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
1
When the building of the wall was complete I put up the doors. The doorkeepers and the music-makers and the Levites had been given their places,
2 then I put
Cross References
Nehemiah 1:2
Hanani, one of my brothers, came with men from Judah. This was in answer to my request for news about the Jews who had been prisoners and escaped from captivity and about Jerusalem.
Nehemiah 2:8
I need a letter to Asaph, the keeper of the king's park, so that he may give me wood to make boards for the doors of the tower of the house, and for the wall of the town, and for the house which is to be mine. The king gave me this, for the hand of my God was on me.
Nehemiah 10:23
Hoshea, Hananiah, Hasshub,
1 Kings 18:3
Ahab sent for Obadiah, the controller of the king's house. Obadiah had great respect for Jehovah.
Genesis 42:18
On the third day, Joseph said: Do this and live, for I too respect God.
Exodus 18:21
You should choose capable men from all the people. Find men who respect God. These must be men you can trust who hate corruption. Put them in charge of groups of thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.
Numbers 12:7
But this is not the way I treat my servant Moses. He is the most faithful person in my household.
2 Samuel 23:3
The God of Israel has spoken. The protector of Israel said to me: 'The king who rules with justice, who rules in obedience to God.
1 Kings 18:12
What if the Spirit of Jehovah carries you off to some unknown place as soon as I leave? Then, when I tell Ahab that you are here and he cannot find you, he will put me to death. Remember that I have been a devout worshiper of Jehovah ever since I was a boy.
Nehemiah 5:15
Earlier rulers who came before me made the people responsible for their upkeep, and took from them bread and wine at the rate of forty shekels of silver. Even their servants were lords over the people. But I did not do so, out of reverence for God.
Nehemiah 13:13
I made controllers over the storehouses, Shelemiah the priest and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and with them was Hanan, the son of Zaccur the son of Mattaniah. They were taken to be honest men and their business was the distribution of these things to their brothers.
Job 1:1
A man named Job lived in Uz. He was a man of integrity! He was decent, he respected God, and he stayed away from evil.
Psalm 101:6
My eyes will be watching the faithful people in the land so that they may live with me. The person who lives with integrity will serve me.
Isaiah 33:5-6
Jehovah is exalted, for he dwells on high. He will fill Zion with justice and righteousness.
Daniel 6:4
Then the commissioners and the governors sought to find a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom. They could find no charge, nor error, nor fault, for he was faithful.
Matthew 24:45
Who then is the faithful, thoughtful, and wise servant, whom his lord put in charge of his other servants, to give them their food at the proper time?
Matthew 25:21
His lord said: 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, so I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'
Luke 16:10-12
Whoever is faithful in little things will be faithful in large ones. Whoever is unrighteous in small things will be unrighteous in large ones.
1 Corinthians 4:2
It is required of stewards that a man is trustworthy.
2 Timothy 2:2
What you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others as well.