Nehemiah 11:11
Nehemiah 11:11 in Multiple Translations
Seraiah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of the house of God;
Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, was the ruler of the house of God.
Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of the house of God,
Seraiah, the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of the house of God,
Seraiah, son of Hilkiah, son of Meshullam, son of Zadok, son of Meraioth, son of Ahitub, chief administrator of the Temple of God,
Seraiah, the sonne of Hilkiah, the sonne of Meshullam, the sonne of Zadok, the sonne of Meraioth, the sonne of Ahitub was chiefe of the house of God.
Seraiah son of Hilkiah, son of Meshullam, son of Zadok, son of Meraioth, son of Ahitub, leader of the house of God,
Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of God’s house,
Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, was the ruler of the house of God.
Saraia the son of Helcias, the son of Mosollam, the son of Sadoc, the son of Meraioth, the son of Achitob the prince of the house of God,
Seraiah, the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub who had previously been the Supreme Priest.
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Context — Jerusalem’s New Settlers
11Seraiah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of the house of God;
12and 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; 13and his associates, the leaders of families—242 men; Amashai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 9:11 | Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple; |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 6:7–14 | Meraioth was the father of Amariah, Amariah was the father of Ahitub, Ahitub was the father of Zadok, Zadok was the father of Ahimaaz, Ahimaaz was the father of Azariah, Azariah was the father of Johanan, Johanan was the father of Azariah, who served as priest in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem, Azariah was the father of Amariah, Amariah was the father of Ahitub, Ahitub was the father of Zadok, Zadok was the father of Shallum, Shallum was the father of Hilkiah, Hilkiah was the father of Azariah, Azariah was the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah was the father of Jehozadak. |
| 3 | Numbers 3:32 | The chief of the leaders of the Levites was Eleazar son of Aaron the priest; he oversaw those responsible for the duties of the sanctuary. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 31:13 | Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God. |
| 5 | Acts 5:24 | When the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests heard this account, they were perplexed as to what was happening. |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 9:1 | So all Israel was recorded in the genealogies written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. |
| 7 | Ezra 7:1–5 | Many years later, during the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah, the son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub, the son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth, the son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki, the son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest— |
| 8 | 2 Chronicles 19:11 | Note that Amariah, the chief priest, will be over you in all that pertains to the LORD, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all that pertains to the king. And the Levites will serve as officers before you. Act resolutely; may the LORD be with the upright!” |
Nehemiah 11:11 Summary
[Nehemiah 11:11 tells us about a man named Seraiah, who was a priest and the chief official of the house of God. This means he was in charge of making sure everything ran smoothly at the temple, which was a very important job. As we read in 1 Corinthians 12:27-31, God gives different people different roles and responsibilities, and Seraiah's role was to lead and serve the people of God. We can learn from Seraiah's example by seeking to serve God with faithfulness and humility, just as Jesus taught us to do in Matthew 20:26-28.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Seraiah in the Bible?
Seraiah was a priest who served as the chief official of the house of God, as mentioned in Nehemiah 11:11, and is also referenced in Ezra 7:1 as a high priest who returned from exile with Zerubbabel.
What was the role of the chief official of the house of God?
The chief official of the house of God, as seen in Nehemiah 11:11, was likely responsible for overseeing the daily operations and rituals of the temple, similar to the role of the high priest mentioned in Leviticus 4:3 and Numbers 35:25-28.
How does Seraiah's lineage relate to the biblical priesthood?
Seraiah's lineage, as described in Nehemiah 11:11, traces back to Zadok and Ahitub, who were both prominent priests in the Old Testament, highlighting the importance of priestly lineage in the biblical tradition, as seen in 1 Chronicles 6:1-15 and Ezekiel 44:15-16.
What can we learn from Seraiah's example in Nehemiah 11:11?
Seraiah's example in Nehemiah 11:11 teaches us about the importance of faithful service and leadership in the church, as emphasized in 1 Timothy 3:1-13 and Titus 1:5-9, and encourages us to seek God's guidance in our own roles and responsibilities.
Reflection Questions
- What does Seraiah's role as chief official of the house of God reveal about God's desire for order and leadership in His church?
- How can I apply the principles of faithful service and leadership seen in Seraiah's example to my own life and ministry?
- What can I learn from Seraiah's lineage and heritage about the importance of honoring and respecting my own spiritual heritage?
- In what ways can I seek to serve God with the same level of dedication and commitment as Seraiah, as described in Nehemiah 11:11 and Romans 12:1-2?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 11:11
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 11:11
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:11
Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:11
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:11
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:11
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 11:11
Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:11
Sermons on Nehemiah 11:11
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The God Nobody Is Mad At by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of believing in God despite our doubts. He describes Jesus as the ultimate mediator between God and man, highlighting the sig |
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Jabez by Douglas Crossman | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of God's people being brought out of Egypt and into the land of Canaan. God made a covenant with them, promising to be with them and |
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Called to Build God's House by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the importance of how our lives will be recorded by the Spirit of God. He shares a personal experience of walking through a cemetery and rea |
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To His Parents by George Fox | Greek Word Studies for an aid_number 34617 preaches on the concept of 'Possession' as described in Titus 2:14, where believers are depicted as Christ's costly possession and distin |
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Jehoshaphat's Revival by Timothy Williams | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a heart that is open to God's reproof. He uses the story of Jehoshaphat to illustrate how disobedience and indiffer |




