11:1-36
Jerusalem was relatively sparsely populated, partly because of the rubble and the state of the walls. Now the walls and gates had been repaired it was time to set about repopulating the city. The leaders were settled in Jerusalem, setting an example. We then get a list of those who had settled in Jerusalem. These included descendants of Judah and Benjamin, the two tribes of the southern kingdom, priests and Levites and gatekeepers. Musicians were also provided and play an important role in the daily activity. Jerusalem was seen as an important place, and still is today,
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