1 Chronicles 9:3
New International Version
Those from Judah, from Benjamin, and from Ephraim and Manasseh who lived in Jerusalem were:

New Living Translation
Some of the people from the tribes of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh came and settled in Jerusalem.

English Standard Version
And some of the people of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:

Berean Standard Bible
Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:

King James Bible
And in Jerusalem dwelt of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim, and Manasseh;

New King James Version
Now in Jerusalem the children of Judah dwelt, and some of the children of Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim and Manasseh:

New American Standard Bible
Some of the sons of Judah, some of the sons of Benjamin, and some of the sons of Ephraim and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:

NASB 1995
Some of the sons of Judah, of the sons of Benjamin and of the sons of Ephraim and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:

NASB 1977
And some of the sons of Judah, of the sons of Benjamin, and of the sons of Ephraim and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:

Legacy Standard Bible
And some of the sons of Judah, of the sons of Benjamin and of the sons of Ephraim and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:

Amplified Bible
Some of the sons (people) of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:

Christian Standard Bible
These people from the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh settled in Jerusalem:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
These people from the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh settled in Jerusalem:

American Standard Version
And in Jerusalem dwelt of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim and Manasseh:

Contemporary English Version
People from the tribes of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh settled in Jerusalem.

English Revised Version
And in Jerusalem dwelt of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim and Manasseh;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jerusalem was settled by descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh:

Good News Translation
People from the tribes of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh went to live in Jerusalem.

International Standard Version
In Jerusalem there lived some of the people of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh including

Majority Standard Bible
Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:

NET Bible
Some from the tribes of Judah, Benjamin, and Ephraim and Manasseh settled in Jerusalem.

New Heart English Bible
In Jerusalem lived of the people of Judah, and of the people of Benjamin, and of the people of Ephraim and Manasseh:

Webster's Bible Translation
And in Jerusalem dwelt of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim, and Manasseh;

World English Bible
In Jerusalem, there lived of the children of Judah, of the children of Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim and Manasseh:
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And those who dwelt in Jerusalem of the sons of Judah, and of the sons of Benjamin, and of the sons of Ephraim and Manasseh:

Young's Literal Translation
And in Jerusalem dwelt of the sons of Judah, and of the sons of Benjamin, and of the sons of Ephraim and Manasseh:

Smith's Literal Translation
And in Jerusalem there dwelt from the sons of Judah, and from the sons of Benjamin, and from the sons of Ephraim and Manasseh:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And in Jerusalem dwelt of the children of Juda, and of the children of Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim, and of Manasses.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Staying in Jerusalem were some from the sons of Judah, and from the sons of Benjamin, and also from the sons of Ephraim and of Manasseh:

New American Bible
In Jerusalem lived Judahites and Benjaminites; also Ephraimites and Manassites.

New Revised Standard Version
And some of the people of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And in Jerusalem dwelt some of the children of Judah and of the children of Benjamin and of the children of Ephraim and of Manasseh:

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And some of the children of Yehuda were dwelling in Jerusalem, and some of the children of Benjamin, and some of the children of Aphreim and some of the children of Manassheh
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And in Jerusalem dwelt of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim and Manasseh:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And there dwelt in Jerusalem some of the children of Juda, and of the children of Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim, and Manasse.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The People of Jerusalem
2Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants. 3These were some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh who lived in Jerusalem: 4Uthai son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, a descendant of Perez son of Judah.…

Cross References
Nehemiah 11:1-4
Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city of Jerusalem, while the remaining nine were to dwell in their own towns. / And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem. / These are the heads of the provinces who settled in Jerusalem. (In the villages of Judah, however, each lived on his own property in their towns—the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants— ...

Ezra 2:1-2
Now these are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles carried away to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar its king. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town, / accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:

Nehemiah 7:6-7
These are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles carried away to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar its king. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town, / accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:

Ezra 1:5
So the family heads of Judah and Benjamin, along with the priests and Levites—everyone whose spirit God had stirred—prepared to go up and rebuild the house of the LORD in Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 11:20
The rest of the Israelites, with the priests and Levites, were in all the villages of Judah, each on his own inheritance.

Nehemiah 11:36
And some divisions of the Levites of Judah settled in Benjamin.

Ezra 10:9
So within the three days, all the men of Judah and Benjamin assembled in Jerusalem, and on the twentieth day of the ninth month, all the people sat in the square at the house of God, trembling regarding this matter and because of the heavy rain.

Nehemiah 7:73
So the priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, and temple servants, along with some of the people and the rest of the Israelites, settled in their own towns. And by the seventh month the Israelites had settled in their towns.

Nehemiah 11:25-30
As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages; / in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet; / in Hazar-shual; in Beersheba and its villages; ...

Nehemiah 12:27
At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres.

Nehemiah 12:44
And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving.

Nehemiah 13:3
As soon as the people heard this law, they excluded from Israel all of foreign descent.

Matthew 1:1-2
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.

Luke 2:4
So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David.

John 4:9
“You are a Jew,” said the woman. “How can You ask for a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.)


Treasury of Scripture

And in Jerusalem dwelled of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim, and Manasseh;

Jerusalem

Nehemiah 11:1,4-9
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…

of the children of Ephraim

2 Chronicles 11:16
And after them out of all the tribes of Israel such as set their hearts to seek the LORD God of Israel came to Jerusalem, to sacrifice unto the LORD God of their fathers.

2 Chronicles 30:11
Nevertheless divers of Asher and Manasseh and of Zebulun humbled themselves, and came to Jerusalem.

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Some of the descendants
This phrase indicates a partial representation of the tribes, suggesting that not all members of these tribes returned to Jerusalem. The Hebrew word for "descendants" is "בְּנֵי" (benei), meaning "sons" or "children," which often implies a broader familial or tribal lineage. This highlights the continuity of God's covenant with Israel, as the descendants of the tribes are still recognized and accounted for in the restoration of Jerusalem.

Judah
The tribe of Judah holds significant importance in biblical history, being the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended. The Hebrew name "יְהוּדָה" (Yehudah) means "praise," reflecting the tribe's role in leading worship and its prominence in the southern kingdom. Judah's presence in Jerusalem underscores the fulfillment of God's promises and the centrality of worship in the life of Israel.

Benjamin
The tribe of Benjamin, "בִּנְיָמִין" (Binyamin) in Hebrew, meaning "son of the right hand," was historically known for its warriors and close association with Judah. Benjamin's inclusion in the return to Jerusalem signifies the reunification of the southern tribes and the restoration of the kingdom's strength and unity, as Benjamin had been part of the kingdom of Judah.

Ephraim
Ephraim, "אֶפְרָיִם" (Ephraim) in Hebrew, meaning "fruitful," was one of the leading tribes of the northern kingdom of Israel. The mention of Ephraim here is significant because it represents the inclusion of the northern tribes in the restoration process. This reflects God's desire for the unity of all Israel and the hope for reconciliation and restoration of the entire nation.

Manasseh
The tribe of Manasseh, "מְנַשֶּׁה" (Menasheh) in Hebrew, meaning "causing to forget," was another prominent tribe of the northern kingdom. Manasseh's presence in Jerusalem symbolizes the overcoming of past divisions and the hope for a new beginning. It highlights the theme of forgiveness and renewal, as God brings His people back to their spiritual and physical homeland.

lived in Jerusalem
The act of living in Jerusalem, "יָשְׁבוּ בִּירוּשָׁלִַם" (yashvu biYerushalayim), signifies more than just physical residence; it represents a return to the heart of Israel's spiritual life. Jerusalem, the city of peace, is central to God's plan for His people, serving as the location of the Temple and the focal point of worship. The return to Jerusalem is a fulfillment of prophetic promises and a testament to God's faithfulness in restoring His people to their rightful place. This return is not just a geographical relocation but a spiritual renewal, as the people of God reestablish their covenant relationship with Him in the city He has chosen.

IX.

(3) And in Jerusalem dwelt (some) of the children of Judah, and (some) of the children of Benjamin.--This sentence is word for word the same with Nehemiah 11:4 a. The next clause, "and some of the children of Ephraim, and Manasseh," is not found in Nehemiah, and nothing further is said in the present chapter concerning these two tribes. But so far from proving the clause to be a figment of the chronicler's, this fact only indicates that he has chosen to use the ordinary freedom of a compiler in transcribing from the fuller document which supplied him with materials here and in Nehemiah 11. His source dealt with the neighbouring townships as well as Jerusalem; the latter is the sole subject of the chronicler's extracts here.

Verse 3. - And of the children of Ephraim, and Manasseh. These words are not found in Nehemiah 11:4.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
These were some
מִן־ (min-)
Preposition
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

of the descendants
בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Judah,
יְהוּדָ֖ה (yə·hū·ḏāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites

Benjamin,
בִנְיָמִ֑ן (ḇin·yā·min)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites

Ephraim,
אֶפְרַ֖יִם (’ep̄·ra·yim)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 669: Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory

and Manasseh
וּמְנַשֶּֽׁה׃ (ū·mə·naš·šeh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4519: Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites

who lived
יָשְׁב֔וּ (yā·šə·ḇū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

in Jerusalem:
וּבִירוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙ (ū·ḇî·rū·šā·lim)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel


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