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/>and Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />along with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam,<span 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Ezra, and Meshullam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Azariah, Ezra, and Meshullam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Azariah, Ezra, and Meshullam,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Azarias, Esdras, and Mosollam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 12:33> and Azariah, Ezra, and Meshullam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />along with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Azrael, Ezra, and Meshullam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Azrayel and Azra and Mashlum<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Azariah, Ezra, and Meshullam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Azarias, and Esdras, and Mesollam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/12-33.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=3650" 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">32</span>Hoshaiah and half the leaders of Judah followed, <span class="reftext">33</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5838.htm" title="5838: wa·‘ă·zar·yāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or mazaryahuw; from azar and Yahh; Jah has helped; Azarjah, the name of nineteen Israelites.">along with Azariah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5830.htm" title="5830: ‘ez·rā (N-proper-ms) -- Help, three Isr. A variation of ezrah; Ezra, an Israelite.">Ezra,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4918.htm" title="4918: ū·mə·šul·lām (Conj-w:: 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">34</span>Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, Jeremiah,…<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/4-16.htm">Nehemiah 4:16-18</a></span><br />And from that day on, half of my servants did the work while the other half held spears, shields, bows, and armor. The officers stationed themselves behind all the people of Judah / who were rebuilding the wall. The laborers who carried materials worked with one hand and held a weapon with the other. / And each of the builders worked with his sword strapped at his side. But the trumpeter stayed beside me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">Nehemiah 3:1-32</a></span><br />At the Sheep Gate, Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests began rebuilding. They dedicated it and installed its doors. After building as far as the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel, they dedicated the wall. / The men of Jericho built next to Eliashib, and Zaccur son of Imri built next to them. / The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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/15-16.htm">1 Chronicles 15:16-28</a></span><br />David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals. / So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah; / and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. ...<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="/psalms/68-25.htm">Psalm 68:25-27</a></span><br />The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines. / Bless God in the great congregation; bless the LORD from the fountain of Israel. / There is Benjamin, the youngest, ruling them, the princes of Judah in their company, the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/150-3.htm">Psalm 150:3-5</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 52:8-9</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. / Break forth in joy, sing together, O ruins of Jerusalem, for the LORD has comforted His people; He has redeemed Jerusalem.<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="/zechariah/4-7.htm">Zechariah 4:7</a></span><br />What are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. Then he will bring forth the capstone accompanied by shouts of ‘Grace, grace to it!’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Matthew 21:9</a></span><br />The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-37.htm">Luke 19:37-38</a></span><br />And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen: / “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-13.htm">John 12:13</a></span><br />They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-25.htm">Acts 16:25</a></span><br />About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-6.htm">Romans 15:6</a></span><br />so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Azariah, Ezra, and Meshullam,</p><p class="hdg">Azariah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/10-2.htm">Nehemiah 10:2-7</a></b></br> Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/10-2.htm">Azariah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-2.htm">Azari'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-26.htm">Ezra</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-25.htm">Meshullam</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-25.htm">Meshul'lam</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/43-2.htm">Azariah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/42-1.htm">Azari'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-36.htm">Ezra</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-3.htm">Meshullam</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-3.htm">Meshul'lam</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>along with Azariah</b><br>Azariah is a common name in the Old Testament, meaning "Yahweh has helped." This name is associated with several individuals, including priests and prophets. In the context of Nehemiah, Azariah is likely a priest or leader involved in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. The presence of priests in this procession underscores the religious significance of the event, as the wall's completion was seen as a fulfillment of God's promises to restore Jerusalem.<p><b>Ezra</b><br>Ezra is a central figure in the post-exilic period, known for his role in re-establishing the Law of Moses among the returned exiles. He is a scribe and priest, and his leadership is crucial in the spiritual renewal of the people. Ezra's inclusion in this passage highlights the continuity of religious leadership and the importance of adherence to the Law. His work is detailed in the Book of Ezra, which parallels the events in Nehemiah, emphasizing the restoration of both the physical and spiritual state of Jerusalem.<p><b>Meshullam</b><br>Meshullam is another common name in the Old Testament, meaning "friend" or "ally." Several individuals named Meshullam are mentioned in the context of the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. This particular Meshullam may have been one of the leaders or workers who contributed to the reconstruction efforts. His presence in the procession signifies the collective effort of various families and groups in the restoration project, reflecting the communal nature of the task and the unity among the people in achieving their God-given mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/azariah.htm">Azariah</a></b><br>A priestly figure mentioned in the context of the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. The name Azariah means "Yahweh has helped," reflecting a common theme of divine assistance in the rebuilding efforts.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezra.htm">Ezra</a></b><br>A scribe and priest who played a significant role in the spiritual and physical restoration of Jerusalem. Ezra is known for his dedication to the Law of God and his leadership in the return from Babylonian exile.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/meshullam.htm">Meshullam</a></b><br>Another leader involved in the dedication of the wall. The name Meshullam means "friend" or "ally," indicating his supportive role in the community's efforts.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_leadership.htm">The Importance of Leadership</a></b><br>The presence of leaders like Azariah, Ezra, and Meshullam highlights the necessity of strong, godly leadership in guiding communities through times of rebuilding and renewal.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_assistance.htm">Divine Assistance</a></b><br>The names and roles of these individuals remind us of God's help and provision in our endeavors. Just as God assisted the Israelites, He is present to aid us in our challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_involvement.htm">Community Involvement</a></b><br>The dedication of the wall was a communal event, underscoring the importance of collective effort and unity in achieving God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_to_god's_word.htm">Faithfulness to God's Word</a></b><br>Ezra's role as a scribe and teacher of the Law emphasizes the need for faithfulness to Scripture in guiding our lives and decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/celebration_of_milestones.htm">Celebration of Milestones</a></b><br>The dedication ceremony serves as a reminder to celebrate and give thanks for the milestones and achievements in our spiritual journey.<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/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/does_nehemiah_12_10-11_contradict_other_genealogies.htm">In Nehemiah 12:10-11, does the compressed genealogy contradict any other biblical genealogies or timeline data?</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_verify_ezra_8_2-14_genealogies.htm">In Ezra 8:2-14, how can these genealogies be accurately verified given the long exile gap and sparse extrabiblical records?</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>(33) <span class= "bld">Ezra.</span>--Probably the same as the Azariah preceding.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 33, 34.</span> - Azariah, Ezra, and Meshullam. Next to the "princes" came two priestly families - those of Azariah (or Ezra) and Meshullam (ch. x, 2, 7); then <span class="cmt_word">Judah and Benjamin</span>, or certain lay people of those tribes; after them two other priestly families - those of <span class="cmt_word">Shemaiah and Jeremiah</span> (<a href="/nehemiah/10-2.htm">Nehemiah 10:2, 8</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1, 6</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/12-33.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">along with Azariah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַעֲזַרְיָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(wa·‘ă·zar·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5838.htm">Strong's 5838: </a> </span><span class="str2">Azariah -- 'Yah has helped', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ezra,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֶזְרָ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(‘ez·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5830.htm">Strong's 5830: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ezra -- 'help', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Meshullam,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמְשֻׁלָּֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mə·šul·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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/12-33.htm">Nehemiah 12:33 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/12-33.htm">Nehemiah 12:33 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/12-33.htm">Nehemiah 12:33 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12-33.htm">Nehemiah 12:33 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12-33.htm">Nehemiah 12:33 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/12-33.htm">Nehemiah 12:33 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/12-33.htm">Nehemiah 12:33 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/12-33.htm">Nehemiah 12:33 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/12-33.htm">Nehemiah 12:33 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/12-33.htm">Nehemiah 12:33 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/12-33.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 12:33 And Azariah Ezra and Meshullam (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/12-32.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:32"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:32" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/12-34.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:34"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:34" /></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>