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translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/nehemiah/10.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Zakkur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Zakkur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Zachur, Serebia, Sabania, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shecaniah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Zekur, Sherabyah, Shekania<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Zacchor, Sarabia, Sebania,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/10-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=2839" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/10.htm">Signers of the Covenant</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>Mica, Rehob, Hashabiah, <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2139.htm" title="2139: zak·kūr (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From zakar; mindful; Zakkur, the name of seven Israelites.">Zaccur,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8274.htm" title="8274: šê·rê·ḇə·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- From sharab and Yahh; Jah has brought heat; Sherebjah, the name of two Israelites.">Sherebiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7645.htm" title="7645: šə·ḇan·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Shbanyahuw; from the same as Shebna' and Yahh; Jah has grown; Shebanjah, the name of three or four Israelites.">Shebaniah,</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>Hodiah, Bani, and Beninu.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-38.htm">Nehemiah 9:38</a></span><br />In view of all this, we make a binding agreement, putting it in writing and sealing it with the names of our leaders, Levites, and priests.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/13-29.htm">Nehemiah 13:29</a></span><br />Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood and the covenant of the priesthood and of the Levites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/10-3.htm">Ezra 10:3</a></span><br />So now let us make a covenant before our God to send away all the foreign wives and their children, according to the counsel of my lord and of those who tremble at the command of our God. Let it be done according to the Law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/29-12.htm">Deuteronomy 29:12-13</a></span><br />so that you may enter into the covenant of the LORD your God, which He is making with you today, and into His oath, / and so that He may establish you today as His people, and He may be your God as He promised you and as He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/23-3.htm">2 Kings 23:3</a></span><br />So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-10.htm">2 Chronicles 29:10</a></span><br />Now it is in my heart to make a covenant with the LORD, the God of Israel, so that His fierce anger will turn away from us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-31.htm">2 Chronicles 34:31</a></span><br />So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/24-3.htm">Exodus 24:3-8</a></span><br />When Moses came and told the people all the words and ordinances of the LORD, they all responded with one voice: “All the words that the LORD has spoken, we will do.” / And Moses wrote down all the words of the LORD. Early the next morning he got up and built an altar at the base of the mountain, along with twelve pillars for the twelve tribes of Israel. / Then he sent out some young men of Israel, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed young bulls as peace offerings to the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/24-25.htm">Joshua 24:25</a></span><br />On that day Joshua made a covenant for the people, and there at Shechem he established for them a statute and ordinance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/34-8.htm">Jeremiah 34:8-10</a></span><br />After King Zedekiah had made a covenant with all the people in Jerusalem to proclaim liberty, the word came to Jeremiah from the LORD / that each man should free his Hebrew slaves, both male and female, and no one should hold his fellow Jew in bondage. / So all the officials and all the people who entered into this covenant agreed that they would free their menservants and maidservants and no longer hold them in bondage. They obeyed and released them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-106.htm">Psalm 119:106</a></span><br />I have sworn and confirmed that I will keep Your righteous judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/44-5.htm">Isaiah 44:5</a></span><br />One will say, ‘I belong to the LORD,’ another will call himself by the name of Jacob, and still another will write on his hand, ‘The LORD’s,’ and will take the name of Israel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-28.htm">Matthew 26:28</a></span><br />This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-20.htm">Luke 22:20</a></span><br />In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Romans 12:1</a></span><br />Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,</p><p class="hdg">Sherebiah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/8-7.htm">Nehemiah 8:7</a></b></br> 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 <i>stood</i> in their place.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Nehemiah 9:4</a></b></br> Then stood up upon the stairs, of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, <i>and</i> Chenani, and cried with a loud voice unto the LORD their God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm">Nehemiah 12:8</a></b></br> Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, <i>and</i> Mattaniah, <i>which was</i> over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/10-10.htm">Shebaniah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-10.htm">Shebani'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Sherebiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Sherebi'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-2.htm">Zaccur</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/12-14.htm">Shebaniah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-14.htm">Shebani'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm">Sherebiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm">Sherebi'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-35.htm">Zaccur</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/10-1.htm">The names of those who sealed the covenant.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/10-29.htm">The points of the covenant.</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/nehemiah/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Zaccur</b><br>Zaccur is a name that appears several times in the Old Testament, often associated with the Levites or those involved in temple service. In the context of <a href="/nehemiah/10.htm">Nehemiah 10</a>, Zaccur is likely a leader or representative of a family or clan that is part of the covenant renewal. This reflects the importance of family heads in Israelite society, who often represented their households in religious and communal matters. The name Zaccur means "mindful" or "remembered," which may signify the role of the Levites in preserving the law and traditions of Israel. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of remembrance, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-12.htm">Deuteronomy 6:12</a>, where Israel is admonished to remember the Lord's commandments.<p><b>Sherebiah</b><br>Sherebiah is identified as a Levite in the book of Nehemiah, specifically in chapters 8 and 9, where he plays a significant role in the public reading and explanation of the Law. The Levites were responsible for teaching the people and leading them in worship, which is consistent with Sherebiah's involvement in the covenant renewal. His name means "Yahweh has sent burning heat," which could symbolize the fervor and zeal required for spiritual leadership. Sherebiah's participation in this covenant underscores the Levites' duty to guide the people in faithfulness to God's commands, a theme echoed in <a href="/malachi/2-7.htm">Malachi 2:7</a>, where priests are described as messengers of the Lord.<p><b>Shebaniah</b><br>Shebaniah is another figure associated with the Levites in the book of Nehemiah. His presence in the covenant renewal signifies the collective commitment of the Levites to uphold the law and lead the people in righteousness. The name Shebaniah means "Yahweh has grown," suggesting growth or increase, which can be interpreted as spiritual growth or the expansion of God's influence among His people. This reflects the broader biblical narrative of God's covenant people growing in number and faithfulness, as seen in <a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2</a>, where God promises to make Abraham's descendants a great nation. Shebaniah's role in the covenant renewal highlights the ongoing need for spiritual leaders to foster growth and adherence to God's word.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zaccur.htm">Zaccur</a></b><br>A leader among the people who signed the covenant in <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/10.htm">Nehemiah 10</a>, representing a commitment to follow God's law. His name means "mindful" or "remembered" in Hebrew, indicating a person who is mindful of God's commands.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/sherebiah.htm">Sherebiah</a></b><br>A Levite who played a significant role in the religious reforms and the teaching of the Law. His name means "Yahweh has sent heat" or "Yahweh has scorched," suggesting a fervent dedication to God's service.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/shebaniah.htm">Shebaniah</a></b><br>Another leader who signed the covenant, possibly a priest or Levite. His name means "Yahweh has grown" or "Yahweh has increased," reflecting growth in spiritual commitment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god's_law.htm">Commitment to God's Law</a></b><br>The signing of the covenant by leaders like Zaccur, Sherebiah, and Shebaniah underscores the importance of leadership in spiritual renewal and commitment to God's Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_leaders_in_spiritual_renewal.htm">Role of Leaders in Spiritual Renewal</a></b><br>Leaders are called to set an example in obedience and dedication to God, influencing others to follow suit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_names_and_identity.htm">The Importance of Names and Identity</a></b><br>The meanings of the names Zaccur, Sherebiah, and Shebaniah remind us of the significance of our identity in God and how it reflects our spiritual journey and commitments.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_covenant.htm">Continuity of Covenant</a></b><br>The renewal of the covenant in <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/10.htm">Nehemiah 10</a> connects to the broader biblical account of God's faithfulness and the people's ongoing commitment to His commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_obedience.htm">Practical Obedience</a></b><br>The covenant renewal is not just a symbolic act but involves practical steps to align one's life with God's will, demonstrating faith through actions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/which_numbers_are_accurate__nehemiah_or_ezra.htm">If the numbers in Nehemiah 7 differ from parallel lists in Ezra, which set of figures is historically accurate, and why do they conflict?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_zechariah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Zechariah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/azgad's_children__1,222_or_2,322.htm">How many were the children of Azgad? One thousand two hundred and twenty-two (Ezra 2:12) Two thousand three hundred and twenty-two (Nehemiah 7:17)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_nehemiah_8_9-12_urge_joy,_not_sorrow.htm">Why do Nehemiah 8:9-12 command people to rejoice instead of mourning if they had just realized their past failures?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/10-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Zaccur,</span><br /><span class="heb">זַכּ֥וּר</span> <span class="translit">(zak·kūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2139.htm">Strong's 2139: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zaccur -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Sherebiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׁרֵֽבְיָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(šê·rê·ḇə·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8274.htm">Strong's 8274: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sherebiah -- 'Yah has sent burning heat', an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shebaniah,</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁבַנְיָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ḇan·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7645.htm">Strong's 7645: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shebaniah -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/10-12.htm">Nehemiah 10:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/10-12.htm">Nehemiah 10:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/10-12.htm">Nehemiah 10:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/10-12.htm">Nehemiah 10:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/10-12.htm">Nehemiah 10:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/10-12.htm">Nehemiah 10:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/10-12.htm">Nehemiah 10:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/10-12.htm">Nehemiah 10:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/10-12.htm">Nehemiah 10:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/10-12.htm">Nehemiah 10:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/10-12.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 10:12 Zaccur Sherebiah Shebaniah (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/10-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 10:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 10:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/10-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 10:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 10:13" /></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>