1 The administrators took up residence in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one man in ten to reside in Jerusalem, the holy city, while the other nine would remain in the other cities.

2 The people blessed all those who willingly agreed to take up residence in Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 11:1-2, New American Bible Revised. Copyright © 2010 USCCB.
Nehemiah 10
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