Nehemiah 11:18All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred eighty-four.
The setting
Jerusalem, Israel, ~445 BC. Nehemiah completes his census of those living in the rebuilt holy city after decades of exile...
The emotion here: reverent record-keeping of God's faithfulness
The original word
Leviyim (לְוִיִּם) — the tribe set apart for temple service and worship
Why it matters
Only 284 Levites lived in Jerusalem — a tiny remnant compared to pre-exile numbers
Read with care
What most readers miss in Nehemiah 11:18
This small number shows how devastated the priesthood was by exile
Common misconceptionPeople skip census passages as boring, but they show God's meticulous care for individuals and His faithfulness to preserve His people through catastrophe.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
Nehemiah 11:18 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Nehemiah 11:18 comes from the book of Nehemiah, written during the Post-Exile period. These words are attributed to Nehemiah. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include organization, community. Notable phrases: holy city; two hundred eighty-four.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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