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Chapter 12
Verse 12

Nehemiah 12:18

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Berean Standard Bible

of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jonathan;

American Standard Version (1901)

of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;

Bible in Basic English

Of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;

Douay-Rheims 1899

Of Belga, Sammua of Semaia, Jonathan:

Free Bible Version

of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;

Geneva Bible 1599

Vnder Bilgah, Shammua, vnder Shemaiah, Iehonathan,

King James (Authorized) Version

Of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;

Translation for Translators

Shammua, from the clan of Bilgah; Jehonathan, from the clan of Shemaiah;

Unlocked Literal Bible

Shammua was the leader of Bilgah, Jehonathan was the leader of Shemaiah,

Noah Webster Bible

Of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;

World English Bible

of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;

Young's Literal Translation

of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;

Context

The Priests and Levites Who Returned

¹⁷of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai; ¹⁸of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jonathan;

Summary

Nehemiah 12:18 lists the Levites who were appointed to serve in the temple during the time of Joiakim as the high priest and Nehemiah as the governor. This verse highlights the importance of the Levites in leading worship and maintaining the spiritual life of the community. By mentioning specific names, it shows the attention to detail and organization in the religious duties of the Levites. The inclusion of these Levites in the historical record demonstrates the significance of their service in upholding the worship practices prescribed by God.

Commentary

Nehemiah 12:18

The Priests and Levites Who Returned

¹⁷of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai; ¹⁸of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jonathan;

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Berean Standard Bible

of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jonathan;

American Standard Version (1901)

of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;

Bible in Basic English

Of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;

Douay-Rheims 1899

Of Belga, Sammua of Semaia, Jonathan:

Free Bible Version

of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;

Geneva Bible 1599

Vnder Bilgah, Shammua, vnder Shemaiah, Iehonathan,

King James (Authorized) Version

Of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;

Translation for Translators

Shammua, from the clan of Bilgah; Jehonathan, from the clan of Shemaiah;

Unlocked Literal Bible

Shammua was the leader of Bilgah, Jehonathan was the leader of Shemaiah,

Noah Webster Bible

Of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;

World English Bible

of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;

Young's Literal Translation

of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;