Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
then I put
King James Version
That I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.
Holman Bible
Then I put my brother Hanani
International Standard Version
I appointed my brother Hanani and fortress commander Hananiah to be over Jerusalem, since he was a faithful person who revered God more than many others did.
A Conservative Version
that I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the governor of the castle, charge over Jerusalem, for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.
American Standard Version
that I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the governor of the castle, charge over Jerusalem; for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.
Amplified
I put my brother Hanani, with Hananiah the commander of the fortress, in charge of Jerusalem, for Hananiah was a more faithful and God-fearing man than many [of the others].
Bible in Basic English
I made my brother Hanani, and Hananiah, the ruler of the tower, responsible for the government of Jerusalem: for he was a man of good faith, fearing God more than most.
Darby Translation
And I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the citadel, charge over Jerusalem; for he was a faithful man and feared God above many.
Julia Smith Translation
And I shall command Hanani my brother, and Hananiah chief of the fortress, over Jerusalem, for he is as a man of truth, and fearing God above many.
King James 2000
That I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and feared God more than many.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I gave command over Jerusalem to my brother Hanani and Hananiah the commander of the citadel. For he was a faithful man and feared God more than many.
Modern King James verseion
I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem. For he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And I commanded my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace at Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and feared God more than did many others,
NET Bible
I then put in charge over Jerusalem my brother Hanani and Hananiah the chief of the citadel, for he was a faithful man and feared God more than many do.
New Heart English Bible
that I put my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the commander of the fortress, in charge of Jerusalem; for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.
The Emphasized Bible
that I gave Hanani my brother, and Hananiah captain of the castle, charge over Jerusalem, for, he, was a truly faithful man, and revered God above many.
Webster
That I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.
World English Bible
that I put my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the governor of the castle, in charge of Jerusalem; for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.
Youngs Literal Translation
and I charge Hanani my brother, and Hananiah head of the palace, concerning Jerusalem -- for he is as a man of truth, and fearing God above many --
Themes
Cities » Government of, by rulers
Faithfulness » In business » Faithfulness to God, examples of
Faithfulness » Exemplified » Hananiah
Fidelity » In business » To God
Hanani » Brother » Nehemiah » Gate keeper » Jerusalem
Hananiah » Gate keeper » Jerusalem
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Nehemiah 7:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Opposition To The Completed Wall
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Now when
Cross References
Nehemiah 1:2
that
Nehemiah 2:8
and a letter to Asaph the keeper of the king’s
Nehemiah 10:23
Hoshea, Hananiah, Hasshub,
1 Kings 18:3
Ahab called Obadiah
Genesis 42:18
Now Joseph said to them on the third day, “Do this and live, for
Exodus 18:21
Furthermore, you shall
Numbers 12:7
2 Samuel 23:3
‘
1 Kings 18:12
It will come about when I leave you
Nehemiah 5:15
But the former governors who were before me
Nehemiah 13:13
In charge of the storehouses I appointed Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, and in addition to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah; for
Job 1:1
There was a man in the
Psalm 101:6
He who walks in a
Isaiah 33:5-6
He has
Daniel 6:4
Then the commissioners and satraps began
Matthew 24:45
Matthew 25:21
Luke 16:10-12
1 Corinthians 4:2
In this case, moreover, it is required
2 Timothy 2:2
The things