Neh 11:1 | MHM | STEP | The Re-peopling of Jerusalem Jerusalem is called the holy city because the temple was there, and God had chosen it as his special place. You might think everyone would want to live there, but many people did not. Some avoided Jerusalem because living there meant they had to live more strictly and be more holy. Others were afraid because Jerusalem was often attacked by enemies, making it a dangerous place. Some people just wanted to live in the country, where they could make more money from farming and business. Many people care more about their own comfort and success than about God’s glory or the good of others ( All seek their own, not the things that are Jesus Christ's (Philippians 2:21 )). Because of this, it was hard to get people to live in Jerusalem after it was rebuilt. v. 1 : The rulers of the people chose to live in Jerusalem. This was the right place for them, because there were set the thrones of judgment (Psalm 122:5 ). Their example encouraged others to live there too. When leaders choose to do what is right, it inspires others to follow.

‏ Nehemiah 11:1

The Re-peopling of Jerusalem

Jerusalem is called the holy city because the temple was there, and God had chosen it as his special place. You might think everyone would want to live there, but many people did not. Some avoided Jerusalem because living there meant they had to live more strictly and be more holy. Others were afraid because Jerusalem was often attacked by enemies, making it a dangerous place. Some people just wanted to live in the country, where they could make more money from farming and business. Many people care more about their own comfort and success than about God’s glory or the good of others (All seek their own, not the things that are Jesus Christ's (Philippians 2:21 ^a)). Because of this, it was hard to get people to live in Jerusalem after it was rebuilt.

v. 1: The rulers of the people chose to live in Jerusalem. This was the right place for them, because there were set the thrones of judgment (Psalm 122:5 ^b). Their example encouraged others to live there too. When leaders choose to do what is right, it inspires others to follow.