Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For many in Judah were under oath to him, since he was son-in-law to Shekaniah son of Arah, and his son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam son of Berekiah. New Living Translation For many in Judah had sworn allegiance to him because his father-in-law was Shecaniah son of Arah, and his son Jehohanan was married to the daughter of Meshullam son of Berekiah. English Standard Version For many in Judah were bound by oath to him, because he was the son-in-law of Shecaniah the son of Arah: and his son Jehohanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah as his wife. Berean Study Bible For many in Judah were bound by oath to him, since he was a son-in-law of Shecaniah son of Arah, and his son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam son of Berechiah. King James Bible For there were many in Judah sworn unto him, because he was the son in law of Shechaniah the son of Arah; and his son Johanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah. New King James Version For many in Judah were pledged to him, because he was the son-in-law of Shechaniah the son of Arah, and his son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah. New American Standard Bible For many in Judah were bound by oath to him because he was the son-in-law of Shecaniah the son of Arah, and his son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah. NASB 1995 For many in Judah were bound by oath to him because he was the son-in-law of Shecaniah the son of Arah, and his son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah. NASB 1977 For many in Judah were bound by oath to him because he was the son-in-law of Shecaniah the son of Arah, and his son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah. Amplified Bible For many in Judah were bound by oath to him because he was the son-in-law of Shecaniah the son of Arah, and his son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah. Christian Standard Bible For many in Judah were bound by oath to him, since he was a son-in-law of Shecaniah son of Arah, and his son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam son of Berechiah. Holman Christian Standard Bible For many in Judah were bound by oath to him, since he was a son-in-law of Shecaniah son of Arah, and his son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam son of Berechiah. American Standard Version For there were many in Judah sworn unto him, because he was the son-in-law of Shecaniah the son of Arah; and his son Jehohanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah to wife. Brenton Septuagint Translation For many in Juda were bound to him by oath, because he was son-in-law of Sechenias the son of Herae; and Jonan his son had taken the daughter of Mesulam the son of Barachia to wife. Contemporary English Version Many people in Judah were loyal to Tobiah for two reasons: Shecaniah son of Arah was his father-in-law, and Tobiah's son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam son of Berechiah. Douay-Rheims Bible For there were many in Judea sworn to him, because he was the son in law of Sechenias the son of Area, and Johanan his son had taken to wife the daughter of Mosollam the son of Barachias. English Revised Version For there were many in Judah sworn unto him, because he was the son in law of Shecaniah the son of Arah; and his son Jehohanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah to wife. Good News Translation Many people in Judah were on his side because of his Jewish father-in-law, Shecaniah son of Arah. In addition, his son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam son of Berechiah. GOD'S WORD® Translation Many in Judah had promised to support Tobiah because he was the son-in-law of Shecaniah, Arah's son. In addition, Tobiah's son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam, Berechiah's son. International Standard Version For many Judeans had sworn allegiance to him, since he was son-in-law to Arah's son Shecaniah, and his son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Berechiah's son Meshullam. JPS Tanakh 1917 For there were many in Judah sworn unto him, because he was the son-in-law of Shecaniah the son of Arah; and his son Jehohanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah to wife. Literal Standard Version for many in Judah are sworn to him, for he [is] son-in-law to Shechaniah son of Arah, and his son Jehohanan has taken the daughter of Meshullam son of Berechiah; NET Bible For many in Judah had sworn allegiance to him, because he was the son-in-law of Shecaniah son of Arah. His son Jonathan had married the daughter of Meshullam son of Berechiah. New Heart English Bible For there were many in Judah sworn to him, because he was the son-in-law of Shecaniah the son of Arah; and his son Jehohanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berekiah as wife. World English Bible For there were many in Judah sworn to him, because he was the son-in-law of Shecaniah the son of Arah; and his son Jehohanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah as wife. Young's Literal Translation for many in Judah are sworn to him, for he is son-in-law to Shechaniah son of Arah, and Jehohanan his son hath taken the daughter of Meshullam son of Berechiah; Additional Translations ... Study Bible Completion of the Wall…17Also in those days, the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and Tobiah’s letters came back to them. 18For many in Judah were bound by oath to him, since he was a son-in-law of Shecaniah son of Arah, and his son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam son of Berechiah. 19Moreover, these nobles kept reporting to me Tobiah’s good deeds, and they relayed my words to him. And Tobiah sent letters to intimidate me.… Cross References 1 Chronicles 3:21 The descendants of Hananiah: Pelatiah, Jeshaiah, and the sons of Rephaiah, of Arnan, of Obadiah, and of Shecaniah. Nehemiah 6:17 Also in those days, the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and Tobiah's letters came back to them. Nehemiah 6:19 Moreover, these nobles kept reporting to me Tobiah's good deeds, and they relayed my words to him. And Tobiah sent letters to intimidate me. Treasury of Scripture For there were many in Judah sworn to him, because he was the son in law of Shechaniah the son of Arah; and his son Johanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah. Arah Nehemiah 7:10 The children of Arah, six hundred fifty and two. Ezra 2:5 The children of Arah, seven hundred seventy and five. Meshullam Nehemiah 3:4,30 And next unto them repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah, the son of Koz. And next unto them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabeel. And next unto them repaired Zadok the son of Baana… (18) Sworn unto him.--Shechaniah was of the family of Arah, which had come over with Zerubbabel (Ezra 2:5). Tobiah had married his daughter, and Tobiah's son had married a daughter of Meshullam, one of the builders of the wall (Nehemiah 3:4; Nehemiah 3:30). This family connection led to a conspiracy by oath to thwart the governor. The names of Tobiah and his son are Hebrew; and it is probable that, though naturalised Ammonites, they were of Hebrew extraction. This renders it easier to understand the facility with which the affinity was contracted.Verse 18. - He was the son-in-law of Shechaniah. Rather, "related by marriage to Shechaniah"- perhaps, but not certainly, by having married his daughter. Son of Arah. Member, i.e., of the family, called the Beni-Arah, which had returned with Zerubbabel (Ezra 2:5; Nehemiah 7:10). Meshullam the son of Berechiah is mentioned in ch. 3. as repairing two portions of the wall (vers. 4, 30). 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Lexicon Forכִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's Hebrew 3588: A relative conjunction many רַבִּ֣ים (rab·bîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 7227: Much, many, great in Judah בִּֽיהוּדָ֗ה (bî·hū·ḏāh) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites were bound בַּעֲלֵ֤י (ba·‘ă·lê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's Hebrew 1167: A master, a husband, owner by oath שְׁבוּעָה֙ (šə·ḇū·‘āh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 7621: Something sworn, an oath to him, ל֔וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew since כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's Hebrew 3588: A relative conjunction he ה֖וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are was a son-in-law חָתָ֥ן (ḥā·ṯān) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 2860: A relative by marriage, a circumcised child of Shecaniah לִשְׁכַנְיָ֣ה (liš·ḵan·yāh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 7935: Shecaniah -- 'Yah has taken up His abode', the name of several Israelites son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 1121: A son of Arah, אָרַ֑ח (’ā·raḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 733: Arah -- perhaps 'traveler', an Israelite name and his son בְּנ֔וֹ (bə·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 1121: A son Jehohanan וִֽיהוֹחָנָ֣ן (wî·hō·w·ḥā·nān) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3076: Johanan -- 'the LORD has been gracious', the name of a number of Israelites had married לָקַ֕ח (lā·qaḥ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3947: To take the daughter בַּת־ (baṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 1323: A daughter of Meshullam מְשֻׁלָּ֖ם (mə·šul·lām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 4918: Meshullam -- the name of a number of Israelites son בֶּ֥ן (ben) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 1121: A son of Berechiah. בֶּֽרֶכְיָֽה׃ (be·reḵ·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 1296: Berechiah -- 'Yah blesses', the name of several Israelites Jump to Previous Agreement Arah Berechiah Berechi'ah Berekiah Bound Daughter Jehohanan Jehoha'nan Johanan Judah Law Married Meshullam Meshul'lam Oath Shecaniah Shecani'ah Shechaniah Son-In-Law Sworn WifeJump to Next Agreement Arah Berechiah Berechi'ah Berekiah Bound Daughter Jehohanan Jehoha'nan Johanan Judah Law Married Meshullam Meshul'lam Oath Shecaniah Shecani'ah Shechaniah Son-In-Law Sworn WifeLinks Nehemiah 6:18 NIVNehemiah 6:18 NLT Nehemiah 6:18 ESV Nehemiah 6:18 NASB Nehemiah 6:18 KJV Nehemiah 6:18 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 6:18 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 6:18 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 6:18 French Bible Nehemiah 6:18 Clyx Quotations OT History: Nehemiah 6:18 For there were many in Judah sworn (Neh Ne) |