1 The nation’s leaders and their families settled in Jerusalem. But there was room for only one out of every ten of the remaining families, and so they asked God to show them11.1 asked God to show them: The Hebrew text has "cast lots." These were made of wood or stone and were thrown on the ground by a priest or official to find out how and when to do something.who would live there. 2 Then everyone else asked God to bless those who were willing to live in Jerusalem.
3 Ne 7.73.Some of the people of Israel, the priests, the Levites, the temple workers, and the descendants of Solomon’s servants lived on their own property in the towns of Judah. But the leaders of the province lived in Jerusalemwith their families.
The Judah Tribe
4-6 From the Judahtribe, two leaders settled in Jerusalemwith their relatives. One of them was Athaiahson of Uzziah. His ancestors were Zechariah, Amariah, Shephatiah, Mahalalel, and Perez, the son of Judah. From the descendants of Perez, 468 of the best men lived in Jerusalem.
The other leader from Judahwas Maaseiahthe son of Baruch. His ancestors were Colhozeh, Hazaiah, Adaiah, Joiarib, Zechariah, and Shelah, the son of Judah.
The Benjamin Tribe
7,8 From the Benjamintribe, three leaders settled in Jerusalem. The first was Salluson of Meshullam, and the others were Gabbaiand Sallai. Sallu’s ancestors were Joed, Pedaiah, Kolaiah, Maaseiah, Ithiel, and Jeshaiah. Altogether, there were 928 men of the Benjamintribe living in Jerusalem. 9 Joelson of Zichriwas their leader, and Judahson of Hassenuahwas second in command.
Priests
10 Four priests settled in Jerusalem. The first was Jedaiah; he was the son of Joiariband the uncle of Jachin.11.10 son of Joiarib and the uncle of Jachin: See 1 Chronicles 9.10-12; the Hebrew text has "son of Joiarib, Jachin."
11 The second priest to settle there was Seraiahson of Hilkiah. His ancestors were Meshullam, Zadok, Meraioth, and Ahitub, who had been a high priest. 12 Altogether, there were 822 from his clan who served in the temple.
The third priest to settle there was Adaiahson of Jeroham. His ancestors were Pelaliah, Amzi, Zechariah, Pashhur, and Malchijah. 13 Altogether, there were 242 clan leaders among his relatives.
The fourth priest to settle there was Amashsaison of Azarel. His ancestors were Ahzai, Meshillemoth, and Immer. 14 Altogether, there were 128 brave warriors from their clans, and their leader was Zabdielson of Haggedolim.
Levites
15 Several Levites settled in Jerusalem. First, there was Shemaiahson of Hasshub. His ancestors were Azrikam, Hashabiah, and Bunni.
16 Next, there were Shabbethaiand Jozabad, the Levite leaders in charge of the work outside the temple.
17 Then there was Mattaniahson of Mica. His ancestors were Zabdiand Asaph. Mattaniahled the temple choir in the prayer of praise. Bakbukiah, who also settled in Jerusalem, was his assistant.
Finally, there was Abdason of Shammua; his grandfather was Galal, and his great-grandfather was Jeduthun.
18 Altogether, 284 Levites settled in the holy city.
Temple Guards and Others
19 One hundred seventy-two temple guards settled in Jerusalem; their leaders were Akkuband Talmon.
20 The rest of the Israelites, including priests and Levites, lived on their own property in the other towns of Judah. 21 But the temple workers lived in the section of Jerusalem known as Ophel, and the two men in charge of them were Zihaand Gishpa.
22 Uzzison of Baniwas the leader of the Levites in Jerusalem. His grandfather was Hashabiah, his great-grandfather was Mattaniah, and his great-great-grandfather was Mica. He belonged to the Asaphclan that was in charge of the music for the temple services, 23 though the daily choice of music and musicians was decided by royal decree of the Persian king.
24 The people of Israel were represented at the Persian court by Pethahiahson of Meshezabelfrom the Zerahclan of the Judahtribe.
The People in the Other Towns and Villages
25 Some of the people of Judahlived in the following towns near their farms: Kiriath-Arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, 26 Jeshua, Moladah, Beth-Pelet, 27 Hazar-Shual, Beersheba, 28 Ziklag, Meconah, 29 Enrimmon, Zorah, Jarmuth, 30 Zanoah, Adullam, Lachish, and Azekah. In fact, they settled the towns from Beershebain the south to HinnomValley in the north.
31 The people of Benjaminlived in the towns of Geba, Michmash, Aija, Bethelwith its nearby villages, 32 Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah, 33 Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim, 34 Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat, 35 Lod, and Ono, as well as in Craft Valley. 36 Several groups of Levites from the territory of Judah were sent to live among the people of Benjamin.
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Jerusalem
Hoje: Jerusalem, Israel
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫םyerushalaimἹερουσαλήμHierousalēm
Jerusalem is the city of the house of God, where children of Judah and Benjamin lived; the Babylonian army broke down the walls of the city (2 Kings 25:10).
Jerusalem is the city of the house of God, where children of Judah and Benjamin lived; the Babylonian army broke down the walls of the city (2 Kings 25:10).
Solomon, son of David and Bathsheba, reigned over Israel, asked God for wisdom to govern the people, and built the temple of the Lord in Jerusalem (2 Samuel 12:24).
Jerusalem is the city of the house of God, where children of Judah and Benjamin lived; the Babylonian army broke down the walls of the city (2 Kings 25:10).
Judah, fourth son of Jacob and Leah, proposed selling Joseph instead of killing him, fathered Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and received the blessing of the scepter from his father (Genesis 49:10).
Jerusalem is the city of the house of God, where children of Judah and Benjamin lived; the Babylonian army broke down the walls of the city (2 Kings 25:10).
Judah, fourth son of Jacob and Leah, proposed selling Joseph instead of killing him, fathered Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and received the blessing of the scepter from his father (Genesis 49:10).
Jerusalem is the city of the house of God, where children of Judah and Benjamin lived; the Babylonian army broke down the walls of the city (2 Kings 25:10).
Judah, fourth son of Jacob and Leah, proposed selling Joseph instead of killing him, fathered Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and received the blessing of the scepter from his father (Genesis 49:10).
Judah, fourth son of Jacob and Leah, proposed selling Joseph instead of killing him, fathered Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and received the blessing of the scepter from his father (Genesis 49:10).
Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob, was born to Rachel, who died in childbirth and named him Ben-oni; he gave rise to the tribe of Benjamin (Genesis 35:18).
Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob, was born to Rachel, who died in childbirth and named him Ben-oni; he gave rise to the tribe of Benjamin (Genesis 35:18).
Asaph was the father of Zichri and great-grandfather of Mattaniah, who led the thanksgiving and prayers; Asaph’s descendants were in charge of the music of the house of God (Nehemiah 11:22).
Jeduthun was one of the chief musicians David set over the worship of the Lord, with Asaph and Heman; his sons prophesied with harps (1 Chronicles 25:3).
Ophel is the hill where the temple servants lived, with Ziha and Gishpa in charge of them. Jotham and Manasseh worked on the wall of Ophel (Nehemiah 11:21).
Jerusalem is the city of the house of God, where children of Judah and Benjamin lived; the Babylonian army broke down the walls of the city (2 Kings 25:10).
Asaph was the father of Zichri and great-grandfather of Mattaniah, who led the thanksgiving and prayers; Asaph’s descendants were in charge of the music of the house of God (Nehemiah 11:22).
Judah, fourth son of Jacob and Leah, proposed selling Joseph instead of killing him, fathered Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and received the blessing of the scepter from his father (Genesis 49:10).
Judah, fourth son of Jacob and Leah, proposed selling Joseph instead of killing him, fathered Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and received the blessing of the scepter from his father (Genesis 49:10).
Beersheba is a town in the Negeb of Judah, where Joel and Abijah were judges, and the home of Zibiah, mother of King Joash. During Solomon’s lifetime Judah and Israel lived in safety from Dan to Beersheba (1 Samuel 8:2).
Ziklag is the city where David hid from Saul and which the Amalekites burned, taking captive the wives and children of David and his men (1 Samuel 30:3).
Zorah was the city of Manoah, of the tribe of Dan and the father of Samson; Samson was buried between Zorah and Eshtaol, in the tomb of Manoah (Judges 16:31).
Jarmuth was the city of Piram, one of the five Amorite kings who, with the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Lachish, and Eglon, joined forces and besieged Gibeon (Joshua 10:5).
Lachish was a city whose king joined four other Amorite kings against Gibeon and which Joshua and all Israel besieged and attacked. Amaziah fled there, but he was pursued and killed there (2 Chronicles 25:27).
Azekah is the city toward which the enemies of Israel fled down from Beth-horon when the Lord hurled large hailstones from heaven, killing more of them than the swords of the Israelites did (Joshua 10:11).
Beersheba is a town in the Negeb of Judah, where Joel and Abijah were judges, and the home of Zibiah, mother of King Joash. During Solomon’s lifetime Judah and Israel lived in safety from Dan to Beersheba (1 Samuel 8:2).
The Valley of Hinnom is the valley along the southern slope of Jerusalem where Topheth lay, a place where sons and daughters were sacrificed in the fire to Molech until it was desecrated (2 Kings 23:10).
31,77° N, 35,23° L
Citado em 12 versículosTb.: Valley of Ben Hinnom, Valley of the Son of Hinnom
Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob, was born to Rachel, who died in childbirth and named him Ben-oni; he gave rise to the tribe of Benjamin (Genesis 35:18).
Bethel is the city formerly called Luz, where God revealed himself to a man fleeing from his brother and where an altar was built; a calf was also set up there (Genesis 35:7).
Anathoth is the town in the land of Benjamin where the priest Jeremiah son of Hilkiah was. Jeremiah bought the property there from his cousin Hanamel for seventeen shekels of silver (Jeremiah 32:9).
Nob was the town of the priests where David went to Ahimelech the priest and where Saul had the inhabitants put to the sword, including men, women, and children (1 Samuel 22:19).
Lod, also called Lydda, is the city near Joppa where Peter visited the saints and where the residents, along with those of Sharon, turned to the Lord (Acts 9:35).