Nehemiah 7:4

Now the Ir was large and gedolah, but HaAm were few therein, and the batim (houses) were not rebuilt.

Orthodox Jewish Bible

In The King James Version

Now the city was large and great: but the people were few therein, and the houses were not builded.

In Context

3And I said unto them, Let not the gates of Yerushalayim be opened until the shemesh be hot; and while they stand by, let them shut the dalatot, and bar them, and appoint watches of the inhabitants of Yerushalayim, every one in his watch, and every one to be near his bais.

5And Elohai put into mine lev to gather together the nobles, and the officials, and the people, that they might be reckoned by genealogy. And I found a Sefer HaYachash (record of the genealogy) of them which came up at the first, and found written therein:

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Cross References

Nehemiah 11:1And the rulers of the people dwelt at Yerushalayim; the rest of the people also cast goralot, to bring one of ten to dwell in Yerushalayim Ir HaKodesh, and nine parts to dwell in other cities.

Isaiah 58:12And they that shall be of thee shall rebuild the charevot olam (ancient ruins); 1 thou shalt raise up the mosedei dor vador (the foundations of many generations); 1 and thou shalt be called, Goder Peretz (Repairer of the Breach); 1 Meshovev Netivot Lashevet (Restorer of the Streets For Habitation). 1

Matthew 6:33But seek first the Malchut Hashem and the Tzidkat Hashem, and all these things will be added to you.

Matthew Henry on Nehemiah 7:2-5

The Completion of the Wall. ( b. c. 445.) 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, 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. 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… Read the whole commentary →

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