Nehemiah 10:20
Nehemiah 10:20 in Multiple Translations
Magpiash, Meshullam, Hezir,
Magpiash, Meshullam, Hezir,
Magpiash, Meshullam, Hezir,
Magpiash, Meshullam, Hezir,
Magpiash, Meshullam, Hezir,
Magpiash, Meshullam, Hezir,
Magpiash, Meshullam, Hezir,
Magpiash, Meshullam, Hezir,
Magpiash, Meshullam, Hezir,
Megphias, Mosollam, Hazir,
Magpiash, Meshullam, Hezir,
Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 10:20
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Nehemiah 10:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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חָרִ֥יף
עֲנָת֖וֹת
נובי
נֵיבָֽי
חָרִ֥יף
Chârîyph
H2756
Hariph
N-proper
עֲנָת֖וֹת
ʻĂnâthôwth
H6068
Anathoth
N-proper
נובי
Nôwbay
H5109
Nebai
N-proper
נֵיבָֽי
Nôwbay
H5109
Nebai
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 10:20
חָרִ֥יף
Chârîyph
H2756
"Hariph"
N-proper
Hariph was an Israelite who lived during the Exile and Return, mentioned in Ezra 2:18 and Nehemiah 7:24. He was a head of a family of exiles returning with Zerubbabel. Hariph means a plucking off.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.18; also called Hariph at Neh.7.24; Another name of yo.rah (יוֹרָה "Jorah" H3139) § Hariph = "a plucking off" 1) head of a family of exiles returning with Zerubbabel 2) a head of the people who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Hariph. See also: Nehemiah 7:24; Nehemiah 10:20.
עֲנָת֖וֹת
ʻĂnâthôwth
H6068
"Anathoth"
N-proper
Anathoth means answers to prayer, a city near Jerusalem where Jeremiah was born. It was also the name of two Israelites, one a signatory to a covenant with Nehemiah. The city was allotted to priests.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.19 § Anathoth = "answers to prayer" 1) son of Becher and grandson of Benjamin 2) one of the heads of the people who signed the covenant with Nehemiah 3) a city of Benjamin allotted to the priest; located approximately 3 miles (5 km) from Jerusalem; birthplace of the prophet Jeremiah
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Anathoth. See also: Joshua 21:18; Nehemiah 11:32; Isaiah 10:30.
נובי
Nôwbay
H5109
"Nebai"
N-proper
Nobai means fruitful and refers to an Israelite family who signed a covenant with Nehemiah in Nehemiah 10:19.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.19 § Nebai = "fruitful" a family of the heads of the people who signed the covenant with Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Nebai (from the margin). See also: Nehemiah 10:20.
נֵיבָֽי
Nôwbay
H5109
"Nebai"
N-proper
Nobai means fruitful and refers to an Israelite family who signed a covenant with Nehemiah in Nehemiah 10:19.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.19 § Nebai = "fruitful" a family of the heads of the people who signed the covenant with Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Nebai (from the margin). See also: Nehemiah 10:20.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 10:20
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Context — Signers of the Covenant
18Hodiah, Hashum, Bezai,
19Hariph, Anathoth, Nebai,
20Magpiash, Meshullam, Hezir,
21Meshezabel, Zadok, Jaddua, 22Pelatiah, Hanan, Anaiah,Nehemiah 10:20 Summary
Nehemiah 10:20 lists the names of Magpiash, Meshullam, and Hezir, who were among the leaders and individuals who signed a covenant to obey God's commands. This verse reminds us of the importance of publicly declaring our commitment to God and standing up for our faith, just like the Israelites did in Nehemiah's time. By doing so, we can demonstrate our love and obedience to God, as seen in John 14:15, and be part of a larger community of believers who support and encourage one another. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask ourselves how we can apply this principle in our own lives and what it means to be part of a community that follows God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the names listed in Nehemiah 10:20?
The names listed in Nehemiah 10:20, including Magpiash, Meshullam, and Hezir, are likely the names of leaders or prominent individuals who signed the covenant with Nehemiah, as seen in Nehemiah 9:38, to obey God's commands and follow His laws, as stated in Deuteronomy 6:1-3.
Why are these specific names mentioned in the Bible?
The Bible mentions these names to provide a historical record of the people who committed to following God and to serve as a reminder of the importance of individual accountability and community, as seen in Hebrews 10:24-25.
What can we learn from the example of Magpiash, Meshullam, and Hezir?
We can learn the importance of standing up for our faith and being willing to publicly declare our commitment to God, just like Magpiash, Meshullam, and Hezir, as encouraged in Romans 10:9-10.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of Nehemiah?
This verse is part of a larger list of names in Nehemiah 10:1-27, which serves as a testimony to the unity and dedication of the Israelites in their efforts to rebuild Jerusalem and restore their covenant with God, as seen in Nehemiah 8:1-18.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to publicly declare our commitment to God, and how can we apply this principle in our own lives?
- How can we, like Magpiash, Meshullam, and Hezir, demonstrate our faith and obedience to God in the face of challenges and uncertainties?
- What role does community play in our spiritual journeys, and how can we support one another in our commitment to follow God, as seen in Acts 2:42-47?
- In what ways can we, as individuals, contribute to the rebuilding and restoration of our communities, just as the Israelites did in Nehemiah's time?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 10:20
[See comments on Ne 10:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 10:20
Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 10:20
3–8, Priests: 9–13, Levites: 14–28, Chiefs of the peopleThe 21 names here given are those of the priestly houses. The list of Neh 12:1-3 agrees with it in 16 names. The number 21 is peculiar; in chap. 12 the number is larger by one. In Ezra 2, Nehemiah 7, only four priestly houses are recorded, viz. Jedaiah, Immer, Pashur and Harim, as having returned with Zerubbabel. Pashur is mentioned in Nehemiah 10:3; Harim in Nehemiah 10:5. The other priestly families had either developed themselves out of these first four, or had arrived from time to time from Babylon. That 21 and not 24 are recorded, is noteworthy. Various conjectures have been hazarded, e.g. that names have dropped out from the text, or that three of the priestly tribes refused to sign the document, or that the complete list of priestly houses has not yet been reorganised. Seraiah’s name is given first.
To his family belonged both Eliashib the high-priest and Ezra the scribe. The absence of their names does not therefore deserve the importance which some commentators have given to it. A single signature for the whole house may have been affixed by Eliashib or by Ezra or by some other distinguished person of the same house. We have no reason to look for the names of individual priests among the names of the priestly houses.