Nehemiah 10:25
Nehemiah 10:25 in Multiple Translations
Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah,
Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah,
Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah,
Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah,
Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah,
Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah,
Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah,
Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah,
Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah,
Rehum, Hasebna, Maasia,
Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah,
Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 10:25
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Nehemiah 10:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַלּוֹחֵ֥שׁ
פִּלְחָ֖א
שׁוֹבֵֽק
הַלּוֹחֵ֥שׁ
Lôwchêsh
H3873
Hallohesh
N-proper
פִּלְחָ֖א
Pilchâʼ
H6401
Pilha
N-proper
שׁוֹבֵֽק
Shôwbêq
H7733
Shobek
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 10:25
הַלּוֹחֵ֥שׁ
Lôwchêsh
H3873
"Hallohesh"
N-proper
Hallohesh was an Israelite who lived during the time of Exile and Return, and was the father of Shallum. His name means whisperer and he is mentioned in Nehemiah 3:12.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.3.12; father of: Shallum (H7967Q) § Hallohesh = "whisperer" father of a chief of Jerusalem after the exile who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Hallohesh, Haloshesh (includ. the article). See also: Nehemiah 3:12; Nehemiah 10:25.
פִּלְחָ֖א
Pilchâʼ
H6401
"Pilha"
N-proper
Pilcha was an Israelite who lived during the time of Nehemiah and signed a covenant with him, as recorded in Nehemiah 10:24. His name means slicing, and he was a chief of the people. He played a role in the return from exile.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.24 § Pileha = "slicing" a chief of the people who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Pilcha. See also: Nehemiah 10:25.
שׁוֹבֵֽק
Shôwbêq
H7733
"Shobek"
N-proper
Shobek was an Israelite who lived during the time of Exile and Return, and he was one of the leaders who signed a covenant with Nehemiah in Nehemiah 10:24. His name means 'free'.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.24 § Shobek = "free" one of the heads of the people who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Shobek. See also: Nehemiah 10:25.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 10:25
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Context — Signers of the Covenant
23Hoshea, Hananiah, Hasshub,
24Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,
25Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah,
26Ahijah, Hanan, Anan, 27Malluch, Harim, and Baanah.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Nehemiah 3:17–32 | Next to him, the Levites made repairs under Rehum son of Bani, and next to him, Hashabiah, ruler of a half-district of Keilah, made repairs for his district. Next to him, their countrymen made repairs under Binnui son of Henadad, ruler of the other half-district of Keilah. And next to him, Ezer son of Jeshua, ruler of Mizpah, repaired another section opposite the Ascent to the Armory, near the angle in the wall. Next to him, Baruch son of Zabbai diligently repaired another section, from the angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest. Next to him, Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, repaired another section, from the doorway of the house of Eliashib to the end of the house. And next to him, the priests from the surrounding area made repairs. Beyond them, Benjamin and Hasshub made repairs in front of their house, and next to them, Azariah son of Maaseiah, the son of Ananiah, made repairs beside his house. After him, Binnui son of Henadad repaired another section, from the house of Azariah to the angle and the corner, and Palal son of Uzai made repairs opposite the angle and the tower that juts out from the upper palace of the king near the courtyard of the guard. Next to him, Pedaiah son of Parosh and the temple servants living on the hill of Ophel made repairs opposite the Water Gate toward the east and the tower that juts out. And next to them, the Tekoites repaired another section, from a point opposite the great tower that juts out to the wall of Ophel. Above the Horse Gate, each of the priests made repairs in front of his own house. Next to them, Zadok son of Immer made repairs opposite his house, and next to him, Shemaiah son of Shecaniah, the guard of the East Gate, made repairs. Next to him, Hananiah son of Shelemiah, as well as Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, repaired another section. Next to them, Meshullam son of Berechiah made repairs opposite his own quarters. Next to him, Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and the merchants, opposite the Inspection Gate, and as far as the upper room above the corner. And between the upper room above the corner and the Sheep Gate, the goldsmiths and merchants made repairs. |
Nehemiah 10:25 Summary
Nehemiah 10:25 lists the names of some of the leaders who signed a covenant to follow God's laws. This verse shows that God values the commitments we make to Him, just like He did with the Israelites in Exodus 24:1-8. By signing this covenant, these leaders, including Rehum, Hashabnah, and Maaseiah, were promising to obey God's commands and follow His ways, as seen in Deuteronomy 29:1-30:20. This verse reminds us that our individual commitments to God are important, and that we are part of a larger community of believers who support and encourage one another.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the names listed in Nehemiah 10:25?
The names listed in Nehemiah 10:25, such as Rehum, Hashabnah, and Maaseiah, are likely leaders or representatives of the people who signed the covenant to follow God's laws, as seen in Nehemiah 10:1-39, similar to the covenant made in Exodus 24:1-8 and Deuteronomy 29:1-30:20.
How does this verse fit into the larger context of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah 10:25 is part of a list of names in Nehemiah 10:1-27, which records the leaders who signed the covenant to obey God's commands, following the pattern of covenant renewal seen in Joshua 24:1-28 and 2 Chronicles 34:29-33.
What can we learn from the fact that these names are included in the Bible?
The inclusion of these names in the Bible, such as Rehum, Hashabnah, and Maaseiah, teaches us that God values individual people and their commitments to Him, as seen in Malachi 3:16-18 and Revelation 20:12-15, where our deeds and names are recorded in the book of life.
How does this verse relate to the concept of community in the Bible?
Nehemiah 10:25 highlights the importance of community and shared commitment to following God, as seen in Acts 2:42-47 and Hebrews 10:24-25, where believers are encouraged to gather together and support one another in their faith.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to 'sign' a covenant with God, and how can I apply this concept to my own life?
- How can I, like Rehum, Hashabnah, and Maaseiah, demonstrate my commitment to following God's laws and commands?
- What role do leaders and representatives play in the community of believers, and how can I support and pray for them?
- How can I balance my individual relationship with God with my responsibility to the larger community of believers?
- What are some ways I can renew my own commitment to following God, as seen in Nehemiah 10:1-39?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 10:25
[See comments on Ne 10:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 10:25
Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 10:25
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.