Nehemiah 12:18
Nehemiah 12:18 in Multiple Translations
of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jonathan;
Of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;
of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;
Of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;
of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;
Vnder Bilgah, Shammua, vnder Shemaiah, Iehonathan,
of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;
of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;
Of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;
Of Belga, Sammua of Semaia, Jonathan:
Shammua, from the clan of Bilgah; Jehonathan, from the clan of Shemaiah;
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Nehemiah 12:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ/בִלְגָּ֣ה
שַׁמּ֔וּעַ
לִֽ/שְׁמַעְיָ֖ה
יְהוֹנָתָֽן
לְ/בִלְגָּ֣ה
Bilgah
H1083
Bilgah
Prep | N-proper
שַׁמּ֔וּעַ
Shammûwaʻ
H8051
Shammua
N-proper
לִֽ/שְׁמַעְיָ֖ה
Shᵉmaʻyâh
H8098
Shemaiah
Prep | N-proper
יְהוֹנָתָֽן
Yᵉhôwnâthân
H3083
Jonathan
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 12:18
לְ/בִלְגָּ֣ה
Bilgah
H1083
"Bilgah"
Prep | N-proper
Bilgah was an Israelite priest who lived during the time of David and Zerubbabel, and is mentioned in Nehemiah 10:8. His name means cheerfulness, reflecting a positive and joyful attitude.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.10.8; also called Bilgai at Neh.10.8; Also named: bil.gay (בִּלְגַּי "Bilgai" H1084) § Bilgah = "cheerfulness" 1) a priest of the 15th course, in David's time 2) a priest accompanying Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Bilgah. See also: 1 Chronicles 24:14; Nehemiah 12:5; Nehemiah 12:18.
שַׁמּ֔וּעַ
Shammûwaʻ
H8051
"Shammua"
N-proper
Shammua was a man from the tribe of Levi who lived during the time of Exile and Return. He was the son of Galal and the father of Obadiah, and is also mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:16 and Nehemiah 11:17.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.16; son of: Galal (H1559H); father of: Obadiah (H5662K); also called Shammua at Neh.11.17; Another name of she.ma.yah (שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ "Shemaiah" H8098F) § Shammua = "renowned" 1) son of Zaccur and the spy from the tribe of Reuben 2) son of David by his wife Bathsheba 2a) also 'Shammuah' and 'Shimea' 3) aLevite, son of Galal and father of Abda who lived in Jerusalem after the return from exile in the time of Nehemiah 3a) also 'Shemaiah' 4) a priest, head of the family of Bilgah in the time of Joiakim after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Shammua, Shammuah. See also: Numbers 13:4; 1 Chronicles 14:4; Nehemiah 12:18.
לִֽ/שְׁמַעְיָ֖ה
Shᵉmaʻyâh
H8098
"Shemaiah"
Prep | N-proper
Shemaiah means heard by God, the name of 25 Israelites, including a prophet in King Rehoboam's time and a false prophet in Jeremiah's time. He is mentioned in Jeremiah 36:12. Shemaiah was also the father of Delaiah, a prince of Judah.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.36.12; father of: Delaiah (H1806K) § Shemaiah = "heard by Jehovah" 1) a prophet of the Lord in the reign of king Rehoboam of Judah 2) the Nehelamite, a false prophet in the time of the prophet Jeremiah 3) father of Delaiah, one of the princes of Judah in the time of the prophet Jeremiah 4) an inhabitant of Kirjathjearim and father of Urijah, a prophet of the Lord in the time of the prophet Jeremiah 5) a Judaite, son of Shechaniah, father of Hattush, and descendant of Zerubbabel 6) a Simeonite, father of Shimri 7) a Reubenite, son of Joel and father of Gog 8) a Merarite Levite, son of Hasshub in the time of Nehemiah 9) a Levite, son of Galal and father of Obadiah 10) a Levite and head of the family of the sons of Elizaphan who were commissioned to bring the ark to Jerusalem in the time of David 11) a Levite and scribe, son of Nethaneel in the time of David 12) a Levite, 1st son of Obed-Edom in the time of David 13) a Levite, descendant of Jeduthun the singer in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah 14) a Levite, one of the messengers of Ezra to Iddo 15) a Levite in the time of king Jehoshaphat of Judah 16) a Levite, one of several in charge of distributing the free will offerings brought to God to their Levite brethren in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah 17) a Levite in the time of king Josiah of Judah 18) head of a family of exiles who returned with Ezra 19) a priest, of the sons of Harim who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 20) an Israelite of the sons of Harim who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 21) son of Delaiah, grandson of Mehetabeel, and a false prophet hired by Tobiah and Sanballat to give false guidance to Nehemiah 22) a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah and participated in the dedication of the wall 23) a priest who returned from exile with Zerubbabel 24) a leader of the people at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 25) grandfather of the priest Zechariah who participated in the dedication of the wall in the time of Nehemiah 26) another of the priests who along with 25 took part in the dedication of the wall in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Shemaiah. See also: 1 Kings 12:22; 2 Chronicles 35:9; Jeremiah 26:20.
יְהוֹנָתָֽן
Yᵉhôwnâthân
H3083
"Jonathan"
N-proper
Jehonathan was a son of King Saul and a friend of David, meaning 'Jehovah has given'. He was also known as Jonathan.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.13.3; son of: Shimeah (H8093); also called Jonathan at 2Sa.21.21; 1x27.32; Another name of yo.na.dav (יוֹנָדָב "Jonadab" H3122G) § Jonathan or Jehonathan = "Jehovah has given" 1) a son of king Saul and a friend of David 2) a son of the high priest Abiathar and the last descendant of Eli of whom we hear 3) a nephew of David who like David slew a giant of Gath 4) an uncle of David 5) one of David's mighty warriors 6) one of David's treasurers 7) a scribe in the time of Jeremiah 8) a Levite and father of Zechariah, a priest who blew the trumpet at the dedication of the wall 9) a son or descendant of Gershom, the son of Moses, and a priest to the tribe of Dan 10) a son of Kareah and a brother of Johanan; a Judaite captain after the fall of Jerusalem 11) another Judaite father of Peleth 12) father of Ebed in the time of Ezra 13) son of Asahel in the time of Ezra 14) a priest of the family of Melicu in the time of Nehemiah 15) son of Joiada and his successor to the high priesthood in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 73 OT verses. KJV: Jonathan. Compare H3129 (יוֹנָתָן). See also: 1 Samuel 14:6; 1 Samuel 23:18; Jeremiah 37:15.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 12:18
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Context — The Priests and Levites Who Returned
16of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;
17of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai;
18of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jonathan;
19of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi; 20of Sallai, Kallai; of Amok, Eber;Nehemiah 12:18 Summary
Nehemiah 12:18 lists the names of some of the priests and leaders who helped rebuild Jerusalem after the exile, such as Shammua and Jonathan, who were part of the larger community of believers working together to restore the temple and its worship practices, as seen in Ezra 6:13-18 and Haggai 1:1-15. This verse reminds us that everyone has a role to play in the community, and that working together is important for achieving a common goal, just as we see in Acts 2:42-47 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-31. By working together and using our gifts and talents to serve others, we can build strong and supportive communities, as encouraged in Galatians 6:2 and Hebrews 10:24-25. This is an important lesson for us today, as we strive to build strong and loving communities, just as God commands in Leviticus 19:18 and Matthew 22:37-40.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the names listed in Nehemiah 12:18?
The names listed in Nehemiah 12:18, such as Shammua and Jonathan, are likely priests or leaders in the post-exilic community, similar to those mentioned in 1 Chronicles 24:1-19 and Ezra 2:36-39, who played a crucial role in the restoration of Jerusalem and its worship practices.
How do the names in this verse relate to the larger context of Nehemiah?
The names in Nehemiah 12:18 are part of a larger list of priests and leaders who returned from exile, as seen in Ezra 8:1-14 and Nehemiah 7:1-73, and their roles were essential to the rebuilding of the temple and the reestablishment of proper worship, as commanded in Deuteronomy 12:10-11 and 1 Kings 8:1-66.
What can we learn about leadership from this verse?
From Nehemiah 12:18, we see that leadership is often about serving and supporting others, as demonstrated by the priests and leaders who worked together to rebuild and restore Jerusalem, much like the example set by Jesus in Matthew 20:26-28 and Mark 10:42-45.
How does this verse relate to the concept of community in the Bible?
Nehemiah 12:18 highlights the importance of community and cooperation, as seen in Acts 2:42-47 and Hebrews 10:24-25, where believers come together to support one another and work towards a common goal, in this case, the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the restoration of its worship practices.
Reflection Questions
- What role do I play in my own community, and how can I work together with others to achieve a common goal, just as the leaders in Nehemiah 12:18 did?
- How can I, like the priests and leaders in this verse, use my gifts and talents to serve and support others, as encouraged in 1 Peter 4:10-11 and Romans 12:3-8?
- What can I learn from the examples of leadership and community in Nehemiah 12:18, and how can I apply those lessons to my own life, as seen in Proverbs 27:17 and Ecclesiastes 4:9-12?
- In what ways can I, like the post-exilic community, work towards rebuilding and restoring the spiritual foundations of my own community, as commanded in Isaiah 61:4 and Amos 9:11-12?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 12:18
[See comments on Ne 12:12].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 12:18
Of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan; No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:18
(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).