Nehemiah 11:3-9

Many of the people lived on their own land in the other towns and villages. Some of the rulers of the districts lived in Jerusalem. Nehemiah recorded their names.

Some of them were *descendants of Judah. Judah’s sons were Perez and Shelah. Perez was born after Judah *sinned with Tamar. Tamar was the widow of *Judah’s other son called Er (Genesis 38:11-30). Jesus was also one of the *descendants of Perez. Judah’s wrong action could not prevent God’s good plan.

v10 Among the priests who lived in Jerusalem were:

• Jedaiah who was the son of Joiarib, Jakin,

• v11 Seraiah, who was the ruler of the house of God. He was the son of Hilkiah and was the grandson of Meshullam. (Meshullam was the son of Zadok and was the grandson of Meraioth. Meraioth was the son of Ahitub.)

• v12 Their companions who did the work in the *temple also lived in Jerusalem. The total number of them was 822.

• There was also Adaiah. He was the son of Jeroham and was the grandson of Pelaliah. (Pelaliah was the son of Amzi and was the grandson of Zechariah. Zechariah was the son of Pashhur and was the grandson of Malkijah.)

• v13 Their companions who were heads of families also lived in Jerusalem. The total number of them was 242.

• There was also Amashsai. He was the son of Azarel and was the grandson of Ahzai. (Ahzai was the son of Meshillemoth and was the grandson of Immer.)

• v14 There were also his companions, who were strong and brave men. The total number of them was 128. Their chief officer was Zabdiel who was the son of Haggedolim.

v15 Among the *Levites were:

• Shemaiah who was the son of Hashub and was the grandson of Azrikam. (Azrikam was the son of Hashabiah and was the grandson of Bunni.)

• v16 Shabbethai and Jozabad were two leaders of the *Levites. They were responsible for the outside work of the house of God.

• v17 Mattaniah led the people in prayer and when they gave thanks to God. He was the son of Mica and was the grandson of Zabdi. (Zabdi was the son of Asaph.)

• There was also Bakbukiah, who was his assistant. And there was Abda. He was the son of Shammua and was the grandson of Galal. (Galal was the son of Jeduthun.)

• v18 The total number of *Levites in the holy city called Jerusalem was 284.

v19 Among the men who guarded the gates were:

• Akkub, Talmon, and their companions. The total number of men who guarded the gates was 172.