Néhémie - Caput 11

Néhémie 11.1 habitaverunt autem principes populi in Hierusalem reliqua vero plebs misit sortem ut tollerent unam partem de decem qui habitaturi essent in Hierusalem in civitate sancta novem vero partes in civitatibus Néhémie 11.2 benedixit autem populus omnibus viris qui se sponte obtulerunt ut habitarent in Hierusalem Néhémie 11.3 hii sunt itaque principes provinciae qui habitaverunt in Hierusalem et in civitatibus Iuda habitavit unusquisque in possessione sua in urbibus suis Israhel sacerdotes Levitae Nathinnei et filii servorum Salomonis Néhémie 11.4 et in Hierusalem habitaverunt de filiis Iuda et de filiis Beniamin de filiis Iuda Athaias filius Aziam filii Zacchariae filii Amariae filii Saphatia filii Malelehel de filiis Phares Néhémie 11.5 Imaasia filius Baruch filius Coloza filius Azia filius Adaia filius Ioiarib filius Zacchariae filius Silonites Néhémie 11.6 omnes filii Phares qui habitaverunt in Hierusalem quadringenti sexaginta octo viri fortes Néhémie 11.7 hii sunt autem filii Beniamin Sellum filius Mosollam filius Ioed filius Phadaia filius Colaia filius Masia filius Ethehel filius Isaia Néhémie 11.8 et post eum Gabbai Sellai nongenti viginti octo Néhémie 11.9 et Iohel filius Zechri praepositus eorum et Iuda filius Sennua super civitatem secundus Néhémie 11.10 et de sacerdotibus Idaia filius Ioarib Iachin Néhémie 11.11 Saraia filius Elcia filius Mesollam filius Sadoc filius Meraioth filius Ahitub princeps domus Dei Néhémie 11.12 et fratres eorum facientes opera templi octingenti viginti duo et Adaia filius Ieroam filius Felelia filius Amsi filius Zacchariae filius Phessur filius Melchiae Néhémie 11.13 et fratres eius principes patrum ducenti quadraginta duo et Amassai filius Azrihel filius Aazi filius Mosollamoth filius Emmer Néhémie 11.14 et fratres eorum potentes nimis centum viginti octo et praepositus eorum Zabdihel filius potentium Néhémie 11.15 et de Levitis Sebenia filius Asob filius Azaricam filius Asabia filius Boni Néhémie 11.16 et Sabathai et Iozabed super opera quae erant forinsecus in domo Dei a principibus Levitarum Néhémie 11.17 et Mathania filius Micha filius Zebdaei filius Asaph princeps ad laudandum et confitendum in oratione et Becbecia secundus de fratribus eius et Abda filius Sammua filius Galal filius Idithun Néhémie 11.18 omnes Levitae in civitate sancta ducenti octoginta quattuor Néhémie 11.19 et ianitores Accob Telmon et fratres eorum qui custodiebant ostia centum septuaginta duo Néhémie 11.20 et reliqui ex Israhel sacerdotes et Levitae in universis civitatibus Iuda unusquisque in possessione sua Néhémie 11.21 et Nathinnei qui habitabant in Ofel et Siaha et Gaspha de Nathinneis Néhémie 11.22 et episcopus Levitarum in Hierusalem Azzi filius Bani filius Asabiae filius Matthaniae filius Michae de filiis Asaph cantores in ministerio domus Dei Néhémie 11.23 praeceptum quippe regis super eos erat et ordo in cantoribus per dies singulos Néhémie 11.24 et Fataia filius Mesezebel de filiis Zera filii Iuda in manu regis iuxta omne verbum populi Néhémie 11.25 et in domibus per omnes regiones eorum de filiis Iuda habitaverunt in Cariatharbe et in filiabus eius et in Dibon et in filiabus eius et in Capsel et in viculis eius Néhémie 11.26 et in Iesue et in Molada et in Bethfaleth Néhémie 11.27 et in Asersual et in Bersabee et in filiabus eius Néhémie 11.28 et in Siceleg et in Mochona et in filiabus eius Néhémie 11.29 et in Ainremmon et in Sara et in Irimuth Néhémie 11.30 Zanoa Odollam et villis earum Lachis et regionibus eius Azeca et filiabus eius et manserunt in Bersabee usque ad vallem Ennom Néhémie 11.31 filii autem Beniamin a Geba Mechmas et Aia et Bethel et filiabus eius Néhémie 11.32 Anathoth Nob Anania Néhémie 11.33 Asor Rama Getthaim Néhémie 11.34 Adid Seboim Neballa Loth Néhémie 11.35 et Ono valle Artificum Néhémie 11.36 et de Levitis partitiones Iuda et Beniamin

Néhémie : Caput 11

The Repopulation of Jerusalem according to Nehemiah 11

Chapter 11 of the book of Nehemiah addresses the repopulation of Jerusalem, a crucial step in the revitalization of the holy city. This strategic text sheds light on how the city is reestablished and the families who choose to settle there, as well as in the surrounding villages. It highlights the importance of a stable presence of God's people in Jerusalem, essential for its security and prosperity.

Nehemiah 11 illustrates how the personal sacrifice of some contributes to the common good, a call to solidarity and community engagement. We invite you to meditate on five biblical passages that enrich our understanding of the themes of dedication and community present in this chapter.

1. 1 Chronicles 9:2-3

"The first to settle back on their properties and in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants. Some descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh came to live in Jerusalem."

This verse, which echoes Nehemiah 11, highlights the repopulation of Jerusalem and shows the historical continuity of this significant event.

2. Psalm 122:6

"Pray for peace in Jerusalem: 'May those who love you live in safety!'"

This psalm expresses a deep desire to see Jerusalem not only inhabited but also prosperous, which is in line with the goal of repopulation described in Nehemiah 11.

3. Isaiah 4:3

"Those who remain in Zion and those who remain in Jerusalem will be called holy; everyone who is written among the living in Jerusalem."

This prophecy from Isaiah speaks of a promising future for the city, echoing the importance of a repopulated Jerusalem, as emphasized in Nehemiah 11.

4. Zechariah 8:8

"I will bring them back to live in Jerusalem; they will be my people, and I will be their God, faithful and righteous."

This prophetic promise aligns with the efforts to repopulate Jerusalem as described in Nehemiah 11, reminding us that God remains present among his people.

5. Acts 2:5

"Now there were in Jerusalem Jews who feared God from all the nations of the world."

This New Testament verse highlights the continuing importance of Jerusalem as a religious center, marking the beginning of a new era rooted in the repopulation of Nehemiah 11.

As we meditate on these passages, we are called to renew our commitment to our community, to demonstrate dedication, and to work together for the prosperity of our church and society, just as the people of Jerusalem did in ancient times.