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in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah. Not the existing books of Samuel and Kings, but another book, being. collection of matters from them. Referred to in 2Ch 16:11. 2 Chronicles 25:26; 2 Chronicles 27:7. 2Ch 28:26. 2 Chronicles 32:32; 2 Chronicles 35:27; 2 Chronicles 36:8.
Israel. Punctuate and read "Israel: and Judah was carried away", &c.
transgression. defection. Hebrew. ma'al.
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the first inhabitants: i.e. after the reoccupation on the return from Babylon, under Zerubbabe], Joshua, Nehemiah, and Ezra 454-400 B.C. See App-50.
the Israelites. Hebrew "Israel": i.e. the "Israel of God". Compare Nehemiah 11:3. See note on "Israel" (Genesis 32:28; Genesis 43:6; Genesis 45:26; Genesis 45:28). Called "Israel", although only the return of Judah and Benjamin. See note on 1 Kings 12:17.
Levites. the Levites.
the Nethinims. Taken from the people in proportion of one in fifty to assist the Levites (Numbers 31:47; Ezra 8:20).
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Jerusalem. As distinct from the Land (1 Chronicles 9:2). Compare Nehemiah 11:1.
children. sons.
Ephraim, and Manasseh. So that others beside Judah and Benjamin were included in the People now known as "Jews". Compare Ezra 6:21.Nehemiah 10:28; Nehemiah 10:29. See note on 1 Kings 12:17.
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Shilonites. Shelonites. Not from the place Shiloh, but from Shelah the son of Judah. Compare 1 Chronicles 2:3.Numbers 26:28; Nehemiah 9:5. So that some from each of the three lines of Judah were included, viz. Pharez, Shelah, Judah.
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their: i.e. Uthai (1 Chronicles 9:4) and Asaiah (1 Chronicles 9:5). (Jewish.) six hundred and ninety. These were the sons of Zerah. The 468 in Nehemiah 11:6 were sons of Perez (i.e. Pharez).
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Sallu. At the head of the Benjamites (Nehemiah 11:7).
Hasenuah. In Nehemiah 11:9 called Senuah.
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nine hundred and fifty and six. In Nehemiah 11:8 we have 928. The dates of the enumeration are independent and not identical.
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Jedaiah, &c. Compare Nehemiah 11:10 with Nehemiah 12:6.
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Azariah. In Nehemiah 11:11 the same enumeration, but Seraiah. This is explained in 1 Chronicles 6:12-14 above.
the ruler of the house of God. Applied to the high priest: at this time Ahitub (1 Chronicles 6:11). Later it was Joshua the high priest (Ezra 3:2.Zechariah 3:1-8; Zechariah 6:11-13). Compare 2 Chronicles 31:13; 2 Chronicles 35:8.
God. Hebrew. Elohim. (with Art.). the (true) God. App-4.
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Adaiah. Compare Nehemiah 11:12.
Maasiai. Compare 1 Chronicles 24:14 and Nehemiah 11:13.
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a thousand and seven hundred and threescore. In Nehemiah 11:12-14, it is 1192, which must have been before the priests had settled in the priestly cities.
very able men. mighty men of valour. Hebrew. gibbor. App-14.
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Shemaiah. Compare Nehemiah 11:15.
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Asa. Some codices, with two early printed editions (one margin), and Syriac, read "Asaph".
dwelt in the villages. Till the priestly cities were rebuilt.
Netophathites. Compare Nehemiah 12:28.
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porters. gatekeepers. Compare Nehemiah 12:25.
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hitherto. Referring to the ancient practice.
the king's gate. Leading from the royal palace to the Temple.
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Phinehas. Compare Exodus 6:23.
in time past: i.e. previous to the writing of this history. 1434-1383?
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door. entrance.
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two hundred and twelve. These were for the Tabernacle (1 Chronicles 9:21). In Nehemiah 11:19, it is 172, excluding those in the villages. Not the 4,000 of 1 Chronicles 23:5, or their ninety-three heads (1 Chronicles 26), which were for the future Temple.
their genealogy. [Was registered] in their villages. There is no record of this. But Samuel stood at the head.
did ordain. founded Compare 1 Chronicles 23:1-6. Compare Acts 3:24.
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wards. watches, twenty-four quarters. Hebrew. ruach. winds.
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chief. Hebrew. gibbor. App-14. Some codices, with one early printed edition, Septuagint and Syriac, read "mighty men of the gates".
set office. trust.
chambers. = storehouses.
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opening thereof, &c.. were over the key. Compare Judges 3:25.Isaiah 22:22.
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ministering vessels. vessels of service.
by tale. by number.
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and the fine flour. and over the fine flour.
spices. Compare Exodus 30:22-38.
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made. compounded.
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in the pans. on the flat plates.
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every sabbath. Compare Exodus 25:30; Leviticus 24:5-8.
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these are the singers. Referring to verses: 1 Chronicles 9:14-16, and Nehemiah 11:22.
free. exempt from duty.
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in Gibeon dwelt. Verses 35-44 are an abridgment of 1 Chronicles 8:29-38. Could not suitably be introduced there. Reserved to be inserted here, to lead up to Saul's death in 1 Chronicles 10.
the father of Gibeon. parent-family of Gibeon: Jehiel, &c.
Jehiel. Had another name, "Zoror", in 1 Samuel 9:1. See note on 1 Chronicles 8:33; 1 Chronicles 8:39 Ner begat Kish. See note on 1 Chronicles 8:33.
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Azrikam, Bocheru. Some codices, with one early printed edition, Septuagint and Syriac, read "Azrikam his firstborn".