Nehemiah 12:34
Nehemiah 12:34 in Multiple Translations
Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, Jeremiah,
Judah, and Benjamin, and Shemaiah, and Jeremiah,
Judah, and Benjamin, and Shemaiah, and Jeremiah,
Judah and Benjamin and Shemaiah and Jeremiah,
Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, and Jeremiah,
Iudah, Beniamin, and Shemaiah, and Ieremiah,
Judah, and Benjamin, and Shemaiah, and Jeremiah;
Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, Jeremiah,
Judah, and Benjamin, and Shemaiah, and Jeremiah,
And of the sons of the priests with trumpets, Zacharias the son of Jonathan. the son of Semeia, the son of Mathania; the son of Michaia, the son of Zechur, the son of Asaph,
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יְהוּדָה֙
וּ/בִנְיָמִ֔ן
וּֽ/שְׁמַֽעְיָ֖ה
וְ/יִרְמְיָֽה
יְהוּדָה֙
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
וּ/בִנְיָמִ֔ן
Binyâmîyn
H1144
Benjamin
Conj | N-proper
וּֽ/שְׁמַֽעְיָ֖ה
Shᵉmaʻyâh
H8098
Shemaiah
Conj | N-proper
וְ/יִרְמְיָֽה
Yirmᵉyâh
H3414
Jeremiah
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 12:34
יְהוּדָה֙
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
וּ/בִנְיָמִ֔ן
Binyâmîyn
H1144
"Benjamin"
Conj | N-proper
Benjamin means son of the right hand, referring to the youngest son of Jacob and the tribe that descended from him. The term is first used in Genesis 35:18. Benjamin was a brother of Joseph and a half-brother of Reuben and others.
Definition: § Benjamin = "son of the right hand" a gate in Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 160 OT verses. KJV: Benjamin. See also: Genesis 35:18; 1 Samuel 9:21; Psalms 68:28.
וּֽ/שְׁמַֽעְיָ֖ה
Shᵉmaʻyâh
H8098
"Shemaiah"
Conj | N-proper
Shemaiah means heard by God, the name of 25 Israelites, including a prophet in King Rehoboam's time and a false prophet in Jeremiah's time. He is mentioned in Jeremiah 36:12. Shemaiah was also the father of Delaiah, a prince of Judah.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.36.12; father of: Delaiah (H1806K) § Shemaiah = "heard by Jehovah" 1) a prophet of the Lord in the reign of king Rehoboam of Judah 2) the Nehelamite, a false prophet in the time of the prophet Jeremiah 3) father of Delaiah, one of the princes of Judah in the time of the prophet Jeremiah 4) an inhabitant of Kirjathjearim and father of Urijah, a prophet of the Lord in the time of the prophet Jeremiah 5) a Judaite, son of Shechaniah, father of Hattush, and descendant of Zerubbabel 6) a Simeonite, father of Shimri 7) a Reubenite, son of Joel and father of Gog 8) a Merarite Levite, son of Hasshub in the time of Nehemiah 9) a Levite, son of Galal and father of Obadiah 10) a Levite and head of the family of the sons of Elizaphan who were commissioned to bring the ark to Jerusalem in the time of David 11) a Levite and scribe, son of Nethaneel in the time of David 12) a Levite, 1st son of Obed-Edom in the time of David 13) a Levite, descendant of Jeduthun the singer in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah 14) a Levite, one of the messengers of Ezra to Iddo 15) a Levite in the time of king Jehoshaphat of Judah 16) a Levite, one of several in charge of distributing the free will offerings brought to God to their Levite brethren in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah 17) a Levite in the time of king Josiah of Judah 18) head of a family of exiles who returned with Ezra 19) a priest, of the sons of Harim who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 20) an Israelite of the sons of Harim who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 21) son of Delaiah, grandson of Mehetabeel, and a false prophet hired by Tobiah and Sanballat to give false guidance to Nehemiah 22) a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah and participated in the dedication of the wall 23) a priest who returned from exile with Zerubbabel 24) a leader of the people at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 25) grandfather of the priest Zechariah who participated in the dedication of the wall in the time of Nehemiah 26) another of the priests who along with 25 took part in the dedication of the wall in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Shemaiah. See also: 1 Kings 12:22; 2 Chronicles 35:9; Jeremiah 26:20.
וְ/יִרְמְיָֽה
Yirmᵉyâh
H3414
"Jeremiah"
Conj | N-proper
Jeremiah means whom Jehovah has appointed, a major prophet and author of the book of Jeremiah. He was the son of Hilkiah and a priest from Anathoth.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.35.3; son of: Habazziniah (H2262); father of: Jaazaniah (H2970) § Jeremiah = "whom Jehovah has appointed" 1) the major prophet, son of Hilkiah of the priestly family in Anathoth; author of the prophetic book bearing his name 2) a man of Libnah and father of Hamutal the wife of king Josiah 3) a Gadite who joined David at Ziklag 4) a Manassehite, one of the mighty men of valour of the Transjordanic half tribe of Manasseh 5) a Gadite and warrior of David 6) a warrior of David 7) a priest who joined Nehemiah in the covenant ceremony 8) a priest also in the time of Nehemiah; maybe same as 7 9) father of Jaazaniah the Rechabites
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: Jeremiah. See also: 2 Kings 23:31; Jeremiah 36:4; Jeremiah 1:1.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 12:34
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- Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 12:34
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- Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:34
Context — The Dedication of the Wall
32Hoshaiah and half the leaders of Judah followed,
33along with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam,
34Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, Jeremiah,
35and some of the priests with trumpets, and also Zechariah son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph, 36and his associates—Shemaiah, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, Judah, and Hanani—with the musical instruments prescribed by David the man of God. Ezra the scribe led the procession.Nehemiah 12:34 Summary
[This verse lists the names of several individuals, including Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, and Jeremiah, who were involved in the dedication of the wall in Jerusalem, showing that everyone plays a role in worship and community life, just like in Exodus 35:30-35 where different people contributed their skills to the building of the Tabernacle. The naming of these individuals emphasizes the value of each person's contribution, no matter how small it may seem, to the larger community and its activities, similar to what is taught in Matthew 25:14-30 about using our talents to serve others. It reminds us that our participation, like theirs, is crucial for the well-being and success of our community, highlighting the importance of unity and cooperation as seen in Acts 2:42-47.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of listing names in Nehemiah 12:34?
The listing of names in Nehemiah 12:34, such as Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, and Jeremiah, indicates the importance of individual participation and representation in the worship and dedication of the wall, as seen in other biblical accounts like Numbers 1:1-4 where names are listed for the purpose of organization and accountability.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
Nehemiah 12:34 is part of a larger description of the dedication of the wall in Jerusalem, where various leaders and priests are mentioned as participants, highlighting the unity and cooperation among the people, similar to the unity described in Psalm 133:1.
What can we learn from the inclusion of both lay leaders and priests in this verse?
The mention of both lay leaders (like Judah and Benjamin) and priests (implied by the context of the dedication ceremony) in Nehemiah 12:34 teaches us about the value of collaboration between different segments of the community in worship and service, as emphasized in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31.
How does the specific naming of individuals contribute to the overall message of Nehemiah?
The naming of individuals in Nehemiah 12:34 personalizes the history and underscores the role of specific people in the reconstruction and dedication of Jerusalem, much like the detailed genealogies in 1 Chronicles 1-9 that stress the importance of individual heritage and contribution to the community's history.
Reflection Questions
- What does the listing of names in this verse teach us about the importance of individual participation in community worship and events?
- How can we, like the individuals named in Nehemiah 12:34, contribute to the life and mission of our local church or community?
- In what ways can the unity and cooperation observed among the leaders in this verse be applied to our own relationships and community projects?
- What role do you think the named individuals, such as Judah and Jeremiah, played in the spiritual life of their community, and how can we learn from their examples?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 12:34
Judah and Benjamin,.... Not the tribes, but the names of the two princes, as Jarchi: and Shemaiah and Jeremiah; who were two others.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 12:34
And the sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both out of the plain country round about Jerusalem, and from the villages of Netophathi; No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:34
Nehemiah 12:34 Judah, and Benjamin, and Shemaiah, and Jeremiah,Ver. 34. Judah, and Benjamin] i.e. Men so called.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:34
(34) Judah and Benjamin.—A singular collocation: the laity of Judah and Benjamin, with priests before and after.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 12:34
34. Judah, and Benjamin] The occurrence of the two names together favours the view that the two tribes contributed to each wing of the procession one half of their numbers. Cf. Ezra 1:5; Ezra 4:1; Ezra 10:9. Others, however, prefer to think that they are names of certain princes. Shemaiah] Cf. Nehemiah 12:6. Jeremiah] Cf. Nehemiah 10:3, Nehemiah 12:1; Nehemiah 12:13.
Barnes' Notes on Nehemiah 12:34
“Judah and Benjamin” are the lay people of those two tribes.
Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:34
32-34. Hoshaiah was probably a leading chief among these princes of Judah.