Nehemiah 10:7
Nehemiah 10:7 in Multiple Translations
Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,
Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,
Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,
Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,
Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,
Meshullam, Abiiah, Miamin,
Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,
Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,
Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,
Mosollam, Abia, Miamin,
Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,
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Nehemiah 10:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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דָּנִיֵּ֥אל
גִּנְּת֖וֹן
בָּרֽוּךְ
דָּנִיֵּ֥אל
Dânîyêʼl
H1840
Daniel
N-proper
גִּנְּת֖וֹן
Ginnᵉthôwn
H1599
Ginnethon
N-proper
בָּרֽוּךְ
Bârûwk
H1263
Baruch
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 10:7
דָּנִיֵּ֥אל
Dânîyêʼl
H1840
"Daniel"
N-proper
Daniel was a man from the tribe of Judah, son of David and Abigail, and his name means God is my judge.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.3.3; son of: David (H1732) and Abigail (H0026); half-brother of: Amnon (H0550), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N); also called Daniel at 1Ch.3.1; Aramaic of kil.av (כִּלְאָב "Chileab" H3609) § Daniel = "God is my judge" 1) the 2nd son of David, by Abigail the Carmelitess 2) the 4th of the greater prophets, taken as hostage in the first deportation to Babylon, because of the gift of God of the interpretation of dreams, he became the 2nd in command of the Babylon empire and lasted through the end of the Babylonian empire and into the Persian empire. His prophecies are the key to the understanding of end time events. Noted for his purity and holiness by contemporary prophet, Ezekiel 2a) also, 'Belteshazzar' (H1095 or H1096) 3) a priest of the line of Ithamar who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: Daniel. See also: 1 Chronicles 3:1; Daniel 1:21; Daniel 12:9.
גִּנְּת֖וֹן
Ginnᵉthôwn
H1599
"Ginnethon"
N-proper
Ginnethon was a priest who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel after the exile. He is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the leaders who made a covenant with Nehemiah to follow God's laws.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.10.6; also called Ginnethoi (KJV: Ginnetho) at Neh.12.4; § Ginnetho or Ginnethon = "gardener" a priest among the exiles who returned with Zerubbabel and who covenanted with Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Ginnetho, Ginnethon. See also: Nehemiah 10:7; Nehemiah 12:4; Nehemiah 12:16.
בָּרֽוּךְ
Bârûwk
H1263
"Baruch"
N-proper
Baruch was a man who lived during the Divided Monarchy and was a friend of Jeremiah. His name means 'blessed' and he helped the prophet with his work.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.32.12; son of: Neriah (H5374); brother of: Seraiah (H8304N) § Baruch = "blessed" 1) friend, amanuensis, and faithful attendant of Jeremiah 2) a priest, the son of Zabbai who assisted Nehemiah in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem 3) a priest, or family of priests, who signed the covenant with Nehemiah 4) son of Col-hozeh, a descendant of Perez or Pharez, the son of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: Baruch. See also: Nehemiah 3:20; Jeremiah 36:15; Jeremiah 32:12.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 10:7
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Context — Signers of the Covenant
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Nehemiah 8:4 | Ezra the scribe stood on a high wooden platform built for this occasion. At his right side stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, and at his left were Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hash-baddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam. |
| 2 | Nehemiah 12:17 | of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai; |
| 3 | Nehemiah 12:13 | of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan; |
| 4 | Nehemiah 12:4–5 | Iddo, Ginnethon, Abijah, Mijamin, Maadiah, Bilgah, |
| 5 | Nehemiah 3:6 | The Jeshanah Gate was repaired by Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. |
| 6 | Nehemiah 11:11 | Seraiah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of the house of God; |
| 7 | Nehemiah 12:25–33 | Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates. They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe. At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres. The singers were also assembled from the region around Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites, from Beth-gilgal, and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for they had built villages for themselves around Jerusalem. After the priests and Levites had purified themselves, they purified the people, the gates, and the wall. Then 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. Hoshaiah and half the leaders of Judah followed, along with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam, |
| 8 | Nehemiah 12:41 | as well as the priests with their trumpets—Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah— |
Nehemiah 10:7 Summary
[This verse lists the names of some of the priests who signed the covenant with Nehemiah, which shows that they were committed to following God's law. These priests, like Meshullam, Abijah, and Mijamin, played an important role in the spiritual leadership of the community, as seen in Leviticus 10:10-11. By including their names, the Bible emphasizes the importance of individual commitment to following God's law, as seen in Deuteronomy 29:12-15. Just like these priests, we can demonstrate our commitment to God by following His commands and seeking to honor Him in our daily lives, as mentioned in Matthew 22:37-40.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does this verse list specific names like Meshullam, Abijah, and Mijamin?
These names are likely included to provide a historical record of the priests who signed the covenant with Nehemiah, as seen in Nehemiah 10:1, and to emphasize their commitment to following God's law, as mentioned in Nehemiah 10:29 and Deuteronomy 29:12-15.
What can we learn from the fact that these individuals are identified as priests?
The fact that they are identified as priests highlights their important role in the spiritual leadership of the community, as seen in Leviticus 10:10-11 and Ezekiel 44:23, and emphasizes the need for spiritual leaders to be committed to following God's law.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of Nehemiah's covenant?
This verse is part of a larger list of names in Nehemiah 10:1-27, which serves as a witness to the covenant made between the people and God, as seen in Nehemiah 10:28-39 and referenced in Deuteronomy 29:12-15.
What is the significance of the names listed in this verse?
The names listed in this verse, such as Meshullam, Abijah, and Mijamin, may have been significant in the context of the post-exilic community, and their inclusion may have served as a reminder of the importance of individual commitment to following God's law, as seen in Exodus 24:7-8 and Joshua 24:21-24.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be a 'priest' in the context of the Old Testament, and how does this relate to the role of spiritual leaders today?
- How can we, like the individuals listed in this verse, demonstrate our commitment to following God's law in our daily lives?
- What does the inclusion of specific names in this verse teach us about the importance of individual accountability and personal faith?
- How does the concept of covenant, as seen in Nehemiah 10, relate to our own relationship with God today?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 10:7
[See comments on Ne 10:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 10:7
Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 10:7
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.
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