Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and their associates, who carried on work for 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 Malkijah, New Living Translation Also 822 of their associates, who worked at the Temple. Also Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pelaliah, son of Amzi, son of Zechariah, son of Pashhur, son of Malkijah, English Standard Version and their brothers who did the work of the house, 822; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, son of Pelaliah, son of Amzi, son of Zechariah, son of Pashhur, son of Malchijah, Berean Standard Bible and 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; Berean Literal Bible And their brothers doing the work for the house—eight hundred twenty-two; and Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pelaliah, son of Amzi, son of Zechariah, son of Pashhur, son of Malchijah, King James Bible 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, New King James Version Their brethren who did the work of the house were eight hundred and twenty-two; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, New American Standard Bible and their kinsmen who did the work of the temple, 822; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, NASB 1995 and their kinsmen who performed the work of the temple, 822; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, NASB 1977 and their kinsmen who performed the work of the temple, 822; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, Legacy Standard Bible and their relatives who did the work of the house, 822; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, Amplified Bible and their brothers (relatives, fellow workers) who did the work of the house, 822; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, Berean Annotated Bible and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; Adaiah (YHWH has adorned Himself) son of Jeroham (showing pity), the son of Pelaliah (YHWH has judged), the son of Amzi (my strength), the son of Zechariah (YHWH remembers), the son of Pashhur (freedom), the son of Malchijah (my king is YHWH); Christian Standard Bible and their relatives who did the work at the temple: 822. Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pelaliah, son of Amzi, son of Zechariah, son of Pashhur, son of Malchijah Holman Christian Standard Bible and their relatives who did the work at the temple: 822. Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pelaliah, son of Amzi, son of Zechariah, son of Pashhur, son of Malchijah American Standard Version and their brethren that did the work of the house, 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 Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, Contemporary English Version Altogether, there were 822 from his clan who served in the temple. The third priest to settle there was Adaiah son of Jeroham. His ancestors were Pelaliah, Amzi, Zechariah, Pashhur, and Malchijah. English Revised Version and their brethren that did the work of the house, 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 Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, GOD'S WORD® Translation From Seraiah's relatives 822 did the work in the temple. Also, Adaiah worked in the temple. He was the son of Jeroham, who was the son of Pelaliah, who was the son of Amzi, who was the son of Zechariah, who was the son of Pashhur, who was the son of Malchiah. Good News Translation In all, 822 members of this clan served in the Temple. Adaiah, the son of Jeroham and grandson of Pelaliah. His ancestors included Amzi, Zechariah, Pashhur, and Malchijah. International Standard Version Their associates who performed the work of the Temple numbered 822. Jeroham's son Adaiah, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, NET Bible and their colleagues who were carrying out work for the temple--822; and Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malkijah, New Heart English Bible and their brothers who did the work of the house, eight hundred twenty-two; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, Webster's Bible Translation And their brethren that performed 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, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand 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; World English Bible and their brothers who did the work of the house, eight hundred twenty-two; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand their brothers doing the work of the house [are] eight hundred twenty-two; and Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pelaliah, son of Amzi, son of Zechariah, son of Pashhur, son of Malchiah, Berean Literal Bible And their brothers doing the work for the house—eight hundred twenty-two; and Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pelaliah, son of Amzi, son of Zechariah, son of Pashhur, son of Malchijah, Young's Literal Translation and their brethren doing the work of the house are eight hundred twenty and two; and Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pelaliah, son of Amzi, son of Zechariah, son of Pashhur, son of Malchiah, Smith's Literal Translation And their brethren doing the work to the house, eight hundred twenty and two: and Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pelaliah, son of Amzi, son of Zechaliah, son of Pashur, son of Malchiah, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd their brethren that do the works of the temple: eight hundred twenty- two. And Adaia the son of Jeroham, the son of Phelelia, the son of Amsi, the son of Zacharias, the son of Pheshur, the son of Melchias, Catholic Public Domain Version and their brothers, who were doing the works of the temple: eight hundred twenty-two. And Adaiah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zachariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, New American Bible and their kinsmen who carried out the temple service, eight hundred and twenty-two; Adaiah, son of Jeroham, son of Pelaliah, son of Amzi, son of Zechariah, son of Pashhur, son of Malchijah, New Revised Standard Version and their associates who did the work of the house, eight hundred twenty-two; and Adaiah son of Jeroham son of Pelaliah son of Amzi son of Zechariah son of Pashhur son of Malchijah, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd his brethren who did the work inside of the house were eight hundred and twenty-two; and Azariah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelahiah, the son of Amzar, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchiah, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And his brothers did the work inside, eight hundred and twenty and two, and Azraya, son of Yarkhum, son of Palia, son of Amtsar, son of Zechariah, son of Pashkhur, son of Melkia. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and their brethren that did the work of the house, 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 Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, Brenton Septuagint Translation And their brethren doing the work of the house were eight hundred and twenty-two: and Adaia son of Jeroam, son of Phalalia, son of Amasi, son of Zacharia, son of Phassur, son of Melchia, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The New Settlers in Jerusalem…11Seraiah 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; 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;… Cross References 822 men; 1 Chronicles 9:13 and 1,760 of their relatives, the heads of their families, able men for the work of the service of the house of God. 1 Chronicles 23:4 “Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, Adaiah son of Jeroham, 1 Chronicles 9:12 Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; 1 Samuel 1:1 Now there was a man named Elkanah who was from Ramathaim-zophim in the hill country of Ephraim. He was the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. the son of Pelaliah, 1 Chronicles 24:1-19 These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. … 2 Chronicles 35:1-6 Then Josiah kept the Passover to the LORD in Jerusalem, and the Passover lamb was slaughtered on the fourteenth day of the first month. / He appointed the priests to their duties and encouraged them in the service of the house of the LORD. / To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. … the son of Amzi, 1 Chronicles 6:46-47 the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer, / the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi. 1 Chronicles 23:28-32 but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, / as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. / They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. … the son of Zechariah, Luke 1:8-9 One day while Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, / he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. 2 Chronicles 24:20-22 Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest, who stood up before the people and said to them, “This is what God says: ‘Why do you transgress the commandments of the LORD so that you cannot prosper? Because you have forsaken the LORD, He has forsaken you.’” / But they conspired against Zechariah, and by order of the king, they stoned him in the courtyard of the house of the LORD. / Thus King Joash failed to remember the kindness that Zechariah’s father Jehoiada had extended to him. Instead, Joash killed Jehoiada’s son. As he lay dying, Zechariah said, “May the LORD see this and call you to account.” the son of Pashhur, Ezra 2:38 the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; Jeremiah 20:1-6 When Pashhur the priest, the son of Immer and the chief official in the house of the LORD, heard Jeremiah prophesying these things, / he had Jeremiah the prophet beaten and put in the stocks at the Upper Gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD. / The next day, when Pashhur released Jeremiah from the stocks, Jeremiah said to him, “The LORD does not call you Pashhur, but Magor-missabib. … the son of Malchijah; 1 Chronicles 24:9 the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin, Ezra 10:31 From the descendants of Harim: Eliezer, Isshijah, Malchijah, Shemaiah, Shimeon, Ezra 2:36-39 The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; … Nehemiah 7:39-42 The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; … Treasury of Scripture And their brothers 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. Adaiah. 1 Chronicles 9:12,13 And Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasiai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; … Jump to Previous Adaiah Adai'ah Amzi Associates Eight House Hundred Jeroham Jero'ham Kinsmen Malchiah Malchijah Malchi'jah Malkijah Pashhur Pashur Performed Temple Twenty Twenty-Two Work Zechariah Zechari'ahJump to Next Adaiah Adai'ah Amzi Associates Eight House Hundred Jeroham Jero'ham Kinsmen Malchiah Malchijah Malchi'jah Malkijah Pashhur Pashur Performed Temple Twenty Twenty-Two Work Zechariah Zechari'ahNehemiah 11 1. The rulers, voluntary men, and the tenth man chosen by lot, dwell at Jerusalem.3. A catalogue of their names. 20. Those who remain dwell in other cities. and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; This phrase highlights the dedication and organization of the Levites and priests who served in the temple. The number 822 signifies a substantial group committed to maintaining the temple's operations, reflecting the importance of worship and religious duties in post-exilic Jerusalem. This dedication to temple service is reminiscent of the Levites' role in the tabernacle during the wilderness period (Numbers 3:5-10). The temple was central to Jewish life, serving as the focal point for worship, sacrifice, and community gatherings. The mention of "associates" suggests a collaborative effort, emphasizing the communal aspect of worship and service. Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Persons / Places / Events 1. AdaiahA priestly figure mentioned in the lineage of those serving in the temple. His name means "Yahweh has adorned" or "Yahweh has testified." 2. Jeroham, Pelaliah, Amzi, Zechariah, Pashhur, Malchijah Ancestors of Adaiah, representing a lineage of priestly service. Each name carries significance, often reflecting attributes or actions of God. 3. The Temple The central place of worship for the Israelites, where sacrifices and offerings were made, and where the presence of God was believed to dwell. 4. 822 Men The number of men associated with Adaiah who were involved in the work of the temple, highlighting the communal effort in maintaining worship and service. 5. Nehemiah The governor of Judah who led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and the reestablishment of the community, emphasizing the importance of both physical and spiritual restoration. Teaching Points The Importance of Lineage and LegacyThe detailed genealogies remind us of the importance of spiritual heritage and the impact of faithful service across generations. Community in Worship The mention of 822 men underscores the collective effort required in worship and service, encouraging us to value and participate in our faith communities. Faithfulness in Service Adaiah and his associates exemplify dedication to God's work, challenging us to commit to our roles in the church with diligence and faithfulness. The Role of the Temple The temple's centrality in worship points to the importance of having a dedicated space and time for encountering God, which can be applied to our personal and communal worship practices today. Continuity of God's Work The passage highlights the ongoing nature of God's work through His people, encouraging us to see our place in His unfolding plan. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Nehemiah 11:12?2. How does Nehemiah 11:12 highlight the importance of serving in God's house? 3. What roles did the priests in Nehemiah 11:12 fulfill in their community? 4. How can we apply the dedication of priests in Nehemiah 11:12 today? 5. Compare the service in Nehemiah 11:12 to New Testament teachings on ministry. 6. What does Nehemiah 11:12 teach about commitment to God's work? 7. What is the significance of the priests' roles mentioned in Nehemiah 11:12? 8. How does Nehemiah 11:12 reflect the organization of religious duties in ancient Jerusalem? 9. Why is the specific number of priests important in Nehemiah 11:12? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 11? 11. How do the priestly divisions in 1 Chronicles 9:10-13 align with differing lists in other Old Testament books? 12. Why do the details in 2 Chronicles 23:1-7 differ from the parallel account in 2 Kings 11, suggesting possible biblical inconsistencies? 13. How many children of Pahrath-Moab were freed from Babylonian captivity? 2,812 (Ezra 2:6) or 2,818 (Nehemiah 7:11)? 14. In Nehemiah 12:27-43, is the large-scale dedication ceremony around the walls attested by any external historical sources? What Does Nehemiah 11:12 Mean and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men• Nehemiah is cataloging the people willing to repopulate Jerusalem after the exile (Nehemiah 11:1-2). In this verse he zeroes in on a contingent of 822 priests and their colleagues who “did the work at the temple,” underscoring that worship and sacrifice were again central to city life (compare Ezra 3:2-6; 1 Chronicles 9:12-14). • The large number shows God’s faithfulness: just as He preserved a remnant for Judah (Isaiah 10:20-22), He preserved enough priests to keep daily offerings going (Exodus 29:38-42). • “Associates” reminds us that ministry is never a solo act (Numbers 4; 1 Corinthians 12:4-7). Every Levite, gatekeeper, singer, and helper mattered to the health of worship. Adaiah • The first individual named among the 822 (also listed in 1 Chronicles 9:12) highlights personal responsibility within the larger group. Adaiah’s presence testifies that God knows every worker by name (Isaiah 43:1; John 10:3). • His name means “Yahweh has adorned,” hinting at the beauty God brings when His people serve in their appointed place (Psalm 90:17). son of Jeroham • Identifying fathers establishes priestly legitimacy (Numbers 3:10). Jeroham’s lineage assures readers that Adaiah truly belongs among those qualified for temple service. • Generational faithfulness is on display: “One generation will commend Your works to another” (Psalm 145:4). the son of Pelaliah • With each successive ancestor, the chronicler reinforces continuity. Pelaliah’s line reaches back beyond the exile, proving that captivity did not erase covenant identity (Jeremiah 24:5-7). • Such continuity mirrors God’s promise that priests would “minister before Me continually” (Jeremiah 33:17-18). the son of Amzi • Amzi’s inclusion reminds readers that even obscure names are part of God’s tapestry. No record is insignificant when tied to the Lord’s house (Malachi 3:16-18). • The mention of fathers four generations deep parallels the call to teach children “when you sit, when you walk, when you lie down, and when you rise” (Deuteronomy 6:7). the son of Zechariah • Zechariah means “Yahweh remembers,” echoing God’s mindfulness of His covenant (Psalm 105:8). • The prophet Zechariah, a contemporary of Nehemiah, encouraged the returnees, “Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit” (Zechariah 4:6). The repeating of the name in priestly genealogy underlines that the rebuilding effort was soaked in divine remembrance. the son of Pashhur • Pashhur appears elsewhere as a priestly family (Ezra 2:38; Nehemiah 7:41). While an earlier Pashhur opposed Jeremiah (Jeremiah 20:1-3), this descendant serves faithfully—evidence that God can redeem a family story (Ezekiel 18:20-22). • The contrast illustrates 2 Timothy 2:19: “The Lord knows those who are His.” the son of Malchijah • Malchijah (“my King is Yah”) is named among the builders of Jerusalem’s wall (Nehemiah 3:14, 31). The overlap of wall-builders and temple workers shows holistic restoration: city and sanctuary rise together (Psalm 48:12-14). • Ending the line with “Malchijah” swings the spotlight back to God as King, the real center of temple life (Psalm 24:7-10). summary Nehemiah 11:12 spotlights 822 priests and their associates who recommitted to temple service after exile. By listing Adaiah and six generations of ancestors, Scripture affirms legitimate priestly succession, highlights God’s remembrance of every servant, and shows that generational faithfulness fuels communal worship. The verse teaches that rebuilding a holy community requires both dedicated individuals and a shared heritage anchored in God’s unbroken promises. Verse 12. - Their brethren that did the work of the house. The priests of ordinary rank, who - divided originally into twenty-four, but now apparently into twenty-two, courses (Nehemiah 12:2-7) - had the care of the temple service in turn, amounted to the large number of (822+242+ 128 - ) 1192 persons, of whom between fifty and sixty would be employed in some work connected with the service at one time. (The parallel passage of Chronicles raises the total to 1760.)Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew and their associatesוַאֲחֵיהֶ֗ם (wa·’ă·ḥê·hem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 251: A brother, ) who did עֹשֵׂ֤י (‘ō·śê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 6213: To do, make the work הַמְּלָאכָה֙ (ham·mə·lā·ḵāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4399: Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property at the temple— לַבַּ֔יִת (lab·ba·yiṯ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house 822 men; שְׁמֹנֶ֥ה (šə·mō·neh) Number - feminine singular Strong's 8083: A cardinal number, eight, eighth Adaiah וַ֠עֲדָיָה (wa·‘ă·ḏā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5718: Adaiah -- 'Yah has ornamented Himself', the name of a number of Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Jeroham, יְרֹחָ֤ם (yə·rō·ḥām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3395: Jeroham -- 'may He be compassionate', the name of several Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Pelaliah, פְּלַלְיָה֙ (pə·lal·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6421: Pelaliah -- 'Yah has interposed', an Israelite priest the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Amzi, אַמְצִ֣י (’am·ṣî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 557: Amzi -- two Israelites the son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Zechariah, זְכַרְיָ֔ה (zə·ḵar·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2148: Zachariah -- the name of a number of Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Pashhur, פַּשְׁח֖וּר (paš·ḥūr) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6583: Pashhur -- five Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Malchijah מַלְכִּיָּֽה׃ (mal·kî·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4441: Malchijah -- 'my king is Yah', the name of a number of Israelites Links Nehemiah 11:12 NIVNehemiah 11:12 NLT Nehemiah 11:12 ESV Nehemiah 11:12 NASB Nehemiah 11:12 KJV Nehemiah 11:12 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 11:12 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 11:12 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 11:12 French Bible Nehemiah 11:12 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 11:12 And their brothers who did the work (Neh Ne) |
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