Nehemiah 12:6
Nehemiah 12:6 in Multiple Translations
Shemaiah, Joiarib, Jedaiah,
Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah,
Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah.
Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah,
Shemaiah, Joiarib, Jedaiah,
Shemaiah, and Ioiarib, Iedaiah,
Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah,
Shemaiah, Joiarib, Jedaiah,
Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah,
Semeia, and Joiarib, Idaia, Sellum, Amoc, Helcias,
Shemaiah, Joiarib, Jedaiah,
Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 12:6
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Nehemiah 12:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שְׁמַֽעְיָ֥ה
וְ/יוֹיָרִ֖יב
יְדַֽעְיָֽה
שְׁמַֽעְיָ֥ה
Shᵉmaʻyâh
H8098
Shemaiah
N-proper
וְ/יוֹיָרִ֖יב
Yôwyârîyb
H3114
Joiarib
Conj | N-proper
יְדַֽעְיָֽה
Yᵉdaʻyâh
H3048
Jedaiah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 12:6
שְׁמַֽעְיָ֥ה
Shᵉmaʻyâh
H8098
"Shemaiah"
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.
וְ/יוֹיָרִ֖יב
Yôwyârîyb
H3114
"Joiarib"
Conj | N-proper
Joiarib means 'Jehovah contends' and was the name of several Israelites, including a priest and a teacher in the time of Ezra and Nehemiah.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.11.5; son of: Zechariah (H2148W); father of: Adaiah (H5718M) § Joiarib = "Jehovah contends" 1) the head of the 1st of the 24 courses of priests in David's time 2) a teacher in the time of Ezra 3) a Judaite in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Joiarib. See also: Ezra 8:16; Nehemiah 11:10; Nehemiah 12:19.
יְדַֽעְיָֽה
Yᵉdaʻyâh
H3048
"Jedaiah"
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.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 12:6
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Context — The Priests and Levites Who Returned
4Iddo, Ginnethon, Abijah,
5Mijamin, Maadiah, Bilgah,
6Shemaiah, Joiarib, Jedaiah,
7Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah. These were the leaders of the priests and their associates in the days of Jeshua. 8The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 9:10 | From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin; |
| 2 | Nehemiah 11:10 | From the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib; Jachin; |
Nehemiah 12:6 Summary
Nehemiah 12:6 lists the names of three leaders, Shemaiah, Joiarib, and Jedaiah, who were important in the restoration of Jerusalem after the exile, as part of a larger group of priests and Levites who helped reestablish worship and community life, as seen in Ezra 6:16-18. This verse reminds us that every person, regardless of their role, is important in the life of the church, just as each part of the body is necessary, as described in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31. By looking at the examples of faithful leaders in the Bible, we can learn about the importance of serving and supporting one another, as encouraged in Galatians 5:13.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the names listed in Nehemiah 12:6?
The names listed, Shemaiah, Joiarib, and Jedaiah, are likely priestly leaders who played important roles in the restoration of Jerusalem, as seen in Nehemiah 12:7, where they are mentioned as leaders of the priests and their associates in the days of Jeshua, similar to the leaders mentioned in Ezra 2:36-39.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah 12:6 is part of a larger list of priests and Levites who returned to Jerusalem after the exile, as described in Ezra 2:1-64 and Nehemiah 7:6-73, highlighting the importance of priestly leadership in the restored community, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 18:1-8.
What can we learn about the importance of leadership from this verse?
The mention of specific leaders like Shemaiah, Joiarib, and Jedaiah in Nehemiah 12:6 underscores the value of dedicated and faithful leaders in the life of God's people, as seen in 1 Timothy 3:1-13, where the qualifications for church leaders are outlined.
How does this verse contribute to our understanding of the post-exilic period in Israel's history?
Nehemiah 12:6 provides insight into the social and religious structures of the post-exilic community, highlighting the efforts to reestablish worship and leadership in Jerusalem, as described in Ezra 3:8-13 and Nehemiah 8:1-18, which emphasizes the importance of worship and the reading of Scripture.
Reflection Questions
- What role do leaders play in the life of the church, and how can we support and pray for them, as seen in 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13?
- How does the listing of names in this verse remind us of the importance of individual contributions to the community of faith, as emphasized in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31?
- What can we learn from the faithfulness of leaders like Shemaiah, Joiarib, and Jedaiah, and how can we apply those lessons to our own lives, as seen in Hebrews 13:7-8?
- In what ways can we, like the leaders mentioned in this verse, serve and support the work of God in our own communities, as encouraged in Matthew 20:26-28?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 12:6
[See comments on Ne 12:2].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 12:6
Miamin, Maadiah, Bilgah, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:6
(6) And Joiarib.—The “and” begins the list of those who did not seal the covenant. See a like “and” in Nehemiah 12:19.