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Meshullam was leader of the family of Ginnethon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zechariah of Iddo, Meshullam of Ginnethon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zechariah of Iddo, Meshullam of Ginnethon, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Zechariah of Iddo, Meshullam of Ginnethon, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />of Iddo, Zechariah; of Gennethon, Meshullam;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />from Iddo, Zechariah; from Ginnethon, Meshullam;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To Iddo, Zechariah; to Ginnethon, Meshullam;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Of Adaia, Zacharia: of Genthon, Mosollam: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />of Adaiah, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />for Iddo, Zechariah; for Ginnethon, Meshullam;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Iddo, Zechariah, Gibton, Meshullam;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Adu, Zechariah, Gethun, Mashlam<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />to Adadai, Zacharia; to Ganathoth, Mesolam;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/12-16.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=3498" 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/12.htm">The Priests and Levites who Returned</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai; <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5718.htm" title="5718: la·ʿă·ḏå̄·yå̄ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Or madayahuw; from adah and Yahh; Jah has adorned; Adajah, the name of eight Israelites.">of Iddo,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2148.htm" title="2148: zə·ḵar·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Zkaryahuw; from zakar and Yahh; Jah has remembered; Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine Israelites.">Zechariah;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1599.htm" title="1599: lə·ḡin·nə·ṯō·wn (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite priest. Or Ginnthow; from ganan; gardener; Ginnethon or Ginnetho, an Israelite.">of Ginnethon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4918.htm" title="4918: mə·šul·lām (N-proper-ms) -- The name of a number of Isr. From shalam; allied; Meshullam, the name of seventeen Israelites.">Meshullam;</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai;…<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/7-39.htm">Nehemiah 7:39-42</a></span><br />The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/2-36.htm">Ezra 2:36-39</a></span><br />The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-19</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-10.htm">1 Chronicles 9:10-13</a></span><br />From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin; / Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple; / 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; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">2 Chronicles 31:15</a></span><br />Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-8.htm">2 Chronicles 35:8</a></span><br />His officials also contributed willingly to the people and priests and Levites. Hilkiah, Zechariah, and Jehiel, the chief officials of the house of God, gave the priests 2,600 Passover offerings and 300 bulls.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/10-18.htm">Ezra 10:18-22</a></span><br />Among the descendants of the priests who had married foreign women were found these descendants of Jeshua son of Jozadak and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah. / They pledged to send their wives away, and for their guilt they presented a ram from the flock as a guilt offering. / From the descendants of Immer: Hanani and Zebadiah. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-1.htm">1 Chronicles 6:1-15</a></span><br />The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. / The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-50.htm">1 Chronicles 6:50-53</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Aaron: Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son, / Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son, / Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-34.htm">2 Chronicles 29:34</a></span><br />However, since there were not enough priests to skin all the burnt offerings, their Levite brothers helped them until the work was finished and until the priests had consecrated themselves. For the Levites had been more diligent in consecrating themselves than the priests had been.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1-17</a></span><br />This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Luke 3:23-38</a></span><br />Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11-28</a></span><br />Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. / He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-7.htm">Acts 6:7</a></span><br />So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-4.htm">Romans 9:4-5</a></span><br />the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises. / Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;</p><p class="hdg">Iddo.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/12-4.htm">Nehemiah 12:4</a></b></br> Iddo, Ginnetho, Abijah,</p><p class="hdg">Ginnethon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/12-4.htm">Nehemiah 12:4</a></b></br> Iddo, Ginnetho, Abijah,</p><p class="hdg">Ginnetho.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/12-4.htm">Ginnethon</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-6.htm">Gin'nethon</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-4.htm">Iddo</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-13.htm">Meshullam</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-13.htm">Meshul'lam</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-12.htm">Zechariah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-12.htm">Zechari'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/10-6.htm">Ginnethon</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-6.htm">Gin'nethon</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-1.htm">Iddo</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-25.htm">Meshullam</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-25.htm">Meshul'lam</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-35.htm">Zechariah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-35.htm">Zechari'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">The priests and the Levites which came up with Zerubbabel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-10.htm">The succession of high priests.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-22.htm">Certain chief Levites.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-27.htm">The solemnity of the dedication of the walls.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">44. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-44.htm">The offices of priests and Levites appointed in the temple.</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/12.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/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>of Iddo, Zechariah;</b><br>Iddo is a name that appears several times in the Old Testament, often associated with priestly or prophetic roles. In this context, Iddo is likely a reference to a priestly family line. Zechariah, a common name in the Bible, means "Yahweh remembers." This Zechariah is part of the priestly lineage, emphasizing the continuity and faithfulness of the priestly duties during the time of Nehemiah. The mention of Zechariah here connects to the broader theme of restoration and renewal of worship practices in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. This reflects the importance of maintaining religious traditions and leadership as the community rebuilds.<p><b>of Ginnethon, Meshullam;</b><br>Ginnethon is another priestly family name, indicating the structured organization of the priesthood during this period. Meshullam, meaning "friend" or "ally," is a name that appears multiple times in the context of the rebuilding efforts in Nehemiah. This highlights the collaborative nature of the restoration work, with various families and individuals contributing to the reestablishment of Jerusalem's religious and social order. The mention of Meshullam here underscores the collective effort required to restore the community's spiritual life, aligning with the broader narrative of unity and cooperation found throughout the book of Nehemiah.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/iddo.htm">Iddo</a></b><br>A priestly family mentioned in the context of the return from Babylonian exile. The name Iddo is associated with several individuals in the Old Testament, often linked to prophetic or priestly roles.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a></b><br>A common name in the Bible, this Zechariah is a priestly descendant of Iddo. The name means "Yahweh remembers," which is significant in the context of the restoration of Jerusalem and the temple.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/ginnethon.htm">Ginnethon</a></b><br>Another priestly family mentioned in the list of those who returned from exile. The name is less frequently mentioned, but it signifies the continuity of priestly duties.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/meshullam.htm">Meshullam</a></b><br>A descendant of Ginnethon, Meshullam is a name that appears multiple times in the Bible, often associated with those who were involved in rebuilding efforts or priestly duties. The name means "friend" or "ally."<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_return_from_exile.htm">The Return from Exile</a></b><br>This event marks the period when the Israelites returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity, a significant moment of restoration and renewal for the Jewish people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_lineage_and_legacy.htm">The Importance of Lineage and Legacy</a></b><br>The mention of specific families and individuals underscores the importance of maintaining a spiritual legacy. In our lives, we should consider how we are contributing to the spiritual heritage of our families and communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_restoration.htm">God's Faithfulness in Restoration</a></b><br>The return from exile and the restoration of priestly duties demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises. We can trust in God's faithfulness to restore and renew our lives, even after periods of hardship or exile.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/roles_and_responsibilities_in_god's_work.htm">Roles and Responsibilities in God's Work</a></b><br>Each individual mentioned had a specific role in the restoration of Jerusalem. Similarly, we each have unique roles and responsibilities in the body of Christ, and we should seek to fulfill them faithfully.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/key_themes_in_zechariah's_prophecies.htm">What are the key themes in Zechariah's prophecies?</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/are_nehemiah_12_1-7_priests_verified.htm">In Nehemiah 12:1-7, are there any historical or archaeological records confirming the specific priests and Levites named here?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_judah_israel_bless_amid_strife.htm">Zechariah 8:13: How could the house of Judah and Israel become blessings to other nations in light of ongoing regional strife?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/12-16.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">of Iddo,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעִדּ֥וֹא</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘id·dō·w)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5714.htm">Strong's 5714: </a> </span><span class="str2">Iddo -- 'timely', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Zechariah;</span><br /><span class="heb">זְכַרְיָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(zə·ḵar·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2148.htm">Strong's 2148: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zachariah -- the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Ginnethon,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְגִנְּת֥וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḡin·nə·ṯō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1599.htm">Strong's 1599: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ginnethon -- an Israelite priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Meshullam;</span><br /><span class="heb">מְשֻׁלָּֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(mə·šul·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4918.htm">Strong's 4918: </a> </span><span class="str2">Meshullam -- the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/12-16.htm">Nehemiah 12:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/12-16.htm">Nehemiah 12:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/12-16.htm">Nehemiah 12:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12-16.htm">Nehemiah 12:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12-16.htm">Nehemiah 12:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/12-16.htm">Nehemiah 12:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/12-16.htm">Nehemiah 12:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/12-16.htm">Nehemiah 12:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/12-16.htm">Nehemiah 12:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/12-16.htm">Nehemiah 12:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/12-16.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 12:16 Of Iddo Zechariah (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/12-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/12-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:17" /></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>