And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,
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Interpretation
This verse continues the thought already in view and fits the wider themes of restoration and leadership in Nehemiah.
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This thought runs through Nehemiah 11:31-35.
Glossary
- Ananiah Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Al Eizariya.
- Anathoth Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Ras el Kharruba.
- Nob Place
- High place, a city of the priests, first mentioned in the history of David’s wanderings ( 1 Sam. 21:1 ). Here the tabernacle was then standing, and here Ahimelech the priest resided. (See AHIMELECH. ) From Isa. Modern identification: Ras el Mesharif.