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Nehemiah 11 · Grade 4

Filling the Holy City

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Jerusalem was rebuilt, but it was nearly empty. The princes of the people lived there. The rest cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in Jerusalem, the holy city. Moving there meant leaving fields and family land. It also meant living in a city with many enemies around it.

Some men chose to go on their own. The people blessed all the men who willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem. Their sacrifice helped God's city live again.

The rest of the chapter lists who lived there. It names the heads of Judah and Benjamin, the priests, and the Levites. It names the gatekeepers and the overseers of the work. Mattaniah was the leader to begin the thanksgiving in prayer. The list ends with the towns where others of Judah and Benjamin lived.

Show What You Know

  1. How was the move decided?

  2. What did moving to Jerusalem mean giving up?

  3. Who did the people bless?

  4. What groups are named in the list?

  5. What was Mattaniah's role?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

Levitesprinceslotsblessedcity
  1. The of the people lived there.
  2. The rest cast to bring one out of ten to live in Jerusalem, the holy city.
  3. It also meant living in a with many enemies around it.
  4. The people all the men who willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem.
  5. It names the heads of Judah and Benjamin, the priests, and the .

Think About It

  1. Some people gave up comfort to live where God's work needed them. What comfort might God ask you to give up to serve Him?

  2. The people blessed those who volunteered. How could you encourage someone who serves in your church?

Memory Verse

“The people blessed all the men who willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem.”

Nehemiah 11:2 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for people who serve. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How did people show a willing heart?
  • What did it cost to move to Jerusalem?

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