Nehemiah 10:8
Nehemiah 10:8 in Multiple Translations
Maaziah, Bilgai, and Shemaiah. These were the priests.
Maaziah, Bilgai, Shemaiah: these were the priests.
Maaziah, Bilgai, Shemaiah; these were the priests.
Maaziah, Bilgai, Shemaiah; these were the priests.
Maaziah, Bilgai, and Shemaiah. These were the priests.
Maaziah, Bilgai, Shemaiah: these are the Priestes.
Maaziah, Bilgai, Shemaiah; these [are] the priests.
Maaziah, Bilgai, and Shemaiah. These were the priests.
Maaziah, Bilgai, Shemaiah: these were the priests.
Maazia, Belgia, Semeia: these were priests.
Maaziah, Bilgai, and Shemaiah.
Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 10:8
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Nehemiah 10:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מְשֻׁלָּ֥ם
אֲבִיָּ֖ה
מִיָּמִֽן
מְשֻׁלָּ֥ם
Mᵉshullâm
H4918
Meshullam
N-proper
אֲבִיָּ֖ה
ʼĂbîyâh
H29
Abijah
N-proper
מִיָּמִֽן
Mîyâmin
H4326
Mijamin
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 10:8
מְשֻׁלָּ֥ם
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.
אֲבִיָּ֖ה
ʼĂbîyâh
H29
"Abijah"
N-proper
Abijah was the name of several people in the Bible, including a king of Judah and a son of Samuel. The name Abijah means 'Jehovah is my father', showing devotion to God. It is mentioned in books like 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles.
Definition: A woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.18.2; daughter of: Zechariah (H2148C); married to Ahaz (H0271); mother of: Hezekiah (H2396); also called Abijah at 2Ch.29.1; Another name of a.vi (אֲבִי "Abi" H0021) § Abia or Abiah or Abijah = "Jehovah is (my) father" 1) king of Judah, son and successor of Rehoboam 2) second son of Samuel 3) son of Jeroboam the first, king of Israel 4) son of Becher, a Benjamite 5) head of a priestly house (one of the 24 Levite groups) 6) head of a priestly house (after the exile) 7) wife of Hezron 8) mother of Hezekiah (cf H021)
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: Abiah, Abijah. See also: 1 Samuel 8:2; 2 Chronicles 13:3; Nehemiah 12:17.
מִיָּמִֽן
Mîyâmin
H4326
"Mijamin"
N-proper
Mijamin means from the right hand and refers to three Israelites, including a priest who signed a covenant with Nehemiah and another who returned with Zerubbabel. They are mentioned in Nehemiah 10 and 12. Mijamin was also a chief of the 6th course of priests established by David.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.10.7; also called Miniamin at Neh.12.17; Also named: min.ya.min (מִנְיָמִין "Miniamin" H4509I) § Miamin or Mijamin = "from the right hand" 1) chief of the 6th course of priests established by David 2) a priest who signed the covenant with Nehemiah 3) a priest who went up with Zerubbabel 4) a priest who took a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Miamin, Mijamin. See also: 1 Chronicles 24:9; Nehemiah 10:8; Nehemiah 12:5.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 10:8
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Context — Signers of the Covenant
6Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,
7Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,
8Maaziah, Bilgai, and Shemaiah. These were the priests.
9The Levites: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel, 10and their associates: Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 12:5–6 | Mijamin, Maadiah, Bilgah, Shemaiah, Joiarib, Jedaiah, |
| 2 | Nehemiah 12:42 | and also Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. Then the choirs sang out under the direction of Jezrahiah. |
| 3 | Ezra 10:21 | From the descendants of Harim: Maaseiah, Elijah, Shemaiah, Jehiel, and Uzziah. |
| 4 | Nehemiah 12:18 | of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jonathan; |
| 5 | Nehemiah 3:29 | Next to them, Zadok son of Immer made repairs opposite his house, and next to him, Shemaiah son of Shecaniah, the guard of the East Gate, made repairs. |
Nehemiah 10:8 Summary
Nehemiah 10:8 tells us about three men, Maaziah, Bilgai, and Shemaiah, who were priests during the time of Nehemiah. As priests, they played a vital role in serving God and the community, similar to the priests in the book of Leviticus. This verse reminds us of the importance of spiritual leadership and the need for godly leaders to guide and serve God's people, as seen in 1 Timothy 3:1-13. By looking at the example of these priests, we can learn about the importance of commitment, faithfulness, and integrity in our own lives, as encouraged in Psalm 37:3-7 and Proverbs 28:18.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were Maaziah, Bilgai, and Shemaiah in the Bible?
Maaziah, Bilgai, and Shemaiah were priests who lived during the time of Nehemiah, as mentioned in Nehemiah 10:8, and were part of the group that sealed the covenant with God, as seen in Nehemiah 9:38 and Nehemiah 10:1-27
What was the role of priests in the Old Testament?
In the Old Testament, priests like Maaziah, Bilgai, and Shemaiah played a crucial role in serving God and the community, as described in Leviticus 1:1-7 and Numbers 3:1-10, and were responsible for various tasks such as offering sacrifices and teaching the law
How does this verse relate to the rest of Nehemiah 10?
Nehemiah 10:8 is part of a larger list of names in Nehemiah 10:1-27, which records the Israelites who sealed a covenant with God to follow His laws and commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 29:1-15 and Joshua 24:1-28
What can we learn from the fact that these men were specifically identified as priests?
The fact that Maaziah, Bilgai, and Shemaiah were identified as priests highlights the importance of spiritual leadership in the community, as emphasized in 1 Timothy 3:1-13 and Titus 1:5-9, and reminds us of the need for godly leaders to guide and serve God's people
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be a spiritual leader in my community, and how can I fulfill this role in a way that honors God?
- How can I, like Maaziah, Bilgai, and Shemaiah, commit to serving God and His people with integrity and faithfulness, as seen in Psalm 101:1-8 and Proverbs 10:9?
- What are some ways I can support and pray for the spiritual leaders in my life, as encouraged in 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 and Hebrews 13:7?
- How does the example of these priests challenge me to prioritize my own spiritual growth and development, as seen in 2 Peter 3:18 and Ephesians 4:11-13?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 10:8
[See comments on Ne 10:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 10:8
Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 10:8
(8) These were the priests.—That is, the names of the priestly families. (Comp. Nehemiah 12:1-6.)
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 10:8
8. these were the priests] The names of Seraiah, Jeremiah, Amariah are found in both lists (a) Nehemiah 12:1-7 and (b) Nehemiah 12:12-22. Shebaniah is found in (b) Nehemiah 12:14 but appears as Shechaniah in (a) Nehemiah 12:3. Malluch is found in (a) Nehemiah 12:2, but appears as Malluchi (Melicu) in (b) Nehemiah 12:14 : Harim is found in (b) Nehemiah 12:15 but appears probably as Rehum in (a) Nehemiah 12:3 : Meremoth is found in (a) Nehemiah 12:3, but appears as Meraioth in (b) Nehemiah 12:15 : Ginnetho is found in (b) Nehemiah 12:16, but appears as Ginnethoi in (a) Nehemiah 12:4 : Mijamin is found in (a) Nehemiah 12:5 but appears as Miniamin in (b) Nehemiah 12:17. Bilgai is clearly the same as Bilgah (a) Nehemiah 12:5 and (b) Nehemiah 12:18. Hattush in found in (a) Nehemiah 12:2 but has dropped out of (b). Azariah has sometimes been identified with the Ezra of (a) Nehemiah 12:1 and (b) Nehemiah 12:13. It thus appears that, out of the 21 ‘priests’ or ‘priestly houses’ mentioned here, nine (i.e. Pashur, Malchijah, Obadiah, Daniel, Baruch, Meshullam, Abijah, Maaziah, Shemaiah) do not occur in the two lists of chap. 12.