And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.
Nehemiah sought to strengthen Jerusalem by increasing its resident population, drawing one person in ten from the surrounding villages and countryside to live within the city. This resettlement plan called for a tenth of those living outside to take up dwelling inside Jerusalem itself. Those who willingly agreed to make Jerusalem their home were blessed by the people for their willingness.
Nehemiah sought to strengthen Jerusalem by increasing its resident population, drawing one person in ten from the surrounding villages and countryside to live within the city. This resettlement plan called for a tenth of those living outside to take up dwelling inside Jerusalem itself. Those who willingly agreed to make Jerusalem their home were blessed by the people for their willingness.