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A family with household bundles is blessed after lots are drawn for people to live in Jerusalem.
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Nehemiah 11:1-2

Willing to Live in Jerusalem

A City Filled with People · Nehemiah 11

Story guide: Leaders dwell in Jerusalem, one in ten is selected by lot, and the people bless all who volunteer.

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1The officials of the people lived in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in Jerusalem, the holy city, while nine parts remained in the towns.

2And the people blessed all the men who willingly offered themselves to live in Jerusalem.

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