Nehemiah 10:4
Nehemiah 10:4 in Multiple Translations
Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch,
Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch,
Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch,
Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch,
Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch,
Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch,
Huttush, Shebaniah, Malluch,
Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch,
Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch,
Hattus, Sebenia, Melluch,
Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch,
Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 10:4
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Nehemiah 10:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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פַּשְׁח֥וּר
אֲמַרְיָ֖ה
מַלְכִּיָּֽה
פַּשְׁח֥וּר
Pashchûwr
H6583
Pashhur
N-proper
אֲמַרְיָ֖ה
ʼĂmaryâh
H568
Amariah
N-proper
מַלְכִּיָּֽה
Malkîyâh
H4441
Malchiah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 10:4
פַּשְׁח֥וּר
Pashchûwr
H6583
"Pashhur"
N-proper
Pashhur was a priest in the Bible, mentioned in Jeremiah 38:1, who put the prophet Jeremiah in stocks. His name means freedom, but his actions were restrictive. He was a key figure in the reign of King Zedekiah.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.38.1a; father of: Gedaliah (H1436J) § Pashur = "freedom" 1) a priest, son of Malchiah and one of the chief princes in the reign of king Zedekiah of Judah 2) a priest, son of Immer, chief governor of the temple, and the one who struck and then put the prophet Jeremiah into the stocks in the reign of king Jehoiakim of Judah 3) son of Malchijah, father of Zechariah, and ancestor of Adaiah who did the work of the temple in the time of Nehemiah. Probably same as 1 4) father of Gedaliah; probably the same as 1 5) head of a family of returned exiles
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Pashur. See also: 1 Chronicles 9:12; Jeremiah 20:1; Jeremiah 20:2.
אֲמַרְיָ֖ה
ʼĂmaryâh
H568
"Amariah"
N-proper
Amariah was the name of several Israelites, including a head priest's son and a chief priest under King Jehoshaphat. His name means Jehovah speaks or Yah has promised.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Zep.1.1; son of: Hezekiah (H2396K); father of: Gedaliah (H1436H) § Amariah = "Jehovah speaks" or "Yah(u) has promised" 1) Zadok's grandfather 2) a head priest's son in Solomon's time 3) a chief priest under Jehoshaphat 4) Hezekiah's son, great-grandfather of Zephaniah 5) a Levite in Ezra's time 6) a Levite under Hezekiah 7) a priest in Nehemiah's time
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Amariah. See also: 1 Chronicles 5:33; Ezra 7:3; Zephaniah 1:1.
מַלְכִּיָּֽה
Malkîyâh
H4441
"Malchiah"
N-proper
Malchiah means my king is Jehovah, the name of ten Israelites. One Malchiah was the father of Pashhur, mentioned in Jeremiah 21:1. Malchiah was also the name of a priest in the time of David and Ezra.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.21.1; father of: Pashhur (H6583J) § Malchijah or Malchiah or Melchiah = "my king is Jehovah" 1) the father of Pashur in the time of Jeremiah 2) the son of Hammelech into whose dungeon Jeremiah was cast 3) the head of the 5th course of priests in the time of David 4) one of the priests who was at the reading of the law by Ezra, sealed the covenant with Nehemiah, and was at the dedication of the wall with Nehemiah 5) a Levite ancestor of Asaph and descendant of Levi through Gershon 6) son of Parosh who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 7) son of Harim who put away a foreign wife and helped repair the wall and the Tower of Ovens in the time of Ezra and Nehemiah 8) son of Rechab, leader of the district of Beth Haccerem, who helped repair the Refuse Gate in the time of Nehemiah 9) a goldsmith who helped repair the wall in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Malchiah, Malchijah. See also: 1 Chronicles 6:25; Nehemiah 3:31; Jeremiah 21:1.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 10:4
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Context — Signers of the Covenant
2Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah,
3Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,
4Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch,
5Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah, 6Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 12:2 | Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, |
| 2 | Nehemiah 3:10 | next to him, Jedaiah son of Harumaph made repairs across from his house; and next to him, Hattush son of Hashabneiah made repairs. |
| 3 | Nehemiah 12:14 | of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph; |
Nehemiah 10:4 Summary
[This verse lists the names of several leaders who have committed to following God's law, which is a key part of the covenant they made with God, as described in Nehemiah 10:28-29. By including their names, the Bible emphasizes the importance of individual responsibility and accountability, as seen in Matthew 25:31-46. Just like these leaders, we are called to commit to following God's law and to demonstrate our commitment in our daily lives, as described in Romans 12:1-2. By doing so, we can experience the joy and freedom that comes from living in obedience to God, as described in Psalm 119:1-2.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the names listed in Nehemiah 10:4?
The names listed, including Hattush, Shebaniah, and Malluch, are likely leaders who have committed to following God's law, as seen in Nehemiah 10:28-29, where the people pledge to obey God's commands, similar to the covenant made in Exodus 24:7-8.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
Nehemiah 10:4 is part of a larger list of names in Nehemiah 10:1-27, which records the leaders who sealed the covenant to follow God's law, as described in Nehemiah 10:29, and is similar to the lists of leaders in Numbers 1:5-15.
What can we learn from the fact that these specific names are mentioned?
The inclusion of these names emphasizes the importance of individual commitment and responsibility, as seen in Deuteronomy 29:10-13, where the people, including leaders and ordinary citizens, are called to enter into a covenant with God.
How does this verse reflect the themes of the book of Nehemiah?
The listing of names in Nehemiah 10:4 reflects the book's emphasis on rebuilding and restoration, as seen in Nehemiah 2:17-18, where Nehemiah calls the people to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, and is similar to the rebuilding described in Ezra 5:1-2.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to commit to following God's law, as the leaders did in this verse?
- How can I, like Hattush, Shebaniah, and Malluch, demonstrate my commitment to God's law in my daily life?
- What are some ways I can practically apply the principles of covenant and obedience in my own relationships and community, as described in Nehemiah 10:29-39?
- How can I balance individual responsibility with collective accountability, as seen in this verse and the surrounding context?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 10:4
[See comments on Ne 10:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 10:4
Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 10:4
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.