Nehemiah 11:21

“But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa were over the Nethinims.”

"But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa were over the Nethinims." - Nehemiah 11:21
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What does Nehemiah 11:21 mean?

The verse Nehemiah 11:21 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa were over the Nethinims." This verse comes from the book of Nehemiah, which is a historical account of the Jews' return to Jerusalem after the Babylonian…

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Dwellers of Ophel: Embracing Our Calling

As we turn to the Book of Nehemiah, particularly Nehemiah 11:21, we encounter a passage that may seem mundane at first glance: “But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa were over the Nethinims.” This verse invites us to delve deeper into the significance of the…

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A Prayer for Service and Unity: Inspired by Nehemiah 11:21

Heavenly Father, We come before You today in a spirit of humility and gratitude, acknowledging Your sovereign hand in our lives and in the lives of Your people. As we reflect upon the words of Nehemiah 11:21, ‘But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa were over the…

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Nehemiah 11:21 - "But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa were over the Nethinims."
Nehemiah 11:11-14
Nehemiah 11:13
Nehemiah 10:21 - "Meshezabeel, Zadok, Jaddua,"
Nehemiah 11:1-19
Nehemiah 12:21 - "Of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethaneel."
Nehemiah 7:21 - "The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight."
Nehemiah 11:34 - "Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,"
Nehemiah 10:11 - "Micha, Rehob, Hashabiah,"
Nehemiah 11:33 - "Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim,"
Nehemiah 11:32 - "And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,"
Nehemiah 11:26 - "And at Jeshua, and at Moladah, and at Beth-phelet,"
Nehemiah 11:29 - "And at En-rimmon, and at Zareah, and at Jarmuth,"
"Meshezabeel, Zadok, Jaddua," - Nehemiah 10:21
Nehemiah 11:35 - "Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen."
Nehemiah 11:28 - "And at Ziklag, and at Mekonah, and in the villages thereof,"
Nehemiah 11:36 - "And of the Levites were divisions in Judah, and in Benjamin."
Nehemiah 11:10 - "Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin."
Nehemiah 12:11 - "And Joiada begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua."
"Of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethaneel." - Nehemiah 12:21
Nehemiah 11:27 - "And at Hazar-shual, and at Beer-sheba, and in the villages thereof,"
Nehemiah 2:11 - "So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days."
Nehemiah 11:11 - "Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, was the ruler of the house of God."
"And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah," - Nehemiah 11:32
"Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat," - Nehemiah 11:34
"Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim," - Nehemiah 11:33
"Micha, Rehob, Hashabiah," - Nehemiah 10:11
"The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight." - Nehemiah 7:21
Nehemiah 11:8 - "And after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty and eight."