Nehemiah 10:13
Nehemiah 10:13 in Multiple Translations
Hodiah, Bani, and Beninu.
Hodijah, Bani, Beninu.
Hodiah, Bani, Beninu.
Hodiah, Bani, Beninu.
Hodiah, Bani, and Beninu.
Hodiah, Bani, Beninu.
Hodijah, Bani, Beninu.
Hodiah, Bani, and Beninu.
Hodijah, Bani, Beninu,
Odaia, Bani, Baninu.
Hodiah, Bani, and Beninu.
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Nehemiah 10:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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זַכּ֥וּר
שֵׁרֵֽבְיָ֖ה
שְׁבַנְיָֽה
זַכּ֥וּר
Zakkûwr
H2139
Zaccur
N-proper
שֵׁרֵֽבְיָ֖ה
Shêrêbᵉyâh
H8274
Sherebiah
N-proper
שְׁבַנְיָֽה
Shᵉbanyâh
H7645
Shebaniah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 10:13
זַכּ֥וּר
Zakkûwr
H2139
"Zaccur"
N-proper
Zaccur means mindful, and was the name of seven Israelites, including a man who helped Nehemiah rebuild the wall in Nehemiah 13:13.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.13.13; son of: Mattaniah (H4983P); father of: Hanan (H2605N) § Zaccur or Zacchur = "mindful" 1) father of Shammua, the Reubenite spy 2) a Simeonite of the family of Mishma 3) a Merarite Levite, son of Jaaziah 4) son of Asaph the singer 5) the son of Imri who assisted Nehemiah in rebuilding the wall 6) a Levite, or family of Levites, who signed the covenant with Nehemiah 7) a Levite whose son or descendant Hanan was one of the treasurers over the treasuries appointed by Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Zaccur, Zacchur. See also: Numbers 13:4; Ezra 8:14; Nehemiah 13:13.
שֵׁרֵֽבְיָ֖ה
Shêrêbᵉyâh
H8274
"Sherebiah"
N-proper
Sherebiah was a Levite who helped Ezra read the Law and sealed a covenant with Nehemiah after the Exile. His name means Jehovah has scorched, reflecting his connection to a powerful God. He's mentioned in Nehemiah 10:12.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.10.12 § Sherebiah = "Jehovah has scorched" a Levite who assisted Ezra at the reading of the Law and who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Sherebiah. See also: Ezra 8:18; Nehemiah 9:5; Nehemiah 12:24.
שְׁבַנְיָֽה
Shᵉbanyâh
H7645
"Shebaniah"
N-proper
Shebaniah was a Levite and priest who lived during the Exile and Return, and sealed a covenant with Nehemiah in Nehemiah 10:12.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.12 § Shebaniah = "increased by Jehovah" 1) a Levite who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 2) a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 3) a 2nd Levite who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 4) a priest appointed by David to blow with the trumpets before the ark of God
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Shebaniah. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:24; Nehemiah 10:5; Nehemiah 12:14.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 10:13
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Context — Signers of the Covenant
Nehemiah 10:13 Summary
Nehemiah 10:13 lists the names of Hodiah, Bani, and Beninu, who were among those committed to following God's laws and renewing their covenant with Him. This verse reminds us that our individual commitments and actions are important to God, just as they were for these individuals. As we read in Romans 12:1-2, we are called to present our bodies as living sacrifices, set apart for God's service. By following God's commands and being faithful in our own lives, we can be a positive influence on those around us, just like these individuals in the biblical narrative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the names Hodiah, Bani, and Beninu listed in Nehemiah 10:13?
These names are likely included because they represent individuals who were committed to following God's laws and renewing their covenant with Him, as seen in Nehemiah 10:28-29, where the people pledge to obey God's commands, similar to the commitment expressed in Deuteronomy 29:10-15.
What can we learn from the listing of names in Nehemiah 10:13?
The inclusion of specific names emphasizes the importance of individual accountability and personal commitment to one's faith, as encouraged in Ephesians 4:16 and Hebrews 10:24-25, where believers are urged to consider how they can stir one another up to love and good works.
How does Nehemiah 10:13 relate to the broader context of the book of Nehemiah?
This verse is part of a larger list of names in Nehemiah 10:1-27, which serves as a testament to the unity and dedication of the Israelites in their efforts to rebuild Jerusalem and restore their spiritual heritage, as prophesied in Isaiah 44:26-28 and fulfilled in part through the efforts described in Nehemiah.
The individuals listed, including Hodiah, Bani, and Beninu, are among those who have committed to separating themselves from the surrounding nations and adhering to God's laws, demonstrating their commitment to being set apart as God's people, as instructed in Leviticus 20:24 and Deuteronomy 7:6.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to be 'set apart' as one of God's people, and how can I demonstrate this commitment in my daily life?
- How can I, like Hodiah, Bani, and Beninu, be an example of faithfulness and dedication to God's laws in my own community?
- In what ways can I work together with fellow believers to build up and restore the spiritual heritage of my community, just as the Israelites worked together to rebuild Jerusalem?
- What are some ways I can demonstrate my personal commitment to following God's commands, as expressed in verses like Nehemiah 10:28-29?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 10:13
[See comments on Ne 10:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 10:13
Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 10:13
3–8, Priests: 9–13, Levites: 14–28, Chiefs of the peopleThe 21 names here given are those of the priestly houses. The list of Neh 12:1-3 agrees with it in 16 names. The number 21 is peculiar; in chap. 12 the number is larger by one. In Ezra 2, Nehemiah 7, only four priestly houses are recorded, viz. Jedaiah, Immer, Pashur and Harim, as having returned with Zerubbabel. Pashur is mentioned in Nehemiah 10:3; Harim in Nehemiah 10:5. The other priestly families had either developed themselves out of these first four, or had arrived from time to time from Babylon. That 21 and not 24 are recorded, is noteworthy. Various conjectures have been hazarded, e.g. that names have dropped out from the text, or that three of the priestly tribes refused to sign the document, or that the complete list of priestly houses has not yet been reorganised. Seraiah’s name is given first.
To his family belonged both Eliashib the high-priest and Ezra the scribe. The absence of their names does not therefore deserve the importance which some commentators have given to it. A single signature for the whole house may have been affixed by Eliashib or by Ezra or by some other distinguished person of the same house. We have no reason to look for the names of individual priests among the names of the priestly houses.