Nehemiah 10:26
Nehemiah 10:26 in Multiple Translations
Ahijah, Hanan, Anan,
And Ahijah, Hanan, Anan,
and Ahiah, Hanan, Anan,
And Ahiah, Hanan, Anan,
Ahiah, Hanan, Anan,
And Ahiiah, Hanan, Anan,
and Ahijah, Hanan, Anan,
Ahiah, Hanan, Anan,
And Ahijah, Hanan, Anan,
Echaia, Hanan, Anan,
Ahiah, Hanan, Anan,
Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 10:26
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Nehemiah 10:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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רְח֥וּם
חֲשַׁבְנָ֖ה
מַעֲשֵׂיָֽה
רְח֥וּם
Rᵉchûwm
H7348
Rehum
N-proper
חֲשַׁבְנָ֖ה
Chăshabnâh
H2812
Hashabnah
N-proper
מַעֲשֵׂיָֽה
Maʻăsêyâh
H4641
Maaseiah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 10:26
רְח֥וּם
Rᵉchûwm
H7348
"Rehum"
N-proper
Rehum was a Persian and Israelite name, meaning compassion. One notable Rehum was a commander who opposed the rebuilding of Jerusalem and wrote a letter to King Artaxerxes, as mentioned in Nehemiah 10:25.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.25 § Rehum = "compassion" a commander who wrote a letter to the king Artaxerxes in which he opposed the rebuilding of Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Rehum. See also: Ezra 2:2; Ezra 4:23; Nehemiah 12:3.
חֲשַׁבְנָ֖ה
Chăshabnâh
H2812
"Hashabnah"
N-proper
Hashabnah was an Israelite who lived during the Exile and Return, and was one of the leaders who sealed a covenant with Nehemiah in Nehemiah 10.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.25 § Hashabnah = "Jehovah has considered" one of the chiefs of the people who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Hashabnah. See also: Nehemiah 10:26.
מַעֲשֵׂיָֽה
Maʻăsêyâh
H4641
"Maaseiah"
N-proper
Maaseiah means work of Jehovah, a name given to 16 Israelites, including a descendant of Jeshua in Ezra's time. It symbolizes God's action in their lives. Maaseiah is mentioned in Jeremiah 35:4.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.35.4; son of: Shallum (H7967S) § Maaseiah = "work of Jehovah" 1) a descendant of Jeshua who had taken a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 2) a priest of the sons of Harim who had taken a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 3) a priest of the sons of Pashur who had taken a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 4) a descendant of Pahath-moab who had taken a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 5) father of Azariah 6) one who stood on the right hand of Ezra when he read the law to the people 7) a Levite who assisted when Ezra read the law to the people 8) one of the heads of the people whose descendants signed the covenant with Nehemiah 9) a Benjamite ancestor of Sallu 10) a priest who took part in the musical service at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem under Ezra 11) another priest who took part in the musical service at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem under Ezra 12) father of Zephaniah the prophet in the reign of Zedekiah 13) father of Zedekiah the false prophet in the time of Jeremiah 14) a Levite of the 2nd rank who David appointed to sound with psalteries on Alamoth 15) son of Adaiah and one of the captains of hundreds in the reign of king Joash of Judah 16) an officer of high rank in the reign of king Uzziah 17) son of king Ahaz of Judah who was killed by Zichri in the invasion of Judah by king Pekah of Israel 18) governor of Jerusalem in the reign of Josiah 19) son of Shallum and a Levite of high rand in the reign of king Jehoiakim of Judah 20) ancestor of Baruch and Seraiah and a priest
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: Maaseiah. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:18; Nehemiah 8:4; Jeremiah 21:1.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 10:26
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Context — Signers of the Covenant
24Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,
25Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah,
26Ahijah, Hanan, Anan,
27Malluch, Harim, and Baanah. 28“The rest of the people—the priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, temple servants, and all who had separated themselves from the people of the land to obey the Law of God—along with their wives and all their sons and daughters who are able to understand,Nehemiah 10:26 Summary
[Nehemiah 10:26 lists the names of people who made a promise to follow God's Law, which is similar to the promises we make when we decide to follow Jesus, as seen in Matthew 28:18-20 and Romans 10:9-10. This verse reminds us that our individual commitments are important to God, and that we are part of a larger community of believers, as described in 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 and Ephesians 4:1-16. By following God's Law and being part of a community, we can show our love for Him and live a life that pleases Him, as stated in John 14:15 and 1 John 5:3.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of listing names in Nehemiah 10:26?
The listing of names in Nehemiah 10:26, such as Ahijah, Hanan, and Anan, signifies the importance of individual participation and accountability in the covenant renewal, as seen in Nehemiah 10:1-27, and is reminiscent of other biblical lists, like those found in Exodus 35:27-29 and Numbers 1:5-15.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
Nehemiah 10:26 is part of a larger list of names in Nehemiah 10:1-27, which represents the Israelites who sealed the covenant to follow God's Law, as stated in Nehemiah 10:28-39, and is similar to the lists of warriors in Judges 7:1-8 and the genealogies in 1 Chronicles 1-9.
What can we learn from the names listed in this verse?
The names Ahijah, Hanan, and Anan in Nehemiah 10:26 may not be well-known, but they represent ordinary people who made a commitment to God, just like the disciples listed in Matthew 10:2-4 and the believers in Romans 16:1-16, demonstrating that everyone has a role to play in God's plan.
How does this verse apply to our lives today?
Just as the individuals in Nehemiah 10:26 were part of a larger community committed to following God, we too are part of a community of believers, and our individual commitments and actions are important, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 and Ephesians 4:1-16.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to 'seal' a covenant with God, and how can I apply this concept to my own life?
- How can I, like Ahijah, Hanan, and Anan, make a public declaration of my commitment to follow God's Law?
- In what ways can I, as a member of a community of believers, support and encourage others in their walk with God?
- What role do I play in the larger story of God's people, and how can I fulfill my responsibilities in a way that honors Him?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 10:26
[See comments on Ne 10:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 10:26
Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 10:26
26. Ahijah] R.V. Ahiah.We have here 44 names: or, if Bunni (Nehemiah 10:15) be the accidental repetition of Bani, and if ‘Ater, Hezekiah’ stand for ‘Ater, of Hezekiah’ (Ezra 2:16; Ezra 7:21), no more than 42. This figure is considerably in excess of the number of names under the same head in Ezra 2, Nehemiah 7. (a) 14 names at least (i.e. Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani, Azgad, Bebai, Bigvai, Adin, Ater, Hariph (= Jorah Ezra 2), Hashum, Bezai, Anathoth) are found, as they occur here, in the lists of Ezra 2 and Nehemiah 7. Adonijah (Nehemiah 10:16) is doubtless the same as Adonikam (Ezra 2:13, Nehemiah 7:18), Magpiash (Nehemiah 10:20), as Magbish (Ezra 2:30). (b) The names of certain houses mentioned in the lists of Ezra 2 and Nehemiah 7. e.g. Shephatiah, Arah, Zaccai do not appear here; these houses had either died out, or left the city, or refused to sign. (c) The addition of names may be explained by the gradual accession of families since the age of Zerubbabel.
But the variety of documents employed by the compiler is quite sufficient to account for considerable discrepancy in the names, since the work of compilation must have taken place long after the lists were drawn up.