Nehemiah 10:18
Nehemiah 10:18 in Multiple Translations
Hodiah, Hashum, Bezai,
Hodijah, Hashum, Bezai,
Hodiah, Hashum, Bezai,
Hodiah, Hashum, Bezai,
Hodiah, Hashum, Bezai,
Hodiah, Hashum, Bezai,
Hodijah, Hashum, Bezai,
Hodiah, Hashum, Bezai,
Hodijah, Hashum, Bezai,
Odaia, Hasum, Besai,
Hodiah, Hashum, Bezai,
Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 10:18
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Nehemiah 10:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אָטֵ֥ר
חִזְקִיָּ֖ה
עַזּֽוּר
אָטֵ֥ר
ʼÂṭêr
H333
Ater
N-proper
חִזְקִיָּ֖ה
Chizqîyâh
H2396
Hezekiah
N-proper
עַזּֽוּר
ʻAzzûwr
H5809
Azzur
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 10:18
אָטֵ֥ר
ʼÂṭêr
H333
"Ater"
N-proper
Ater, meaning 'binder', is the name of three Israelites, including a chief who sealed Nehemiah's covenant in Nehemiah 10:17.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.17 § Ater = "binder" a chief Israelite who sealed Nehemiah's covenant
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Ater. See also: Ezra 2:16; Nehemiah 7:21; Nehemiah 10:18.
חִזְקִיָּ֖ה
Chizqîyâh
H2396
"Hezekiah"
N-proper
Hezekiah was a king of Judah who served Jehovah and removed idolatrous practices. He was the son of Ahaz and Abijah, and a great-great-grandfather of Zephaniah the prophet. His name means Jehovah is my strength.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Zep.1.1; father of: Amariah (H0568O) § Hezekiah or Hizkiah or Hizkijah = "Jehovah is my strength" 1) 12th king of Judah, son of Ahaz and Abijah; a good king in that he served Jehovah and did away with idolatrous practices 2) great-great-grandfather of Zephaniah the prophet 3) son of Neariah, a descendant of David 4) head of a family of returning exiles in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: Hezekiah, Hizkiah, Hizkijah. Compare H3169 (יְחִזְקִיָּה). See also: 2 Kings 16:20; 2 Chronicles 31:20; Proverbs 25:1.
עַזּֽוּר
ʻAzzûwr
H5809
"Azzur"
N-proper
Azzur was a common name among Israelites, including a Benjamite and a father of a false prophet. It means 'he that assists' and is mentioned in Ezekiel 11:1. The name appears in the Bible as 'Azur' or 'Azzur'.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezk.11.1; father of: Jaazaniah (H2970I) § Azur or Azzur = "he that assists" 1) a Benjamite of Gibeon, father of the false prophet Hananiah 2) father of Jaazaniah, one of the princes against whom Ezekiel was commanded to prophecy
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Azur, Azzur. See also: Nehemiah 10:18; Jeremiah 28:1; Ezekiel 11:1.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 10:18
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Context — Signers of the Covenant
16Adonijah, Bigvai, Adin,
17Ater, Hezekiah, Azzur,
18Hodiah, Hashum, Bezai,
19Hariph, Anathoth, Nebai, 20Magpiash, Meshullam, Hezir,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezra 2:17–70 | the descendants of Bezai, 323; the descendants of Jorah, 112; the descendants of Hashum, 223; the descendants of Gibbar, 95; the men of Bethlehem, 123; the men of Netophah, 56; the men of Anathoth, 128; the descendants of Azmaveth, 42; the men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743; the men of Ramah and Geba, 621; the men of Michmash, 122; the men of Bethel and Ai, 223; the descendants of Nebo, 52; the descendants of Magbish, 156; the descendants of the other Elam, 1,254; the descendants of Harim, 320; the men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 725; the men of Jericho, 345; and the descendants of Senaah, 3,630. The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; the descendants of Immer, 1,052; the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; and the descendants of Harim, 1,017. The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua and Kadmiel (through the line of Hodaviah ), 74. The singers: the descendants of Asaph, 128. The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, and the descendants of Shobai, 139 in all. The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth, the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Siaha, the descendants of Padon, the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hagab, the descendants of Shalmai, the descendants of Hanan, the descendants of Giddel, the descendants of Gahar, the descendants of Reaiah, the descendants of Rezin, the descendants of Nekoda, the descendants of Gazzam, the descendants of Uzza, the descendants of Paseah, the descendants of Besai, the descendants of Asnah, the descendants of Meunim, the descendants of Nephusim, the descendants of Bakbuk, the descendants of Hakupha, the descendants of Harhur, the descendants of Bazluth, the descendants of Mehida, the descendants of Harsha, the descendants of Barkos, the descendants of Sisera, the descendants of Temah, the descendants of Neziah, and the descendants of Hatipha. The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Sophereth, the descendants of Peruda, the descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel, the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the descendants of Ami. The temple servants and descendants of the servants of Solomon numbered 392 in all. The following came up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addan, and Immer, but could not prove that their families were descended from Israel: the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, and the descendants of Nekoda, 652 in all. And from among the priests: the descendants of Hobaiah, the descendants of Hakkoz, and the descendants of Barzillai (who had married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by their name). These men searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean. The governor ordered them not to eat the most holy things until there was a priest to consult the Urim and Thummim. The whole assembly numbered 42,360, in addition to their 7,337 menservants and maidservants, as well as their 200 male and female singers. They had 736 horses, 245 mules, 435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys. When they arrived at the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, some of the heads of the families gave freewill offerings to rebuild the house of God on its original site. According to their ability, they gave to the treasury for this work 61,000 darics of gold, 5,000 minas of silver, and 100 priestly garments. So the priests, the Levites, the singers, the gatekeepers, and the temple servants, along with some of the people, settled in their own towns; and the rest of the Israelites settled in their towns. |
| 2 | Nehemiah 7:22–73 | the descendants of Hashum, 328; the descendants of Bezai, 324; the descendants of Hariph, 112; the descendants of Gibeon, 95; the men of Bethlehem and Netophah, 188; the men of Anathoth, 128; the men of Beth-azmaveth, 42; the men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743; the men of Ramah and Geba, 621; the men of Michmash, 122; the men of Bethel and Ai, 123; the men of the other Nebo, 52; the descendants of the other Elam, 1,254; the descendants of Harim, 320; the men of Jericho, 345; the men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 721; and the descendants of Senaah, 3,930. The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; the descendants of Immer, 1,052; the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; and the descendants of Harim, 1,017. The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua (through Kadmiel, through the line of Hodevah ), 74. The singers: the descendants of Asaph, 148. The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, and the descendants of Shobai, 138 in all. The temple servants: the descendants of Ziha, the descendants of Hasupha, the descendants of Tabbaoth, the descendants of Keros, the descendants of Sia, the descendants of Padon, the descendants of Lebanah, the descendants of Hagabah, the descendants of Shalmai, the descendants of Hanan, the descendants of Giddel, the descendants of Gahar, the descendants of Reaiah, the descendants of Rezin, the descendants of Nekoda, the descendants of Gazzam, the descendants of Uzza, the descendants of Paseah, the descendants of Besai, the descendants of Meunim, the descendants of Nephushesim, the descendants of Bakbuk, the descendants of Hakupha, the descendants of Harhur, the descendants of Bazlith, the descendants of Mehida, the descendants of Harsha, the descendants of Barkos, the descendants of Sisera, the descendants of Temah, the descendants of Neziah, and the descendants of Hatipha. The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Sophereth, the descendants of Perida, the descendants of Jaala, the descendants of Darkon, the descendants of Giddel, the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the descendants of Amon. The temple servants and descendants of the servants of Solomon numbered 392 in all. The following came up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer, but could not prove that their families were descended from Israel: the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, and the descendants of Nekoda, 642 in all. And from among the priests: the descendants of Hobaiah, the descendants of Hakkoz, and the descendants of Barzillai (who had married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by their name). These men searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean. The governor ordered them not to eat the most holy things until there was a priest to consult the Urim and Thummim. The whole assembly numbered 42,360, in addition to their 7,337 menservants and maidservants, as well as their 245 male and female singers. They had 736 horses, 245 mules, 435 camels, and 6,720 donkeys. Some of the heads of the families contributed to the project. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments. And some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the project 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver. The rest of the people gave a total of 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priestly garments. So the priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, and temple servants, along with some of the people and the rest of the Israelites, settled in their own towns. And by the seventh month the Israelites had settled in their towns. |
Nehemiah 10:18 Summary
Nehemiah 10:18 lists the names of three men, Hodiah, Hashum, and Bezai, who were part of a larger group of leaders who promised to follow God's laws. This verse reminds us that God cares about each person and their commitments, as we see in Psalm 139:1-6. Just like these men, we can choose to commit to following God's laws and be part of a community that seeks to honor Him, as described in Acts 2:42-47. By doing so, we can demonstrate our love for God and our desire to live according to His will, as stated in Matthew 22:37-40.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the names listed in Nehemiah 10:18?
The names listed in Nehemiah 10:18, including Hodiah, Hashum, and Bezai, are likely those of leaders or representatives of the Israelite community who signed the covenant to follow God's laws, as described in Nehemiah 10:1-39, similar to the covenant made in Exodus 24:7-8.
How do these names relate to the broader context of Nehemiah?
The names in Nehemiah 10:18 are part of a larger list of individuals who committed to following God's laws and rebuilding the community in Jerusalem, as described in Nehemiah 10:1-39, and are similar to the lists of those who returned from exile in Ezra 2:1-64 and Nehemiah 7:6-73.
What can we learn from the fact that these specific names are included in the Bible?
The inclusion of these names in the Bible, such as Hodiah, Hashum, and Bezai, reminds us that God is concerned with individuals and their commitments, as seen in Malachi 3:16-17, and that our actions and decisions have significance in His eyes, as stated in Psalm 139:1-6.
How does this verse relate to the concept of community in the Bible?
Nehemiah 10:18 highlights the importance of community and shared responsibility, as seen in Acts 2:42-47, where believers come together to support one another and follow God's laws, and in Hebrews 10:24-25, where we are encouraged to gather together to spur one another on in love and good deeds.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to commit to following God's laws, as the individuals in Nehemiah 10:18 did?
- How can I, like Hodiah, Hashum, and Bezai, be a part of a community that seeks to honor God and follow His commands?
- In what ways can I, as an individual, contribute to the rebuilding of my community, just as these leaders did in Jerusalem?
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate my commitment to God, as the Israelites did through their covenant in Nehemiah 10:1-39?
- How can I balance my individual relationship with God with my responsibility to the community, as seen in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 10:18
[See comments on Ne 10:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 10:18
Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 10:18
18. Hodijah] R.V. Hodiah.