Nehemiah 11:2
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.
American King James Version (AKJV)
And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And the people blessed all the men that willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
And the people gave a blessing to all the men who were freely offering to take up their places in Jerusalem.
Webster's Revision
And the people blessed all the men that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.
World English Bible
The people blessed all the men who willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem.
English Revised Version (ERV)
And the people blessed all the men that willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem.
Definitions for Nehemiah 11:2
Clarke's Nehemiah 11:2 Bible Commentary
All the men that willingly offered - Some volunteered their services, which was considered a sacrifice to patriotism at that time, as Jerusalem afforded very few advantages, and was a place of considerable danger; hence the people spoke well of them, and no doubt prayed for God's blessing upon them.
Wesley's Nehemiah 11:2 Bible Commentary
11:2 Blessed - Because they denied themselves, and their own safety and profit for the publick good; for this city was the butt of all the malicious plots of their enemies; and for the present it was rather chargeable than beneficial to its inhabitants.