Nehemiah · Chapter 11 King James Version

Nehemiah 11:17

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The Scripture

(17) And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

Nehemiah records the census of the people of Judah after the exile, noting how many remained and how many had gone to other lands. The chapter lists the groups that stayed, such as the priests, Levites, and those who had not left, and warns of the consequences of idolatry. It also shows the importance of faithful obedience and repentance for God's covenant.

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