Nehemiah 10:21
Nehemiah 10:21 in Multiple Translations
Meshezabel, Zadok, Jaddua,
Meshezabeel, Zadok, Jaddua,
Meshezabel, Zadok, Jaddua,
Meshezabel, Zadok, Jaddua,
Meshezabel, Zadok, Jaddua,
Meshezabeel, Zadok, Iaddua,
Meshezabeel, Zadok, Jaddua,
Meshezabel, Zadok, Jaddua,
Meshezabeel, Zadok, Jaddua,
Mesizabel, Sadoc, Jeddua,
Meshezabel, Zadok, Jaddua,
Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 10:21
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Nehemiah 10:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מַגְפִּיעָ֥שׁ
מְשֻׁלָּ֖ם
חֵזִֽיר
מַגְפִּיעָ֥שׁ
Magpîyʻâsh
H4047
Magpiash
N-proper
מְשֻׁלָּ֖ם
Mᵉshullâm
H4918
Meshullam
N-proper
חֵזִֽיר
Chêzîyr
H2387
Hezir
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 10:21
מַגְפִּיעָ֥שׁ
Magpîyʻâsh
H4047
"Magpiash"
N-proper
Magpiash was an Israelite who signed a covenant with Nehemiah, his name meaning moth-killer. He is mentioned in Nehemiah 10:20 as a chief of the people. Magpiash lived during the time of Exile and Return.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.20 § Magpiash = "moth-killer" one of the chiefs of the people who signed the covenant with Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Magpiash. See also: Nehemiah 10:21.
מְשֻׁלָּ֖ם
Mᵉshullâm
H4918
"Meshullam"
N-proper
Meshullam was a common name in the Bible, given to 17 different Israelites, including a grandfather of a scribe and a son of Zerubbabel. The name means friend and is mentioned in books like Nehemiah and Chronicles.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.25 § Meshullam = "friend" 1) grandfather of Shaphan, the scribe 2) son of Zerubbabel 3) a Benjamite of the sons of Elpaal 4) a Benjamite, father of Sallu 5) a Benjamite who lived at Jerusalem after the captivity 6) a Benjamite 6a) perhaps the same as 3 or 4 7) a Gadite in the reign of king Jotham of Judah 8) son of Berechiah who assisted in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem 9) son of Besodeiah who assisted Jehoiada the son of Paseah in restoring the old gate of Jerusalem 10) a chief of the people who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 11) father of Hilkiah and high priest probably in the reign of king Amon of Judah 11a) perhaps the same as 'Shallum' 12) a priest, son of Meshillemith or Meshillemoth, son of Immer, and ancestor of Maasiai or Amashai 13) a priest or family of priests who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 14) a priest, head of the family of Ginnethon and representative of the house of Ezra in the days of Joiakim, the son of Jeshua 15) a priest, one of the princes of Judah at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem 16) a Kohathite or family of Kohathite Levites in the reign of Josiah 17) a Levite, one of the heads sent to Iddo to gather the Levites to join the caravan about to return to Jerusalem; a chief man who assisted Ezra in abolishing the marriages which some of the people had made with foreign wives 18) ancestor of a family of porters or Levites in days of Nehemiah 19) a descendant of Bani who had a foreign wife and put her away 20) one of the men who stood at the left hand of Ezra when he read the law to the people 20a) maybe the same as 17
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: Meshullam. See also: 2 Kings 22:3; Nehemiah 3:4; Nehemiah 12:33.
חֵזִֽיר
Chêzîyr
H2387
"Hezir"
N-proper
Hezir means swine, naming two Israelites, one a priest in David's time and another who sealed a covenant with Nehemiah in Nehemiah 10:20.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.20 § Hezir = "swine" 1) a priest in the time of David, leader of the 17th monthly course 2) one of the heads of the people who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Hezir. See also: 1 Chronicles 24:15; Nehemiah 10:21.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 10:21
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Context — Signers of the Covenant
19Hariph, Anathoth, Nebai,
20Magpiash, Meshullam, Hezir,
21Meshezabel, Zadok, Jaddua,
22Pelatiah, Hanan, Anaiah, 23Hoshea, Hananiah, Hasshub,Nehemiah 10:21 Summary
Nehemiah 10:21 lists the names of Meshezabel, Zadok, and Jaddua, who were likely leaders or representatives of the Israelite community. These individuals, along with many others, signed a covenant to follow God's laws and rebuild their community, as described in Nehemiah 10:1-39. This verse reminds us of the importance of individual participation and accountability in our communities, as seen in Acts 2:42-47 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. By following the example of Meshezabel, Zadok, and Jaddua, we can demonstrate our commitment to God and to our own communities, just as the early church did in Acts 4:32-37.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the names listed in Nehemiah 10:21?
The names listed in Nehemiah 10:21, such as Meshezabel, Zadok, and Jaddua, are likely the names of leaders or representatives of the Israelite community who signed the covenant to follow God's laws, as described in Nehemiah 10:1-39, similar to the covenant described in Exodus 24:1-8 and Deuteronomy 29:1-30:20.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah 10:21 is part of a larger list of names in Nehemiah 10:1-27, which serves as a witness to the Israelites' commitment to follow God's laws and rebuild their community, as instructed in Nehemiah 8:1-18 and Ezekiel 36:22-32.
What can we learn from the fact that these specific names are included in the Bible?
The inclusion of these names in the Bible, such as Meshezabel, Zadok, and Jaddua, highlights the importance of individual participation and accountability in the community of faith, as emphasized in Hebrews 10:24-25 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-27.
How does this verse reflect the themes of the book of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah 10:21 reflects the themes of covenant, community, and reconstruction that are central to the book of Nehemiah, as seen in Nehemiah 1:1-11 and Isaiah 61:4, which describe the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the restoration of God's people.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be a part of a community that is committed to following God's laws, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How can I, like Meshezabel, Zadok, and Jaddua, be a leader or representative of God's community in my own sphere of influence?
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate my commitment to God and to my community, as described in Nehemiah 10:28-39 and Matthew 5:13-16?
- What can I learn from the example of the Israelites in Nehemiah 10:1-39, and how can I apply those lessons to my own life and community?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 10:21
[See comments on Ne 10:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 10:21
Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 10:21
21. Meshezabeel] R.V. Meshezabel.