of] Seraiah), מְרָיָ֔ה (Meraiah); לְיִרְמְיָ֖ה (of Jeremiah), חֲנַנְיָֽה׃ (Hananiah);
KJV (12:12)
And in the days of Joiakim were priests, the chief of the fathers: of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah;
Inspired Version (12:13)
Of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;
Hebrew (12:13)
KJV (12:13)
Of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;
Inspired Version (12:14)
Of Melicu, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;
Hebrew (12:14)
KJV (12:14)
Of Melicu, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;
Inspired Version (12:15)
Of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;
Hebrew (12:15)
KJV (12:15)
Of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;
Inspired Version (12:16)
Of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;
Hebrew (12:16)
KJV (12:16)
Of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;
Inspired Version (12:17)
Of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;
Hebrew (12:17)
לַאֲבִיָּ֖ה (of Abijah), זִכְרִ֑י (Zichri); לְמִ֨נְיָמִ֔ין (of Miniamin) לְמוֹעַדְיָ֖ה (and of Moadiah), פִּלְטָֽי׃ (Piltai);
KJV (12:17)
Of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;
Inspired Version (12:18)
Of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;
Hebrew (12:18)
לְבִלְגָּ֣ה (of Bilgah), שַׁמּ֔וּעַ (Shammua); לִֽשְׁמַעְיָ֖ה (of Shemaiah), יְהוֹנָתָֽן׃ (Jonathan);
KJV (12:18)
Of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;
Inspired Version (12:19)
And of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;
Hebrew (12:19)
KJV (12:19)
And of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;
Inspired Version (12:20)
Of Sallai, Kallai; of Amok, Eber;
KJV (12:20)
Of Sallai, Kallai; of Amok, Eber;
Inspired Version (12:21)
Of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethaneel.
Hebrew (12:21)
לְחִלְקִיָּ֣ה (of Hilkiah), חֲשַׁבְיָ֔ה (Hashabiah); לִֽידַֽעְיָ֖ה ([and] of Jedaiah), נְתַנְאֵֽל׃ (Nethanel).
KJV (12:21)
Of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethaneel.
Inspired Version (12:22)
The Levites in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua were recorded chief of the fathers; also the priests, to the reign of Darius, the Persian.
Hebrew (12:22)
הַלְוִיִּם֩ (of the Levites) בִּימֵ֨י (In the days) אֶלְיָשִׁ֜יב (of Eliashib), יוֹיָדָ֤ע (Joiada), וְיוֹחָנָן֙ (Johanan), וְיַדּ֔וּעַ (and Jaddua), כְּתוּבִ֖ים (were recorded). רָאשֵׁ֣י (the heads) אָב֑וֹת (of the families) וְהַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים (and priests) עַל־ (during) מַלְכ֖וּת (the reign of) דָּרְיָ֥וֶשׁ (Darius) הַפָּֽרְסִֽי׃פ (the Persian),
KJV (12:22)
The Levites in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua, were recorded chief of the fathers: also the priests, to the reign of Darius the Persian.
Inspired Version (12:23)
The sons of Levi, the chief of the fathers, were written in the book of the chronicles, even until the days of Johanan, the son of Eliashib.
Hebrew (12:23)
בְּנֵ֤י (As for the descendants) לֵוִי֙ (of Levi), רָאשֵׁ֣י (heads) הָֽאָב֔וֹת (the family) כְּתוּבִ֕ים (were recorded) עַל־ (in) סֵ֖פֶר (the Book) דִּבְרֵ֣י (of the Chronicles) הַיָּמִ֑ים (. . .). וְעַד־ (up to) יְמֵ֖י (the days) יֽוֹחָנָ֥ן (of Johanan) בֶּן־ (son) אֶלְיָשִֽׁיב׃ (of Eliashib)
KJV (12:23)
The sons of Levi, the chief of the fathers, were written in the book of the chronicles, even until the days of Johanan the son of Eliashib.
Inspired Version (12:24)
And the chief of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua, the son of Kadmiel, with their brethren over against them, to praise and to give thanks according to the commandment of David, the man of God, ward over against ward.
Hebrew (12:24)
וְרָאשֵׁ֣י (The leaders) הַ֠לְוִיִּם (of the Levites) חֲשַׁבְיָ֨ה ([were] Hashabiah), שֵֽׁרֵבְיָ֜ה (Sherebiah), וְיֵשׁ֤וּעַ (and Jeshua) בֶּן־ (son) קַדְמִיאֵל֙ (of Kadmiel), וַאֲחֵיהֶ֣ם (along with their associates), לְנֶגְדָּ֔ם ([who stood] across from them) לְהַלֵּ֣ל (to give praise) לְהוֹד֔וֹת (and thanksgiving) בְּמִצְוַ֖ת (as prescribed) דָּוִ֣יד (by David) אִישׁ־ (the man) הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים (of God). מִשְׁמָ֖ר (as one section) לְעֻמַּ֥ת (alternated with) מִשְׁמָֽר׃ (the other),
KJV (12:24)
And the chief of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brethren over against them, to praise and to give thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, ward over against ward.
Inspired Version (12:25)
Mattaniah, and Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, Akkub were porters, keeping the ward at the thresholds of the gates.
Hebrew (12:25)
מַתַּנְיָ֧ה (Mattaniah), וּבַקְבֻּֽקְיָ֛ה (Bakbukiah), עֹבַדְיָ֥ה (Obadiah), מְשֻׁלָּ֖ם (Meshullam), טַלְמ֣וֹן (Talmon), עַקּ֑וּב ([and] Akkub) שֹׁמְרִ֤ים (who guarded) שֽׁוֹעֲרִים֙ ([were] gatekeepers) מִשְׁמָ֔ר (. . .) בַּאֲסֻפֵּ֖י (the storerooms) הַשְּׁעָרִֽים׃ (at the gates).
KJV (12:25)
Mattaniah, and Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, Akkub, were porters keeping the ward at the thresholds of the gates.
Inspired Version (12:26)
These were in the days of Joiakim, the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah, the governor, and of Ezra, the priest, the scribe.
Hebrew (12:26)
אֵ֕לֶּה (They [served]) בִּימֵ֛י (in the days) יוֹיָקִ֥ים (of Joiakim) בֶּן־ (son) יֵשׁ֖וּעַ (of Jeshua), בֶּן־ (the son) יוֹצָדָ֑ק (of Jozadak), וּבִימֵי֙ (and in the days) נְחֶמְיָ֣ה (of Nehemiah) הַפֶּחָ֔ה (the governor) וְעֶזְרָ֥א (and Ezra) הַכֹּהֵ֖ן (the priest) הַסּוֹפֵֽר׃פ (and scribe).
KJV (12:26)
These were in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and of Ezra the priest, the scribe.
Inspired Version (12:27)
And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to keep the dedication with gladness, both with thanksgivings, and with singing, with cymbals, psalteries, and with harps.
Hebrew (12:27)
וּבַחֲנֻכַּ֞ת (At the dedication) חוֹמַ֣ת (of the wall) יְרוּשָׁלִַ֗ם (of Jerusalem), בִּקְשׁ֤וּ (were sought out) אֶת־ (-) הַלְוִיִּם֙ (the Levites) מִכָּל־ (from all) מְק֣וֹמֹתָ֔ם (their homes) לַהֲבִיאָ֖ם (and brought) לִֽירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (to Jerusalem) לַעֲשֹׂ֨ת (to celebrate) חֲנֻכָּ֤ה (dedication) וְשִׂמְחָה֙ (the joyous) וּבְתוֹד֣וֹת (with thanksgiving) וּבְשִׁ֔יר (and singing), מְצִלְתַּ֖יִם (accompanied by cymbals), נְבָלִ֥ים (harps), וּבְכִנֹּרֽוֹת׃ (and lyres).
KJV (12:27)
And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to keep the dedication with gladness, both with thanksgivings, and with singing, with cymbals, psalteries, and with harps.
Inspired Version (12:28)
And the sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both out of the plain country round about Jerusalem and from the villages of Netophathi,
Hebrew (12:28)
וַיֵּאָ֣סְפ֔וּ (assembled) בְּנֵ֖י (vvv) הַמְשֹׁרְרִ֑ים (The singers were also) וּמִן־ (from) הַכִּכָּר֙ (the region) סְבִיב֣וֹת (around) יְרוּשָׁלִַ֔ם (Jerusalem), וּמִן־ (from) חַצְרֵ֖י (the villages) נְטֹפָתִֽי׃ (of the Netophathites),
KJV (12:28)
And the sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both out of the plain country round about Jerusalem, and from the villages of Netophathi;
Inspired Version (12:29)
Also from the house of Gilgal, and out of the fields of Geba and Azmaveth; for the singers had builded them villages round about Jerusalem.
Hebrew (12:29)
וּמִבֵּית֙ (from Beth-gilgal) הַגִּלְגָּ֔ל (. . .), וּמִשְּׂד֥וֹת (and from the fields) גֶּ֖בַע (of Geba) וְעַזְמָ֑וֶת (and Azmaveth), כִּ֣י (for) חֲצֵרִ֗ים (villages) בָּנ֤וּ (had built) לָהֶם֙ (for themselves) הַמְשֹׁ֣רֲרִ֔ים ([they]) סְבִיב֖וֹת (around) יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (Jerusalem).
KJV (12:29)
Also from the house of Gilgal, and out of the fields of Geba and Azmaveth: for the singers had builded them villages round about Jerusalem.
Inspired Version (12:30)
And the priests and the Levites purified themselves and purified the people, and the gates, and the wall.
Hebrew (12:30)
וַיִּֽטַּהֲר֔וּ (had purified themselves), הַכֹּהֲנִ֖ים (After the priests) וְהַלְוִיִּ֑ם (and Levites) וַֽיְטַהֲרוּ֙ (they purified) אֶת־ (-) הָעָ֔ם (the people), וְאֶת־ (-) הַשְּׁעָרִ֖ים (the gates), וְאֶֽת־ (-) הַחוֹמָֽה׃ (and the wall).
KJV (12:30)
And the priests and the Levites purified themselves, and purified the people, and the gates, and the wall.
Inspired Version (12:31)
Then I brought up the princes of Judah upon the wall and appointed two great companies of them that gave thanks, whereof one went on the right hand upon the wall toward the dung gate,
Hebrew (12:31)
וָאַעֲלֶה֙ (up) אֶת־ (-) שָׂרֵ֣י (Then I brought the leaders) יְהוּדָ֔ה (of Judah) מֵעַ֖ל (on) לַחוֹמָ֑ה (the wall), וָאַעֲמִ֡ידָה (and I appointed) שְׁתֵּ֣י (two) תוֹדֹת֩ (thanksgiving [choirs]). גְּדוֹלֹ֨ת (great) וְתַהֲלֻכֹ֤ת (One was to proceed) לַיָּמִין֙ (to the right), מֵעַ֣ל (along the top) לַחוֹמָ֔ה (of the wall) לְשַׁ֖עַר (Gate). הָאַשְׁפֹּֽת׃ (toward the Dung)
KJV (12:31)
Then I brought up the princes of Judah upon the wall, and appointed two great companies of them that gave thanks, whereof one went on the right hand upon the wall toward the dung gate:
Inspired Version (12:32)
And after them went Hoshaiah, and half of the princes of Judah,
Hebrew (12:32)
וַיֵּ֤לֶךְ (followed) אַחֲרֵיהֶם֙ (. . .), הוֹשַׁ֣עְיָ֔ה (Hoshaiah) וַחֲצִ֖י (and half) שָׂרֵ֥י (the leaders) יְהוּדָֽה׃ (of Judah)
KJV (12:32)
And after them went Hoshaiah, and half of the princes of Judah,
Inspired Version (12:33)
And Azariah, Ezra, and Meshullam,
Hebrew (12:33)
KJV (12:33)
And Azariah, Ezra, and Meshullam,
Inspired Version (12:34)
Judah, and Benjamin, and Shemaiah, and Jeremiah,
Hebrew (12:34)
KJV (12:34)
Judah, and Benjamin, and Shemaiah, and Jeremiah,
Inspired Version (12:35)
And certain of the priests' sons with trumpets, namely, Zechariah, the son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Michaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph,
Hebrew (12:35)
וּמִבְּנֵ֥י (. . .) הַכֹּהֲנִ֖ים (and some of the priests) בַּחֲצֹצְר֑וֹת (with trumpets), זְכַרְיָ֨ה (and also Zechariah) בֶן־ (son) יֽוֹנָתָ֜ן (of Jonathan), בֶּן־ (the son) שְׁמַֽעְיָ֗ה (of Shemaiah), בֶּן־ (the son) מַתַּנְיָה֙ (of Mattaniah), בֶּן־ (the son) מִ֣יכָיָ֔ה (of Micaiah), בֶּן־ (the son) זַכּ֖וּר (of Zaccur), בֶּן־ (the son) אָסָֽף׃ (of Asaph),
KJV (12:35)
And certain of the priests' sons with trumpets; namely, Zechariah the son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Michaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph:
Inspired Version (12:36)
And his brethren, Shemaiah, and Azarael, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethaneel, and Judah, Hanani, with the musical instruments of David, the man of God, and Ezra, the scribe, before them.
Hebrew (12:36)
וְֽאֶחָ֡יו (and his associates)— שְֽׁמַעְיָ֡ה (Shemaiah), וַעֲזַרְאֵ֡ל (Azarel), מִֽלֲלַ֡י (Milalai), גִּֽלֲלַ֡י (Gilalai), מָעַ֞י (Maai), נְתַנְאֵ֤ל (Nethanel), וִֽיהוּדָה֙ (Judah), חֲנָ֔נִי (and Hanani)— בִּכְלֵי־ (instruments) שִׁ֥יר (with the musical) דָּוִ֖יד ([prescribed by] David) אִ֣ישׁ (the man) הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים (of God). וְעֶזְרָ֥א (Ezra) הַסּוֹפֵ֖ר (the scribe) לִפְנֵיהֶֽם׃ (led the procession).
KJV (12:36)
And his brethren, Shemaiah, and Azarael, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethaneel, and Judah, Hanani, with the musical instruments of David the man of God, and Ezra the scribe before them.
Inspired Version (12:37)
And at the fountain gate, which was over against them, they went up by the stairs of the city of David, at the going up of the wall, above the house of David, even unto the water gate eastward.
Hebrew (12:37)
וְעַל֩ (At) שַׁ֨עַר (Gate) הָעַ֜יִן (the Fountain) וְנֶגְדָּ֗ם (. . .) עָלוּ֙ (they went directly up) עַֽל־ (. . .) מַעֲלוֹת֙ (the steps) עִ֣יר (of the City) דָּוִ֔יד (of David) בַּֽמַּעֲלֶ֖ה (on the ascent) לַחוֹמָ֑ה (to the wall) מֵעַל֙ (and passed above) לְבֵ֣ית (the house) דָּוִ֔יד (of David) וְעַ֛ד (to) שַׁ֥עַר (Gate) הַמַּ֖יִם (the Water) מִזְרָֽח׃ (on the east).
KJV (12:37)
And at the fountain gate, which was over against them, they went up by the stairs of the city of David, at the going up of the wall, above the house of David, even unto the water gate eastward.
Inspired Version (12:38)
And the other company of them that gave thanks went over against them, and I after them, and the half of the people upon the wall from beyond the tower of the furnaces, even unto the broad wall,
Hebrew (12:38)
וְהַתּוֹדָ֧ה (thanksgiving [choir]) הַשֵּׁנִ֛ית (The second) הַהוֹלֶ֥כֶת (proceeded) לְמ֖וֹאל (to the left), וַאֲנִ֣י (and I) אַחֲרֶ֑יהָ (followed) וַחֲצִ֨י (it with half) הָעָ֜ם (the people) מֵעַ֣ל (along the top) לְהַחוֹמָ֗ה (of the wall), מֵעַל֙ (past) לְמִגְדַּ֣ל (the Tower) הַתַּנּוּרִ֔ים (of the Ovens) וְעַ֖ד (to) הַחוֹמָ֥ה (Wall), הָרְחָבָֽה׃ (the Broad)
KJV (12:38)
And the other company of them that gave thanks went over against them, and I after them, and the half of the people upon the wall, from beyond the tower of the furnaces even unto the broad wall;
Inspired Version (12:39)
And from above the gate of Ephraim, and above the old gate, and above the fish gate, and the tower of Hananeel, and the tower of Meah, even unto the sheep gate; and they stood still in the prison gate.
Hebrew (12:39)
וּמֵעַ֣ל (over) לְשַֽׁעַר־ (the Gate) אֶ֠פְרַיִם (of Ephraim), וְעַל־ (-) שַׁ֨עַר (Gate), הַיְשָׁנָ֜ה (the Jeshanah) וְעַל־ (. . .) שַׁ֣עַר (Gate), הַדָּגִ֗ים (the Fish) וּמִגְדַּ֤ל (the Tower) חֲנַנְאֵל֙ (of Hananel), וּמִגְדַּ֣ל (and the Tower) הַמֵּאָ֔ה (of the Hundred), וְעַ֖ד (as far) שַׁ֣עַר (Gate). הַצֹּ֑אן (as the Sheep) וְעָ֣מְד֔וּ (And they stopped) בְּשַׁ֖עַר (at the Gate) הַמַּטָּרָֽה׃ (of the Guard).
KJV (12:39)
And from above the gate of Ephraim, and above the old gate, and above the fish gate, and the tower of Hananeel, and the tower of Meah, even unto the sheep gate: and they stood still in the prison gate.
Inspired Version (12:40)
So stood the two companies of them that gave thanks in the house of God, and I, and the half of the rulers with me,
Hebrew (12:40)
וַֽתַּעֲמֹ֛דְנָה (then stood) שְׁתֵּ֥י (The two) הַתּוֹדֹ֖ת (thanksgiving [choirs]) בְּבֵ֣ית (in the house) הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים (of God), וַאֲנִ֕י (as did I), וַחֲצִ֥י (along with the half) הַסְּגָנִ֖ים (of the officials) עִמִּֽי׃ (accompanying me),
KJV (12:40)
So stood the two companies of them that gave thanks in the house of God, and I, and the half of the rulers with me:
Inspired Version (12:41)
And the priests: Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets,
Hebrew (12:41)
וְהַכֹּהֲנִ֡ים (as well as the priests) אֶלְיָקִ֡ים (Eliakim), מַעֲשֵׂיָ֡ה (Maaseiah), מִ֠נְיָמִין (Miniamin), מִיכָיָ֧ה (Micaiah), אֶלְיוֹעֵינַ֛י (Elioenai), זְכַרְיָ֥ה (Zechariah), חֲנַנְיָ֖ה (and Hananiah)— בַּחֲצֹצְרֽוֹת׃ (with their trumpets)—
KJV (12:41)
And the priests; Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;
Inspired Version (12:42)
And Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang loud, with Jezrahiah their overseer.
Hebrew (12:42)
וּמַעֲשֵׂיָ֨ה (and also Maaseiah), וּֽשְׁמַֽעְיָ֜ה (Shemaiah), וְאֶלְעָזָ֧ר (Eleazar), וְעֻזִּ֛י (Uzzi), וִֽיהוֹחָנָ֥ן (Jehohanan), וּמַלְכִּיָּ֖ה (Malchijah), וְעֵילָ֣ם (Elam), וָעָ֑זֶר (and Ezer). וַיַּשְׁמִ֙יעוּ֙ (sang out) הַמְשֹׁ֣רְרִ֔ים (Then the choirs) וְיִֽזְרַחְיָ֖ה (of Jezrahiah). הַפָּקִֽיד׃ (under the direction)
KJV (12:42)
And Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang loud, with Jezrahiah their overseer.
Inspired Version (12:43)
Also that day they offered great sacrifices and rejoiced, for God had made them rejoice with great joy; the wives also and the children rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off.
Hebrew (12:43)
וַיִּזְבְּח֣וּ (they offered) בַיּוֹם־ (day) הַ֠הוּא (On that) זְבָחִ֨ים (sacrifices), גְּדוֹלִ֜ים (great) וַיִּשְׂמָ֗חוּ (rejoicing) כִּ֤י (because) הָאֱלֹהִים֙ (God) שִׂמְּחָם֙ (joy) שִׂמְחָ֣ה (. . .). גְדוֹלָ֔ה (had given them great) וְגַ֧ם (also) הַנָּשִׁ֛ים (The women) וְהַיְלָדִ֖ים (and children) שָׂמֵ֑חוּ (rejoiced), וַתִּשָּׁמַ֛ע (was heard) שִׂמְחַ֥ת (so that the joy) יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם (of Jerusalem) מֵרָחֽוֹק׃ (from afar).
KJV (12:43)
Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced: for God had made them rejoice with great joy: the wives also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off.
Inspired Version (12:44)
And at that time were some appointed over the chambers for the treasures, for the offerings, for the firstfruits, and for the tithes, to gather into them out of the fields of the cities the portions of the law for the priests and Levites; for Judah rejoiced for the priests and for the Levites that waited.
Hebrew (12:44)
וַיִּפָּקְד֣וּ (were appointed) בַיּוֹם֩ (day) הַה֨וּא (And on that same) אֲנָשִׁ֜ים (men) עַל־ (over) הַנְּשָׁכ֗וֹת (the rooms) לָא֨וֹצָר֥וֹת (that housed the supplies), לַתְּרוּמוֹת֮ (contributions), לָרֵאשִׁ֣ית (firstfruits), וְלַמַּֽעַשְׂרוֹת֒ (and tithes). לִכְנ֨וֹס (were gathered) בָּהֶ֜ם (into [these storerooms]) לִשְׂדֵ֤י (from the fields) הֶעָרִים֙ (of the villages), מְנָא֣וֹת (The portions [specified] by) הַתּוֹרָ֔ה (the Law) לַכֹּהֲנִ֖ים (for the priests) וְלַלְוִיִּ֑ם (and Levites) כִּ֚י (because) שִׂמְחַ֣ת (rejoiced) יְהוּדָ֔ה (Judah) עַל־ (over) הַכֹּהֲנִ֥ים (the priests) וְעַל־ (. . .) הַלְוִיִּ֖ם (and Levites) הָעֹמְדִֽים׃ (who were serving).
KJV (12:44)
And at that time were some appointed over the chambers for the treasures, for the offerings, for the firstfruits, and for the tithes, to gather into them out of the fields of the cities the portions of the law for the priests and Levites: for Judah rejoiced for the priests and for the Levites that waited.
Inspired Version (12:45)
And both the singers and the porters kept the ward of their God and the ward of the purification according to the commandment of David and of Solomon, his son.
Hebrew (12:45)
וַֽיִּשְׁמְר֞וּ (They performed) מִשְׁמֶ֤רֶת (the service) אֱלֹֽהֵיהֶם֙ (of their God) וּמִשְׁמֶ֣רֶת (and the service) הַֽטָּהֳרָ֔ה (of purification), וְהַמְשֹׁרְרִ֖ים (along with the singers) וְהַשֹּׁעֲרִ֑ים (and gatekeepers), כְּמִצְוַ֥ת (had prescribed). דָּוִ֖יד (as David) שְׁלֹמֹ֥ה (Solomon) בְנֽוֹ׃ (and his son)
KJV (12:45)
And both the singers and the porters kept the ward of their God, and the ward of the purification, according to the commandment of David, and of Solomon his son.
Inspired Version (12:46)
For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chief of the singers and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God.
Hebrew (12:46)
כִּֽי־ (For) בִימֵ֥י (in the days) דָוִ֛יד (of David) וְאָסָ֖ף (and Asaph), מִקֶּ֑דֶם (long ago), רֹאשׁ (there were directors) הַמְשֹׁ֣רְרִ֔ים (for the singers) וְשִׁיר־ (and for the songs) תְּהִלָּ֥ה (of praise) וְהֹד֖וֹת (and thanksgiving) לֵֽאלֹהִֽים׃ (to God).
KJV (12:46)
For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God.
Inspired Version (12:47)
And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel and in the days of Nehemiah gave the portions of the singers and the porters, every day his portion; and they sanctified holy things unto the Levites; and the Levites sanctified them unto the children of Aaron.
Hebrew (12:47)
וְכָל־ (all) יִשְׂרָאֵל֩ (Israel) בִּימֵ֨י (So in the days) זְרֻבָּבֶ֜ל (of Zerubbabel) וּבִימֵ֣י (and) נְחֶמְיָ֗ה (Nehemiah), נֹֽתְנִ֛ים (contributed) מְנָי֛וֹת (the daily portions) הַמְשֹׁרְרִ֥ים (for the singers) וְהַשֹּׁעֲרִ֖ים (and gatekeepers). דְּבַר־ (portions) י֣וֹם (daily) בְּיוֹמ֑וֹ (. . .) וּמַקְדִּשִׁים֙ (They also set aside) לַלְוִיִּ֔ם (for the Levites), וְהַלְוִיִּ֔ם (and the Levites) מַקְדִּשִׁ֖ים (set aside) לִבְנֵ֥י (daily portions for the descendants) אַהֲרֹֽן׃פ (of Aaron).
KJV (12:47)
And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah, gave the portions of the singers and the porters, every day his portion: and they sanctified holy things unto the Levites; and the Levites sanctified them unto the children of Aaron.
Inspired Version (13:1)
On that day they read in the book of Moses in the audience of the people; and therein was found written that the Ammonite and the Moabite should not come into the congregation of God for ever,
Hebrew (13:1)
בַּיּ֣וֹם (time) הַה֗וּא (At that) נִקְרָ֛א (was read aloud) בְּסֵ֥פֶר (the Book) מֹשֶׁ֖ה (of Moses) בְּאָזְנֵ֣י (in the hearing) הָעָ֑ם (of the people), וְנִמְצָא֙ (they found) כָּת֣וּב (the passage stating) בּ֔וֹ (and in it) אֲ֠שֶׁר (that) לֹא־ (no) יָב֨וֹא (enter) עַמֹּנִ֧י (Ammonite) וּמֹאָבִ֛י (or Moabite) בִּקְהַ֥ל (the assembly) הָאֱלֹהִ֖ים (of God), עַד־ (should ever) עוֹלָֽם׃ (. . .)
KJV (13:1)
On that day they read in the book of Moses in the audience of the people; and therein was found written, that the Ammonite and the Moabite should not come into the congregation of God for ever;
Inspired Version (13:2)
Because they met not the children of Israel with bread and with water but hired Balaam against them, that he should curse them; howbeit, our God turned the curse into a blessing.
Hebrew (13:2)
כִּ֣י (because) לֹ֧א (they had not) קִדְּמ֛וּ (met) אֶת־ (-) בְּנֵ֥י (the Israelites) יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (. . .) בַּלֶּ֣חֶם (with food) וּבַמָּ֑יִם (and water), וַיִּשְׂכֹּ֨ר (but had hired) עָלָ֤יו (against them) אֶת־ (-) בִּלְעָם֙ (Balaam) לְקַֽלְל֔וֹ (to call down a curse) וַיַּהֲפֹ֧ךְ (had turned) אֱלֹהֵ֛ינוּ (although our God) הַקְּלָלָ֖ה (the curse) לִבְרָכָֽה׃ (into a blessing))
KJV (13:2)
Because they met not the children of Israel with bread and with water, but hired Balaam against them, that he should curse them: howbeit our God turned the curse into a blessing.
Inspired Version (13:3)
Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.
Hebrew (13:3)
וַיְהִ֖י (As soon as) כְּשָׁמְעָ֣ם ([the people] heard) אֶת־ (-) הַתּוֹרָ֑ה (this law), וַיַּבְדִּ֥ילוּ (they excluded) כָל־ (all) עֵ֖רֶב (of foreign descent). מִיִּשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (from Israel)
KJV (13:3)
Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.
Inspired Version (13:4)
And before this, Eliashib, the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, was allied unto Tobiah;
Hebrew (13:4)
וְלִפְנֵ֣י (Now before) מִזֶּ֔ה (this), אֶלְיָשִׁיב֙ (Eliashib) הַכֹּהֵ֔ן (the priest), נָת֖וּן (had been put in charge of) בְּלִשְׁכַּ֣ת (the storerooms) בֵּית־ (of the house) אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ (of our God) קָר֖וֹב (a relative) לְטוֹבִיָּֽה׃ (of Tobiah),
KJV (13:4)
And before this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, was allied unto Tobiah:
Inspired Version (13:5)
And he had prepared for him a great chamber, where aforetime they laid the meat offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the corn, the new wine, and the oil, which was commanded to be given to the Levites, and the singers, and the porters, and the offerings of the priests.
Hebrew (13:5)
וַיַּ֨עַשׂ (and had prepared) ל֜וֹ (for [Tobiah]) לִשְׁכָּ֣ה (room) גְדוֹלָ֗ה (a large) וְשָׁ֣ם (where) הָי֪וּ (. . .) לְפָנִ֟ים (they had previously) נֹ֠תְנִים (stored) אֶת־ (-) הַמִּנְחָ֨ה (the grain offerings), הַלְּבוֹנָ֜ה (the frankincense), וְהַכֵּלִ֗ים (the [temple] articles), וּמַעְשַׂ֤ר (and the tithes) הַדָּגָן֙ (of grain), הַתִּיר֣וֹשׁ (new wine), וְהַיִּצְהָ֔ר (and oil) מִצְוַת֙ (prescribed) הַלְוִיִּ֔ם (for the Levites), וְהַמְשֹׁרְרִ֖ים (singers), וְהַשֹּׁעֲרִ֑ים (and gatekeepers), וּתְרוּמַ֖ת (along with the contributions) הַכֹּהֲנִֽים׃ (for the priests).
KJV (13:5)
And he had prepared for him a great chamber, where aforetime they laid the meat offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the corn, the new wine, and the oil, which was commanded to be given to the Levites, and the singers, and the porters; and the offerings of the priests.
Inspired Version (13:6)
But in all this time was not I at Jerusalem; for in the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes, king of Babylon, came I unto the king; and after certain days obtained I leave of the king;
Hebrew (13:6)
וּבְכָל־ (While all) זֶ֕ה (this) לֹ֥א (I was not) הָיִ֖יתִי (was happening), בִּֽירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (in Jerusalem), כִּ֡י (because) בִּשְׁנַת֩ (year) שְׁלֹשִׁ֨ים (in the thirty-second) וּשְׁתַּ֜יִם (. . .) לְאַרְתַּחְשַׁ֤סְתְּא (Artaxerxes) מֶֽלֶךְ־ (king) בָּבֶל֙ (of Babylon) בָּ֣אתִי (I had returned) אֶל־ (to) הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (of his reign). וּלְקֵ֥ץ (Some time later) יָמִ֖ים (. . .) נִשְׁאַ֥לְתִּי (I obtained leave) מִן־ (from) הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (the king)
KJV (13:6)
But in all this time was not I at Jerusalem: for in the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes king of Babylon came I unto the king, and after certain days obtained I leave of the king:
Inspired Version (13:7)
And I came to Jerusalem and understood of the evil that Eliashib did for Tobiah, in preparing him a chamber in the courts of the house of God.
Hebrew (13:7)
וָאָב֖וֹא (to return) לִֽירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (to Jerusalem). וָאָבִ֣ינָה (Then I discovered) בָרָעָ֗ה (the evil) אֲשֶׁ֨ר (that) עָשָׂ֤ה (had done) אֶלְיָשִׁיב֙ (Eliashib) לְט֣וֹבִיָּ֔ה (on behalf of Tobiah) לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת (by providing) לוֹ֙ (him) נִשְׁכָּ֔ה (a room) בְּחַצְרֵ֖י (in the courts) בֵּ֥ית (of the house) הָאֱלֹהִֽים׃ (of God).
KJV (13:7)
And I came to Jerusalem, and understood of the evil that Eliashib did for Tobiah, in preparing him a chamber in the courts of the house of God.
Inspired Version (13:8)
And it grieved me sore; therefore, I cast forth all the household stuff of Tobiah out of the chamber.
Hebrew (13:8)
וַיֵּ֥רַֽע (displeased) לִ֖י () מְאֹ֑ד (And I was greatly) וָֽאַשְׁלִ֜יכָה (and threw) אֶֽת־ (-) כָּל־ (all) כְּלֵ֧י (goods) בֵית־ (household) טוֹבִיָּ֛ה (of Tobiah’s) הַח֖וּץ (out) מִן־ (of) הַלִּשְׁכָּֽה׃ (the room).
KJV (13:8)
And it grieved me sore: therefore I cast forth all the household stuff of Tobiah out of the chamber.
Inspired Version (13:9)
Then I commanded, and they cleansed the chambers; and thither brought I again the vessels of the house of God with the meat offering and the frankincense.
Hebrew (13:9)
וָאֹ֣מְרָ֔ה (Then I ordered) וַֽיְטַהֲר֖וּ (be purified), הַלְּשָׁכ֑וֹת (that the rooms) וָאָשִׁ֣יבָה (restored) שָּׁ֗ם (to them), כְּלֵי֙ (and I had the articles) בֵּ֣ית (of the house) הָאֱלֹהִ֔ים (of God) אֶת־ (-) הַמִּנְחָ֖ה (along with the grain offerings) וְהַלְּבוֹנָֽה׃פ (and frankincense).
KJV (13:9)
Then I commanded, and they cleansed the chambers: and thither brought I again the vessels of the house of God, with the meat offering and the frankincense.
Inspired Version (13:10)
And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them; for the Levites and the singers that did the work were fled, every one to his field.
Hebrew (13:10)
וָאֵ֣דְעָ֔ה (I also learned) כִּֽי־ (that) מְנָי֥וֹת (because the portions) הַלְוִיִּ֖ם (for the Levites) לֹ֣א (had not) נִתָּ֑נָה (been given to them), וַיִּבְרְח֧וּ (had gone back) אִישׁ־ (all) לְשָׂדֵ֛הוּ (to their own fields). הַלְוִיִּ֥ם (the Levites) וְהַמְשֹׁרְרִ֖ים (and singers) עֹשֵׂ֥י (responsible for performing) הַמְּלָאכָֽה׃ (the service)
KJV (13:10)
And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them: for the Levites and the singers, that did the work, were fled every one to his field.
Inspired Version (13:11)
Then contended I with the rulers and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? And I gathered them together and set them in their place.
Hebrew (13:11)
וָאָרִ֙יבָה֙ (So I rebuked) אֶת־ () הַסְּגָנִ֔ים (the officials) וָאֹ֣מְרָ֔ה (and asked), מַדּ֖וּעַ (Why) נֶעֱזַ֣ב (been neglected)? בֵּית־ (has the house) הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים (of God) וָֽאֶ֨קְבְּצֵ֔ם (Then I gathered the Levites and singers together) וָֽאַעֲמִדֵ֖ם (and stationed them) עַל־ (at) עָמְדָֽם׃ (their posts),
KJV (13:11)
Then contended I with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? And I gathered them together, and set them in their place.
Inspired Version (13:12)
Then brought all Judah the tithe of the corn, and the new wine, and the oil unto the treasuries.
Hebrew (13:12)
וְכָל־ (and all) יְהוּדָ֗ה (Judah) הֵבִ֜יאוּ (brought) מַעְשַׂ֧ר (a tenth) הַדָּגָ֛ן (of the grain), וְהַתִּיר֥וֹשׁ (new wine), וְהַיִּצְהָ֖ר (and oil) לָאוֹצָרֽוֹת׃ (into the storerooms).
KJV (13:12)
Then brought all Judah the tithe of the corn and the new wine and the oil unto the treasuries.
Inspired Version (13:13)
And I made treasurers over the treasuries: Shelemiah, the priest, and Zadok, the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah; and next to them was Hanan, the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah; for they were counted faithful, and their office was to distribute unto their brethren.
Hebrew (13:13)
וָאוֹצְרָ֣ה (I appointed as treasurers) עַל־ (over) א֠וֹצָרוֹת (the storerooms) שֶׁלֶמְיָ֨ה (Shelemiah) הַכֹּהֵ֜ן (the priest), וְצָד֣וֹק (Zadok) הַסּוֹפֵ֗ר (the scribe), וּפְדָיָה֙ (and Pedaiah) מִן־ (of) הַלְוִיִּ֔ם (the Levites), וְעַל־ (to assist) יָדָ֔ם (them), חָנָ֥ן (with Hanan) בֶּן־ (son) זַכּ֖וּר (of Zaccur), בֶּן־ (the son) מַתַּנְיָ֑ה (of Mattaniah), כִּ֤י (because) נֶאֱמָנִים֙ (trustworthy). נֶחְשָׁ֔בוּ (they were considered) וַעֲלֵיהֶ֖ם (They were responsible for) לַחֲלֹ֥ק (distributing the supplies) לַאֲחֵיהֶֽם׃פ (to their fellow [Levites]).
KJV (13:13)
And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah: for they were counted faithful, and their office was to distribute unto their brethren.
Inspired Version (13:14)
Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and wipe not out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God and for the offices thereof.
Hebrew (13:14)
KJV (13:14)
Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and wipe not out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for the offices thereof.
Inspired Version (13:15)
In those days saw I in Judah some treading wine-presses on the sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and lading asses--as also wine, grapes, and figs, and all manner of burdens which they brought into Jerusalem on the sabbath day; and I testified against them in the day wherein they sold victuals.
Hebrew (13:15)
בַּיָּמִ֣ים (days) הָהֵ֡מָּה (In those) רָאִ֣יתִי (I saw) בִֽיהוּדָ֣ה׀ (people in Judah) דֹּֽרְכִֽים־ (treading) גִּתּ֣וֹת׀ (winepresses) בַּשַּׁבָּ֡ת (on the Sabbath) וּמְבִיאִ֣ים (and bringing in) הָעֲרֵמ֣וֹת (grain) וְֽעֹמְסִ֪ים (and loading it) עַל־ (on) הַחֲמֹרִ֟ים (donkeys), וְאַף־ (along with) יַ֜יִן (wine), עֲנָבִ֤ים (grapes), וּתְאֵנִים֙ (and figs). וְכָל־ (All kinds) מַשָּׂ֔א (of goods) וּמְבִיאִ֥ים (were being brought) יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם (into Jerusalem) בְּי֣וֹם (day). הַשַּׁבָּ֑ת (on the Sabbath) וָאָעִ֕יד (So I warned them) בְּי֖וֹם (on that day). מִכְרָ֥ם (against selling) צָֽיִד׃ (food)
KJV (13:15)
In those days saw I in Judah some treading wine presses on the sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and lading asses; as also wine, grapes, and figs, and all manner of burdens, which they brought into Jerusalem on the sabbath day: and I testified against them in the day wherein they sold victuals.
Inspired Version (13:16)
There dwelt men of Tyre also therein, which brought fish and all manner of ware, and sold on the sabbath unto the children of Judah and in Jerusalem.
Hebrew (13:16)
וְהַצֹּרִים֙ (Additionally, [men of] Tyre) יָ֣שְׁבוּ (who lived) בָ֔הּ (there) מְבִיאִ֥ים (were importing) דָּ֖אג (fish) וְכָל־ (and all kinds) מֶ֑כֶר (of merchandise) וּמֹכְרִ֧ים (and selling them) בַּשַּׁבָּ֛ת (on the Sabbath) לִבְנֵ֥י (to the people) יְהוּדָ֖ה (of Judah) וּבִירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (in Jerusalem).
KJV (13:16)
There dwelt men of Tyre also therein, which brought fish, and all manner of ware, and sold on the sabbath unto the children of Judah, and in Jerusalem.
Inspired Version (13:17)
Then I contended with the nobles of Judah and said unto them, What evil thing is this that ye do and profane the sabbath day?
Hebrew (13:17)
וָאָרִ֕יבָה (Then I rebuked) אֵ֖ת (. . .) חֹרֵ֣י (the nobles) יְהוּדָ֑ה (of Judah) וָאֹמְרָ֣ה (and asked) לָהֶ֗ם (), מָֽה־ (What) הַדָּבָ֨ר (. . .) הָרָ֤ע (evil) הַזֶּה֙ (is this) אֲשֶׁ֣ר (-) אַתֶּ֣ם (you) עֹשִׂ֔ים (are doing)— וּֽמְחַלְּלִ֖ים (profaning) אֶת־ (-) י֥וֹם (day)? הַשַּׁבָּֽת׃ (the Sabbath)
KJV (13:17)
Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said unto them, What evil thing is this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day?
Inspired Version (13:18)
Did not your fathers thus, and did not our God bring all this evil upon us and upon this city? Yet ye bring more wrath upon Israel by profaning the sabbath.
Hebrew (13:18)
הֲל֨וֹא (Did not) כֹ֤ה (the same things), עָשׂוּ֙ (do) אֲבֹ֣תֵיכֶ֔ם (your forefathers) וַיָּבֵ֨א (brought) אֱלֹהֵ֜ינוּ (so that our God) עָלֵ֗ינוּ (on us) אֵ֚ת (-) כָּל־ (all) הָרָעָ֣ה (disaster) הַזֹּ֔את (this) וְעַ֖ל (and on) הָעִ֣יר (city)? הַזֹּ֑את (this) וְאַתֶּ֞ם (And now) מוֹסִיפִ֤ים (you are rekindling) חָרוֹן֙ (His wrath) עַל־ (against) יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (Israel) לְחַלֵּ֖ל (by profaning) אֶת־ (-) הַשַּׁבָּֽת׃פ (the Sabbath)!
KJV (13:18)
Did not your fathers thus, and did not our God bring all this evil upon us, and upon this city? yet ye bring more wrath upon Israel by profaning the sabbath.
Inspired Version (13:19)
And it came to pass that when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates should be shut and charged that they should not be opened till after the sabbath; and some of my servants set I at the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day.
Hebrew (13:19)
וַיְהִ֡י (-) כַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר (When) צָֽלֲלוּ֩ (the evening shadows) שַׁעֲרֵ֨י (began to fall on the gates) יְרוּשָׁלִַ֜ם (of Jerusalem), לִפְנֵ֣י (just before) הַשַּׁבָּ֗ת (the Sabbath), וָאֹֽמְרָה֙ (I ordered) וַיִּסָּגְר֣וּ (be shut) הַדְּלָת֔וֹת (that the gates) וָאֹ֣מְרָ֔ה (. . .) אֲשֶׁר֙ (-) לֹ֣א (and not) יִפְתָּח֔וּם (opened) עַ֖ד (until) אַחַ֣ר (after) הַשַּׁבָּ֑ת (the Sabbath). וּמִנְּעָרַ֗י (some of my servants) הֶֽעֱמַ֙דְתִּי֙ (I posted) עַל־ (at) הַשְּׁעָרִ֔ים (the gates) לֹא־ (so that no) יָב֥וֹא (could enter) מַשָּׂ֖א (load) בְּי֥וֹם (day). הַשַּׁבָּֽת׃ (on the Sabbath)
KJV (13:19)
And it came to pass, that when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates should be shut, and charged that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and some of my servants set I at the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day.
Inspired Version (13:20)
So the merchants and sellers of all kind of ware lodged without Jerusalem once or twice.
Hebrew (13:20)
וַיָּלִ֨ינוּ (camped) הָרֹכְלִ֜ים (the merchants) וּמֹכְרֵ֧י (and those who sell) כָל־ (all kinds) מִמְכָּ֛ר (of goods) מִח֥וּץ (outside) לִירוּשָׁלִָ֖ם (Jerusalem), פַּ֥עַם (Once) וּשְׁתָּֽיִם׃ (or twice),
KJV (13:20)
So the merchants and sellers of all kind of ware lodged without Jerusalem once or twice.
Inspired Version (13:21)
Then I testified against them and said unto them, Why lodge ye about the wall? If ye do so again, I will lay hands on you. From that time forth came they no more on the sabbath.
Hebrew (13:21)
וָאָעִ֣ידָה (but I warned) בָהֶ֗ם (them) וָאֹמְרָ֤ה (-) אֲלֵיהֶם֙ (-), מַדּ֜וּעַ (Why) אַתֶּ֤ם (are you) לֵנִים֙ (camping) נֶ֣גֶד (in front of) הַחוֹמָ֔ה (the wall)? אִם־ (If) תִּשְׁנ֕וּ (you do it again), יָ֖ד (hands) אֶשְׁלַ֣ח (I will lay) בָּכֶ֑ם (on you). מִן־ (From) הָעֵ֣ת (time on), הַהִ֔יא (that) לֹא־ (they did not) בָ֖אוּ (return) בַּשַּׁבָּֽת׃ס (on the Sabbath).
KJV (13:21)
Then I testified against them, and said unto them, Why lodge ye about the wall? if ye do so again, I will lay hands on you. From that time forth came they no more on the sabbath.
Inspired Version (13:22)
And I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. Remember me, O my God, concerning this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy mercy.
Hebrew (13:22)
וָאֹמְרָ֣ה (Then I instructed) לַלְוִיִּ֗ם (the Levites) אֲשֶׁ֨ר (-) יִֽהְי֤וּ (-) מִֽטַּהֲרִים֙ (to purify themselves) וּבָאִים֙ (. . .) שֹׁמְרִ֣ים (and guard) הַשְּׁעָרִ֔ים (the gates) לְקַדֵּ֖שׁ (holy). אֶת־ (-) י֣וֹם (day) הַשַּׁבָּ֑ת (in order to keep the Sabbath) גַּם־ (as well), זֹאת֙ (for this) זָכְרָה־ (Remember) לִּ֣י (me) אֱלֹהַ֔י (O my God), וְח֥וּסָה (mercy) עָלַ֖י (and {show} me) כְּרֹ֥ב (according to Your abundant) חַסְדֶּֽךָ׃פ (loving devotion).
KJV (13:22)
And I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. Remember me, O my God, concerning this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy mercy.
Inspired Version (13:23)
In those days also saw I Jews that had married wives of Ashdod, of Ammon, and of Moab;
Hebrew (13:23)
גַּ֣ם׀ (I also) בַּיָּמִ֣ים (days) הָהֵ֗ם (In those) רָאִ֤יתִי (saw) אֶת־ (-) הַיְּהוּדִים֙ (Jews) הֹשִׁ֗יבוּ (who had married) נָשִׁים֙ (women) אַשְׁדּוֹדִיּוֹת (from Ashdod), עַמּוֹנִיּוֹת (Ammon), מוֹאֲבִיּֽוֹת׃ (and Moab).
KJV (13:23)
In those days also saw I Jews that had married wives of Ashdod, of Ammon, and of Moab:
Inspired Version (13:24)
And their children spake half in the speech of Ashdod and could not speak in the Jews' language, but according to the language of each people.
Hebrew (13:24)
וּבְנֵיהֶ֗ם (of their children) חֲצִי֙ (Half) מְדַבֵּ֣ר (spoke) אַשְׁדּוֹדִ֔ית (the language of Ashdod) וְאֵינָ֥ם (not) מַכִּירִ֖ים (but could) לְדַבֵּ֣ר (speak) יְהוּדִ֑ית (the language of Judah). וְכִלְשׁ֖וֹן (or of) עַ֥ם (the other peoples), וָעָֽם׃ (. . .)
KJV (13:24)
And their children spake half in the speech of Ashdod, and could not speak in the Jews' language, but according to the language of each people.
Inspired Version (13:25)
And I contended with them, and cursed them, and smote certain of them, and plucked off their hair, and made them swear by God, saying, Ye shall not give your daughters unto their sons nor take their daughters unto your sons or for yourselves.
Hebrew (13:25)
וָאָרִ֤יב (I rebuked them) עִמָּם֙ (. . .) וָאֲקַֽלְלֵ֔ם (and called down curses on them). וָאַכֶּ֥ה (I beat) מֵהֶ֛ם (some of) אֲנָשִׁ֖ים (these men) וָֽאֶמְרְטֵ֑ם (and pulled out their hair). וָאַשְׁבִּיעֵ֣ם (Then I made them take an oath) בֵּֽאלֹהִ֗ים (before God [and said]), אִם־ (You must not) תִּתְּנ֤וּ (in marriage) בְנֹֽתֵיכֶם֙ (give your daughters) לִבְנֵיהֶ֔ם (to their sons) וְאִם־ (. . .) תִּשְׂאוּ֙ (or take) מִבְּנֹ֣תֵיהֶ֔ם (their daughters) לִבְנֵיכֶ֖ם (as wives for your sons) וְלָכֶֽם׃ (or for yourselves)!
KJV (13:25)
And I contended with them, and cursed them, and smote certain of them, and plucked off their hair, and made them swear by God, saying, Ye shall not give your daughters unto their sons, nor take their daughters unto your sons, or for yourselves.
Inspired Version (13:26)
Did not Solomon, king of Israel, sin by these things? Yet among many nations was there no king like him, who was beloved of his God; and God made him king over all Israel; nevertheless, even him did outlandish women cause to sin.
Hebrew (13:26)
הֲל֣וֹא (Did not) עַל־ (in) אֵ֣לֶּה (matters like this)? חָטָֽא־ (sin) שְׁלֹמֹ֣ה (Solomon) מֶ֣לֶךְ (King) יִשְׂרָאֵ֡ל (of Israel) וּבַגּוֹיִ֣ם (nations), הָרַבִּים֩ (among many) לֹֽא־ (not) הָיָ֨ה (There was) מֶ֜לֶךְ (a king) כָּמֹ֗הוּ (like him) וְאָה֤וּב (loved) לֵֽאלֹהָיו֙ (by his God), הָיָ֔ה (and he was) וַיִּתְּנֵ֣הוּ (made him) אֱלֹהִ֔ים ([who]) מֶ֖לֶךְ (king) עַל־ (over) כָּל־ (all) יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (Israel)— גַּם־ (yet) אוֹת֣וֹ (vvv) הֶחֱטִ֔יאוּ (drew him into sin). הַנָּשִׁ֖ים (women) הַנָּכְרִיּֽוֹת׃ (foreign)
KJV (13:26)
Did not Solomon king of Israel sin by these things? yet among many nations was there no king like him, who was beloved of his God, and God made him king over all Israel: nevertheless even him did outlandish women cause to sin.
Inspired Version (13:27)
Shall we then hearken unto you to do all this great evil, to transgress against our God in marrying strange wives?
Hebrew (13:27)
וְלָכֶ֣ם (vvv) הֲנִשְׁמַ֗ע (Must we now hear) לַעֲשֹׂת֙ (that you too are doing) אֵ֣ת (-) כָּל־ (all) הָרָעָ֤ה (evil) הַגְּדוֹלָה֙ (terrible) הַזֹּ֔את (this) לִמְעֹ֖ל (and acting unfaithfully) בֵּֽאלֹהֵ֑ינוּ (against our God) לְהֹשִׁ֖יב (by marrying) נָשִׁ֥ים (women)? נָכְרִיּֽוֹת׃ (foreign)
KJV (13:27)
Shall we then hearken unto you to do all this great evil, to transgress against our God in marrying strange wives?
Inspired Version (13:28)
And one of the sons of Joiada, the son of Eliashib, the high priest, was son-in-law to Sanballat, the Horonite; therefore, I chased him from me.
Hebrew (13:28)
וּמִבְּנֵ֨י (Even one of the sons) יוֹיָדָ֤ע (of Jehoiada) בֶּן־ (son) אֶלְיָשִׁיב֙ (of Eliashib) הַכֹּהֵ֣ן (priest) הַגָּד֔וֹל (the high) חָתָ֖ן (had become a son-in-law) לְסַנְבַלַּ֣ט (to Sanballat) הַחֹרֹנִ֑י (the Horonite). וָאַבְרִיחֵ֖הוּ (Therefore I drove him away) מֵעָלָֽי׃ (from me).
KJV (13:28)
And one of the sons of Joiada, the son of Eliashib the high priest, was son-in-law to Sanballat the Horonite: therefore I chased him from me.
Inspired Version (13:29)
Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood and the covenant of the priesthood and of the Levites.
Hebrew (13:29)
זָכְרָ֥ה (Remember) לָהֶ֖ם (them), אֱלֹהָ֑י (O my God), עַ֚ל (because) גָּאֳלֵ֣י (they have defiled) הַכְּהֻנָּ֔ה (the priesthood) וּבְרִ֥ית (and the covenant) הַכְּהֻנָּ֖ה (of the priesthood) וְהַלְוִיִּֽם׃ (and of the Levites).
KJV (13:29)
Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood, and the covenant of the priesthood, and of the Levites.
Inspired Version (13:30)
Thus cleansed I them from all strangers and appointed the wards of the priests and the Levites, every one in his business,
Hebrew (13:30)
וְטִֽהַרְתִּ֖ים (Thus I purified [the priests and Levites]) מִכָּל־ (from everything) נֵכָ֑ר (foreign), וָאַעֲמִ֧ידָה (and I assigned) מִשְׁמָר֛וֹת (duties) לַכֹּהֲנִ֥ים (of the priests) וְלַלְוִיִּ֖ם (and Levites). אִ֥ישׁ (to each) בִּמְלַאכְתּֽוֹ׃ (specific)
KJV (13:30)
Thus cleansed I them from all strangers, and appointed the wards of the priests and the Levites, every one in his business;
Inspired Version (13:31)
And for the wood offering at times appointed and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.
Hebrew (13:31)
וּלְקֻרְבַּ֧ן (I also arranged for contributions) הָעֵצִ֛ים (of wood) בְּעִתִּ֥ים (times), מְזֻמָּנ֖וֹת (at the appointed) וְלַבִּכּוּרִ֑ים (and for the firstfruits). זָכְרָה־ (Remember) לִּ֥י (me), אֱלֹהַ֖י (O my God), לְטוֹבָֽה׃ (with favor).
KJV (13:31)
And for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.