rulers. princes.
dwelt. At this time more thickly peopled than Nehemiah 7:4.
holy. See note on Exodus 3:5.
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Nehemiah 11:1
1 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.