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Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, <i>and</i> Hananiah, with trumpets;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Minjamin, Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, <i>and</i> Hananiah, with trumpets;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with the trumpets;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah and Hananiah, with the trumpets;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with the trumpets;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and the priests: Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah and Hananiah, with the trumpets;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and the priests Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah and Hananiah, with trumpets;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />as well as the priests: Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />as well as the priests: Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />as well as the priests Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, who were blowing trumpets. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Likewise, these priests stood in God's temple: Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah with trumpets,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />my group included the following priests, blowing trumpets: Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and the priests Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, Hananiah with trumpeters <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />as well as the priests with their trumpets?Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and the priests--Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with their trumpets--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the priests; Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, Hananiah, with trumpets,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, Hananiah, with trumpets,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the priests: Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, Hananiah, with trumpets;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the priests, Eliachim, Maasia, Miamin, Michea, Elioenai, Zacharia, Hanania with trumpets, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 12:40> And the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Mijamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, Hananiah, went forth with trumpets,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />together with the priests Eliakim, Maaseiah, Minjamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, Hananiah, with the trumpets,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and the priests Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the priests: Eliakim, Maasiah, Malhin, Michaiah, Eliho, Ananai, Zechariah, and Hananiah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Priests, Eliakim and Masyah, Malkhin, Mikah, Elihu, Ananni, Zechariah, KhananYah with the horns<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/12-41.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=3733" 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 Dedication of the Wall</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">40</span>The two thanksgiving choirs then stood in the house of God, as did I, along with the half of the officials accompanying me, <span class="reftext">41</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: wə·hak·kō·hă·nîm (Conj-w, Art:: N-mp) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">as well as the priests</a> <a href="/hebrew/2689.htm" title="2689: ba·ḥă·ṣō·ṣə·rō·wṯ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fp) -- (an ancient) trumpet. By reduplication from chatsar; a trumpet.">with their trumpets—</a> <a href="/hebrew/471.htm" title="471: ’el·yā·qîm (N-proper-ms) -- God sets up, three Isr. From 'el and quwm; God of raising; Eljakim, the name of four Israelites.">Eliakim,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4641.htm" title="4641: ma·‘ă·śê·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Maaseyahuw; from ma'aseh and Yahh; work of Jah; Maasejah, the name of sixteen Israelites.">Maaseiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4509.htm" title="4509: min·yā·mîn (N-proper-ms) -- From the right hand, the name of several Isr. From min and yamiyn; from right hand; Minjamin, the name of two Israelites.">Miniamin,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4320.htm" title="4320: mî·ḵā·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Who is like Yah? the name of several Isr. From miy and kiy and Yahh; who like Jah?; Micajah, the name of two Israelites.">Micaiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/454.htm" title="454: ’el·yō·w·‘ê·nay (N-proper-ms) -- Or yelyoweynay; from 'el and Yhovah and ayin; towards Jehovah my eyes; Eljehoenai or Eljoenai, the name of seven Israelites.">Elioenai,</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/2608.htm" title="2608: ḥă·nan·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Chananyahuw; from chanan and Yahh; Jah has favored; Chananjah, the name of thirteen Israelites.">and Hananiah—</a> </span><span class="reftext">42</span>and also Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. Then the choirs sang out under the direction of Jezrahiah.…<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="/ezra/3-10.htm">Ezra 3:10-11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-24.htm">1 Chronicles 15:24</a></span><br />Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer—the priests—were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were also to be guardians of the ark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-6.htm">1 Chronicles 16:6</a></span><br />and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-12.htm">2 Chronicles 5:12-13</a></span><br />all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. / The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-25.htm">2 Chronicles 29:25-28</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-25.htm">Psalm 68:25</a></span><br />The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/81-2.htm">Psalm 81:2</a></span><br />Lift up a song, strike the tambourine, play the sweet-sounding harp and lyre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/150-3.htm">Psalm 150:3-6</a></span><br />Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. / Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. / Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/52-8.htm">Isaiah 52:8</a></span><br />Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices, together they shout for joy. For every eye will see when the LORD returns to Zion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/33-11.htm">Jeremiah 33:11</a></span><br />the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-30.htm">Matthew 26:30</a></span><br />And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-26.htm">Mark 14:26</a></span><br />And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-8.htm">Luke 1:8-9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-21.htm">Luke 1:21-22</a></span><br />Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he took so long in the temple. / When he came out and was unable to speak to them, they realized he had seen a vision in the temple. He kept making signs to them but remained unable to speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-67.htm">Luke 1:67-79</a></span><br />Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: / “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people. / He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the priests; Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;</p><p class="hdg">with trumpets.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/12-35.htm">Nehemiah 12:35</a></b></br> And <i>certain</i> of the priests' sons with trumpets; <i>namely</i>, Zechariah the son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Michaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/36-4.htm">Eliakim</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-4.htm">Eli'akim</a> <a href="/ezra/10-27.htm">Elioenai</a> <a href="/ezra/10-27.htm">Eli-O-E'nai</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-12.htm">Hananiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-12.htm">Hanani'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-36.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-7.htm">Maaseiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-7.htm">Ma-Asei'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-35.htm">Micaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-35.htm">Micai'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-35.htm">Michaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-17.htm">Miniamin</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-17.htm">Mini'amin</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-35.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-35.htm">Trumpets</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-35.htm">Wind</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-35.htm">Zechariah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-35.htm">Zechari'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/22-20.htm">Eliakim</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-20.htm">Eli'akim</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-23.htm">Elioenai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-23.htm">Eli-O-E'nai</a> <a href="/jeremiah/28-1.htm">Hananiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/28-5.htm">Hanani'ah</a> <a href="/job/21-12.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-42.htm">Maaseiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-42.htm">Ma-Asei'ah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-11.htm">Micaiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-11.htm">Micai'ah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-11.htm">Michaiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">Miniamin</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">Mini'amin</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-44.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/job/39-25.htm">Trumpets</a> <a href="/job/1-19.htm">Wind</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-2.htm">Zechariah</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-2.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'; 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Trumpets in biblical times were used for various purposes, including calling assemblies, signaling war, and celebrating religious festivals (<a href="/numbers/10.htm">Numbers 10:1-10</a>). In the context of Nehemiah, the trumpets likely symbolize the joy and solemnity of the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, reflecting the restoration of worship and community life.<p><b>Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah—</b><br>These names represent specific priests involved in the dedication ceremony. Each name carries significance, often reflecting attributes of God or aspects of faith. For example, "Eliakim" means "God will establish," which is fitting in the context of rebuilding and establishing the community. "Zechariah" means "The Lord remembers," highlighting God's faithfulness to His promises. The inclusion of these priests underscores the importance of priestly leadership in worship and community life, as well as the continuity of the Levitical priesthood. This continuity is crucial for maintaining the covenant relationship between God and His people, as outlined in the Law of Moses.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliakim.htm">Eliakim</a></b><br>A priest involved in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. His name means "God raises" or "God sets up."<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/maaseiah.htm">Maaseiah</a></b><br>Another priest participating in the ceremony. His name means "work of the Lord."<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/miniamin.htm">Miniamin</a></b><br>A priest whose name means "from the right hand" or "fortunate."<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/micaiah.htm">Micaiah</a></b><br>A priest whose name means "who is like Yahweh?"<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/elioenai.htm">Elioenai</a></b><br>A priest whose name means "my eyes are toward God."<br><br>6. <b><a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a></b><br>A priest whose name means "Yahweh remembers."<br><br>7. <b><a href="/topical/h/hananiah.htm">Hananiah</a></b><br>A priest whose name means "Yahweh is gracious."<br><br>8. <b><a href="/topical/t/trumpets.htm">Trumpets</a></b><br>Musical instruments used in worship and significant events, symbolizing celebration and proclamation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_priests_in_worship.htm">The Role of Priests in Worship</a></b><br>The priests in <a href="/nehemiah/12-41.htm">Nehemiah 12:41</a> are actively involved in leading worship, highlighting the importance of spiritual leadership in guiding communal praise and dedication to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_trumpets.htm">Symbolism of Trumpets</a></b><br>Trumpets in biblical times were not just musical instruments but also tools for communication and celebration. They symbolize the proclamation of God's presence and the joy of His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/n/names_reflecting_god's_character.htm">Names Reflecting God's Character</a></b><br>The names of the priests involved in this event reflect various aspects of God's character and His relationship with His people, reminding us of the importance of living lives that reflect God's nature.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_in_worship.htm">Community in Worship</a></b><br>The gathering of priests and the use of trumpets signify the communal aspect of worship, where the community comes together to celebrate and dedicate their work to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/historical_continuity_in_worship_practices.htm">Historical Continuity in Worship Practices</a></b><br>The use of trumpets and the involvement of priests connect the practices in Nehemiah's time to earlier traditions, showing the continuity and faithfulness of God's people in worship.<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/how_to_reconcile_ezekiel_41_with_1_kings_6.htm">How can Ezekiel 41's instructions be reconciled with the different layout presented for Solomon's Temple in 1 Kings 6?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_supports_nehemiah's_claim_in_6_12.htm">In Nehemiah 6:12, what historical or textual basis supports Nehemiah's claim that God revealed the prophet's deception?</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/does_nehemiah_12_44-47_align_with_persian_rule.htm">In Nehemiah 12:44-47, does the organized temple service system align with known Persian-era governance or does it present historical inconsistencies?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/nehemiah/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(41) <span class= "bld">And the priests.</span>--Like the names of the priests and Levites in <a href="/nehemiah/12-35.htm" title="And certain of the priests' sons with trumpets; namely, Zechariah the son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Michaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph:">Nehemiah 12:35</a>, these are personal; not to be found in the former lists.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 41.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the priests, Eliakim</span>, etc. These names are probably personal. With a single exception, they are absent from the lists of priestly families (<a href="/nehemiah/10-2.htm">Nehemiah 10:2-8</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/12-12.htm">Nehemiah 12:12-21</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/12-41.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">as well as the priests</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַכֹּהֲנִ֡ים</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hak·kō·hă·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, 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">with their trumpets—</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּחֲצֹצְרֽוֹת׃</span> <span class="translit">(ba·ḥă·ṣō·ṣə·rō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2689.htm">Strong's 2689: </a> </span><span class="str2">(an ancient) trumpet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Eliakim,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶלְיָקִ֡ים</span> <span class="translit">(’el·yā·qîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_471.htm">Strong's 471: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eliakim -- 'God sets up', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Maaseiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">מַעֲשֵׂיָ֡ה</span> <span class="translit">(ma·‘ă·śê·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4641.htm">Strong's 4641: </a> </span><span class="str2">Maaseiah -- 'work of Yah', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Miniamin,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִ֠נְיָמִין</span> <span class="translit">(min·yā·mîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4509.htm">Strong's 4509: </a> </span><span class="str2">Miniamin -- 'from the right hand', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Micaiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִיכָיָ֧ה</span> <span class="translit">(mî·ḵā·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4320.htm">Strong's 4320: </a> </span><span class="str2">Micaiah -- 'Who is like Yah?' the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Elioenai,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶלְיוֹעֵינַ֛י</span> <span class="translit">(’el·yō·w·‘ê·nay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_454.htm">Strong's 454: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elihoenai -- 'toward Yah (are) my eyes', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Zechariah,</span><br /><span class="heb">זְכַרְיָ֥ה</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">and Hananiah—</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲנַנְיָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·nan·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2608.htm">Strong's 2608: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hananiah -- 'Yah has been gracious', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/12-41.htm">Nehemiah 12:41 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/12-41.htm">Nehemiah 12:41 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/12-41.htm">Nehemiah 12:41 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12-41.htm">Nehemiah 12:41 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12-41.htm">Nehemiah 12:41 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/12-41.htm">Nehemiah 12:41 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/12-41.htm">Nehemiah 12:41 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/12-41.htm">Nehemiah 12:41 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/12-41.htm">Nehemiah 12:41 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/12-41.htm">Nehemiah 12:41 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/12-41.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 12:41 And the priests Eliakim Maaseiah Miniamin Micaiah (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/12-40.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:40"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:40" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/12-42.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:42"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:42" /></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>