Nehemiah 11:1 (KJV)

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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

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the rulers. Ne 7:4 Ne 7:5 De 17:8 De 17:9 Ps 122:5

cast lots.Jerusalem certainly had many inhabitants at this time, but not sufficient to preserve the city, which was now encompassed with a wall, the building of which was going on fast. Nehemiah, therefore, obliged one-tenth of the country people to come and dwell in it, that the population might be sufficient for the defence of the city. Some volunteered their services, which was at that time considered a sacrifice to patriotism; as Jerusalem then afforded very few advantages, and was a place of considerable danger: hence "the people blessed them that willingly offered themselves." Ne 10:34 Jos 18:10 1Ch 26:13 Pr 16:33 Ac 1:24

one of ten. Re 19:9 Re 19:10

the holy. Ne 11:18 Isa 48:2 Isa 52:1 Mt 4:5 Mt 27:53

20 The residue dwell in other cities.

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