Nehemiah 11:25
New International Version
As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath Arba and its surrounding settlements, in Dibon and its settlements, in Jekabzeel and its villages,

New Living Translation
As for the surrounding villages with their open fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba with its settlements, Dibon with its settlements, and Jekabzeel with its villages.

English Standard Version
And as for the villages, with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba and its villages, and in Dibon and its villages, and in Jekabzeel and its villages,

Berean Standard Bible
As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages;

King James Bible
And for the villages, with their fields, some of the children of Judah dwelt at Kirjatharba, and in the villages thereof, and at Dibon, and in the villages thereof, and at Jekabzeel, and in the villages thereof,

New King James Version
And as for the villages with their fields, some of the children of Judah dwelt in Kirjath Arba and its villages, Dibon and its villages, Jekabzeel and its villages;

New American Standard Bible
Now as for the villages with their fields, some of the sons of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba and its towns, in Dibon and its towns, and in Jekabzeel and its villages,

NASB 1995
Now as for the villages with their fields, some of the sons of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba and its towns, in Dibon and its towns, and in Jekabzeel and its villages,

NASB 1977
Now as for the villages with their fields, some of the sons of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba and its towns, in Dibon and its towns, and in Jekabzeel and its villages,

Legacy Standard Bible
Now as for the villages with their fields, some of the sons of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba and its towns, in Dibon and its towns, and in Jekabzeel and its villages,

Amplified Bible
As for the villages with their fields, some sons (descendants) of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba and its towns, Dibon and its towns, and Jekabzeel and its villages,

Christian Standard Bible
As for the farming settlements with their fields: Some of Judah’s descendants lived in Kiriath-arba and Dibon and their surrounding villages, and Jekabzeel and its settlements;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
As for the farming settlements with their fields: Some of Judah’s descendants lived in Kiriath-arba and its villages, Dibon and its villages, and Jekabzeel and its villages;

American Standard Version
And as for the villages, with their fields, some of the children of Judah dwelt in Kiriath-arba and the towns thereof, and in Dibon and the towns thereof, and in Jekabzeel and the villages thereof,

Contemporary English Version
Some of the people of Judah lived in the following towns near their farms: Kiriath-Arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel,

English Revised Version
And for the villages, with their fields, some of the children of Judah dwelt in Kiriath-arba and the towns thereof, and in Dibon and the towns thereof, and in Jekabzeel and the villages thereof;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Many people lived in villages that had fields. Some people of Judah lived in Kiriath Arba and its villages, in Dibon and its villages, in Jekabzeel and its villages,

Good News Translation
Many of the people lived in towns near their farms. Those who were of the tribe of Judah lived in Kiriath Arba, Dibon, and Jekabzeel, and in the villages near these cities.

International Standard Version
Now concerning the villages and their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba and its villages, in Dibon and its villages, in Jekabzeel and its villages,

Majority Standard Bible
As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages;

NET Bible
As for the settlements with their fields, some of the people of Judah settled in Kiriath Arba and its neighboring villages, in Dibon and its villages, in Jekabzeel and its settlements,

New Heart English Bible
As for the villages, with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath Arba and its towns, and in Dibon and its towns, and in Jekabzeel and its villages,

Webster's Bible Translation
And for the villages, with their fields, some of the children of Judah dwelt at Kirjath-arba, and in its villages, and at Dibon, and in its villages, and at Jekabzeel, and in its villages,

World English Bible
As for the villages with their fields, some of the children of Judah lived in Kiriath Arba and its towns, in Dibon and its towns, in Jekabzeel and its villages,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And at the villages with their fields, of the sons of Judah there have dwelt, in Kirjath-Arba and its small towns, and in Dibon and its small towns, and in Jekabzeel and its villages,

Young's Literal Translation
And at the villages with their fields, of the sons of Judah there have dwelt, in Kirjath-Arba and its small towns, and in Dibon and its small towns, and in Jekabzeel and its villages,

Smith's Literal Translation
And for the villages with their field, from the sons of Judah dwelt in Kirjath-Arba, and its buildings, and in Dibon and its buildings, and in Jekabzeel, and its villages,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And in the houses through all their countries. Of the children of Juda so dwelt at Cariath-Arbe, and in the villages thereof: and at Dibon, and in the villages thereof: and at Cabseel, and in the villages thereof.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and in the houses throughout all their regions. Some of the sons of Judah lived at Kiriatharba and in its daughter villages, and at Dibon and in its daughter villages, and at Jekabzeel and in its vicinity,

New American Bible
As concerns their villages with their fields: Judahites lived in Kiriath-arba and its dependencies, in Dibon and its dependencies, in Jekabzeel and its villages,

New Revised Standard Version
And as for the villages, with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba and its villages, and in Dibon and its villages, and in Jekabzeel and its villages,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And over their overseers and over their villages and over their fields. Now some of the children of Judah dwelt in Koriath-arba and in its villages, and in Ribon and in its villages, and in Kebazeel and in its villages.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Over their courtyards and over their fields; and some of the sons of Yehuda dwelt in Qorith Arba and in its villages, and in Ribun, and in its villages, and in Qabtsayel, and in its villages
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And for the villages, with their fields, some of the children of Judah dwelt in Kiriath-arba and the towns thereof, and in Dibon and the towns thereof, and in Jekabzeel and the villages thereof;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and with regard to villages in their country district: and some of the children of Juda dwelt in Cariatharboc,

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Context
Residents Outside Jerusalem
24Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, a descendant of Zerah son of Judah, was the king’s agent in every matter concerning the people. 25As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages; 26in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet;…

Cross References
Joshua 21:16
Ain, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh—nine cities from these two tribes, together with their pasturelands.

1 Chronicles 6:57-60
So the descendants of Aaron were given Hebron (a city of refuge), Libnah, Jattir, Eshtemoa, / Hilen, Debir, / Ashan, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh, together with their pasturelands. ...

1 Kings 4:7-19
Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, / and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim; / Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan; ...

2 Chronicles 11:5-10
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah. / He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, / Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, ...

Joshua 15:48-60
These were in the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh, / Dannah, Kiriath-sannah (that is, Debir), / Anab, Eshtemoh, Anim, ...

1 Samuel 30:26-31
When David arrived in Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, “Here is a gift for you from the plunder of the LORD’s enemies.” / He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir; / to those in Aroer, Siphmoth, and Eshtemoa; ...

2 Samuel 2:1-3
Some time later, David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” “Go up,” the LORD answered. Then David asked, “Where should I go?” “To Hebron,” replied the LORD. / So David went there with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel. / David also took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron.

1 Chronicles 9:2-3
Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants. / Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:

Jeremiah 32:43-44
And fields will be bought in this land about which you are saying, ‘It is a desolation, without man or beast; it has been delivered into the hands of the Chaldeans.’ / Fields will be purchased with silver, and deeds will be signed, sealed, and witnessed in the land of Benjamin, in the areas surrounding Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah—the cities of the hill country, the foothills, and the Negev—because I will restore them from captivity, declares the LORD.”

Ezekiel 48:15-20
The remaining area, 5,000 cubits wide and 25,000 cubits long, will be for common use by the city, for houses, and for pastureland. The city will be in the center of it / and will have these measurements: 4,500 cubits on the north side, 4,500 cubits on the south side, 4,500 cubits on the east side, and 4,500 cubits on the west side. / The pastureland of the city will extend 250 cubits to the north, 250 cubits to the south, 250 cubits to the east, and 250 cubits to the west. ...

Matthew 2:1-6
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, / asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” / When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. ...

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 4:5
So He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph.

Acts 8:1
And Saul was there, giving approval to Stephen’s death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.

Acts 9:31
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.


Treasury of Scripture

And for the villages, with their fields, some of the children of Judah dwelled at Kirjatharba, and in the villages thereof, and at Dibon, and in the villages thereof, and at Jekabzeel, and in the villages thereof,

Kirjath-arba.

Joshua 14:15
And the name of Hebron before was Kirjatharba; which Arba was a great man among the Anakims. And the land had rest from war.

Dibon.

Joshua 15:22
And Kinah, and Dimonah, and Adadah,

Dimonah.

Joshua 15:21
And the uttermost cities of the tribe of the children of Judah toward the coast of Edom southward were Kabzeel, and Eder, and Jagur,

Kabzeel.

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Nehemiah 11
1. The rulers, voluntary men, and the tenth man chosen by lot, dwell at Jerusalem.
3. A catalogue of their names.
20. Those who remain dwell in other cities.














As for the villages with their fields
This phrase highlights the rural settlements surrounding the main cities. In ancient Judah, these villages were essential for agricultural production, providing sustenance for the urban centers. The Hebrew word for "villages" (חַצֵּרִים, chatserim) often refers to unwalled settlements, indicating a simpler, agrarian lifestyle. The "fields" (שָׂדוֹת, sadot) were crucial for the economy, as agriculture was the backbone of ancient society. This phrase underscores the importance of community and stewardship of the land, reflecting God's provision and the people's responsibility to cultivate and care for His creation.

some of the people of Judah lived
This indicates a partial resettlement, as not all of Judah's population returned to these areas. The Hebrew word for "lived" (יָשַׁב, yashab) implies dwelling or settling, suggesting a sense of permanence and stability. This resettlement was part of the broader restoration efforts after the Babylonian exile, fulfilling God's promise to bring His people back to their land. It reflects the faithfulness of God in restoring His people and the obedience of the remnant in reestablishing their heritage.

in Kiriath-arba and its villages
Kiriath-arba, known today as Hebron, is one of the oldest cities in the region, with a rich biblical history. It was originally named after Arba, the greatest man among the Anakim (Joshua 14:15). Hebron holds significant patriarchal importance as the burial place of Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Leah. The mention of "its villages" indicates the surrounding smaller communities that supported the main city. This highlights the interconnectedness of urban and rural life in ancient Judah.

in Dibon and its villages
Dibon, not to be confused with the Moabite city of the same name, was a town in the territory of Judah. The inclusion of "its villages" again emphasizes the network of smaller settlements that were vital for the sustenance and defense of the region. This reflects the strategic importance of these locations in maintaining the integrity and security of the land.

and in Jekabzeel and its villages
Jekabzeel, also known as Kabzeel, was located in the southern part of Judah. It is mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:20 as the hometown of Benaiah, one of David's mighty warriors. The reference to "its villages" suggests a cluster of communities that contributed to the area's agricultural and economic activities. This highlights the theme of restoration and continuity, as these ancient towns were re-inhabited by the returning exiles, symbolizing hope and renewal for the nation of Israel.

(25) The children of Judah are now described very generally with respect to their distribution.

Kirjath-arba.--Hebron no longer, the ancient name being now recovered.

In the villages thereof.--Literally, the daughters thereof; being a different word from the "villages" at the beginning.

Verse 25. - And for the villages. Or, "And, as regards the villages." The writer here at last passes away altogether from Jerusalem, and proceeds to speak of the country population of Judaea. This was chiefly located in villages or hamlets, to each of which was attached a territory suitable for cultivation. The principal of these settlements are now enumerated, and will be found to comprise seventeen places belonging to Judah, and fifteen belonging to Benjamin. Of these thirty-two, a considerable proper tion had subordinate hamlets attached to them. Kirjath-arba, or Hebron. During the captivity the old name had reasserted itself (see Joshua 14:15). Dibon is not the important Moabite town whence came the famous "Moabite Stone," but the city anciently called Dimonah, which is coupled with "Kabzeel" and "Moladah" in Joshua 15:21-26. Jekabzeel is no doubt the ancient "Kabzeel (Joshua 15:21).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
As for
וְאֶל־ (wə·’el-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the villages
הַחֲצֵרִ֖ים (ha·ḥă·ṣê·rîm)
Article | Noun - common plural
Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet

with their fields,
בִּשְׂדֹתָ֑ם (biś·ḏō·ṯām)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 7704: Field, land

some of the people
מִבְּנֵ֣י (mib·bə·nê)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

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

lived
יָֽשְׁב֞וּ (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 Kiriath-arba,
הָֽאַרְבַּע֙ (hā·’ar·ba‘)
Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7153: Kiriath-arba -- 'city of the four', an older name of Hebron

Dibon,
וּבְדִיבֹן֙ (ū·ḇə·ḏî·ḇōn)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1769: Dibon -- a city in Moab, also a place in Judah

and Jekabzeel,
וּבִֽיקַּבְצְאֵ֖ל (ū·ḇîq·qaḇ·ṣə·’êl)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3343: Jekabzeel

and their villages;
וַחֲצֵרֶֽיהָ׃ (wa·ḥă·ṣê·re·hā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet


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