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Nethanel was leader of the family of Jedaiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethanel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; and of Jedaiah, Nethanel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethaneel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; <i>and</i> of Jedaiah, Nethanel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; <i>and</i> of Jedaiah, Nethanel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethanel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethanel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethanel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethanel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hashabiah of Hilkiah, and Nethanel of Jedaiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hashabiah of Hilkiah, and Nethanel of Jedaiah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethanel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Hashabiah of Hilkiah, and Nethanel of Jedaiah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethanel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />from Hilkiah, Hashabiah; from Jedaiah, Nethanel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethanel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; and of Jedaiah, Nethanel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethanel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethanel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethaneel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethanel. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethaneel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethaneel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To Hilkiah, Hashabiah; to Jedaiah, Nathaneel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Of Helcias, Hasebia: of Idaia, Nathanael. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethanel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />for Hilkiah, Hashabiah; for Jedaiah, Nethanel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethanel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Hilkiah, Hashabiah, Hodah, Nathanael.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Khelqia, Kheshabya, Huda, Nathaniel<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethanel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />to Elkia, Asabias; to Jedeiu, Nathanael.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/12-21.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=3523" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/12.htm">The Priests and Levites who Returned</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>of Sallai, Kallai; of Amok, Eber; <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2518.htm" title="2518: lə·ḥil·qî·yāh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- My portion is Yah, the name of several Isr. Or Chilqiyahuw'from cheleq and Yahh; portion of Jah;">of Hilkiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2811.htm" title="2811: ḥă·šaḇ·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Chashabyahuw; from chashab and Yahh; Jah has regarded; Chashabjah, the name of nine Israelites.">Hashabiah;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3048.htm" title="3048: lî·ḏa‘·yāh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Yah has known, the name of several Isr. From yada' and Yahh; Jah has known; Jedajah, the name of two Israelites.">and of Jedaiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5417.htm" title="5417: nə·ṯan·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Given of God, the name of a number of Isr. From nathan and 'el; given of God; Nethanel, the name of ten Israelites.">Nethanel.</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded.…<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/10-2.htm">Nehemiah 10:2-8</a></span><br />Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, / Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah, / Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch, ...<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="/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="/ezra/10-18.htm">Ezra 10:18-22</a></span><br />Among the descendants of the priests who had married foreign women were found these descendants of Jeshua son of Jozadak and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah. / They pledged to send their wives away, and for their guilt they presented a ram from the flock as a guilt offering. / From the descendants of Immer: Hanani and Zebadiah. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/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="/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/23-1.htm">1 Chronicles 23:1-32</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="/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">2 Chronicles 31:15-19</a></span><br />Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike. / In addition, they distributed portions to the males registered by genealogy who were three years of age or older—to all who would enter the house of the LORD for their daily duties for service in the responsibilities of their divisions— / and to the priests enrolled according to their families in the genealogy, as well as to the Levites twenty years of age or older, according to their responsibilities and divisions. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">2 Chronicles 29:12-14</a></span><br />Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites; / Shimri and Jeuel from the Elizaphanites; Zechariah and Mattaniah from the Asaphites; / Jehiel and Shimei from the Hemanites; and Shemaiah and Uzziel from the Jeduthunites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-12.htm">Matthew 1:12-16</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. / Azor was the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Luke 3:23-27</a></span><br />Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-7.htm">Acts 6:7</a></span><br />So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethaneel.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Hashabiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Hashabi'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-7.htm">Hilkiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-7.htm">Hilki'ah</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-3.htm">Hilkiah's</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-7.htm">Hilkijah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-19.htm">Jedaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-19.htm">Jedai'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-19.htm">Jedaiah's</a> <a href="/ezra/10-22.htm">Nethaneel</a> <a href="/ezra/10-22.htm">Nethanel</a> <a href="/ezra/10-22.htm">Nethan'el</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Hashabiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-45.htm">Hashabi'ah</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-20.htm">Hilkiah</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-20.htm">Hilki'ah</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-3.htm">Hilkiah's</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-20.htm">Hilkijah</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-10.htm">Jedaiah</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-10.htm">Jedai'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-19.htm">Jedaiah's</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-36.htm">Nethaneel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-36.htm">Nethanel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-36.htm">Nethan'el</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">The priests and the Levites which came up with Zerubbabel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-10.htm">The succession of high priests.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-22.htm">Certain chief Levites.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-27.htm">The solemnity of the dedication of the walls.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">44. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-44.htm">The offices of priests and Levites appointed in the temple.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/nehemiah/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>of Hilkiah, Hashabiah;</b><br>Hilkiah is a name that appears several times in the Old Testament, most notably as the high priest during the reign of King Josiah who discovered the Book of the Law in the temple (<a href="/2_kings/22-8.htm">2 Kings 22:8</a>). This discovery led to significant religious reforms in Judah. The mention of Hilkiah here in <a href="/nehemiah/12-21.htm">Nehemiah 12:21</a> likely refers to a different individual, possibly a priest or Levite involved in the post-exilic community. Hashabiah is a common name among the Levites, appearing in various lists of those who returned from Babylonian exile (<a href="/nehemiah/11-15.htm">Nehemiah 11:15-17</a>). The role of the Levites was crucial in the restoration of temple worship and the reestablishment of religious practices. This reflects the continuity of priestly and Levitical duties from pre-exilic to post-exilic times, emphasizing the importance of maintaining religious traditions and leadership.<p><b>and of Jedaiah, Nethanel.</b><br>Jedaiah is another name frequently associated with the priestly line. In the context of Nehemiah, it likely refers to a priestly family that returned from exile and participated in the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the temple. The name Jedaiah appears in the list of priests in <a href="/nehemiah/12-6.htm">Nehemiah 12:6-7</a>, indicating the family's ongoing involvement in temple service. Nethanel, like Hashabiah, is a name associated with the Levites. The Levites played a significant role in teaching the Law and leading worship, as seen in <a href="/nehemiah/8-7.htm">Nehemiah 8:7-8</a>, where they helped explain the Law to the people. This highlights the collaborative effort between priests and Levites in restoring the spiritual life of the community. The mention of these names underscores the importance of lineage and continuity in the service of God, reflecting the broader biblical theme of faithfulness across generations.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/hilkiah.htm">Hilkiah</a></b><br>A priestly figure mentioned in the context of the priestly divisions. The name Hilkiah means "my portion is Yahweh," indicating a deep connection to God and His service.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hashabiah.htm">Hashabiah</a></b><br>Another priestly figure, whose name means "Yahweh has considered." This name reflects the belief in God's attentive care and providence.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jedaiah.htm">Jedaiah</a></b><br>A priestly figure, with a name meaning "Yahweh knows." This suggests a trust in God's omniscience and personal relationship with His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/n/nethanel.htm">Nethanel</a></b><br>A priestly figure, whose name means "God has given." This name emphasizes the gifts and blessings that come from God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/priestly_divisions.htm">Priestly Divisions</a></b><br>The context of this verse is the listing of priestly divisions during the time of Nehemiah, which was crucial for the restoration of worship and religious order in Jerusalem after the exile.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_order_in_worship.htm">The Importance of Order in Worship</a></b><br>The listing of priestly divisions highlights the need for order and structure in worship, reflecting God's nature of orderliness.<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 priests and their service in the temple is a testament to God's faithfulness in restoring His people and their worship practices.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/n/names_reflecting_god's_character.htm">Names Reflecting God's Character</a></b><br>The meanings of the names (Hilkiah, Hashabiah, Jedaiah, Nethanel) remind us of God's attributes—His provision, knowledge, and gifts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_priests_as_mediators.htm">The Role of Priests as Mediators</a></b><br>The priests served as mediators between God and the people, pointing to the ultimate mediator, Jesus Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_service.htm">Community and Service</a></b><br>The priestly divisions emphasize the importance of community and each person's role in serving God and others.<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/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/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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible_books'_order.htm">What is the order of the Bible's books?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/12-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">of Hilkiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְחִלְקִיָּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḥil·qî·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2518.htm">Strong's 2518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hilkiah -- 'my portion is Yah', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hashabiah;</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲשַׁבְיָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·šaḇ·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2811.htm">Strong's 2811: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hashabiah -- 'Yah has taken account', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] of Jedaiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִֽידַֽעְיָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(lî·ḏa‘·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | 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">Nethanel;</span><br /><span class="heb">נְתַנְאֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(nə·ṯan·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5417.htm">Strong's 5417: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nethanel -- 'given of God', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/12-21.htm">Nehemiah 12:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/12-21.htm">Nehemiah 12:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/12-21.htm">Nehemiah 12:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12-21.htm">Nehemiah 12:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12-21.htm">Nehemiah 12:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/12-21.htm">Nehemiah 12:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/12-21.htm">Nehemiah 12:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/12-21.htm">Nehemiah 12:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/12-21.htm">Nehemiah 12:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/12-21.htm">Nehemiah 12:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/12-21.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 12:21 Of Hilkiah Hashabiah (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/12-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/12-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:22" /></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>