Nehemiah 12:13
Nehemiah 12:13 in Multiple Translations
of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;
Of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;
of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;
Of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;
of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;
Vnder Ezra, Meshullam, vnder Amariah, Iehohanan,
of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;
of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;
Of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;
Of Esdras, Mosollam: and of Amaria, Johanan:
Meshullam, from the clan of Ezra; Jehohanan, from the clan of Amariah;
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Nehemiah 12:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ/עֶזְרָ֣א
מְשֻׁלָּ֔ם
לַ/אֲמַרְיָ֖ה
יְהוֹחָנָֽן
לְ/עֶזְרָ֣א
ʻEzrâʼ
H5830
Ezra
Prep | N-proper
מְשֻׁלָּ֔ם
Mᵉshullâm
H4918
Meshullam
N-proper
לַ/אֲמַרְיָ֖ה
ʼĂmaryâh
H568
Amariah
Prep | N-proper
יְהוֹחָנָֽן
Yᵉhôwchânân
H3076
Jehohanan
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 12:13
לְ/עֶזְרָ֣א
ʻEzrâʼ
H5830
"Ezra"
Prep | N-proper
Ezra was an Israelite priest and scribe who led reforms in Jerusalem after the Exile, working with Nehemiah. His name means 'help'.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.12.1 § Ezra = "help" 1) the priest and scribe who led the reforms of the returned exiles in Jerusalem; co-worker with Nehemiah 2) a priest with Zerubbabel 3) another post-exilic Jew
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: Ezra. See also: Ezra 7:1; Nehemiah 8:2; Nehemiah 12:36.
מְשֻׁלָּ֔ם
Mᵉshullâm
H4918
"Meshullam"
N-proper
Meshullam was a common name in the Bible, given to 17 different Israelites, including a grandfather of a scribe and a son of Zerubbabel. The name means friend and is mentioned in books like Nehemiah and Chronicles.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.25 § Meshullam = "friend" 1) grandfather of Shaphan, the scribe 2) son of Zerubbabel 3) a Benjamite of the sons of Elpaal 4) a Benjamite, father of Sallu 5) a Benjamite who lived at Jerusalem after the captivity 6) a Benjamite 6a) perhaps the same as 3 or 4 7) a Gadite in the reign of king Jotham of Judah 8) son of Berechiah who assisted in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem 9) son of Besodeiah who assisted Jehoiada the son of Paseah in restoring the old gate of Jerusalem 10) a chief of the people who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 11) father of Hilkiah and high priest probably in the reign of king Amon of Judah 11a) perhaps the same as 'Shallum' 12) a priest, son of Meshillemith or Meshillemoth, son of Immer, and ancestor of Maasiai or Amashai 13) a priest or family of priests who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 14) a priest, head of the family of Ginnethon and representative of the house of Ezra in the days of Joiakim, the son of Jeshua 15) a priest, one of the princes of Judah at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem 16) a Kohathite or family of Kohathite Levites in the reign of Josiah 17) a Levite, one of the heads sent to Iddo to gather the Levites to join the caravan about to return to Jerusalem; a chief man who assisted Ezra in abolishing the marriages which some of the people had made with foreign wives 18) ancestor of a family of porters or Levites in days of Nehemiah 19) a descendant of Bani who had a foreign wife and put her away 20) one of the men who stood at the left hand of Ezra when he read the law to the people 20a) maybe the same as 17
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: Meshullam. See also: 2 Kings 22:3; Nehemiah 3:4; Nehemiah 12:33.
לַ/אֲמַרְיָ֖ה
ʼĂmaryâh
H568
"Amariah"
Prep | N-proper
Amariah was the name of several Israelites, including a head priest's son and a chief priest under King Jehoshaphat. His name means Jehovah speaks or Yah has promised.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Zep.1.1; son of: Hezekiah (H2396K); father of: Gedaliah (H1436H) § Amariah = "Jehovah speaks" or "Yah(u) has promised" 1) Zadok's grandfather 2) a head priest's son in Solomon's time 3) a chief priest under Jehoshaphat 4) Hezekiah's son, great-grandfather of Zephaniah 5) a Levite in Ezra's time 6) a Levite under Hezekiah 7) a priest in Nehemiah's time
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Amariah. See also: 1 Chronicles 5:33; Ezra 7:3; Zephaniah 1:1.
יְהוֹחָנָֽן
Yᵉhôwchânân
H3076
"Jehohanan"
N-proper
Jehohanan means Jehovah has graced, and was the name of eight Israelites, including a priest and a high priest, in the time of Exile and Return. He is mentioned in Nehemiah 12:42.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.42 § Jehohanan = "Jehovah has graced" 1) a priest during the high priesthood of Joiakim who returned with Zerubbabel 2) a high priest in the time of Ezra 3) a Levite priest who took part in the dedication of the wall in the time of Nehemiah 4) son of Tobiah 5) a Korhite Levite and one of the doorkeepers to the tabernacle in the time of David 6) a captain of Judah under king Jehoshaphat 7) an Ephraimite 8) an Israelite with a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 9) a Jewish captain after the fall of Jerusalem 10) the eldest son of king Josiah 11) a post-exilic prince of the line of David 12) father of Azariah, priest in Solomon's time 13) a Benjamite, one of David's mighty warriors 14) a Gadite, one of David's mighty warriors 15) a returning exile
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Jehohanan, Johanan. Compare H3110 (יוֹחָנָן). See also: 1 Chronicles 12:5; 2 Chronicles 28:12; Nehemiah 12:42.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 12:13
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Context — The Priests and Levites Who Returned
11Joiada was the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan was the father of Jaddua.
12In the days of Joiakim, these were the heads of the priestly families: of the family of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah;
13of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;
14of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph; 15of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;Nehemiah 12:13 Summary
Nehemiah 12:13 lists the heads of the priestly families, including Meshullam from the family of Ezra and Jehohanan from the family of Amariah. This verse shows that God values family and community, and that spiritual leaders play an important role in guiding their people, as seen in Exodus 18:13-27. Just like these leaders, we can serve others and point them to God, as encouraged in Matthew 20:26-28. By following their example, we can build strong, loving communities that honor God, as noted in Psalms 133:1-3.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of listing the heads of the priestly families in Nehemiah 12:13?
The listing of the heads of the priestly families in Nehemiah 12:13 is significant because it highlights the importance of spiritual leadership in the Israelite community, as seen in Exodus 18:13-27, where Moses appoints leaders to assist him in governing the people.
Who was Ezra, and why is he mentioned in this verse?
Ezra was a priest and scribe who played a key role in the restoration of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, as seen in the book of Ezra, and his mention in Nehemiah 12:13 likely indicates his family's continued influence in the priestly community, as noted in Ezra 7:1-10.
What can we learn about the family of Amariah from this verse?
From Nehemiah 12:13, we learn that Jehohanan was a member of the family of Amariah, but to understand more about this family, we need to look at other verses, such as 1 Chronicles 6:1-15, which provides more information about the descendants of Amariah.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of Nehemiah?
This verse relates to the broader theme of Nehemiah, which is the restoration of Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the temple, as seen in Nehemiah 2:17-18, and highlights the importance of spiritual leadership in this process, as noted in Nehemiah 12:1-7.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the importance of family and lineage in the biblical world, and how can we apply this to our own understanding of family and community?
- How does the mention of specific names in this verse, such as Meshullam and Jehohanan, emphasize the personal and relational aspects of God's interaction with his people, as seen in Jeremiah 31:3?
- In what ways can we, like the heads of the priestly families in Nehemiah 12:13, serve as spiritual leaders in our own communities, as encouraged in Matthew 20:26-28?
- What does this verse teach us about the value of tradition and heritage in our faith, and how can we balance this with the need for innovation and progress, as seen in Psalms 16:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 12:13
[See comments on Ne 12:12]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 12:13
Of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan; No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:13
(12-26) List of representatives of Zerubbabel’s priests in the days of Joiakim; to which is added an account of the Levites in his day. Between these there is an interpolation (Nehemiah 12:22-23).