Nehemiah 11:13
Nehemiah 11:13 in Multiple Translations
and his associates, the leaders of families—242 men; Amashai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer;
And his brethren, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and two: and Amashai the son of Azareel, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,
and his brethren, chiefs of fathers’ houses, two hundred forty and two; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,
And his brothers, heads of families, two hundred and forty-two; and Amashsai, the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,
and those who worked with him, family leaders, a total of 242; and Amashsai, son of Azarel, son of Ahzai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer,
And his brethren, chiefe of the fathers, two hundreth and two and fourtie: and Amashsai the sonne of Azareel, the sonne of Ahazai, the sonne of Meshilemoth, the sonne of Immer:
and his brethren, heads of fathers, two hundred forty and two; and Amashsai son of Azareel, son of Ahazai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer,
and his brothers, chiefs of fathers’ households, two hundred forty-two; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,
And his brethren, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and two: and Amashai the son of Azareel, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,
And his brethren the chiefs of the fathers: two hundred forty-two. And Amassai the son of Azreel, the son of Ahazi, the son of Mosollamoth, the son of Emmer,
Altogether, there were 242 members of that clan who were leaders of the clan who settled in Jerusalem. Another priest who settled in Jerusalem was Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer.
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Nehemiah 11:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֶחָי/ו֙
רָאשִׁ֣ים
לְ/אָב֔וֹת
מָאתַ֖יִם
אַרְבָּעִ֣ים
וּ/שְׁנָ֑יִם
וַ/עֲמַשְׁסַ֧י
בֶּן
עֲזַרְאֵ֛ל
בֶּן
אַחְזַ֥י
בֶּן
מְשִׁלֵּמ֖וֹת
בֶּן
אִמֵּֽר
וְ/אֶחָי/ו֙
ʼâch
H251
brother
Conj | N-mp | Suff
רָאשִׁ֣ים
rôʼsh
H7218
head
N-mp
לְ/אָב֔וֹת
ʼâb
H1
father
Prep | N-mp
מָאתַ֖יִם
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
אַרְבָּעִ֣ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
forty
Adj
וּ/שְׁנָ֑יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Conj | Adj
וַ/עֲמַשְׁסַ֧י
ʻĂmashçay
H6023
Amashsai
Conj | N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
עֲזַרְאֵ֛ל
ʻĂzarʼêl
H5832
Azarel
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
אַחְזַ֥י
ʼAchzay
H273
Ahzai
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
מְשִׁלֵּמ֖וֹת
Mᵉshillêmôwth
H4919
Meshillemoth
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
אִמֵּֽר
ʼImmêr
H564
Immer
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 11:13
וְ/אֶחָי/ו֙
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
רָאשִׁ֣ים
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
N-mp
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
לְ/אָב֔וֹת
ʼâb
H1
"father"
Prep | N-mp
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
מָאתַ֖יִם
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
אַרְבָּעִ֣ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
"forty"
Adj
The number forty is what this Hebrew word represents, often used in the Bible to mark significant periods of time, like the 40 days of rain in Genesis or the 40 years of Israel's wilderness journey.
Definition: forty
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: -forty. See also: Genesis 5:13; Judges 13:1; Psalms 95:10.
וּ/שְׁנָ֑יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
וַ/עֲמַשְׁסַ֧י
ʻĂmashçay
H6023
"Amashsai"
Conj | N-proper
Amashsai, meaning burdensome, was a priest and son of Adiel, living during the Exile and Return period. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:12 and Nehemiah 11:13.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.12; son of: Adiel (H5717H); also called Amashsai (KJV: Amashai) at Neh.11.13; Another name of ma.a.say (מַעֲשַׂי "Maasai" H4640) § Amashai = "burdensome" a priest, son of Azareel in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Amashai. See also: Nehemiah 11:13.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
עֲזַרְאֵ֛ל
ʻĂzarʼêl
H5832
"Azarel"
N-proper
Azarel was one of five Israelites with this name, including a Levite and son of Heman, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25:4. His name is similar to Azareel.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.25.4; son of: Heman (H1968I); brother of: Bukkiah (H1232), Mattaniah (H4983H), Shebuel (H7619H), Jerimoth (H3406L), Hananiah (H2608P), Hanani (H2607H), Eliathah (H0448), Giddalti (H1437), Romamti-ezer (H7320), Joshbekashah (H3436), Mallothi (H4413), Hothir (H1956) and Mahazioth (H4238); also called Azarel (KJV: Azareel) at 1Ch.25.18; Another name of uz.zi.el (עֻזִּיאֵל "Uzziel" H5816J) § Azarael or Azareel = "God has helped" 1) a Korhite warrior of David who joined him at Ziklag 2) a Levite musician of the family of Heman in the time of David 3) a Danite, son of Jeroham and a prince of the tribe at the census of David 4) one of the sons of Bani who took a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 5) a priest, ancestor of Maasiai or Amashai, a priest in Jerusalem after the return from exile 6) a priest and musician in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Azarael, Azareel. See also: 1 Chronicles 12:7; Ezra 10:41; Nehemiah 12:36.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
אַחְזַ֥י
ʼAchzay
H273
"Ahzai"
N-proper
Achzai was an Israelite who lived during the time of exile and return, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:12. He was a Levite and the son of Meshillemith.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.12; son of: Meshillemith (H4921); father of: Jahzerah (H3170); also called Ahzai (KJV: Ahasai) at Neh.11.13; Another name of me.shul.lam (מְשֻׁלָּם "Meshullam" H4918M) § Ahasai = "my holder, protector" a post-exilic priest, in Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ahasai. See also: Nehemiah 11:13.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
מְשִׁלֵּמ֖וֹת
Mᵉshillêmôwth
H4919
"Meshillemoth"
N-proper
Meshillemoth was an Israelite who lived during the time of Exile and Return, and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles and Nehemiah. The name means recompense and is also given to a chief of the tribe of Ephraim.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.12; son of: Immer (H0564); father of: Meshullam (H4918M); also called Meshillemoth at Neh.11.13; Another name of me.shil.le.mit (מְשִׁלֵּמִית "Meshillemith" H4921) § Meshillemoth = "recompense" 1) an Ephraimite, one of the chiefs of the tribe in the reign of king Pekah of Israel 1a) also 'Meshillemith' 2) a priest, son of Immer 2a) also 'Meshillemith'
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Meshillemoth. Compare H4921 (מְשִׁלֵּמִית). See also: 2 Chronicles 28:12; Nehemiah 11:13.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
אִמֵּֽר
ʼImmêr
H564
"Immer"
N-proper
Immer was the name of several Israelites, including a priest during David's time and the father of a priest named Zadok, as mentioned in the Bible.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.29; father of: Zadok (H6659K) § Immer = "he hath said" 1) a priest in David's time 2) a priest in Jeremiah's time 3) the father of Zadok the priest 4) an ancestor of a priest
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Immer. See also: 1 Chronicles 9:12; Nehemiah 3:29; Jeremiah 20:1.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 11:13
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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;
14and his associates —128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer. 15From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;Nehemiah 11:13 Summary
Nehemiah 11:13 lists the names of leaders and their families who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, highlighting the importance of family and community in the life of God's people, as seen in Psalms 128:1-6. The mention of specific names and genealogies emphasizes God's faithfulness to His people and their heritage, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9 and 1 Kings 8:23. This verse encourages us to value the importance of family, leadership, and community in our own lives, and to seek to be faithful leaders and followers of God, as seen in Matthew 20:26-28 and Mark 10:43-45. By looking to the examples of leaders like Amashai, we can learn to trust in God's sovereignty and faithfulness, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the names and genealogies listed in Nehemiah 11:13?
The names and genealogies listed in Nehemiah 11:13 provide a record of the leaders and families who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, as seen in Ezra 2:1-2 and Nehemiah 7:6-73, highlighting God's faithfulness to His people and their heritage.
Who was Amashai, the son of Azarel, and why is he mentioned in this verse?
Amashai, the son of Azarel, is mentioned as a leader among the returned exiles, and his inclusion in the list emphasizes the importance of leadership and family lineage in the biblical narrative, similar to the emphasis on genealogy in 1 Chronicles 1-9.
What can we learn from the fact that 242 men are listed as leaders of families in this verse?
The fact that 242 men are listed as leaders of families in Nehemiah 11:13 highlights the significance of family and community in the life of God's people, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:6-7 and Psalms 128:1-6, emphasizing the importance of faith and leadership in the home.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of Nehemiah's rebuilding of Jerusalem?
Nehemiah 11:13 is part of the larger narrative of Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild and restore Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, as seen in Nehemiah 1-10, and it highlights the importance of leadership, community, and faith in the rebuilding process, as emphasized in Nehemiah 2:17-18 and Isaiah 58:12.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the importance of family and community in the life of God's people, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How does the mention of specific names and genealogies in this verse relate to the broader theme of God's sovereignty and faithfulness, as seen in Romans 8:28-30 and Ephesians 1:3-14?
- What role do leaders play in the life of God's people, according to this verse, and how can I seek to be a faithful leader in my own sphere of influence, as seen in 1 Timothy 3:1-13 and Titus 1:5-9?
- How does the fact that 242 men are listed as leaders of families in this verse encourage me to pray for and support the leaders in my own life and community, as seen in 1 Timothy 2:1-4 and Colossians 4:3-4?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 11:13
And his brethren, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and two,.... That is, the brethren or relations of Adaiah: and Amashai; called Maasiai, 1 Chronicles 9:12, whose lineage is traced here
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 11:13
And their brethren that did the work of the house were eight hundred twenty and two: and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashur, the
Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:13
Nehemiah 11:12 And their brethren that did the work of the house [were] eight hundred twenty and two: and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchiah,Ver. 12-24. In all 1192. The total of priests and Levites 1476, and of Judah and Benjamin 1396. So that there were more priests and Levites than of the lay people; which argues their zeal to be greatest. There were also 172 porters, who were all Levites.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:13
(4-19) The heads in Jerusalem: as compared with 1 Chronicles 9, by no means complete. Judah and Benjamin are represented, with priests and Levites and porters.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 11:13
13. chief of the fathers] R.V. chiefs of fathers’ houses. From the technical use of the term ‘chiefs of fathers’ houses,’ it is obvious that the figure 242 denotes the number of the retainers of Adaiah and ‘his brethren,’ who were ‘chiefs of fathers’ houses.’ Amashai (R.V. Amashsai) the son of Azareel (R.V. Azarel), the son of Ahasai (R.V. Ahzai), the son of Meshillemoth] In 1 Chronicles 9:12, ‘Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith’ is clearly the same person. A comparison of the names here will illustrate the way in which proper names were liable to be confused and altered in the process of copying; it will also show how in one list some names are omitted from the full genealogy. Immer] Cf. Nehemiah 7:40; Ezra 2:37.
Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:13
LIST OF THE CHIEFS OF THE , Nehemiah 11:3-16.A comparison of this list with that of 1 Chronicles 9, (where see notes,) shows that they both agree in their plan, and in a considerable number of their names.