Nehemiah 12:32
Nehemiah 12:32 in Multiple Translations
Hoshaiah and half the leaders of Judah followed,
And after them went Hoshaiah, and half of the princes of Judah,
and after them went Hoshaiah, and half of the princes of Judah,
And after them went Hoshaiah and half of the rulers of Judah,
Hoshaiah and half the leaders of Judah followed them,
And after them went Hoshaiah, and halfe of the princes of Iudah,
and after them goeth Hoshaiah, and half of the heads of Judah,
and after them went Hoshaiah, with half of the princes of Judah,
And after them went Hoshaiah, and half of the princes of Judah,
And after them went Osaias, and half of the princes of Juda,
Behind their leaders marched Hoshaiah and half of the leaders of Judah.
Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 12:32
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Nehemiah 12:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֵּ֤לֶךְ
אַחֲרֵי/הֶם֙
הוֹשַׁ֣עְיָ֔ה
וַ/חֲצִ֖י
שָׂרֵ֥י
יְהוּדָֽה
וַ/יֵּ֤לֶךְ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אַחֲרֵי/הֶם֙
ʼachar
H310
after
Prep | Suff
הוֹשַׁ֣עְיָ֔ה
Hôwshaʻyâh
H1955
Hoshaiah
N-proper
וַ/חֲצִ֖י
chêtsîy
H2677
half
Conj | N-ms
שָׂרֵ֥י
sar
H8269
ruler
N-mp
יְהוּדָֽה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 12:32
וַ/יֵּ֤לֶךְ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
אַחֲרֵי/הֶם֙
ʼachar
H310
"after"
Prep | Suff
Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.
Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after
Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.
הוֹשַׁ֣עְיָ֔ה
Hôwshaʻyâh
H1955
"Hoshaiah"
N-proper
Hoshaiah means 'Jehovah as saved' and refers to two Israelites, one a prince of Judah who helped dedicate Jerusalem's wall with Nehemiah. Another Hoshaiah was the father of Jezaniah, a notable figure after Jerusalem's destruction by Nebuchadnezzar.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.42.1; father of: Jezaniah (H3153) § Hoshaiah = "Jehovah as saved" 1) a prince of Judah who assisted in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 2) the father of Jezaniah (or Azariah) who was a man of note after the destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar in the time of Jeremiah
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Hoshaiah. See also: Nehemiah 12:32; Jeremiah 42:1; Jeremiah 43:2.
וַ/חֲצִ֖י
chêtsîy
H2677
"half"
Conj | N-ms
This word means half or middle, describing a division or a part of something. It is used to talk about physical things or time, like half of the day. The Bible uses it in various contexts.
Definition: 1) half 1a) half 1b) middle
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: half, middle, mid(-night), midst, part, two parts. See also: Exodus 12:29; Ruth 3:8; Psalms 102:25.
שָׂרֵ֥י
sar
H8269
"ruler"
N-mp
A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.
Definition: 1) prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain 1a) chieftain, leader 1b) vassal, noble, official (under king) 1c) captain, general, commander (military) 1d) chief, head, overseer (of other official classes) 1e) heads, princes (of religious office) 1f) elders (of representative leaders of people) 1g) merchant-princes (of rank and dignity) 1h) patron-angel 1i) Ruler of rulers (of God) 1j) warden
Usage: Occurs in 368 OT verses. KJV: captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. See also: Genesis 12:15; 1 Kings 22:32; 2 Chronicles 32:21.
יְהוּדָֽה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 12:32
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Context — The Dedication of the Wall
30After the priests and Levites had purified themselves, they purified the people, the gates, and the wall.
31Then I brought the leaders of Judah up on the wall, and I appointed two great thanksgiving choirs. One was to proceed along the top of the wall to the right, toward the Dung Gate.
32Hoshaiah and half the leaders of Judah followed,
33along with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam, 34Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, Jeremiah,Nehemiah 12:32 Summary
Nehemiah 12:32 tells us that Hoshaiah and half the leaders of Judah followed the procession on the wall, which was a celebration of the wall's completion and a dedication of the city to God. This shows that the leaders were committed to giving thanks and praise to God for the city's restoration, just like the Israelites did when they dedicated the temple in 2 Chronicles 7:1-10. We can learn from their example by expressing gratitude to God for the blessings in our lives, as seen in Psalm 100:4-5. By following the leadership of godly men and women, like Hoshaiah, we can grow in our faith and deepen our relationship with God, as encouraged in Hebrews 13:7 and 17.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Hoshaiah and why is he mentioned in Nehemiah 12:32?
Hoshaiah is not a widely known figure in the Bible, but in Nehemiah 12:32, he is mentioned as one of the leaders of Judah who followed the procession on the wall, indicating his importance in the community, much like the leaders mentioned in Nehemiah 12:31 who were part of the thanksgiving choirs.
What was the purpose of the procession on the wall in Nehemiah 12:32?
The procession on the wall was a celebration of the wall's completion and a dedication of the city to God, as seen in Nehemiah 12:27, where the people gathered to dedicate the wall with joy and thanksgiving, similar to the dedication of the temple in 2 Chronicles 7:1-10.
Why did half the leaders of Judah follow Hoshaiah in Nehemiah 12:32?
The reason half the leaders of Judah followed Hoshaiah is not explicitly stated, but it may indicate that the leaders were divided into groups to follow the two thanksgiving choirs, as mentioned in Nehemiah 12:31, with the goal of covering the entire wall and expressing gratitude to God for the city's restoration, as seen in Psalm 100:4-5.
How does Nehemiah 12:32 relate to the rest of the chapter?
Nehemiah 12:32 is part of the larger narrative of the dedication of the wall in Jerusalem, which began with the purification of the people, gates, and wall in Nehemiah 12:30, and continued with the procession and thanksgiving choirs, highlighting the importance of worship and celebration in the life of the community, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 12:7 and 1 Chronicles 16:8-36.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to 'follow' a leader in a spiritual context, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How can I express gratitude and thanksgiving to God for the blessings in my life, like the Israelites did in Nehemiah 12:32?
- What role do leaders play in the life of the church, and how can I support and follow their guidance, as seen in Nehemiah 12:32 and Hebrews 13:17?
- How can I balance the need for leadership and guidance with the importance of personal responsibility and initiative, as seen in the example of Hoshaiah and the leaders of Judah in Nehemiah 12:32?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 12:32
And after them went Hoshaiah, and half of the princes of Judah. The other half of them, with Hoshaiah at the head of them.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 12:32
And the sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both out of the plain country round about Jerusalem, and from the villages of Netophathi; No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:32
(32) After them.—These verses show that the clerical and the lay elements were mingled.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 12:32
32. and after them] i.e. behind this procession of singers and musicians came the company consisting of one-half of the princes, headed by Hoshaiah, of whose official position we are not told.
Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:32
32-34. Hoshaiah was probably a leading chief among these princes of Judah.