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<a href="/kjv/nehemiah/11.htm">King James Bible</a> And these are the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jesaiah. <a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/11.htm">New King James Version</a> And these are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah; <a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now these are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah; <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now these are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah; <a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now these are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah; <a href="/lsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now these are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah; <a href="/amp/nehemiah/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> These are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, son of Jeshaiah; <a href="/csb/nehemiah/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> These were Benjamin’s descendants: Sallu son of Meshullam, son of Joed, son of Pedaiah, son of Kolaiah, son of Maaseiah, son of Ithiel, son of Jeshaiah, <a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> These were Benjamin&#8217s descendants: Sallu son of Meshullam, son of Joed, son of Pedaiah, son of Kolaiah, son of Maaseiah, son of Ithiel, son of Jeshaiah, <a href="/asv/nehemiah/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> And these are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah. <a href="/erv/nehemiah/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> And these are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah. <a href="/gwt/nehemiah/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> These are the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu, who was the son of Meshullam, who was the son of Joed, who was the son of Pedaiah, who was the son of Kolaiah, who was the son of Maaseiah, who was the son of Ithiel, who was the son of Jeshaiah, <a href="/gnt/nehemiah/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> Members of the tribe of Benjamin: Sallu, the son of Meshullam and grandson of Joed. His other ancestors included Pedaiah, Kolaiah, Maaseiah, Ithiel, and Jeshaiah. <a href="/isv/nehemiah/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> These Benjamin's Descendants: Meshullam's son Sallu, who was the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah; <a href="/msb/nehemiah/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> From the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah; <a href="/net/nehemiah/11.htm">NET Bible</a> These are the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah, <a href="/nheb/nehemiah/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> These are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah. <a href="/wbt/nehemiah/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And these are the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jesaiah. <a href="/web/nehemiah/11.htm">World English Bible</a> These are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And these [are] sons of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, son of Joed, son of Pedaiah, son of Kolaiah, son of Maaseiah, son of Ithiel, son of Jesaiah; <a href="/ylt/nehemiah/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And these are sons of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, son of Joed, son of Pedaiah, son of Kolaiah, son of Maaseiah, son of Ithiel, son of Jesaiah; <a href="/slt/nehemiah/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And these the sons of Benjamin: Sallu, son of Meshullam, son of Joed, son of Pedaiah, son of Kolaiah, son of Maaseiah, son of Ithiel, son of Jesaiah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/nehemiah/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And these are the children of Benjamin: Sellum the son of Mosollam, the son of Joed, the son of Phadaia, the son of Colaia, the son of Masia, the son of Etheel, the son of Isaia. <a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now these are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu, the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah; <a href="/nabre/nehemiah/11.htm">New American Bible</a> These were the Benjaminites: Sallu, son of Meshullam, son of Joed, son of Pedaiah, son of Kolaiah, son of Maaseiah, son of Ithiel, son of Jeshaiah, <a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And these are the Benjaminites: Sallu son of Meshullam son of Joed son of Pedaiah son of Kolaiah son of Maaseiah son of Ithiel son of Jeshaiah.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And these are the descendants of Benjamin: Selah the son of Meshullam, the son of Joda, the son of Peraiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maasiah, the son of Athnael, the son of Isaiah. <a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And these are the sons of Benyamin: Sela, son of Meshlum, son of Yawida, son of Perayah, son of Qelaya, son of Masyah, son of Athnayel, son of Isaiah<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/nehemiah/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And these are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah. <a href="/sep/nehemiah/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And these were the children of Benjamin; Selo son of Mesulam, son of Joad, son of Phadaia, son of Coleia, son of Maasias, son of Ethiel, son of Jesia. <a href="/parallel/nehemiah/11-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=3157" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/11.htm">The New Settlers in Jerusalem</a> …6The descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of valor. 7<a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: wə·’êl·leh (Conj-w:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">From</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: ḇin·yā·min (N-proper-ms) -- From ben and yamiyn; son of right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">of Benjamin:</a> <a href="/hebrew/5543.htm" title="5543: sal·lu (N-proper-ms) -- Sallai -- an Israelite priest. Or Calluw; or Caluw; or Callay; from calah; weighed; Sallu or Sallai, the name of two Israelites.">Sallu</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/4918.htm" title="4918: mə·šul·lām (N-proper-ms) -- The name of a number of Isr. From shalam; allied; Meshullam, the name of seventeen Israelites.">of Meshullam,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3133.htm" title="3133: yō·w·‘êḏ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is a witness, a Benjamite. Apparently the active participle of ya'ad; appointer; Joed, an Israelite.">of Joed,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/6305.htm" title="6305: pə·ḏā·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Pdayahuw; from padah and Yahh; Jah has ransomed; Pedajah, the name of six Israelites.">of Pedaiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/6964.htm" title="6964: qō·w·lā·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Voice of Yah, two Isr. From qowl and Yahh; voice of Jah; Kolajah, the name of two Israelites.">of Kolaiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/4641.htm" title="4641: ma·‘ă·śê·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Maaseyahuw; from ma'aseh and Yahh; work of Jah; Maasejah, the name of sixteen Israelites.">of Maaseiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/384.htm" title="384: ’î·ṯî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps from 'osher and 'el; God has arrived; Ithiel, the name of an Israelite, also of a symbolical person.">of Ithiel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3470.htm" title="3470: yə·ša‘·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Yshayahuw; from yasha' and Yahh; Jah has saved; Jeshajah, the name of seven Israelites.">of Jeshaiah;</a> 8and his followers Gabbai and Sallai—928 men.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-10.htm">1 Chronicles 9:10-13</a> From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin; / Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple; / Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; ... <a href="/nehemiah/7-39.htm">Nehemiah 7:39-42</a> The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ... <a href="/ezra/2-36.htm">Ezra 2:36-39</a> The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ... <a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-19</a> These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/6-1.htm">1 Chronicles 6:1-15</a> The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. / The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/6-50.htm">1 Chronicles 6:50-53</a> These were the descendants of Aaron: Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son, / Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son, / Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son, ... <a href="/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">1 Chronicles 9:1-9</a> So all Israel was recorded in the genealogies written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. / 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: ... <a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1-7</a> Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, / Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, / Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth, ... <a href="/nehemiah/12-12.htm">Nehemiah 12:12-21</a> In the days of Joiakim, these were the heads of the priestly families: of the family of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah; / of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan; / of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph; ... <a href="/nehemiah/10-1.htm">Nehemiah 10:1-8</a> Now these were the ones who sealed the document: Nehemiah the governor, son of Hacaliah, and also Zedekiah, / Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, / Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah, ... <a href="/1_chronicles/23-1.htm">1 Chronicles 23:1-6</a> When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. / Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. / The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/23-13.htm">1 Chronicles 23:13-24</a> The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever. / As for Moses the man of God, his sons were named among the tribe of Levi. / The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-8</a> Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/26-1.htm">1 Chronicles 26:1-19</a> These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph. / Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, / Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1-15</a> This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And these are the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jesaiah.the sons.<a href="/1_chronicles/9-7.htm">1 Chronicles 9:7-9</a> And of the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hasenuah, … Joed.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/11-4.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-6.htm">Children</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-6.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/ezra/8-19.htm">Isaiah</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-1.htm">Ithiel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-21.htm">Jesaiah</a> <a href="/ezra/8-19.htm">Jeshaiah</a> <a href="/ezra/8-19.htm">Jeshai'ah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/29-21.htm">Kolaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-5.htm">Maaseiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-5.htm">Ma-Asei'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-20.htm">Meshullam</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-20.htm">Meshul'lam</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-4.htm">Pedaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-25.htm">Pedai'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-7.htm">Sallu</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/11-31.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-24.htm">Children</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-1.htm">Isaiah</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-1.htm">Ithiel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-21.htm">Jesaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-21.htm">Jeshaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-21.htm">Jeshai'ah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/29-21.htm">Kolaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-41.htm">Maaseiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-41.htm">Ma-Asei'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-11.htm">Meshullam</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-11.htm">Meshul'lam</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-13.htm">Pedaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-18.htm">Pedai'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-7.htm">Sallu</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 11</div>1. <a href="/nehemiah/11-1.htm">The rulers, voluntary men, and the tenth man chosen by lot, dwell at Jerusalem.</a> 3. <a href="/nehemiah/11-3.htm">A catalogue of their names.</a> 20. <a href="/nehemiah/11-20.htm">Those who remain dwell in other cities.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>From the descendants of Benjamin: The tribe of Benjamin was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its warriors and strategic location between the northern and southern kingdoms. Benjamin's territory included Jerusalem, making its descendants significant in the rebuilding efforts led by Nehemiah. The tribe's history includes notable figures like King Saul and the Apostle Paul, highlighting its importance in both Old and New Testament narratives.Sallu son of Meshullam: Sallu is mentioned as a leader among the Benjamites who returned to Jerusalem. Meshullam, his father, is a name that appears multiple times in the context of the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls, indicating a family committed to the restoration of the city. This reflects the broader theme of faithfulness and dedication to God's work.The son of Joed: Joed is a less common name in the Bible, but its inclusion here emphasizes the importance of genealogical records in establishing identity and heritage. This lineage underscores the continuity of God's promises to His people through generations.The son of Pedaiah: Pedaiah means "Yahweh has ransomed," a name that signifies God's deliverance and redemption. This reflects the overarching biblical theme of God as a redeemer, which is fulfilled in the New Testament through Jesus Christ.The son of Kolaiah: Kolaiah is another rare name, and its meaning is not well-documented. However, the inclusion of such names in genealogies highlights the importance of each individual in God's plan, no matter how obscure they may seem.The son of Maaseiah: Maaseiah means "work of the Lord," indicating a life dedicated to God's service. This name is fitting in the context of Nehemiah, where the rebuilding of Jerusalem is seen as a divine mission. It also points to the idea that believers are called to be active participants in God's work.The son of Ithiel: Ithiel means "God is with me," a powerful reminder of God's presence and support. This assurance is crucial for the Israelites during the challenging task of rebuilding their city and serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His people.The son of Jeshaiah: Jeshaiah means "Yahweh is salvation," a prophetic name pointing to the ultimate salvation brought by Jesus Christ. This name encapsulates the hope and deliverance that God promises to His people, both in the immediate context of Nehemiah's time and in the broader narrative of Scripture.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/sallu.htm">Sallu</a> A descendant of Benjamin, Sallu is listed as a leader among those who resettled in Jerusalem. His lineage is significant in establishing his heritage and role. 2. <a href="/topical/m/meshullam.htm">Meshullam</a> The father of Sallu, Meshullam is part of the genealogical record that traces the lineage of the Benjamites who returned to Jerusalem. 3. <a href="/topical/b/benjamin.htm">Benjamin</a> One of the twelve tribes of Israel, the tribe of Benjamin had a significant role in the history of Israel, with Jerusalem being part of their allotted territory. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The central city of worship and governance for the Israelites, Jerusalem's resettlement was crucial for the restoration of the Jewish community post-exile. 5. <a href="/topical/r/resettlement_event.htm">Resettlement Event</a> The return of the exiles to Jerusalem and the re-establishment of the city as a center of Jewish life and worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/i/importance_of_heritage_and_identity.htm">Importance of Heritage and Identity</a> Understanding one's heritage and identity can provide a sense of belonging and purpose. The genealogies in Nehemiah remind us of the importance of knowing where we come from and how it shapes our role in God's plan. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_restoration.htm">Faithfulness in Restoration</a> The resettlement of Jerusalem required faithfulness and commitment. We are called to be faithful in the tasks God sets before us, contributing to the restoration and building of His kingdom. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_leadership.htm">Community and Leadership</a> The leaders listed in Nehemiah were crucial for the community's success. In our own lives, we should recognize and support godly leadership and strive to be leaders who guide others in faithfulness. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_history.htm">God's Sovereignty in History</a> The detailed genealogies show God's hand in history, orchestrating events and people for His purposes. Trusting in God's sovereignty can give us peace and confidence in uncertain times.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 11</a> <a href="/q/nehemiah_11_7-9__genealogy_errors.htm">Nehemiah 11:7–9 – Are the genealogies here consistent with other biblical genealogies, or do apparent discrepancies suggest later additions or errors? </a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_tribe_of_benjamin.htm">What is the Tribe of Benjamin?</a> <a href="/q/pahrath-moab_children_freed__2,812_or_2,818.htm">How many children of Pahrath-Moab were freed from Babylonian captivity? 2,812 (Ezra 2:6) or 2,818 (Nehemiah 7:11)?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_nehemiah_11_3-4_families.htm">Nehemiah 11:3-4 - Is there any concrete evidence to confirm the listed families and their numbers who supposedly settled in the city?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/nehemiah/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) The Benjamites were represented by two families, and gave the city two prefects (<a href="/nehemiah/11-9.htm" title="And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer: and Judah the son of Senuah was second over the city.">Nehemiah 11:9</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - And these are the sons of Benjamin. A verse equivalent to <a href="/1_chronicles/9-6.htm">1 Chronicles 9:6</a> would seem to have fallen out here. Nehemiah cannot have intended to leave out the descendants of Zerah, who formed more than one-half of the Jewish element in the population of Jerusalem, and furnished 690 fighting men. Sallu the son of Meshullam. Compare <a href="/1_chronicles/9-7.htm">1 Chronicles 9:7</a>. The other names in the genealogy are different, the two writers singling out for mention different ancestors. <a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/11-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>From וְאֵ֖לֶּה (wə·’êl·leh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those the descendants בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Benjamin: בִנְיָמִ֑ן (ḇin·yā·min) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1144.htm">Strong's 1144: </a> Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites Sallu סַלֻּ֡א (sal·lu) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5543.htm">Strong's 5543: </a> Sallai -- an Israelite priest son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Meshullam, מְשֻׁלָּ֡ם (mə·šul·lām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4918.htm">Strong's 4918: </a> Meshullam -- the name of a number of Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Joed, יוֹעֵ֡ד (yō·w·‘êḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3133.htm">Strong's 3133: </a> Joed -- 'the LORD is a witness', a Benjamite the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Pedaiah, פְּדָיָה֩ (pə·ḏā·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6305.htm">Strong's 6305: </a> Pedaiah -- 'Yah has ransomed', the name of several Israelites the son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Kolaiah, ק֨וֹלָיָ֧ה (qō·w·lā·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6964.htm">Strong's 6964: </a> Kolaiah -- 'voice of Yah', two Israelites the son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Maaseiah, מַעֲשֵׂיָ֛ה (ma·‘ă·śê·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4641.htm">Strong's 4641: </a> Maaseiah -- 'work of Yah', the name of a number of Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Ithiel, אִֽיתִיאֵ֖ל (’î·ṯî·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_384.htm">Strong's 384: </a> with me is God', an Israelite name the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Jeshaiah, יְשַֽׁעְיָֽה׃ (yə·ša‘·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3470.htm">Strong's 3470: </a> Isaiah -- 'salvation of Yah', four Israelites <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/11-7.htm">Nehemiah 11:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/11-7.htm">Nehemiah 11:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/nehemiah/11-7.htm">Nehemiah 11:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/11-7.htm">Nehemiah 11:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/11-7.htm">Nehemiah 11:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/11-7.htm">Nehemiah 11:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/11-7.htm">Nehemiah 11:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/11-7.htm">Nehemiah 11:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/11-7.htm">Nehemiah 11:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/nehemiah/11-7.htm">Nehemiah 11:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-7.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 11:7 These are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/11-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 11:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 11:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/11-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 11:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 11:8" /></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>