CONTENTS
We have in this chapter an account of the residence of the rulers and
certain others who voluntarily undertook to make Jerusalem the place
of their abode. The list also of those chosen by lot to dwell there.... [ Continue Reading ]
(1) В¶ 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.
It doth n... [ Continue Reading ]
(3) Now these are the chief of the province that dwelt in Jerusalem:
but in the cities of Judah dwelt everyone in his possession in their
cities, to wit, Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the
Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's servants. (4) And at
Jerusalem dwelt certain of the childre... [ Continue Reading ]
(20) В¶ And the residue of Israel, of the priests, and the Levites,
were in all the cities of Judah, everyone 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... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS
MY soul! whilst thou readest the honourable testimony that is given to
the people who willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem, the
holy city; and observest how the people blessed them for it; think of
the yet far happier privilege of those who dwell under the continual
light o... [ Continue Reading ]