Nehemiah 12:16
Nehemiah 12:16 in Multiple Translations
of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;
Of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;
of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;
Of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;
of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;
Vnder Iddo, Zechariah, vnder Ginnithon, Meshullam,
of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;
of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;
Of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;
Of Adaia, Zacharia: of Genthon, Mosollam:
Zechariah, from the clan of Iddo; Meshullam, from the clan of Ginnethon;
Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 12:16
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Nehemiah 12:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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ל/עדיא
לְ/עִדּ֥וֹא
זְכַרְיָ֖ה
לְ/גִנְּת֥וֹן
מְשֻׁלָּֽם
ל/עדיא
ʻIddôw
H5714
Iddo
Prep | N-proper
לְ/עִדּ֥וֹא
ʻIddôw
H5714
Iddo
Prep | N-proper
זְכַרְיָ֖ה
Zᵉkaryâh
H2148
Zechariah
N-proper
לְ/גִנְּת֥וֹן
Ginnᵉthôwn
H1599
Ginnethon
Prep | N-proper
מְשֻׁלָּֽם
Mᵉshullâm
H4918
Meshullam
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 12:16
ל/עדיא
ʻIddôw
H5714
"Iddo"
Prep | N-proper
Iddo was a common name in the Bible, given to five different Israelites, including a prophet's grandfather and a priest during Nehemiah's time. The name means 'His witness' and is mentioned in various books, including Nehemiah and Zechariah. Iddo was an important figure.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.12.4 § Iddo = "His witness" 1) father of Abinadab, an officer of Solomon 2) grandfather of the prophet Zechariah 3) a Gershonite Levite, son of Joah 4) a priest in the time of Nehemiah 5) a seer in the time of king Jeroboam of the northern kingdom of Israel 6) son of Zechariah, ruler of the tribe of Manasseh in the time of David 7) a chief of the temple slaves who assembled at Casiphia at the time of the 2nd caravan from Babylon
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Iddo. Compare H3035 (יִדּוֹ), H3260 (יֶעְדִּי). See also: 1 Kings 4:14; Ezra 6:14; Zechariah 1:7.
לְ/עִדּ֥וֹא
ʻIddôw
H5714
"Iddo"
Prep | N-proper
Iddo was a common name in the Bible, given to five different Israelites, including a prophet's grandfather and a priest during Nehemiah's time. The name means 'His witness' and is mentioned in various books, including Nehemiah and Zechariah. Iddo was an important figure.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.12.4 § Iddo = "His witness" 1) father of Abinadab, an officer of Solomon 2) grandfather of the prophet Zechariah 3) a Gershonite Levite, son of Joah 4) a priest in the time of Nehemiah 5) a seer in the time of king Jeroboam of the northern kingdom of Israel 6) son of Zechariah, ruler of the tribe of Manasseh in the time of David 7) a chief of the temple slaves who assembled at Casiphia at the time of the 2nd caravan from Babylon
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Iddo. Compare H3035 (יִדּוֹ), H3260 (יֶעְדִּי). See also: 1 Kings 4:14; Ezra 6:14; Zechariah 1:7.
זְכַרְיָ֖ה
Zᵉkaryâh
H2148
"Zechariah"
N-proper
Zechariah means Jehovah remembers, a name given to 29 Israelites, including a prophet and priest who lived during the Exile and Return, as mentioned in Nehemiah 12:35 and Zechariah 1:1.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.35; son of: Jonathan (H3129K); brother of: Shemaiah (H8098V), Azarel (H5832J), Milalai (H4450), Gilalai (H1562), Maai (H4597), Nethanel (H5417P), Judah (H3063K) and Hanani (H2607K) § Zechariah = "Jehovah remembers" 11th in order of the minor prophets; a priest, son of Berechiah and grandson of Iddo, who, along with Haggai, directed the rebuilding of the temple in the days of Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Zachariah, Zechariah. See also: 2 Kings 14:29; 2 Chronicles 29:1; Isaiah 8:2.
לְ/גִנְּת֥וֹן
Ginnᵉthôwn
H1599
"Ginnethon"
Prep | N-proper
Ginnethon was a priest who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel after the exile. He is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the leaders who made a covenant with Nehemiah to follow God's laws.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.10.6; also called Ginnethoi (KJV: Ginnetho) at Neh.12.4; § Ginnetho or Ginnethon = "gardener" a priest among the exiles who returned with Zerubbabel and who covenanted with Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Ginnetho, Ginnethon. See also: Nehemiah 10:7; Nehemiah 12:4; Nehemiah 12:16.
מְשֻׁלָּֽם
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.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 12:16
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Context — The Priests and Levites Who Returned
14of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;
15of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;
16of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;
17of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai; 18of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jonathan;Nehemiah 12:16 Summary
Nehemiah 12:16 lists the names of several leaders, including Zechariah and Meshullam, who served in the post-exilic community. This verse shows that God values and remembers individual people, just like He values and remembers us (as seen in Psalm 138:8 and Matthew 10:30). The listing of these names also highlights the importance of leadership and community in the life of believers, as encouraged in Hebrews 10:24-25 and Galatians 6:2. By studying this verse, we can learn more about the importance of serving and contributing to our own communities, just like these leaders did.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the names listed in Nehemiah 12:16?
The names listed in Nehemiah 12:16, such as Zechariah and Meshullam, are likely the names of priests or leaders in the post-exilic community, similar to those listed in Ezra 2:36-39 and Nehemiah 7:39-42, who played important roles in the reconstruction of Jerusalem and the Temple.
How do these names relate to the larger narrative of Nehemiah?
The names in Nehemiah 12:16 are part of a larger list of priests and leaders who served during the time of Nehemiah, as seen in Nehemiah 12:1-7, and are important for understanding the organizational structure of the post-exilic community, which is also discussed in Nehemiah 13:4-14.
What can we learn from the fact that these names are recorded in Scripture?
The recording of these names in Scripture, as seen in Nehemiah 12:16, highlights the importance of remembering and honoring the contributions of individual believers, as encouraged in Hebrews 13:7 and 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13.
How does this verse relate to the concept of spiritual leadership?
The mention of specific leaders, such as Zechariah and Meshullam, in Nehemiah 12:16 emphasizes the importance of spiritual leadership and the role of individual leaders in guiding the community, as seen in 1 Timothy 3:1-13 and Titus 1:5-9.
Reflection Questions
- What does the listing of specific names in Nehemiah 12:16 reveal about God's attention to detail and care for individual believers?
- How can I apply the principle of remembering and honoring individual contributions, as seen in this verse, to my own relationships and community?
- What role do leaders, like Zechariah and Meshullam, play in shaping the spiritual direction of a community, and how can I support and pray for my own leaders?
- In what ways can I, like the individuals listed in Nehemiah 12:16, use my gifts and talents to serve and contribute to my community?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 12:16
[See comments on Ne 12:12].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 12:16
Of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan; No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:16
(12-26) List of representatives of Zerubbabel’s priests in the days of Joiakim; to which is added an account of the Levites in his day. Between these there is an interpolation (Nehemiah 12:22-23).