Nehemiah 11:35
What does Nehemiah 11:35 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 11:35 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 11:35 means
Lod and Ono are named, along with “the valley of craftsmen.” This suggests a region noted for artisanship, indicating economic vitality and specialized labor within Benjamin’s territory. The inclusion of such a detail shows that the restoration involved more than repopulating; it rekindled skilled trades and commerce. A healthy city like Jerusalem depended on surrounding towns that produced goods and services. By highlighting the valley of craftsmen, the text acknowledges the role of industry and creativity in the community’s renewal under God’s providence.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Lod and Ono, the valley of expert workers.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Lod, and Ono, the valley of the artificers.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And Ono the valley of craftsmen.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.
Context
With verse 35, the Benjamin list concludes by noting towns associated with craftsmanship, hinting at economic structures in place around Jerusalem. The chapter has now mapped settlements south and north of the capital, showing a revitalized land supporting the holy city. One final administrative note remains in verse 36 about Levites linked to Benjamin, which will integrate religious service with the tribal territories, concluding the comprehensive repopulation account of Nehemiah 11.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Nehemiah 7:37
The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and one.
- 1 Chronicles 4:14
And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab the father of Ge-harashim; for they were craftsmen.
- 1 Chronicles 8:12
And the sons of Elpaal: Eber, and Misham, and Shemed, who built Ono and Lod, with the towns thereof;
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