Nehemiah 11:2
And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.
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Deuteronomy 24:13In any case thou shalt deliver him the pledge again when the sun goeth down, that he may sleep in his own raiment, and bless thee: and it shall be righteousness unto thee before the LORD thy God.
Nehemiah 7:4Now the city was large and great: but the people were few therein, and the houses were not builded.
Job 31:20If his loins have not blessed me, and if he were not warmed with the fleece of my sheep;
2 Corinthians 8:16But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.
Matthew Henry on Nehemiah 11:2-20
The Re-peopling of Jerusalem. ( b. c. 444.) 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. 2 And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem. 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,… Read the whole commentary →