Nehemiah 11:1
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts to dwell in other cities.”
גּוֹרָל
properly, a pebble, i.e. a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively, a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot)
עִיר
the city of
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עִיר
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
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נָפַל
they cast
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נָפַל
to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
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שַׂר
the leaders of
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שַׂר
a head person (of any rank or class)
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