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Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Amaria, Melluch, Hattus, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a 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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">1</span>Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/568.htm" title="568: ’ă·mar·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or prolonged tamaryahuw; from 'amar and Yahh; Jah has said; Amarjah, the name of nine Israelites.">Amariah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4409.htm" title="4409: mal·lūḵ (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. Or Malluwkiy; from malak; remnant; Malluk, the name of five Israelites.">Malluch,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2407.htm" title="2407: ḥaṭ·ṭūš (N-proper-ms) -- Three Isr. From an unused root of uncertain signification; Chattush, the name of four or five Israelites.">Hattush,</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth,…<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/7-7.htm">Nehemiah 7:7</a></span><br />accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/2-2.htm">Ezra 2:2</a></span><br />accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/10-9.htm">Nehemiah 10:9-13</a></span><br />The Levites: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel, / and their associates: Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan, / Mica, Rehob, Hashabiah, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-12.htm">Nehemiah 11:12-14</a></span><br />and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; / and his associates, the leaders of families—242 men; Amashai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer; / and his associates—128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer.<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="/ezra/3-2.htm">Ezra 3:2</a></span><br />Then Jeshua son of Jozadak and his fellow priests, along with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his associates, began to build the altar of the God of Israel to sacrifice burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">Nehemiah 3:1</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-7.htm">Nehemiah 8:7</a></span><br />The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—instructed the people in the Law as they stood in their places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Nehemiah 9:4-5</a></span><br />And the Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani—stood on the raised platform and cried out in a loud voice to the LORD their God. / Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/13-13.htm">Nehemiah 13:13</a></span><br />I appointed as treasurers over the storerooms Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, with Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah, to assist them, because they were considered trustworthy. They were responsible for distributing the supplies to their fellow Levites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-12.htm">Matthew 1:12-13</a></span><br />After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, / Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-27.htm">Luke 3:27</a></span><br />the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-36.htm">Acts 4:36-37</a></span><br />Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement), / sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-7.htm">Romans 16:7</a></span><br />Greet Andronicus and Junia, my fellow countrymen and fellow prisoners. They are outstanding among the apostles, and they were in Christ before I was.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">1 Corinthians 16:15-18</a></span><br />You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers, / to submit to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer. / I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,</p><p class="hdg">Malluch.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/12-14.htm">Nehemiah 12:14</a></b></br> Of Melicu, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;</p><p class="hdg">Melicu.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/11-4.htm">Amariah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-4.htm">Amari'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-4.htm">Hattush</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-27.htm">Malluch</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/12-13.htm">Amariah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-13.htm">Amari'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-22.htm">Hattush</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-44.htm">Malluch</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>Amariah</b><br>Amariah is a name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, often associated with priestly or Levitical lines. The name means "Yahweh has promised" or "Yahweh speaks." In the context of <a href="/nehemiah/12.htm">Nehemiah 12</a>, Amariah is listed among the priests who returned with Zerubbabel and Jeshua, indicating a restoration of the priestly order after the Babylonian exile. This reflects the importance of re-establishing religious practices and leadership in Jerusalem. The name Amariah also appears in other genealogies, such as in <a href="/1_chronicles/6-7.htm">1 Chronicles 6:7</a>, showing continuity in the priestly lineage.<p><b>Malluch</b><br>Malluch is another name found in the priestly and Levitical genealogies. The name means "counselor" or "reigning." In <a href="/nehemiah/12.htm">Nehemiah 12</a>, Malluch is part of the list of priests, emphasizing the reconstitution of the religious community in Jerusalem. This reflects the broader theme of Nehemiah, which is the rebuilding of both the physical and spiritual walls of the city. The presence of Malluch in this list underscores the importance of maintaining a strong spiritual leadership to guide the people in adherence to the Law of Moses.<p><b>Hattush</b><br>Hattush is a name that appears in several genealogical records, including those of the descendants of David (<a href="/1_chronicles/3-22.htm">1 Chronicles 3:22</a>) and the priestly lines. The name means "assembled" or "gathered." In the context of <a href="/nehemiah/12.htm">Nehemiah 12</a>, Hattush is listed among the priests, highlighting the role of the priesthood in the post-exilic community. This inclusion signifies the gathering of the faithful remnant and the re-establishment of worship in Jerusalem. Hattush's presence in the genealogies also connects to the broader biblical narrative of restoration and hope, as the people of Israel return to their covenant relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/amariah.htm">Amariah</a></b><br>A priestly figure mentioned in the lineage of those who returned from the Babylonian exile. The name Amariah means "Yahweh has promised" or "Yahweh speaks," indicating a divine assurance or communication.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/malluch.htm">Malluch</a></b><br>Another priestly figure, whose name means "counselor" or "reigning." This name suggests a role of leadership or guidance within the community.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/hattush.htm">Hattush</a></b><br>A descendant of David, mentioned in the genealogies of those who returned to Jerusalem. The name Hattush means "assembled" or "gathered," reflecting the gathering of God's people back to their homeland.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_lineage_and_heritage.htm">The Importance of Lineage and Heritage</a></b><br>Understanding the significance of lineage in the Bible helps us appreciate the continuity of God's promises and faithfulness across generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_restoration.htm">God's Faithfulness in Restoration</a></b><br>The return of the exiles and the reestablishment of the priestly line demonstrate God's faithfulness in restoring His people and fulfilling His promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/roles_and_responsibilities_in_god's_community.htm">Roles and Responsibilities in God's Community</a></b><br>Each name listed represents a role within the community, reminding us of the importance of fulfilling our God-given responsibilities in the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_gathering_of_god's_people.htm">The Gathering of God's People</a></b><br>Just as God gathered His people from exile, He continues to gather His church today, calling us to unity and purpose in His kingdom.<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/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/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/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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/pahrath-moab_children_freed__2,812_or_2,818.htm">How many children of Pahrath-Moab were freed from Babylonian captivity? 2,812 (Ezra 2:6) or 2,818 (Nehemiah 7:11)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Malluch</span> is rolled "Melicu" below, in ver. 14; but the reading of "Malluch" is confirmed by <a href="/nehemiah/10-4.htm">Nehemiah 10:4</a>. <span class="cmt_word">Hattush</span>. It is curious that Hattush is omitted from the third list (<span class="accented">infra</span>, vers. 12-21). He appears, however, in the first (<a href="/nehemiah/10-4.htm">Nehemiah 10:4</a>), as well as here. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/12-2.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">Amariah,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲמַרְיָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·mar·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_568.htm">Strong's 568: </a> </span><span class="str2">Amariah -- 'Yah has promised', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Malluch,</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלּ֖וּךְ</span> <span class="translit">(mal·lūḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4409.htm">Strong's 4409: </a> </span><span class="str2">Malluch -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hattush,</span><br /><span class="heb">חַטּֽוּשׁ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥaṭ·ṭūš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2407.htm">Strong's 2407: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hattush -- three Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/12-2.htm">Nehemiah 12:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/12-2.htm">Nehemiah 12:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/12-2.htm">Nehemiah 12:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12-2.htm">Nehemiah 12:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12-2.htm">Nehemiah 12:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/12-2.htm">Nehemiah 12:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/12-2.htm">Nehemiah 12:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/12-2.htm">Nehemiah 12:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/12-2.htm">Nehemiah 12:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/12-2.htm">Nehemiah 12:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/12-2.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 12:2 Amariah Malluch Hattush (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/12-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:3" /></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>