Nehemiah 12:21
Nehemiah 12:21 in Multiple Translations
of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; and of Jedaiah, Nethanel.
Of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethaneel.
of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethanel.
Of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethanel.
of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethanel.
Vnder Hilkiah, Hashabiah, vnder Iedaiah, Nethaneel.
of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethaneel.
of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethanel.
Of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethaneel.
Of Helcias, Hasebia: of Idaia, Nathanael.
Hashabiah, from the clan of Hilkiah; and Nethanel, from the clan of Jedaiah.
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Nehemiah 12:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ/חִלְקִיָּ֣ה
חֲשַׁבְיָ֔ה
לִֽ/ידַֽעְיָ֖ה
נְתַנְאֵֽל
לְ/חִלְקִיָּ֣ה
Chilqîyâh
H2518
Hilkiah
Prep | N-proper
חֲשַׁבְיָ֔ה
Chăshabyâh
H2811
Hashabiah
N-proper
לִֽ/ידַֽעְיָ֖ה
Yᵉdaʻyâh
H3048
Jedaiah
Prep | N-proper
נְתַנְאֵֽל
Nᵉthanʼêl
H5417
Nethanel
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 12:21
לְ/חִלְקִיָּ֣ה
Chilqîyâh
H2518
"Hilkiah"
Prep | N-proper
Hilkiah was a significant Israelite with several roles, including high priest during Josiah's reign and father of Jeremiah. His name means my portion is Jehovah, reflecting his devotion to God.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.1.1; brother of: Shallum (H7967R); father of: Jeremiah (H3414L) § Hilkiah = "my portion is Jehovah" 1) father of Eliakim, an officer of Hezekiah 2) high priest in the reign of Josiah 3) a Merarite Levite, son of Amzi 4) another Merarite Levite, 2nd son of Hosah 5) one of those who stood on the right of Ezra when he read the law and probably a Levite and a priest 6) a priest of Anathoth, father of the prophet Jeremiah 7) father of Gemariah who was one of Zedekiah's envoys to Babylon
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: Hillkiah. See also: 2 Kings 18:18; 2 Chronicles 34:14; Isaiah 22:20.
חֲשַׁבְיָ֔ה
Chăshabyâh
H2811
"Hashabiah"
N-proper
Hashabiah was a common name in the Bible, meaning Jehovah has considered, and was given to several Israelites, including a Merarite Levite in Nehemiah 12.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.21 § Hashabiah = "Jehovah has considered" 1) a Merarite Levite 2) the 4th of the 6 sons of Jeduthun who had charge of the 12th course 3) one of the descendants of Hebron the son of Kohath 4) the son of Kemuel, who was prince of the tribe of Levi in the time of David 5) a Levite, one of the chiefs of his tribe who officiated for Josiah at his great passover feast 6) a Merarite Levite, one of the chief priests who accompanied Ezra from Babylon; ruler of half the circuit of Keilah and one who repaired a portion of the wall of Jerusalem under Nehemiah. He sealed the covenant of reformation after the return from captivity 7) a Levite, son of Bunni in the time of Nehemiah 8) a Levite, son of Mattaniah in the time of Nehemiah 9) a priest of the family of Hilkiah in the days of Joiakim, son of Jeshua
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Hashabiah. See also: 1 Chronicles 6:30; Ezra 8:19; Nehemiah 12:24.
לִֽ/ידַֽעְיָ֖ה
Yᵉdaʻyâh
H3048
"Jedaiah"
Prep | N-proper
Jedaiah means Jehovah has known, referring to several Israelites, including a priest and a ruler, in the Bible, such as in Zechariah 6:10. Jedaiah lived during the Exile and Return. He is mentioned as a post-exilic priest and a man who returned with Zerubbabel.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Zec.6.10 § Jedaiah = "Jehovah has known" 1) a priest in Jerusalem 2) a man who returned with Zerubbabel 3) a ruler of the priests in the days of Jeshua 4) a post exilic priest 5) one honoured by Jehovah, perhaps one of the above
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Jedaiah. See also: 1 Chronicles 9:10; Nehemiah 12:6; Zechariah 6:14.
נְתַנְאֵֽל
Nᵉthanʼêl
H5417
"Nethanel"
N-proper
Nethanel was a chief of the tribe of Issachar and his name means 'given of God', as noted in the book of Numbers and 1 Chronicles.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.36; son of: Jonathan (H3129K); brother of: Zechariah (H2148Z), Shemaiah (H8098V), Azarel (H5832J), Milalai (H4450), Gilalai (H1562), Maai (H4597), Judah (H3063K) and Hanani (H2607K) § Nethaneel = "given of God" 1) son of Zuar and a chief of the tribe of Issachar at the exodus 2) the 4th son of Jesse and a brother of David 3) a priest in the reign of David who blew the trumpet before the ark when it was brought from the house of Obed-edom 4) a representative of the priestly family of Jedaiah in the time of Joiakim 5) a priest of the family of Pashur who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 6) a Levite, father of Shemaiah the scribe in the reign of David 7) a Levite, son of Obed-edom 8) a chief of the Levites in the reign of king Josiah of Judah 9) a prince of Judah in the reign of king Jehoshaphat of Judah who was sent by the king to teach in the cities of the kingdom 10) a Levite of the sons of Asaph who played a musical instrument at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem 10a) perhaps the same as 5
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Nethaneel. See also: Numbers 1:8; 1 Chronicles 24:6; Nehemiah 12:36.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 12:21
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Context — The Priests and Levites Who Returned
19of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;
20of Sallai, Kallai; of Amok, Eber;
21of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; and of Jedaiah, Nethanel.
22In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded. 23As for the descendants of Levi, the family heads up to the days of Johanan son of Eliashib were recorded in the Book of the Chronicles.Nehemiah 12:21 Summary
Nehemiah 12:21 lists the names of some priestly family heads, including Hilkiah, Hashabiah, Jedaiah, and Nethanel. This verse shows us that God is interested in the details of our lives and our families, just as He was with the Israelites, as seen in Exodus 6:14-25. By recording these names, God is reminding us of the importance of family and heritage in our spiritual lives, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:6-9 and Psalm 78:1-8. This verse can encourage us to value our own family traditions and heritage, and to seek to honor God in all that we do, as seen in Colossians 3:20 and 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the names mentioned in Nehemiah 12:21?
The names mentioned in Nehemiah 12:21, such as Hilkiah, Hashabiah, Jedaiah, and Nethanel, are likely the heads of priestly families, as seen in other parts of the Bible like Numbers 3:6 and 1 Chronicles 6:1-15, where priestly families are listed and their roles are described.
Why are these specific names recorded in the Bible?
These names are recorded to provide a historical record of the priestly families during the time of Nehemiah, as seen in Nehemiah 12:22-23, and to emphasize the importance of genealogy and family lineage in the biblical tradition, as seen in Genesis 5:1 and 1 Chronicles 1:1-54.
What can we learn from the structure of Nehemiah 12:21?
The structure of Nehemiah 12:21, listing the names of priestly family heads, teaches us about the organizational structure of the priestly families and the attention to detail in biblical record-keeping, as seen in other lists like Exodus 6:14-25 and Ezra 2:1-63.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah 12:21 is part of a larger section, Nehemiah 12:1-26, that describes the priestly and Levitical families, their roles, and their participation in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, as seen in Nehemiah 12:27-47, which highlights the importance of worship and celebration in the biblical tradition, as seen in Deuteronomy 12:10-11 and Psalm 100:1-5.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of family and heritage in our spiritual lives?
- How does the attention to detail in this verse, listing specific names and family heads, reflect God's care for His people, as seen in Matthew 10:29-31 and Psalm 138:8?
- What role do you think these priestly families played in the spiritual life of the community, and what can we learn from their example, as seen in Malachi 2:1-9 and Hebrews 13:15-16?
- How can we apply the principles of genealogy and family lineage to our own lives and families, as seen in Psalm 127:1-5 and Proverbs 22:6?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 12:21
[See comments on Ne 12:12].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 12:21
Of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan; No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:21
(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).
Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:21
LISTS OF THE PRIESTS AND LEVITES, Nehemiah 12:1-26.In these verses we have, first, the list of priests and Levites that went up from Babylon with Zerubbabel, 1-9; next follows a genealogy of the high