Nehemiah 10:27
Nehemiah 10:27 in Multiple Translations
Malluch, Harim, and Baanah.
Malluch, Harim, Baanah.
Malluch, Harim, Baanah.
Malluch, Harim, Baanah.
Malluch, Harim, and Baanah.
Malluch, Harim, Baanah.
Malluch, Harim, Baanah.
Malluch, Harim, and Baanah.
Malluch, Harim, Baanah.
Melluch, Haran, Baana:
Malluch, Harim, and Baanah.
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Nehemiah 10:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/אֲחִיָּ֥ה
חָנָ֖ן
עָנָֽן
וַ/אֲחִיָּ֥ה
ʼĂchîyâh
H281
Ahijah
Conj | N-proper
חָנָ֖ן
Chânân
H2605
Hanan
N-proper
עָנָֽן
ʻÂnân
H6052
Anan
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 10:27
וַ/אֲחִיָּ֥ה
ʼĂchîyâh
H281
"Ahijah"
Conj | N-proper
Ahijah means brother of Jehovah, and was the name of several Israelites, including a prophet who predicted the revolt of the Northern tribes in 1 Samuel 14.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.14.3; son of: Ahitub (H0285); father of: Abiathar (H0054); also called Ahijah (KJV: Ahiah) at 1Sa.14.3,18; Another name of a.chi.me.lekh (אֲחִימֶ֫לֶךְ "Ahimelech" H0288G) § Ahiah or Ahijah = "brother of Jehovah (Yahu)" 1) grandson of Phinehas 2) scribe of Solomon 3) a prophet who predicted the revolt of the Northern tribes 4) father of Baasha, who usurped the Northern throne 5) grandson of Hezron (or mother of 1-4 above) 6) a Benjamite, son of Ehud 7) one of David's heroes 8) a Levite during David's time 9) a chief man under Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: Ahiah, Ahijah. See also: 1 Samuel 14:3; 1 Kings 15:27; Nehemiah 10:27.
חָנָ֖ן
Chânân
H2605
"Hanan"
N-proper
Hanan was a common name in the Bible, given to several Israelites, including a son of Igdaliah and a mighty warrior of King David, meaning 'he is merciful'.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.35.4; son of: Igdaliah (H3012) § Canan or Hanan = "he is merciful" 1) one of the chief people of the tribe of Benjamin 2) last of the 6 sons of Azel, a descendant of Saul 3) son of Maachah, one of David's mighty warriors 4) father of some sons who returned from exile with Zerubbabel 5) one of the Levites who assisted Ezra in his public exposition of the law 6) one of the heads of the people who also sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 7) another of the chief laymen who also sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 8) son of Zaccur, grandson of Mattaniah whom Nehemiah made one of the storekeepers of the provisions collected as tithes. Same as 5 ? 9) son of Igdaliah
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Canan. See also: 1 Chronicles 8:23; Nehemiah 8:7; Jeremiah 35:4.
עָנָֽן
ʻÂnân
H6052
"Anan"
N-proper
Anan was an Israelite who lived during the time of exile and return, and signed a covenant with Nehemiah. His name means cloud, and he is mentioned in Nehemiah 10:26. He was one of the leaders of the people.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.26 § Anan = "cloud" one of the heads of the people who signed the covenant with Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Anan. See also: Nehemiah 10:27.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 10:27
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Context — Signers of the Covenant
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, 29hereby join with their noble brothers and commit themselves with a sworn oath to follow the Law of God given through His servant Moses and to obey carefully all the commandments, ordinances, and statutes of the LORD our Lord.Nehemiah 10:27 Summary
Nehemiah 10:27 lists the names of three men, Malluch, Harim, and Baanah, who were leaders among the Israelites. They, along with the rest of the people, committed themselves to following the Law of God, as seen in Nehemiah 10:28-29. This means they promised to obey God's commands and teachings, just like the Israelites did in Exodus 24:3 and Deuteronomy 29:12-15. By following their example, we can also commit ourselves to following God's Law and living according to His will, as seen in Psalm 119:1-8 and Matthew 22:37-40.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the names Malluch, Harim, and Baanah listed in Nehemiah 10:27?
These names are listed as they were among the leaders who signed the covenant to obey the Law of God, as seen in Nehemiah 10:28-29, where it is stated that the people committed themselves to follow the Law of God given through His servant Moses, similar to the commitment made in Deuteronomy 29:12-15.
What is the significance of these names being mentioned separately from the rest of the people?
The separation of these names may indicate their prominent role in the community, similar to the listing of leaders in Nehemiah 7:7 and Ezra 2:2, where the leaders are listed separately to highlight their importance in the rebuilding of the temple and the restoration of the people.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of the book of Nehemiah?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites' return to Jerusalem and their commitment to obeying the Law of God, as seen in Nehemiah 8:1-8, where the people gather to hear the Law of God read aloud and recommit themselves to following it, similar to the events described in 2 Chronicles 34:29-33.
What can we learn from the example of Malluch, Harim, and Baanah in this verse?
We can learn the importance of leadership and commitment to following God's Law, as seen in Psalm 119:30, where the psalmist declares their commitment to following God's laws and decrees, and in Matthew 5:19, where Jesus teaches about the importance of obeying God's commands.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to commit myself to following God's Law, and how can I apply this in my own life, as seen in Romans 8:3-4 and Galatians 5:16-25?
- How can I, like Malluch, Harim, and Baanah, be a leader in my community and promote obedience to God's Law, as seen in 1 Timothy 4:12 and Titus 2:7-8?
- What are some ways I can separate myself from the world and dedicate myself to following God, as seen in 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 and 1 Peter 2:9-10?
- How can I, like the Israelites in Nehemiah 10:28-29, make a public commitment to follow God's Law and hold myself accountable to it, as seen in Acts 2:42-47 and Hebrews 10:24-25?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 10:27
[See comments on Ne 10:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 10:27
Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 10:27
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.