Neh 11:2 | MHM | STEP | v. 2 : Some people willingly offered to move to Jerusalem, even though it meant giving up their own comfort for the good of everyone. The people blessed and praised those who made this sacrifice. The Bible says, Those shall prosper that love Zion (Psalm 122:6, 9 ). Even if some people do not help, they can still appreciate and pray for those who do. Since there was still room in the city, the leaders decided to bring one out of every ten people to live in Jerusalem. They chose these people by casting lots, trusting that God would guide the decision. This way, everyone knew that God had chosen who should live in the city. Giving a tenth to God was an old rule, and now giving a tenth of the people to live in the holy city was seen as giving to God.

‏ Nehemiah 11:2

v. 2: Some people willingly offered to move to Jerusalem, even though it meant giving up their own comfort for the good of everyone. The people blessed and praised those who made this sacrifice. The Bible says, Those shall prosper that love Zion (Psalm 122:6, 9 ^a). Even if some people do not help, they can still appreciate and pray for those who do.

Since there was still room in the city, the leaders decided to bring one out of every ten people to live in Jerusalem. They chose these people by casting lots, trusting that God would guide the decision. This way, everyone knew that God had chosen who should live in the city. Giving a tenth to God was an old rule, and now giving a tenth of the people to live in the holy city was seen as giving to God.