Nehemiah 10:3
Nehemiah 10:3 in Multiple Translations
Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,
Pashur, Amariah, Malchijah,
Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,
Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,
Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,
Pashur, Amariah, Malchiah,
Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,
Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,
Pashur, Amariah, Malchijah,
Pheshur, Amarias, Melchias,
Pashhur, Amariah, Malkijah,
Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 10:3
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Nehemiah 10:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שְׂרָיָ֥ה
עֲזַרְיָ֖ה
יִרְמְיָֽה
שְׂרָיָ֥ה
Sᵉrâyâh
H8304
Seraiah
N-proper
עֲזַרְיָ֖ה
ʻĂzaryâh
H5838
Azariah
N-proper
יִרְמְיָֽה
Yirmᵉyâh
H3414
Jeremiah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 10:3
שְׂרָיָ֥ה
Sᵉrâyâh
H8304
"Seraiah"
N-proper
Seraiah means Jehovah is ruler, the name of several Israelites, including a scribe of King David and a chief priest during King Zedekiah's reign. He is mentioned in Jeremiah 51:59 and is the brother of Baruch. Seraiah played important roles in Israel's history.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.51.59; son of: Neriah (H5374); brother of: Baruch (H1263J) § Seraiah = "Jehovah is ruler" 1) the scribe or secretary of David 2) son of Azariah, father of Jehozadak, and the chief priest in the reign of king Zedekiah of Judah and at the time of the capture of Jerusalem 3) son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite and one of the men who went to Gedaliah, the governor over Judah appointed by Nebuchadnezzar, and gave their oath to serve the king of Babylon 4) a Judaite, son of Kenaz, brother of Othniel, and father of Joab 5) a Simeonite, father of Josibiah and grandfather of Jehu 6) a people of the province who returned from exile with Zerubbabel 6a) maybe the same as 10 7) son of Azariah and father of Ezra the priest and scribe 8) a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 9) a priest, son of Hilkiah in the time of Nehemiah 10) a priest or Levite who returned from exile with Zerubbabel 10a) probably a priest and the head of a family of priests after the exile. Maybe same as 6 11) son of Meraiah and messenger sent by the prophet Jeremiah to Babylon with a book of his writings 12) son of Azriel and one of the 3 men commanded by king Jehoiakim of Judah to seize Jeremiah and Baruch
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: Seraiah. See also: 2 Samuel 8:17; Nehemiah 10:3; Jeremiah 36:26.
עֲזַרְיָ֖ה
ʻĂzaryâh
H5838
"Azariah"
N-proper
Azariah was the name of nineteen different Israelites, including a king of Judah and a friend of Daniel who was renamed Abednego by King Nebuchadnezzar. His name means Jehovah has helped.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.1.6; also called Abednego at Dan.2.49; 3.12,13,14,16,19,20,22,23,26,28,29,30; § Azariah = "Jehovah has helped" 1) son of king Amaziah of Judah and king of Judah himself for 52 years; also 'Uzziah' 2) the godly friend of Daniel who Nebuchadnezzar renamed Abednego; one of the three friends who with Daniel refused to make themselves unclean by eating food from the king's table which went against the dietary laws which God had given the Jews; also one of the three who were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to bow down to a graven image of Nebuchadnezzar and who were saved by the angel of the Lord 2a) also, 'Abednego' (H5664 or H5665) 3) son of Nathan and an officer of Solomon; perhaps David's grandson and Solomon's nephew 4) a prophet in the days of king Asa of Judah 5) son of king Jehoshaphat of Judah and brother to 5 6) another son of king Jehoshaphat of Judah and brother to 4 7) a priest, son of Ahimaaz, grandson of Zadok and high priest in the reign of king Solomon 8) the high priest in the reign of king Uzziah of Judah 9) a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah; probably same as 18 10) a Kohathite Levite, father of Joel in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah 11) a Merarite Levite, son of Jehalelel in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah 12) a Kohathite Levite, son of Zephaniah and ancestor of Samuel the prophet 13) a Levite who helped Ezra in instructing the people in the law 14) son of Jeroham and one of the temple captains of Judah in the time of queen Athaliah; probably the same as 21 15) son of Maaseiah who repaired part of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 16) one of the leaders who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel 17) a man who assisted in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah; probably the same as 10 18) son of Johanan, one of the captains of Ephraim in the reign of king Ahaz of Judah 19) a Judaite, son of Ethan of the sons of Zerah 20) a Judaite, son of Jehu of the family of the Jerahmeelites and descended from Jarha the Egyptian slave of Sheshan; probably one of the captains of the time of queen Athaliah and the same as 15 21) a priest, son of Hilkiah 22) a priest, son of Johanan 23) son of king Jehoram of Judah; probably clerical error for 'Ahaziah' 24) son of Meraioth 25) son of Hoshaiah and one of the proud men who confronted Jeremiah
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: Azariah. See also: 1 Kings 4:2; 2 Chronicles 21:2; Jeremiah 43:2.
יִרְמְיָֽה
Yirmᵉyâh
H3414
"Jeremiah"
N-proper
Jeremiah means whom Jehovah has appointed, a major prophet and author of the book of Jeremiah. He was the son of Hilkiah and a priest from Anathoth.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.35.3; son of: Habazziniah (H2262); father of: Jaazaniah (H2970) § Jeremiah = "whom Jehovah has appointed" 1) the major prophet, son of Hilkiah of the priestly family in Anathoth; author of the prophetic book bearing his name 2) a man of Libnah and father of Hamutal the wife of king Josiah 3) a Gadite who joined David at Ziklag 4) a Manassehite, one of the mighty men of valour of the Transjordanic half tribe of Manasseh 5) a Gadite and warrior of David 6) a warrior of David 7) a priest who joined Nehemiah in the covenant ceremony 8) a priest also in the time of Nehemiah; maybe same as 7 9) father of Jaazaniah the Rechabites
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: Jeremiah. See also: 2 Kings 23:31; Jeremiah 36:4; Jeremiah 1:1.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 10:3
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Context — Signers of the Covenant
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Nehemiah 11:12 | and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; |
| 2 | Nehemiah 3:11 | Malchijah son of Harim and Hasshub son of Pahath-moab repaired another section, as well as the Tower of the Ovens. |
| 3 | Nehemiah 12:13 | of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan; |
| 4 | Nehemiah 12:2 | Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, |
| 5 | Nehemiah 8:4 | Ezra the scribe stood on a high wooden platform built for this occasion. At his right side stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, and at his left were Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hash-baddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam. |
Nehemiah 10:3 Summary
This verse lists the names of some of the Israelite leaders who promised to follow God's laws, including Pashhur, Amariah, and Malchijah. By sealing the covenant, they were making a public commitment to obey God, similar to the concept of making a vow, as seen in Ecclesiastes 5:4-5. This shows that our individual commitments to God are important, and we should strive to be faithful leaders and examples in our communities, just like these men. By following God's laws and making public declarations of our faith, we can demonstrate our love and devotion to Him, as seen in John 14:15 and 1 John 5:3.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the list of names in Nehemiah 10:3?
The list of names in Nehemiah 10:3, including Pashhur, Amariah, and Malchijah, represents the Israelite leaders who sealed the covenant to follow God's laws, as seen in Nehemiah 10:28-29, and is a testament to their commitment to obeying God, similar to the covenant made in Exodus 24:7-8.
Who were Pashhur, Amariah, and Malchijah?
Pashhur, Amariah, and Malchijah were likely prominent Israelite leaders who played important roles in the community, possibly as priests or officials, and their inclusion in this list highlights their dedication to God, as seen in other biblical accounts of faithful leaders, such as in 1 Samuel 12:2 and 2 Chronicles 17:7-9.
Why is it important to list the names of those who sealed the covenant?
Listing the names of those who sealed the covenant, as seen in Nehemiah 10:1-27, serves as a public declaration of their commitment to God and provides a sense of accountability, as each person is identified as a participant in the covenant, similar to the concept of making a public confession of faith, as seen in Romans 10:9-10 and Matthew 10:32-33.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah 10:3 is part of a larger narrative about the restoration of Jerusalem and the renewal of the Israelites' covenant with God, as seen in Nehemiah 8:1-18 and Nehemiah 9:1-38, and highlights the importance of individual and collective commitment to following God's laws, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 29:10-15 and Joshua 24:14-28.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to 'seal' a covenant with God, and how can I demonstrate my commitment to Him in my daily life?
- How can I, like Pashhur, Amariah, and Malchijah, be a leader and example in my community, and what qualities do I need to develop to be an effective witness for God?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites in Nehemiah 10, publicly declare my faith and commitment to God, and what role does accountability play in my spiritual growth?
- What are some ways I can, like the Israelites, renew my covenant with God and recommit to following His laws, as seen in Psalm 51:10-12 and Lamentations 3:40-41?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 10:3
[See comments on Ne 10:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 10:3
Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 10:3
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.
Sermons on Nehemiah 10:3
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