Nehemiah 11:21

Howbeit, the Nethinim, were dwelling in Ophel,—and, Ziha and Gishpa, were over the Nethinim.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa were over the Nethinims.

In Context

20But, the residue of Israel, the priests, the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance.

22And, the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem, was Uzzi son of Bani, son of Hashabiah, son of Mattaniah, son of Mica,—of the sons of Asaph the singers, to take lead in the business of the house of God.

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 27:3He, built the upper gate of the house of Yahweh,-and, on the wall of Ophel, built he extensively.

Nehemiah 3:26Now, the Nethinim, were dwelling in Ophel,—as far as over against the water-gate, on the east, and the tower that projecteth;

Matthew Henry on Nehemiah 11:21-36

The Distribution of the People. ( b. c. 444.) 20 And the residue of Israel, of the priests, and the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance. 21 But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa were over the Nethinims. 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. 23 For it was the king's commandment concerning… Read the whole commentary →

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