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Uzzi was one of Asaph&#8217s descendants, who were the musicians responsible for the service of the house of God. <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/11.htm">New Living Translation</a> The chief officer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, son of Hashabiah, son of Mattaniah, son of Mica, a descendant of Asaph, whose family served as singers at God’s Temple. <a href="/esv/nehemiah/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> The overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, son of Hashabiah, son of Mattaniah, son of Mica, of the sons of Asaph, the singers, over the work of the house of God. <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. He was one of Asaph’s descendants, who were the singers in charge of the service of the house of God. <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/11.htm">King James Bible</a> The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micha. Of the sons of Asaph, the singers were over the business of the house of God. <a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/11.htm">New King James Version</a> Also the overseer of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micha, of the sons of Asaph, the singers in charge of the service of the house of God. <a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica, from the sons of Asaph, who were the singers for the service of the house of God. <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica, from the sons of Asaph, who were the singers for the service of the house of God. <a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica, from the sons of Asaph, who were the singers for the service of the house of God. <a href="/lsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica, from the sons of Asaph, who were the singers over the work of the house of God. <a href="/amp/nehemiah/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica, from Asaph’s sons, who were the singers in regard to the work of the house of God. <a href="/csb/nehemiah/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The leader of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, son of Hashabiah, son of Mattaniah, son of Mica, of the descendants of Asaph, who were singers for the service of God’s house. <a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The leader of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, son of Hashabiah, son of Mattaniah, son of Mica, of the descendants of Asaph, who were singers for the service of God&#8217s house. <a href="/asv/nehemiah/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica, of the sons of Asaph, the singers, over the business of the house of God. <a href="/cev/nehemiah/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Uzzi son of Bani was the leader of the Levites in Jerusalem. His grandfather was Hashabiah, his great-grandfather was Mattaniah, and his great-great-grandfather was Mica. He belonged to the Asaph clan that was in charge of the music for the temple services, <a href="/erv/nehemiah/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica, of the sons of Asaph, the singers, over the business of the house of God. <a href="/gwt/nehemiah/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The man in charge of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi, who was the son of Bani, who was the son of Hashabiah, who was the son of Mattaniah, who was the son of Mica from Asaph's descendants who were the singers in charge of worship in God's temple. <a href="/gnt/nehemiah/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> The supervisor of the Levites who lived in Jerusalem was Uzzi, the son of Bani and grandson of Hashabiah. His ancestors included Mattaniah and Mica, and he belonged to the clan of Asaph, the clan that was responsible for the music in the Temple services. <a href="/isv/nehemiah/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> The overseer of the descendants of Levi at Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. Singers from the descendants of Asaph oversaw the work of the Temple of God. <a href="/msb/nehemiah/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. He was one of Asaph?s descendants, who were the singers in charge of the service of the house of God. <a href="/net/nehemiah/11.htm">NET Bible</a> The overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. He was one of Asaph's descendants who were the singers responsible for the service of the temple of God. <a href="/nheb/nehemiah/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica, of the sons of Asaph, the singers, over the business of God's house. <a href="/wbt/nehemiah/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micha. Of the sons of Asaph, the singers were over the business of the house of God. <a href="/web/nehemiah/11.htm">World English Bible</a> The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica, of the sons of Asaph, the singers, was over the business of God’s house. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem [is] Uzzi son of Bani, son of Hashabiah, son of Mattaniah, son of Micha—of the sons of Asaph, the singers [who are] for the front of the work of the house of God, <a href="/ylt/nehemiah/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem is Uzzi son of Bani, son of Hashabiah, son of Mattaniah, son of Micha: of the sons of Asaph, the singers are over-against the work of the house of God, <a href="/slt/nehemiah/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he reviewing the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, son of Hashabiah, son of Mattaniah, son of Micha. From the sons of Asaph, those singing before the work of the house of God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/nehemiah/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem, was Azzi the son of Bani, the son of Hasabia, the son of Mathania, the son of Micha. Of the sons of Asaph, were the singing men in the ministry of the house of God. <a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the director of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi, the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. The singing men in the ministry of the house of God were from the sons of Asaph. <a href="/nabre/nehemiah/11.htm">New American Bible</a> The prefect of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi, son of Bani, son of Hashabiah, son of Mattaniah, son of Micah; he was one of the descendants of Asaph, the singers appointed to the service of the house of God— <a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani son of Hashabiah son of Mattaniah son of Mica, of the descendants of Asaph, the singers, in charge of the work of the house of God.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The overseer of the Levites at Jerusalem was Abdai the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micha, of the sons of Asaph, who ministered over the work of the house of the LORD. <a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he who was authorized over the Levites in Jerusalem: Abdi, son of Banui, son of Kheshabya, son of Methanya, son of Mikah of the sons of Asaph, and they ministered in front of the work of the house of LORD JEHOVAH.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/nehemiah/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica, of the sons of Asaph, the singers, over the business of the house of God. <a href="/sep/nehemiah/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the overseer of the Levites was the son of Bani, son of Ozi, son of Asabia, the son of Micha. Of the sons of Asaph the singers some were over the house of God, <a href="/parallel/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=3304" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Residents Outside Jerusalem</a> …21The temple servants lived on the hill of Ophel, with Ziha and Gishpa over them. 22<a href="/hebrew/6496.htm" title="6496: ū·p̄ə·qîḏ (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Commissioner, deputy, overseer. From paqad; a superintendent.">Now the overseer</a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: hal·wî·yim (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">of the Levites</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: bî·rū·šā·lim (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">in Jerusalem</a> <a href="/hebrew/5813.htm" title="5813: ‘uz·zî (N-proper-ms) -- Forceful, the name of several Isr. From azaz; forceful; Uzzi, the name of six Israelites.">was Uzzi</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/1137.htm" title="1137: bā·nî (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From banah; built; Bani, the name of five Israelites.">of Bani,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/2811.htm" title="2811: ḥă·šaḇ·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Chashabyahuw; from chashab and Yahh; Jah has regarded; Chashabjah, the name of nine Israelites.">of Hashabiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/4983.htm" title="4983: mat·tan·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Mattanyahuw; from mattan and Yahh; gift of Jah; Mattanjah, the name of ten Israelites.">of Mattaniah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/4316.htm" title="4316: mî·ḵā (N-proper-ms) -- Three Isr. A variation for Miykah; Mica, the name of two Israelites.">of Mica.</a> <a href="/hebrew/623.htm" title="623: ’ā·sāp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- Gatherer, the name of several Isr. From 'acaph; collector; Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first.">He was one of Asaph’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: mib·bə·nê (Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">descendants,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7891.htm" title="7891: ham·šō·rə·rîm (Art:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-mp) -- To sing. Or shuwr; a primitive root; to sing.">who were the singers</a> <a href="/hebrew/5048.htm" title="5048: lə·ne·ḡeḏ (Prep-l) -- From nagad; a front, i.e. Part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually over against or before.">in charge</a> <a href="/hebrew/4399.htm" title="4399: mə·le·ḵeṯ (N-fsc) -- From the same as mal'ak; properly, deputyship, i.e. Ministry; generally, employment or work; also property.">of the service</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">of the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God.</a> 23For there was a command from the king concerning the singers, an ordinance regulating their daily activities.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-17.htm">1 Chronicles 9:17-27</a> These were the gatekeepers: Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their relatives. Shallum was their chief; / he was previously stationed at the King’s Gate on the east side. These were the gatekeepers from the camp of the Levites. / Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his relatives from the Korahites were assigned to guard the thresholds of the Tent, just as their fathers had been assigned to guard the entrance to the dwelling of the LORD. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-8</a> Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/23-1.htm">1 Chronicles 23:1-5</a> When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. / Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. / The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/26-12.htm">1 Chronicles 26:12-19</a> These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did. / They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. / The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/6-31.htm">1 Chronicles 6:31-32</a> These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them. <a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">1 Chronicles 15:16-24</a> David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals. / So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah; / and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">2 Chronicles 8:14</a> In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God. <a href="/2_chronicles/29-25.htm">2 Chronicles 29:25-30</a> Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. / And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. ... <a href="/ezra/2-41.htm">Ezra 2:41-42</a> The singers: the descendants of Asaph, 128. / The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, and the descendants of Shobai, 139 in all. <a href="/ezra/3-10.htm">Ezra 3:10-11</a> When the builders had laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites (the sons of Asaph) with cymbals, took their positions to praise the LORD, as David king of Israel had prescribed. / And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid. <a href="/psalms/134-1.htm">Psalm 134:1-2</a> A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! / Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD! <a href="/psalms/135-1.htm">Psalm 135:1-3</a> Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD. Give praise, O servants of the LORD, / who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God. / Hallelujah, for the LORD is good; sing praises to His name, for it is lovely. <a href="/psalms/122-1.htm">Psalm 122:1-4</a> A song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” / Our feet are standing in your gates, O Jerusalem. / Jerusalem is built up as a city united together, ... <a href="/luke/1-8.htm">Luke 1:8-9</a> 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. <a href="/luke/2-36.htm">Luke 2:36-38</a> There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years, / and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. / Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micha. Of the sons of Asaph, the singers were over the business of the house of God.overseer.<a href="/nehemiah/11-9.htm">Nehemiah 11:9,14</a> And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer: and Judah the son of Senuah was second over the city… <a href="/nehemiah/12-42.htm">Nehemiah 12:42</a> And Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang loud, with Jezrahiah their overseer.<a href="/acts/20-28.htm">Acts 20:28</a> Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.Uzzi.<a href="/nehemiah/12-42.htm">Nehemiah 12:42</a> And Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang loud, with Jezrahiah their overseer.Bani.<a href="/nehemiah/3-17.htm">Nehemiah 3:17</a> After him repaired the Levites, Rehum the son of Bani. Next unto him repaired Hashabiah, the ruler of the half part of Keilah, in his part.<a href="/nehemiah/8-7.htm">Nehemiah 8:7</a> Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law: and the people stood in their place.<a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Nehemiah 9:4,5</a> Then stood up upon the stairs, of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani, and cried with a loud voice unto the LORD their God… Hashabiah.<a href="/nehemiah/10-11.htm">Nehemiah 10:11</a> Micha, Rehob, Hashabiah,<a href="/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Nehemiah 12:24</a> And the chief of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brethren over against them, to praise and to give thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, ward over against ward.<a href="/ezra/8-19.htm">Ezra 8:19</a> And Hashabiah, and with him Jeshaiah of the sons of Merari, his brethren and their sons, twenty;Mattaniah.<a href="/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Nehemiah 11:17</a> And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.<a href="/nehemiah/12-25.htm">Nehemiah 12:25,35</a> Mattaniah, and Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, Akkub, were porters keeping the ward at the thresholds of the gates… <a href="/nehemiah/13-13.htm">Nehemiah 13:13</a> And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah: for they were counted faithful, and their office was to distribute unto their brethren.Of the sons.<a href="/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Nehemiah 11:17</a> And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Asaph</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-3.htm">Asaph's</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-14.htm">Bani</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-16.htm">Business</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-7.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-15.htm">Hashabiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-15.htm">Hashabi'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-16.htm">House</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-6.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-20.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Mattaniah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Mattani'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Mica</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Micha</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-14.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-14.htm">Overseer</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-16.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-32.htm">Service</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-39.htm">Singers</a> <a href="/ezra/7-4.htm">Uzzi</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-16.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/12-35.htm">Asaph</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-3.htm">Asaph's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-36.htm">Bani</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-13.htm">Business</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-7.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-24.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-21.htm">Hashabiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-21.htm">Hashabi'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-29.htm">House</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-27.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-36.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm">Mattaniah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm">Mattani'ah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-12.htm">Mica</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-12.htm">Micha</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-7.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-42.htm">Overseer</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-45.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-9.htm">Service</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-23.htm">Singers</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-19.htm">Uzzi</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-10.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 11</div>1. <a href="/nehemiah/11-1.htm">The rulers, voluntary men, and the tenth man chosen by lot, dwell at Jerusalem.</a> 3. <a href="/nehemiah/11-3.htm">A catalogue of their names.</a> 20. <a href="/nehemiah/11-20.htm">Those who remain dwell in other cities.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Jerusalem, as the spiritual center, required diligent oversight to ensure the proper worship and rituals were conducted. The Levites were set apart for religious duties, and their leadership was essential for the spiritual health of the community.was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. This genealogy highlights the importance of lineage and heritage in Jewish culture, especially for those serving in the temple. Each name represents a link in the chain of faithful service, emphasizing the continuity of worship practices. The mention of these ancestors underscores the legitimacy and authority of Uzzi's position.He was one of Asaph’s descendants, Asaph was a prominent figure in the time of King David, known for his role as a chief musician and psalmist. Being a descendant of Asaph connected Uzzi to a rich tradition of worship and music in Israel's history. This lineage would have been a source of pride and responsibility, as Asaph's descendants were expected to uphold the high standards of temple music and worship.who were the singers in charge of the service of the house of God. The role of singers was integral to the worship experience in the temple. Music was not merely an accompaniment but a vital part of the liturgical practice, enhancing the spiritual atmosphere and aiding in the congregation's worship. The "service of the house of God" refers to the daily and special occasion rituals that required musical accompaniment, which was seen as a form of offering and praise to God. This role also foreshadows the New Testament emphasis on worship in spirit and truth, as seen in passages like <a href="/john/4-24.htm">John 4:24</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/u/uzzi.htm">Uzzi</a> The chief officer of the Levites in Jerusalem, responsible for overseeing the singers in the temple. 2. <a href="/topical/b/bani.htm">Bani</a> Uzzi's father, part of the Levitical lineage. 3. <a href="/topical/h/hashabiah.htm">Hashabiah</a> Uzzi's grandfather, also a Levite. 4. <a href="/topical/m/mattaniah.htm">Mattaniah</a> Uzzi's great-grandfather, continuing the Levitical line. 5. <a href="/topical/m/mica.htm">Mica</a> Uzzi's ancestor, part of the lineage of Asaph. 6. <a href="/topical/a/asaph.htm">Asaph</a> A prominent Levite, known for his role as a singer and musician in the temple, whose descendants were responsible for the music ministry. 7. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The central city of worship for the Israelites, where the temple was located. 8. <a href="/topical/l/levites.htm">Levites</a> A tribe set apart for religious duties, particularly in the temple. 9. <a href="/topical/s/singers.htm">Singers</a> Levites specifically tasked with leading worship through music in the temple.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heritage_in_ministry.htm">The Importance of Heritage in Ministry</a> The lineage of Uzzi underscores the value of spiritual heritage and the passing down of ministry roles through generations. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_music_in_worship.htm">The Role of Music in Worship</a> The Levites, particularly the descendants of Asaph, highlight the integral role of music in worship, serving as a means to glorify God and lead the congregation in praise. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_assigned_roles.htm">Faithfulness in Assigned Roles</a> Uzzi's position as chief officer reflects the importance of being faithful and diligent in the roles God assigns us, contributing to the overall functioning of the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/t/the_centrality_of_worship_in_community_life.htm">The Centrality of Worship in Community Life</a> The organization of the Levites and singers in Jerusalem illustrates the central role of worship in the life of the community, reminding us to prioritize worship in our own lives. <a href="/topical/c/continuity_and_change_in_worship_practices.htm">Continuity and Change in Worship Practices</a> The return from exile and the re-establishment of temple services show how worship practices can adapt while maintaining core elements, encouraging us to be open to change while holding fast to biblical truths.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 11</a> <a href="/q/nehemiah_11_21__nethinim_proof.htm">Nehemiah 11:21 - What archaeological proof exists for the Nethinim and their service near the Temple, as described in this passage?</a> <a href="/q/which_darius_is_in_nehemiah_12_22.htm">In Nehemiah 12:22, which Darius the Persian is mentioned, and how does this align with known Persian history?</a> <a href="/q/why_are_ezra_2_36-42_genealogies_inconsistent.htm">Why do some priestly and Levitical genealogies in Ezra 2:36-42 appear inconsistent with other biblical records?</a> <a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/nehemiah/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) The overseer.--Pakid, or visitor.Of the sons of Asaph.--It requires no disturbance of the original to read the whole of Uzzi's pedigree: "the son of Micha, of the sons of Asaph, the singers in the service of the house of God." Thus with the prayer of <a href="/nehemiah/11-17.htm" title="And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brothers, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.">Nehemiah 11:17</a> there is a parallel.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - Properly, the whole of this verse forms a single sentence, and should run as follows: - "And the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem, Huzzi, the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micha, of the sons of Asaph the singers, was over the business of the house of God." As Shabbethai and Jozabad "had the oversight of the outward business" (ver. 16), so the internal business was under the superintendence of Huzzi, or Uzzi. Uzzi appears as taking part in the dedication of the wall (<a href="/nehemiah/12-42.htm">Nehemiah 12:42</a>). <a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Now the overseer וּפְקִ֤יד (ū·p̄ə·qîḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6496.htm">Strong's 6496: </a> Commissioner, deputy, overseer of the Levites הַלְוִיִּם֙ (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> Levites -- descendant of Levi in Jerusalem בִּיר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel was Uzzi עֻזִּ֤י (‘uz·zî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5813.htm">Strong's 5813: </a> Uzzi -- 'forceful', the name of several Israelites son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Bani, בָּנִי֙ (bā·nî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1137.htm">Strong's 1137: </a> Bani -- the name of several Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Hashabiah, חֲשַׁבְיָ֔ה (ḥă·šaḇ·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2811.htm">Strong's 2811: </a> Hashabiah -- 'Yah has taken account', the name of a number of Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Mattaniah, מַתַּנְיָ֖ה (mat·tan·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4983.htm">Strong's 4983: </a> Mattaniah -- 'gift of Yah', the last king of Judah, also a number of Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Mica. מִיכָ֑א (mî·ḵā) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4316.htm">Strong's 4316: </a> Mica -- three Israelites [He was] one of Asaph's אָסָף֙ (’ā·sāp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_623.htm">Strong's 623: </a> Asaph -- 'gatherer', the name of several Israelites descendants, מִבְּנֵ֤י (mib·bə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son who were the singers הַמְשֹׁ֣רְרִ֔ים (ham·šō·rə·rîm) Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7891.htm">Strong's 7891: </a> To sing in charge לְנֶ֖גֶד (lə·ne·ḡeḏ) Preposition-l <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5048.htm">Strong's 5048: </a> A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before of the service מְלֶ֥אכֶת (mə·le·ḵeṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4399.htm">Strong's 4399: </a> Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property of the house בֵּית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of God. הָאֱלֹהִֽים׃ (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Nehemiah 11:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Nehemiah 11:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Nehemiah 11:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Nehemiah 11:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Nehemiah 11:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Nehemiah 11:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Nehemiah 11:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Nehemiah 11:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Nehemiah 11:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Nehemiah 11:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-22.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 11:22 The overseer also of the Levites at (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/11-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 11:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 11:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/11-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 11:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 11:23" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>