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the son of Joiarib; Jakin;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />From the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib; Jakin;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib; Jachin;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, and Jachin;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />From the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />From the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />From the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib, Jachin, and<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib, Jachin, and<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Four priests settled in Jerusalem. The first was Jedaiah; he was the son of Joiarib and the uncle of Jachin. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />These were the priests: Jedaiah (son of Joiarib), Jachin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib, and Jachin. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />From the Priests: Joiarib's son Jedaiah, Jachin, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib; Jachin;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />From the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib, Jakin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jakin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib, Jachin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Of the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib, Jachin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Of the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib, Jachin.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And of the priests Idaia the son of Joarib, Jachin, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And from the priests, there were Jedaiah, the son of Joiarib, Jachin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Among the priests were: Jedaiah; Joiarib; Jachin;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib, Jachin,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Of the priests: Berachiah the son of Jehoiadah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Of the Priests, Berachiah, son of Yuyada.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Of the priests: both Jadia son of Joarib, and Jachin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/11-10.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=3186" 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/11.htm">The New Settlers in Jerusalem</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>Joel son of Zichri was the officer over them, and Judah son of Hassenuah was over the Second District of the city. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">From</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hă·nîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">the priests:</a> <a href="/hebrew/3048.htm" title="3048: yə·ḏa‘·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Yah has known, the name of several Isr. From yada' and Yahh; Jah has known; Jedajah, the name of two Israelites.">Jedaiah</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/3114.htm" title="3114: yō·w·yā·rîḇ (N-proper-ms) -- Jojarib. A form of Yhowyariyb; Jojarib, the name of four Israelites.">of Joiarib;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3199.htm" title="3199: yā·ḵîn (N-proper-ms) -- He will establish, an Isr. name. From kuwn; he will establish; Jakin, the name of three Israelites and of a temple pillar.">Jachin;</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>Seraiah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of the house of God;…<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="/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="/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="/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="/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/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/6-54.htm">1 Chronicles 6:54-60</a></span><br />Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-31.htm">1 Chronicles 6:31-32</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-1.htm">1 Chronicles 23:1-6</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-13.htm">1 Chronicles 23:13</a></span><br />The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-24.htm">1 Chronicles 23:24-32</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Levi by their families—the heads of families, registered individually by name—those twenty years of age or older who worked in the service of the house of the LORD. / For David had said, “The LORD, the God of Israel, has given rest to His people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever. / So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-7</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-12.htm">1 Chronicles 26:12-19</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">2 Chronicles 31:2</a></span><br />Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-3.htm">2 Chronicles 35:3-5</a></span><br />To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. / Prepare yourselves by families in your divisions, according to the instructions written by David king of Israel and Solomon his son. / Moreover, stand in the Holy Place by the divisions of the families of your kinsmen the lay people, and by the divisions of the families of the Levites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-2.htm">Matthew 23:2-3</a></span><br />“The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. / So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin.</p><p class="hdg">Jedaiah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/7-39.htm">Nehemiah 7:39</a></b></br> The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/12-19.htm">Nehemiah 12:19</a></b></br> And of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/9-10.htm">1 Chronicles 9:10</a></b></br> And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin,</p><p class="hdg">Jehoiarib.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/2-36.htm">Ezra 2:36</a></b></br> The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/8-16.htm">Ezra 8:16</a></b></br> Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, chief men; also for Joiarib, and for Elnathan, men of understanding.</p><p class="hdg">Joiarib.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/12-6.htm">Nehemiah 12:6</a></b></br> Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/3-17.htm">Jachin</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-17.htm">Jakin</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-39.htm">Jedaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-39.htm">Jedai'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-5.htm">Joiarib</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-5.htm">Joi'arib</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-3.htm">Priests</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/46-10.htm">Jachin</a> <a href="/genesis/46-10.htm">Jakin</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-6.htm">Jedaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-6.htm">Jedai'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-6.htm">Joiarib</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-6.htm">Joi'arib</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-20.htm">Priests</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/11-1.htm">The rulers, voluntary men, and the tenth man chosen by lot, dwell at Jerusalem.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/11-3.htm">A catalogue of their names.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/11-20.htm">Those who remain dwell in other cities.</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/11.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/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>From the priests:</b><br>The mention of priests highlights the religious leadership in Jerusalem. Priests played a crucial role in maintaining the spiritual life of the community, performing sacrifices, and teaching the Law. Their presence in Jerusalem was essential for the restoration of worship after the exile. The priesthood was established in the line of Aaron, and their duties were outlined in the Torah, particularly in Leviticus and Numbers.<p><b>Jedaiah son of Joiarib;</b><br>Jedaiah is a name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, often associated with priestly families. The mention of "son of Joiarib" indicates a specific lineage, as Joiarib was one of the priestly divisions established by King David (<a href="/1_chronicles/24-7.htm">1 Chronicles 24:7</a>). This connection underscores the continuity of priestly service from the time of David through the post-exilic period. The name Jedaiah means "Yahweh has known," reflecting a common practice of theophoric names that express devotion to God.<p><b>Jachin;</b><br>Jachin is another priestly name, also found in the list of priestly divisions in <a href="/1_chronicles/24-17.htm">1 Chronicles 24:17</a>. The name means "He will establish," which can be seen as a prophetic declaration of God's intention to establish His people and His worship in Jerusalem. The presence of Jachin in this list emphasizes the reestablishment of the priestly order and the continuity of worship practices. The name Jachin is also associated with one of the two pillars at the entrance of Solomon's Temple (<a href="/1_kings/7-21.htm">1 Kings 7:21</a>), symbolizing stability and strength.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jedaiah.htm">Jedaiah</a></b><br>A priestly figure mentioned in the context of those who settled in Jerusalem. His name means "Yahweh knows" or "Yahweh has known," indicating a divine acknowledgment or recognition.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/joiarib.htm">Joiarib</a></b><br>The father of Jedaiah, also a priestly figure. His name means "Yahweh contends" or "Yahweh will plead," suggesting a divine advocacy or defense.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jachin.htm">Jachin</a></b><br>Another priest mentioned alongside Jedaiah. His name means "He will establish," which can be seen as a reference to God's establishment of His people and His promises.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The central city of worship and the spiritual heart of Israel. The return of the priests to Jerusalem signifies the restoration of worship and religious order.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_priests.htm">The Priests</a></b><br>The group of individuals responsible for maintaining the temple worship and rituals. Their presence in Jerusalem is crucial for the spiritual life of the community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_leadership.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Leadership</a></b><br>The return of the priests to Jerusalem highlights the necessity of strong spiritual leadership in guiding and maintaining the faith of a community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_restoration.htm">God's Faithfulness in Restoration</a></b><br>The re-establishment of the priesthood in Jerusalem is a testament to God's faithfulness in restoring His people and His promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/n/names_reflecting_divine_purpose.htm">Names Reflecting Divine Purpose</a></b><br>The names of the priests (Jedaiah, Joiarib, Jachin) reflect aspects of God's character and His intentions for His people, reminding us of the significance of our identity in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_centrality_of_worship.htm">The Centrality of Worship</a></b><br>The focus on the priests underscores the centrality of worship in the life of God's people, encouraging us to prioritize worship in our own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_commitment.htm">Community and Commitment</a></b><br>The priests' return to Jerusalem demonstrates a commitment to community and the collective worship of God, challenging us to invest in our own faith communities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_1_chr_9_10-13_divisions_align.htm">How do the priestly divisions in 1 Chronicles 9:10–13 align with differing lists in other Old Testament books? </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/why_does_nehemiah_10_30_oppose_intermarriage.htm">Why does Nehemiah 10:30 emphasize not intermarrying with neighboring peoples, when other passages (e.g., the Book of Ruth) show positive outcomes from such unions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/non-biblical_sources_on_neh._10_32-39.htm">Are there non-biblical historical or archaeological sources that verify or challenge the covenant details in Nehemiah 10:32-39?</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>(10) This should be read <span class= "ital">Jedaiah, Joiarib, Jachin,</span> three priestly families (<a href="/1_chronicles/9-10.htm" title="And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin,">1Chronicles 9:10</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin</span>. Rather, "Of the priests, Jedaiah, Joiarib, Jachin." The word ben, "son," has once more accidentally crept in (comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/9-10.htm">1 Chronicles 9:10</a>). The writer here passes from personal to famfiy names. Jedaiah and Joiarib were two of the chief priestly families, and are usually mentioned together (<a href="/1_chronicles/24-7.htm">1 Chronicles 24:7</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/12-6.htm">Nehemiah 12:6, 19</a>, etc.). Jachin was a priestly family of much less distinction, descended probably from the head of the twenty-first course in David's time (<a href="/1_chronicles/24-17.htm">1 Chronicles 24:17</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/11-10.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">From</span><br /><span class="heb">מִן־</span> <span class="translit">(min-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the priests:</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽכֹּהֲנִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kō·hă·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jedaiah</span><br /><span class="heb">יְדַֽעְיָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḏa‘·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3048.htm">Strong's 3048: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jedaiah -- 'Yah has known', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶן־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇen-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Joiarib,</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹיָרִ֖יב</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·yā·rîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3114.htm">Strong's 3114: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jojarib</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jachin,</span><br /><span class="heb">יָכִֽין׃</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḵîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3199.htm">Strong's 3199: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jachin -- 'He will establish', an Israelite name</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/11-10.htm">Nehemiah 11:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/11-10.htm">Nehemiah 11:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/11-10.htm">Nehemiah 11:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/11-10.htm">Nehemiah 11:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/11-10.htm">Nehemiah 11:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/11-10.htm">Nehemiah 11:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/11-10.htm">Nehemiah 11:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/11-10.htm">Nehemiah 11:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/11-10.htm">Nehemiah 11:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/11-10.htm">Nehemiah 11:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/11-10.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 11:10 Of the priests: Jedaiah the son (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/11-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 11:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 11:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/11-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 11:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 11:11" /></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>