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translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/nehemiah/11.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />in Anathoth, Nob and Ananiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They also lived in Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />in Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>And</i> at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />in Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />in Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />in Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />in Anathoth, Nob, and Ananiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />At Anathoth, Nob, Anania, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />to Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And at Anothoth, Aojab, Ananiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Anathoth, and Yab, and Anania<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/11-32.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=3384" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Residents Outside Jerusalem</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">31</span>The descendants of Benjamin from Geba lived in Michmash, Aija, and Bethel with its villages; <span class="reftext">32</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6068.htm" title="6068: ‘ă·nā·ṯō·wṯ (N-proper-fs) -- A place near Jer., also two Isr. Plural of Anath; Anathoth, the name of two Israelites, also of a place in Pal.">in Anathoth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5011.htm" title="5011: nōḇ (N-proper-fs) -- A priestly city, perhaps also a place N. of Jer. The same as nowb; fruit; Nob, a place in Palestine.">Nob,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6055.htm" title="6055: ‘ă·nā·nə·yāh (N-proper-fs) -- An Israelite, also a place near Jer. From anan and Yahh; Jah has covered; Ananjah, the name of an Israelite and of a place in Palestine.">Ananiah,</a> </span><span class="reftext">33</span>Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/15-33.htm">Joshua 15:33-36</a></span><br />These were in the foothills: Eshtaol, Zorah, Ashnah, / Zanoah, En-gannim, Tappuah, Enam, / Jarmuth, Adullam, Socoh, Azekah, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-1.htm">1 Samuel 17:1</a></span><br />Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war at Socoh in Judah, and they camped between Socoh and Azekah in Ephes-dammim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">2 Chronicles 11:5-10</a></span><br />Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah. / He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, / Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-41.htm">Joshua 19:41-43</a></span><br />The territory of their inheritance included Zorah, Eshtaol, Ir-shemesh, / Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah, / Elon, Timnah, Ekron,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-28.htm">1 Chronicles 4:28-31</a></span><br />They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, / Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, / Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-26.htm">1 Samuel 30:26-31</a></span><br />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; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-24.htm">2 Samuel 23:24-31</a></span><br />Now these were members of the Thirty: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite, / Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-54.htm">1 Chronicles 6:54-60</a></span><br />Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-2.htm">1 Chronicles 9:2-3</a></span><br />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:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/18-13.htm">2 Kings 18:13</a></span><br />In the fourteenth year of Hezekiah’s reign, Sennacherib king of Assyria attacked and captured all the fortified cities of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/10-28.htm">Isaiah 10:28-32</a></span><br />Assyria has entered Aiath and passed through Migron, storing their supplies at Michmash. / They have crossed at the ford: “We will spend the night at Geba.” Ramah trembles; Gibeah of Saul flees. / Cry aloud, O Daughter of Gallim! Listen, O Laishah! O wretched Anathoth! ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/34-7.htm">Jeremiah 34:7</a></span><br />as the army of the king of Babylon was fighting against Jerusalem and the remaining cities of Judah—against Lachish and Azekah. For these were the only fortified cities remaining in Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-1.htm">Matthew 2:1</a></span><br />After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-4.htm">Luke 2:4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-5.htm">John 4:5</a></span><br />So He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,</p><p class="hdg">Anathoth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/7-27.htm">Nehemiah 7:27</a></b></br> The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/21-18.htm">Joshua 21:18</a></b></br> Anathoth with her suburbs, and Almon with her suburbs; four cities.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/10-30.htm">Isaiah 10:30</a></b></br> Lift up thy voice, O daughter of Gallim: cause it to be heard unto Laish, O poor Anathoth.</p><p class="hdg">Nob.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/21-1.htm">1 Samuel 21:1</a></b></br> Then came David to Nob to Ahimelech the priest: and Ahimelech was afraid at the meeting of David, and said unto him, Why <i>art</i> thou alone, and no man with thee?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/22-19.htm">1 Samuel 22:19</a></b></br> And Nob, the city of the priests, smote he with the edge of the sword, both men and women, children and sucklings, and oxen, and asses, and sheep, with the edge of the sword.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/10-32.htm">Isaiah 10:32</a></b></br> As yet shall he remain at Nob that day: he shall shake his hand <i>against</i> the mount of the daughter of Zion, the hill of Jerusalem.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/3-23.htm">Ananiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-23.htm">Anani'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-19.htm">Anathoth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-19.htm">An'athoth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-19.htm">Nob</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/3-23.htm">Ananiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-23.htm">Anani'ah</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-30.htm">Anathoth</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-30.htm">An'athoth</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-32.htm">Nob</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/11-1.htm">The rulers, voluntary men, and the tenth man chosen by lot, dwell at Jerusalem.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/11-3.htm">A catalogue of their names.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/11-20.htm">Those who remain dwell in other cities.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/nehemiah/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>in Anathoth</b><br>Anathoth was a town in the territory of Benjamin, located approximately three miles northeast of Jerusalem. It is historically significant as the hometown of the prophet Jeremiah (<a href="/jeremiah/1.htm">Jeremiah 1:1</a>). The town was designated as a Levitical city (<a href="/joshua/21-18.htm">Joshua 21:18</a>), meaning it was set aside for the Levites, the priestly tribe of Israel. This connection to the Levites and prophets highlights the town's spiritual heritage. Anathoth's mention in <a href="/nehemiah/11-32.htm">Nehemiah 11:32</a> indicates the repopulation efforts during Nehemiah's time, as the Israelites sought to restore their presence in the land after the Babylonian exile.<p><b>Nob</b><br>Nob was another town in the territory of Benjamin, known for its association with the priests during the time of King Saul. It was the location of the tabernacle after the destruction of Shiloh and before the establishment of the temple in Jerusalem. Nob is most notably mentioned in <a href="/1_samuel/21.htm">1 Samuel 21-22</a>, where David received consecrated bread from Ahimelech the priest. Saul later ordered the massacre of the priests of Nob, highlighting the town's tragic history. Its inclusion in <a href="/nehemiah/11-32.htm">Nehemiah 11:32</a> reflects the restoration of communities that had been significant in Israel's religious history.<p><b>Ananiah</b><br>Ananiah is a lesser-known location mentioned in the Bible, and its exact location is not definitively identified today. It is believed to have been a village in the region of Benjamin, possibly near Nob and Anathoth. The mention of Ananiah in <a href="/nehemiah/11-32.htm">Nehemiah 11:32</a> suggests its role in the reestablishment of Jewish settlements during the post-exilic period. The name Ananiah means "Yahweh has answered," which may reflect the community's hope and faith in God's promises during the restoration era.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/anathoth.htm">Anathoth</a></b><br>A town in the territory of Benjamin, known as the birthplace of the prophet Jeremiah. It was a Levitical city, meaning it was designated for the Levites, the priestly tribe of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/n/nob.htm">Nob</a></b><br>A city of priests located near Jerusalem. It is historically significant as the place where David received the showbread and Goliath's sword from Ahimelech the priest.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/ananiah.htm">Ananiah</a></b><br>A lesser-known location mentioned in the context of the resettlement of the Israelites. Its exact historical and geographical details are not well-documented, but it is part of the list of towns where the people of Israel resettled.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_restoration.htm">God's Faithfulness in Restoration</a></b><br>The mention of these towns in <a href="/nehemiah/11-32.htm">Nehemiah 11:32</a> is part of the larger account of the restoration of Israel. God is faithful to His promises, bringing His people back to their land after exile.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_heritage.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Heritage</a></b><br>Anathoth and Nob, being Levitical cities, remind us of the importance of maintaining a spiritual heritage and the role of spiritual leaders in guiding communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_resettlement.htm">Community and Resettlement</a></b><br>The resettlement of these towns signifies the importance of community and the collective effort required to rebuild and restore what was lost.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_plan.htm">Obedience to God's Plan</a></b><br>The resettlement reflects the obedience of the Israelites to God's plan for them, encouraging us to trust and follow God's direction in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_lesser-known_places.htm">Role of Lesser-Known Places</a></b><br>Ananiah, though not well-documented, is part of God's plan, teaching us that every place and person has a role in God's kingdom, even if they seem insignificant.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_nehemiah_11_25-36_sites_match_history.htm">Nehemiah 11:25-36 - Do the recorded locations and populations in Judah and Benjamin align with known historical or archaeological records of the period?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_jeremiah's_land_purchase_verified.htm">Jeremiah 32:9-15: How can the account of Jeremiah purchasing land during a siege be historically or archaeologically verified if the city was on the brink of destruction?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_matthew_27_9_a_textual_error.htm">In Matthew 27:9, the prophecy is attributed to Jeremiah, but it seems to quote Zechariah; is this a textual error?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible_books'_order.htm">What is the order of the Bible's books?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 32.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Anathoth</span> was on the road from Geba to Jerusalem (<a href="/isaiah/10-30.htm">Isaiah 10:30</a>), and was a Levitical city (<a href="/joshua/21-18.htm">Joshua 21:18</a>). Nob was still nearer to the capital, which could be seen from it (<a href="/isaiah/10-32.htm">Isaiah 10:32</a>). It was famous for the massacre of the priests by Doeg (<a href="/1_samuel/22-18.htm">1 Samuel 22:18, 19</a>). Ananiah is mentioned only in this place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/11-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Anathoth,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲנָת֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·nā·ṯō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6068.htm">Strong's 6068: </a> </span><span class="str2">Anathoth -- a place near Jerusalem, also two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Nob,</span><br /><span class="heb">נֹ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(nōḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5011.htm">Strong's 5011: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nob -- a priestly city, perhaps also a place North of Jerusalem</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ananiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲנָֽנְיָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·nā·nə·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6055.htm">Strong's 6055: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ananiah -- an Israelite, also a place near Jerusalem</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/11-32.htm">Nehemiah 11:32 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/11-32.htm">Nehemiah 11:32 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/11-32.htm">Nehemiah 11:32 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/11-32.htm">Nehemiah 11:32 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/11-32.htm">Nehemiah 11:32 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/11-32.htm">Nehemiah 11:32 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/11-32.htm">Nehemiah 11:32 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/11-32.htm">Nehemiah 11:32 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/11-32.htm">Nehemiah 11:32 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/11-32.htm">Nehemiah 11:32 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/11-32.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 11:32 At Anathoth Nob Ananiah (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/11-31.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 11:31"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 11:31" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/11-33.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 11:33"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 11:33" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>