Nehemiah 11:7
What does Nehemiah 11:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 11:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 11:7 means
Attention shifts to Benjamin, the other tribe historically linked with Jerusalem. Sallu is listed with an extended lineage reaching back to Jeshaiah. As with Judah, recording ancestry confirms identity and rights. Benjamin’s inclusion signals unified tribal cooperation in restoring the city adjacent to their traditional territory. The careful genealogy also reassures that this is not a haphazard settlement but a restoration grounded in covenant continuity. The verse highlights the shared inheritance of Judah and Benjamin in Jerusalem’s life, reminding the readers that God’s purposes continue through preserved family lines, even after exile and long disruption.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And 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.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And 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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And 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.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And these <FI>are<Fi> 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;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And 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.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And these are the children 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 Isaiah;
Context
With Judah’s contribution summarized, the narrative turns to Benjamin’s representatives in verses 7–9. Verse 7 begins by naming Sallu and tracing his forefathers, paralleling the Judahite genealogical detail. The listing will expand in verse 8 and conclude with administrative roles in verse 9. Taken together, these verses show that Benjamin, like Judah, provided substantial manpower and leadership within Jerusalem, reinforcing the city’s security and functioning. Immediately afterward, the focus will shift to the priests (vv. 10–14), indicating that both civil and sacred leadership are being reestablished.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Chronicles 9:7
And of the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hassenuah,
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