Nehemiah 12:26
Nehemiah 12:26 in Multiple Translations
They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe.
These were in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and of Ezra the priest, the scribe.
These were in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and of Ezra the priest the scribe.
These were in the days of Joiakim, the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the ruler and of Ezra the priest, the scribe.
They served in the time of Joiakim, son of Jeshua, son of Jozadak, and in the time of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe.
These were in the dayes of Ioiakim, the sonne of Ieshua, the sonne of Iozadak, and in the dayes of Nehemiah the captaine, and of Ezra the Priest and scribe.
These [are] in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and of Ezra the priest, the scribe.
These were in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and of Ezra the priest and scribe.
These were in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and of Ezra the priest, the scribe.
These were in the days of Joacim the son of Josue, the son of Josedec, and in the days of Nehemias the governor, and of Esdras the priest and scribe.
They did that work during the time that Joiakim, who was the son of Jeshua and the grandson of Jehozadak, was the Supreme Priest, and I was the governor, and Ezra was the priest who knew the Jewish laws very well.
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Nehemiah 12:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֵ֕לֶּה
בִּ/ימֵ֛י
יוֹיָקִ֥ים
בֶּן
יֵשׁ֖וּעַ
בֶּן
יוֹצָדָ֑ק
וּ/בִ/ימֵי֙
נְחֶמְיָ֣ה
הַ/פֶּחָ֔ה
וְ/עֶזְרָ֥א
הַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
הַ/סּוֹפֵֽר
אֵ֕לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
בִּ/ימֵ֛י
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-mp
יוֹיָקִ֥ים
Yôwyâqîym
H3113
Joiakim
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
יֵשׁ֖וּעַ
Yêshûwaʻ
H3442
Jeshua
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
יוֹצָדָ֑ק
Yôwtsâdâq
H3136
Jozadak
N-proper
וּ/בִ/ימֵי֙
yôwm
H3117
day
Conj | Prep | N-mp
נְחֶמְיָ֣ה
Nᵉchemyâh
H5166
Nehemiah
N-proper
הַ/פֶּחָ֔ה
pechâh
H6346
governor
Art | N-ms
וְ/עֶזְרָ֥א
ʻEzrâʼ
H5830
Ezra
Conj | N-proper
הַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
הַ/סּוֹפֵֽר
çâphar
H5608
to recount
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 12:26
אֵ֕לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
בִּ/ימֵ֛י
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-mp
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
יוֹיָקִ֥ים
Yôwyâqîym
H3113
"Joiakim"
N-proper
Joiakim or Jehoiakim means 'Jehovah raises up' and refers to a priest and son of Jeshua the high priest, mentioned in Nehemiah.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.12.10; son of: Joshua (H3091J); father of: Eliashib (H0475N) § Joiakim or Jehoiakim = "Jehovah raises up" a priest and son of Jeshua the high priest
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Joiakim. Compare H3137 (יוֹקִים). See also: Nehemiah 12:10; Nehemiah 12:12; Nehemiah 12:26.
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.
יֵשׁ֖וּעַ
Yêshûwaʻ
H3442
"Jeshua"
N-proper
Jeshua was a common name in the Bible, given to several men, including a leader who helped the Israelites return from exile. He is mentioned in the book of Ezra, where he is called a son of Jehozadak and a father of Joiakim.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.2; son of: Jehozadak (H3087); father of: Joiakim (H3113); also called Jeshua at Ezr.2.2; 3.2,8; 4.3; 5.2; 1x12.1,7,10,26; Another name of ye.ho.shu.a (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ "Joshua" H3091J) § Jeshua = "he is saved" 1) son of Nun of the tribe of Ephraim and successor to Moses as the leader of the children of Israel; led the conquest of Canaan 2) son of Jehozadak and high priest after the restoration 3) a priest in the time of David who had charge of the 9th course 4) a Levite in the reign of Hezekiah 5) head of a Levitical house which returned from captivity in Babylon 6) father of a builder of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 7) a town in southern Judah reinhabited by the people of Judah after the return from captivity
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: Jeshua. See also: 1 Chronicles 24:11; Nehemiah 7:11; Nehemiah 12:26.
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.
יוֹצָדָ֑ק
Yôwtsâdâq
H3136
"Jozadak"
N-proper
Jozadak means Jehovah is righteous, a grandson of high priest Hilkiah and father of high priest Joshua, mentioned in Ezra 10:18, who was carried captive to Babylon.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.18; father of: Jeshua (H3442) § Jozadak = "Jehovah is righteous" grandson of the high priest Hilkiah; son of the high priest Seraiah; and father of the high priest Joshua; he never attained the office of high priest himself because he was carried captive to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar (in Aramaic writings)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Jozadak. See also: Ezra 3:2; Ezra 5:2; Nehemiah 12:26.
וּ/בִ/ימֵי֙
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Conj | Prep | N-mp
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
נְחֶמְיָ֣ה
Nᵉchemyâh
H5166
"Nehemiah"
N-proper
Nehemiah was a leader who helped the Israelites return from exile, becoming governor of Judah. His name means Jehovah comforts, and he played a key role in rebuilding Jerusalem.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.16; son of: Azbuk (H5802) § Nehemiah = "Jehovah comforts" 1) the son of Hachaliah, cupbearer to king Artaxerxes, who became governor of Judah after the return from exile 2) one of the 12 heads of the people who returned from exile with Zerubbabel 3) son of Azbuk and ruler of the half part of Beth-zur, who helped to repair the wall of Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Nehemiah. See also: Ezra 2:2; Nehemiah 8:9; Nehemiah 12:47.
הַ/פֶּחָ֔ה
pechâh
H6346
"governor"
Art | N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a governor or leader of a city or region. In the Bible, it describes officials in the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, such as those appointed by King Solomon or King David.
Definition: governor Aramaic equivalent: pe.chah (פֶּחָה "governor" H6347)
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: captain, deputy, governor. See also: 1 Kings 10:15; Esther 8:9; Isaiah 36:9.
וְ/עֶזְרָ֥א
ʻEzrâʼ
H5830
"Ezra"
Conj | N-proper
Ezra was an Israelite priest and scribe who led reforms in Jerusalem after the Exile, working with Nehemiah. His name means 'help'.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.12.1 § Ezra = "help" 1) the priest and scribe who led the reforms of the returned exiles in Jerusalem; co-worker with Nehemiah 2) a priest with Zerubbabel 3) another post-exilic Jew
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: Ezra. See also: Ezra 7:1; Nehemiah 8:2; Nehemiah 12:36.
הַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
הַ/סּוֹפֵֽר
çâphar
H5608
"to recount"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a scribe or secretary who records or inscribes information. It is used in the Bible to describe someone who counts or enumerates things. The KJV translates it as 'scribe, tell, writer'.
Definition: v 1) to count, recount, relate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to count (things) 1a2) to number, take account of, reckon 1b) (Niphal) to be counted, be numbered 1c) (Piel) to recount, rehearse, declare 1c1) to recount (something), rehearse 1c2) to talk 1c3) to count exactly or accurately 1d) (Pual) to be recounted, be rehearsed, be related
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: commune, (ac-) count; declare, number, [phrase] penknife, reckon, scribe, shew forth, speak, talk, tell (out), writer. See also: Genesis 15:5; Esther 8:9; Psalms 2:7.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 12:26
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- Nehemiah 12:26 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 12:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 12:26
- Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:26
- Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 12:26
- Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:26
- Sermons on Nehemiah 12:26
Context — The Priests and Levites Who Returned
24The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God.
25Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates.
26They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe.
27At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres. 28The singers were also assembled from the region around Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites,Cross References
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| 1 | Nehemiah 8:9 | Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all of them, “This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the Law. |
| 2 | Ezra 7:6 | this Ezra came up from Babylon. He was a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses, which the LORD, the God of Israel, had given. The king had granted Ezra all his requests, for the hand of the LORD his God was upon him. |
| 3 | Ezra 7:11 | This is the text of the letter King Artaxerxes had given to Ezra the priest and scribe, an expert in the commandments and statutes of the LORD to Israel: |
Nehemiah 12:26 Summary
[This verse tells us about the time period when certain leaders, including Joiakim, Nehemiah, and Ezra, were serving God in Jerusalem. Nehemiah was the governor, and Ezra was a priest and scribe, which means he was responsible for teaching and interpreting God's laws, as seen in Ezra 7:10. They were important leaders who helped the people of Israel restore their city and their relationship with God after a time of exile, as prophesied in Jeremiah 29:10-14. By serving together, they were able to accomplish great things and bring joy and thanksgiving back to the city, as seen in Nehemiah 12:27.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak?
Joiakim was a high priest in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah, as mentioned in Nehemiah 12:26, and his father Jeshua is also mentioned in Ezra 5:2 and Zechariah 3:1 as a high priest who returned from exile with Zerubbabel.
What was the role of Ezra the priest and scribe?
Ezra was a priest and scribe who played a crucial role in the restoration of Jerusalem, as seen in Ezra 7:1-10, and he worked closely with Nehemiah to restore the spiritual and physical state of the city.
Why is it significant that they served in the days of Nehemiah and Ezra?
The fact that they served during the time of Nehemiah and Ezra highlights the importance of their leadership and the impact they had on the restoration of Jerusalem, as seen in Nehemiah 8:1-18 and Ezra 7:27-28.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse provides a timestamp for the events described in the surrounding verses, such as the dedication of the wall in Nehemiah 12:27, and it helps to establish the historical context for the restoration of Jerusalem after the exile, as prophesied in Isaiah 44:28 and fulfilled in Nehemiah 6:15-16.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from the example of Joiakim, Nehemiah, and Ezra about leadership and serving God?
- How can we, like the Levites and gatekeepers, use our gifts and talents to serve God and His people?
- What role does gratitude and thanksgiving play in our relationship with God, as seen in the context of Nehemiah 12:24-25?
- How can we apply the principles of restoration and renewal seen in Nehemiah 12:26 to our own lives and communities?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 12:26
These were in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak,.... Who was high priest in Babylon, and whose grandson was now high priest in the time referred to: and in the days of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 12:26
Mattaniah, and Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, Akkub, were porters keeping the ward at the thresholds of the gates. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:26
(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).
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 12:26
26. These were in the days of Joiakim &c.] As Nehemiah 12:22-23 refer to a later period than that here mentioned, this summary probably refers to the list contained in Nehemiah 12:12-21. Whether it also refers to 24–25 is a doubtful point. But the awkwardness of the verse in its present position, lends some colour to the view that Nehemiah 12:22-23 are an interpolation by the compiler. It will be observed that two periods are mentioned, the period of Joiakim (circ. 500 b.c.), and that of Nehemiah and Ezra (460–430 b.c.). The verse was clearly written at a date considerably later than Nehemiah’s lifetime.
Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:26
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
Sermons on Nehemiah 12:26
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A Call to Anguish by David Wilkerson | This sermon is a powerful call to anguish, urging listeners to move beyond concern to a deep sense of inner pain and distress for the state of the church and society. It emphasizes |
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A Booth on the Roof by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the danger of becoming too attached to worldly possessions and material wealth. He warns that the more blessed we are, the more we tend to d |
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A Time to Weep and a Time to Laugh by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of false laughing revivals and the need for genuine spiritual hunger. He emphasizes the importance of following Bible principles and |
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The Basics of Expository Preaching by Alistair Begg | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the foundation of the preaching of the word of God. He acknowledges that sometimes preachers focus so much on |
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Getting Back to the Bible by David Legge | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of getting back to the Bible. The sermon is based on Nehemiah chapter 8, where the people of Israel gather together to hear t |
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Nehemiah #3: Chapter 7-12 by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the unity of believers in Christ. He describes a gathering in a large tent where people from different backgrounds come together to worship a |
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God Is Merciful; Ready to Pardon by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman emphasizes God's mercy and readiness to pardon, drawing from Nehemiah's leadership in Jerusalem. He highlights the importance of faithfulness and reverence for God, a |