Nehemiah 11:31

The children also of Benjamin from Geba dwelt at Michmash, and Aija, and Beth–el, and in their villages,

Cross-references

In Nehemiah 12:29, Geba is listed as a village where singers settled, the same town mentioned here in the Benjaminite list.

Nehemiah 7:30 lists Geba among the towns whose exiles returned, confirming it as a restored settlement in the post-exilic community.

Nehemiah 7:31 lists Michmash among the towns whose exiles returned, reinforcing its repopulation after the exile.

Nehemiah 7:32 lists Bethel among the towns whose exiles returned, confirming its reinhabitation in the post-exilic period.

Genesis 12:8 Historical context

In Genesis 12:8, Abraham built an altar near Bethel, the same town listed here as a Benjaminite settlement after exile.

Genesis 28:19 Historical context

In Genesis 28:19, Jacob renamed the place Bethel, the same town listed here as a Benjaminite settlement.

Joshua 18:24 Historical context

Joshua 18:24 records Geba as a town in Benjamin’s tribal allotment, showing its ancient territorial roots within the same tribe.

Isaiah 10:28 Historical context

Isaiah 10:28 places Michmash on the Assyrian invasion route, linking this town to a prophetic judgment against Israel.

Joshua 8:9 Historical context

In Joshua 8:9, the ambush at Ai was set between Bethel and Ai, the same Bethel listed here.

In Joshua 18:13, Bethel is a landmark in the border of Benjamin, the same tribe listed here.

1 Samuel 13:23 Historical context

1 Samuel 13:23 mentions the pass of Michmash, a strategic military location, adding geographical context to this settlement.