Nehemiah 11:14
Nehemiah 11:14 in Multiple Translations
and his associates —128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer.
And their brethren, mighty men of valour, an hundred twenty and eight: and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of one of the great men.
and their brethren, mighty men of valor, a hundred twenty and eight; and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of Haggedolim.
And their brothers, men of war, a hundred and twenty-eight; and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of Haggedolim.
and those who worked with him, a total of 128 strong warriors. Zabdiel, son of Haggedolim, was in charge of them.
And their brethren valiant men, an hundreth and eight and twentie: and their ouerseer was Zabdiel the sonne of Hagedolim.
and their brethren, mighty of valour, a hundred twenty and eight; and an inspector over them [is] Zabdiel, son of [one of] the great men.
and their brothers, mighty men of valor, one hundred twenty-eight; and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of Haggedolim.
And their brethren, mighty men of valor, a hundred twenty and eight: and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of one of the great men.
And their brethren who were very mighty, a hundred twenty-eight: and their ruler Zabdiel son of the mighty.
There were 128 members of that clan who were valiant soldiers who settled in Jerusalem. Their leader was Zabdiel the son of Haggedolim.
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Nehemiah 11:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/אֲחֵי/הֶם֙
גִּבּ֣וֹרֵי
חַ֔יִל
מֵאָ֖ה
עֶשְׂרִ֣ים
וּ/שְׁמֹנָ֑ה
וּ/פָקִ֣יד
עֲלֵי/הֶ֔ם
זַבְדִּיאֵ֖ל
בֶּן
הַ/גְּדוֹלִֽים
וַ/אֲחֵי/הֶם֙
ʼâch
H251
brother
Conj | N-mp | Suff
גִּבּ֣וֹרֵי
gibbôwr
H1368
mighty man
Adj
חַ֔יִל
chayil
H2428
Helech
N-ms
מֵאָ֖ה
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
עֶשְׂרִ֣ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
וּ/שְׁמֹנָ֑ה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
eight
Conj | Adj
וּ/פָקִ֣יד
pâqîyd
H6496
overseer
Conj | N-ms
עֲלֵי/הֶ֔ם
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
זַבְדִּיאֵ֖ל
Zabdîyʼêl
H2068
Zabdiel
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
הַ/גְּדוֹלִֽים
gâdôwl
H1419
Great (Sea)
Art | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 11:14
וַ/אֲחֵי/הֶם֙
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
גִּבּ֣וֹרֵי
gibbôwr
H1368
"mighty man"
Adj
This word describes a strong or mighty man, like a warrior or champion, as seen in 1 Samuel 17:51 where David defeats Goliath. It can also imply a brave or valiant person.
Definition: adj 1) strong, mighty n m 2) strong man, brave man, mighty man
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: champion, chief, [idiom] excel, giant, man, mighty (man, one), strong (man), valiant man. See also: Genesis 6:4; 2 Chronicles 17:16; Psalms 19:6.
חַ֔יִל
chayil
H2428
"Helech"
N-ms
This word represents strength, might, or power, whether physical, financial, or military. In the Bible, it's used to describe the strength of God or the wealth of a nation, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:17-18.
Definition: § Helech = "your army" a place near Arvad and Gammad
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: able, activity, ([phrase]) army, band of men (soldiers), company, (great) forces, goods, host, might, power, riches, strength, strong, substance, train, ([phrase]) valiant(-ly), valour, virtuous(-ly), war, worthy(-ily). See also: Genesis 34:29; 2 Chronicles 13:3; Psalms 18:33.
מֵאָ֖ה
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
עֶשְׂרִ֣ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
וּ/שְׁמֹנָ֑ה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
"eight"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number eight, which was considered a special number in biblical times. It is used to describe quantities, such as eight days or eight years, and also appears in ordinal forms, like eighth or eighth day.
Definition: 1) eight, eighth 1a) eight (as cardinal number) 1b) eighth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: eight(-een, -eenth), eighth. See also: Genesis 5:4; 1 Chronicles 16:38; Jeremiah 32:1.
וּ/פָקִ֣יד
pâqîyd
H6496
"overseer"
Conj | N-ms
This Hebrew word means a person in charge, like a governor or officer, who oversees others in a civil, military, or religious setting. It appears in the Bible as a title for someone with authority. In Exodus, Moses appoints overseers to help him lead the Israelites.
Definition: commissioner, deputy, overseer, officer
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: which had the charge, governor, office, overseer, (that) was set. See also: Genesis 41:34; Nehemiah 11:14; Jeremiah 20:1.
עֲלֵי/הֶ֔ם
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
זַבְדִּיאֵ֖ל
Zabdîyʼêl
H2068
"Zabdiel"
N-proper
Zabdiel means God is my endowment, the name of two Israelites, including a priest in Nehemiah's time. He is mentioned in Nehemiah 11:14. Zabdiel was a contemporary of Nehemiah.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.11.14; son of: Haggedolim (H1419B) § Zabdiel = "God is my endowment" 1) father of Jashobeam, the chief of David's guard 2) a priest in Nehemiah's time
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Zabdiel. See also: 1 Chronicles 27:2; Nehemiah 11:14.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
הַ/גְּדוֹלִֽים
gâdôwl
H1419
"Great (Sea)"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 11:14
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- Nehemiah 11:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 11:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 11:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:14
- Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 11:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:14
Context — Jerusalem’s New Settlers
12and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah;
13and his associates, the leaders of families—242 men; Amashai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer;
14and his associates —128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer.
15From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni; 16Shabbethai and Jozabad, two leaders of the Levites, who supervised the work outside the house of God;Nehemiah 11:14 Summary
Nehemiah 11:14 tells us about 128 strong and brave men who helped protect the city of Jerusalem as it was being rebuilt. These men, led by Zabdiel son of Haggedolim, were like a special army that kept the city safe. Just like these men, we can trust in God's strength and courage to help us face challenges in our own lives, as seen in Psalm 121:1-8 and Philippians 4:13. By relying on God's power, we can be brave and strong, even in difficult situations, and work together to build up and protect our communities, just like the Israelites did in Nehemiah's time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the 128 mighty men of valor in Nehemiah 11:14?
The 128 mighty men of valor in Nehemiah 11:14 represent a group of strong and brave individuals who were part of the Israelites returning to Jerusalem, as seen in Ezra 2:1-2 and Nehemiah 7:6-73, and were likely responsible for protecting the city and its inhabitants, much like the warriors in Exodus 17:8-16 and Deuteronomy 3:18-20.
Who was Zabdiel son of Haggedolim and what was his role?
Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was the overseer of the 128 mighty men of valor, indicating that he was a leader responsible for guiding and directing this group of strong and brave individuals, similar to the leaders appointed by Moses in Numbers 11:16-30 and by David in 1 Chronicles 13:1-4.
What does it mean to be a 'mighty man of valor' in the context of Nehemiah 11:14?
To be a 'mighty man of valor' means to be a person of great strength, courage, and bravery, similar to the description of David's mighty men in 1 Chronicles 11:10-47 and 2 Samuel 23:8-39, who were known for their heroic deeds and loyalty to their leader and community.
How does the mention of these men relate to the broader context of Nehemiah's rebuilding of Jerusalem?
The mention of the 128 mighty men of valor in Nehemiah 11:14 highlights the importance of having strong and brave individuals to protect and defend the city, which was a crucial aspect of Nehemiah's rebuilding efforts, as seen in Nehemiah 4:1-23 and 7:1-4, where the Israelites faced opposition and needed to be safeguarded.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate courage and bravery in my own life, just like the 128 mighty men of valor in Nehemiah 11:14?
- How can I, like Zabdiel son of Haggedolim, use my leadership abilities to guide and direct others in a way that honors God, as seen in Proverbs 11:14 and 24:6?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's strength and courage, rather than my own, as encouraged in Psalm 28:7 and Isaiah 41:10?
- How can I, like the Israelites in Nehemiah's time, work together with others to build up and protect my community, as seen in Nehemiah 3:1-4:17 and Ephesians 4:1-16?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 11:14
And their brethren, mighty men of valour, an hundred twenty and eight,.... The brethren of Adaiah and Amashai, who were able men to do the work of their office as priests, and men of courage to fight
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 11:14
And their brethren that did the work of the house were eight hundred twenty and two: and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashur, the
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:14
i.e. Of a person then or lately eminent in valour, or worth, or dignity. Or, of Gedolim, or Haggedolim, a man so called.
Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:14
Nehemiah 11:12 And their brethren that did the work of the house [were] eight hundred twenty and two: and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchiah,Ver. 12-24. In all 1192. The total of priests and Levites 1476, and of Judah and Benjamin 1396. So that there were more priests and Levites than of the lay people; which argues their zeal to be greatest. There were also 172 porters, who were all Levites.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:14
(14) Of valour.—Able for the service of God’s house: men of ability, therefore. The son of one of the great men.—Rather, son of Haggedolim.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:14
Verse 14. Mighty men of valour] Noted for strength of body, and military courage.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 11:14
14. mighty men of valour] Cf. 1 Chronicles 9:13 ‘Very able men (lit. mighty men of valour) for the work of the service of the house of God.’ their brethren … an hundred twenty and eight] Query: ‘their’ an error for ‘his’? In our list of the priests, Nehemiah 11:10-14 we have the following figures: Jedaiah, Jachin, Seraiah, &c. = 822 Adaiah, &c. = 242 Amashsai = 128 It is noticeable that these figures do not correspond with the number 1760 mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:13. overseer] Cf. Nehemiah 11:9. the son of one of the great men] so R.V. marg. R.V. text the son of Haggedolim. It is a disputed point whether ‘Haggedolim’ is a proper name. The literal translation would be ‘the son of the great ones,’ so the LXX. renders Βαδιὴλυἱὸςτῶνμεγάλων. But who are ‘the great ones’? The explanation which has been given that they are the priests mentioned in this section, Nehemiah 11:10-14, is merely a conjecture, which has no other evidence in its favour. Some (e.g. Neteler) think it means ‘the high-priests;’ and suppose Zabdiel to have been the Sagan or deputy high-priest.
On the other hand, if ‘Haggedolim’ he a proper name, it is a very peculiar one; but cf. Nehemiah 11:35, ‘Gehaharashim.’
Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 11:14
14. Son of one of the great men — So the Septuagint and Vulgate read, but incorrectly. The Hebrew is to be taken as a proper name, son of Haggedolim.