Nehemiah 12:17
Nehemiah 12:17 in Multiple Translations
of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai;
Of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;
of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;
Of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;
of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai;
Vnder Abiiah, Zichri, vnder Miniamin, and vnder Moadiah, Piltai,
of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin; of Moadiah, Piltai;
of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;
Of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;
Of Abia, Zechri: of Miamin and Moadia, Phelti:
Zicri, from the clan of Abijah. There was also a leader from the clan of Miniamin; Piltai, from the clan of Moadiah;
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Nehemiah 12:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לַ/אֲבִיָּ֖ה
זִכְרִ֑י
לְ/מִ֨נְיָמִ֔ין
לְ/מוֹעַדְיָ֖ה
פִּלְטָֽי
לַ/אֲבִיָּ֖ה
ʼĂbîyâh
H29
Abijah
Prep | N-proper
זִכְרִ֑י
Zikrîy
H2147
Zichri
N-proper
לְ/מִ֨נְיָמִ֔ין
Minyâmîyn
H4509
Miniamin
Prep | N-proper
לְ/מוֹעַדְיָ֖ה
Môwʻadyâh
H4153
Moadiah
Prep | N-proper
פִּלְטָֽי
Pilṭay
H6408
Piltai
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 12:17
לַ/אֲבִיָּ֖ה
ʼĂbîyâh
H29
"Abijah"
Prep | N-proper
Abijah was the name of several people in the Bible, including a king of Judah and a son of Samuel. The name Abijah means 'Jehovah is my father', showing devotion to God. It is mentioned in books like 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles.
Definition: A woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.18.2; daughter of: Zechariah (H2148C); married to Ahaz (H0271); mother of: Hezekiah (H2396); also called Abijah at 2Ch.29.1; Another name of a.vi (אֲבִי "Abi" H0021) § Abia or Abiah or Abijah = "Jehovah is (my) father" 1) king of Judah, son and successor of Rehoboam 2) second son of Samuel 3) son of Jeroboam the first, king of Israel 4) son of Becher, a Benjamite 5) head of a priestly house (one of the 24 Levite groups) 6) head of a priestly house (after the exile) 7) wife of Hezron 8) mother of Hezekiah (cf H021)
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: Abiah, Abijah. See also: 1 Samuel 8:2; 2 Chronicles 13:3; Nehemiah 12:17.
זִכְרִ֑י
Zikrîy
H2147
"Zichri"
N-proper
Zichri was the name of several Israelites, including a Reubenite leader and a descendant of Judah. The name means 'memorable' and is used in the Bible to identify various individuals, including a priest and a son of Izhar.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.17 § Zichri = "memorable" 1) the father of Eliezer, the chief of the Reubenites in the reign of David 2) the father of Amasiah, a descendant of Judah 3) a son of Izhar and grandson of Kohath 4) a descendant of Eliezer the son of Moses 5) a son of Asaph, elsewhere called 'Zabdi' and 'Zaccur' 6) a priest of the family of Abijah, in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua 7) a descendant of Benjamin of the sons of Shimhi 8) a descendant of Benjamin of the sons of Shashak 9) a descendant of Benjamin of the sons of Jeroham 10) father of Joel and descendant of Benjamin 11) a father of Elishaphat, one of the conspirators with Jehoiada 12) a Ephraimite hero in the invading army of Pekah the son of Remaliah
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Zichri. See also: Exodus 6:21; 1 Chronicles 27:16; Nehemiah 12:17.
לְ/מִ֨נְיָמִ֔ין
Minyâmîyn
H4509
"Miniamin"
Prep | N-proper
Miniamin is the name of two Israelites, one a Levite in Hezekiah's time and another a priest in Nehemiah's time, meaning from the right hand.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.10.7; also called Miniamin at Neh.12.17; Another name of miy.ya.min (מִיָּמִן "Mijamin" H4326I) § Miniamin = "from the right hand" 1) a Levite in the time of Hezekiah 2) a priest who was present at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Miniamin. Compare H4326 (מִיָּמִן). See also: 2 Chronicles 31:15; Nehemiah 12:17; Nehemiah 12:41.
לְ/מוֹעַדְיָ֖ה
Môwʻadyâh
H4153
"Moadiah"
Prep | N-proper
Moadiah was an Israelite who lived during the time of exile and return, and is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah. His name means the set time of God.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.10.8; also called Maadiah at Neh.12.5; Moadiah at Neh.12.17; Another name of ma.az.yah (מַעַזְיָהוּ "Maaziah" H4590H) § Moadiah = "the set time of JAH" one of the priests who returned with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Moadiah. Compare H4573 (מַעֲדְיָה). See also: Nehemiah 12:17.
פִּלְטָֽי
Pilṭay
H6408
"Piltai"
N-proper
Piltai was an Israelite priest who lived during the time of Exile and Return, and his name means my deliverances. He was a representative of the priestly house of Moadiah and returned with Zerubbabel.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.17 § Piltai = "my deliverances" a priest, representative of the priestly house of Moadiah; an exile who returned with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Piltai. See also: Nehemiah 12:17.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 12:17
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Context — The Priests and Levites Who Returned
15of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;
16of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;
17of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai;
18of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jonathan; 19of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;Nehemiah 12:17 Summary
Nehemiah 12:17 lists the names of some of the leaders and priests who served during the time of Nehemiah, including Zichri and Piltai. These names are important because they show us who was in charge of the spiritual and physical rebuilding of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile (Ezra 1:1-4). Just like these leaders, we can serve God and our communities by working together towards a common goal, as seen in verses like 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, which talks about the importance of unity and cooperation in the body of Christ. By looking at these names and their roles, we can learn about the value of leadership, community, and working together to achieve great things for God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the names listed in Nehemiah 12:17?
The names listed in Nehemiah 12:17, such as Zichri and Piltai, are likely the names of priests or leaders in the post-exilic community, as seen in other lists like Nehemiah 10:1-8 and Ezra 2:36-39, which also list names of priests and leaders who returned from the Babylonian exile (Ezra 8:1-14).
How do these names relate to the overall narrative of Nehemiah?
The names in Nehemiah 12:17 are part of a larger list of priests and leaders who served during the time of Nehemiah, highlighting the importance of spiritual leadership in the rebuilding of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 12:1-7, Nehemiah 13:4-14).
What can we learn from the fact that some of these individuals are listed with their fathers' names?
The fact that some individuals are listed with their fathers' names, such as 'of Abijah, Zichri', emphasizes the importance of family and lineage in the biblical world, as seen in other passages like 1 Chronicles 6:1-15, which also lists genealogies of priests and leaders.
How does this verse contribute to our understanding of the post-exilic period?
Nehemiah 12:17 provides insight into the organization and leadership of the post-exilic community, highlighting the efforts of Nehemiah and other leaders to restore the spiritual and physical infrastructure of Jerusalem, as described in Nehemiah 1:1-4 and Ezra 1:1-4.
Reflection Questions
- What does the listing of names in Nehemiah 12:17 reveal about the importance of community and leadership in our own lives?
- How can we apply the principles of spiritual leadership seen in Nehemiah 12:17 to our own roles as leaders or followers in our churches and communities?
- What does the emphasis on family and lineage in this verse teach us about the value of heritage and tradition in our own lives?
- In what ways can we, like the individuals listed in Nehemiah 12:17, serve as part of a larger community working towards a common goal, such as the rebuilding of Jerusalem?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 12:17
[See comments on Ne 12:12].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 12:17
Of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan; No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:17
(17) Of Miniamin.—Some name has dropped out.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 12:17
17. of Miniamin, of Moadiah] The representative of the house of Miniamin has been omitted.