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Also Amashsai son of Azarel, son of Ahzai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and his brothers, heads of fathers’ houses, 242; and Amashsai, the son of Azarel, son of Ahzai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And his brethren, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and two: and Amashai the son of Azareel, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and his brethren, heads of the fathers’ <i>houses, were</i> two hundred and forty-two; and Amashai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and his kinsmen, heads of fathers’ <i>households,</i> 242; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and his kinsmen, heads of fathers&#8217 households, 242; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and his kinsmen, heads of fathers’ <i>households,</i> 242; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and his relatives, heads of fathers’ <i>households</i>, 242; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and his brothers, heads of fathers’ <i>households</i>, 242; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and his relatives, the heads of families: 242. Amashsai son of Azarel, son of Ahzai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and his relatives, the leaders of families: 242. Amashsai son of Azarel, son of Ahzai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and his brethren, chiefs of fathers' houses, two hundred forty and two; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Altogether, there were 242 clan leaders among his relatives. The fourth priest to settle there was Amashsai son of Azarel. His ancestors were Ahzai, Meshillemoth, and Immer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and his brethren, chiefs of fathers' houses, two hundred forty and two: and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Adaiah's relatives, the heads of the families, totaled 242. Amashsai was the son of Azarel, who was the son of Ahzai, who was the son of Meshillemoth, who was the son of Immer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />In all, 242 members of this clan were heads of families. Amashsai, the son of Azarel and grandson of Ahzai. His ancestors included Meshillemoth and Immer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />along with his associates, the leaders of the families, numbered 242, along with Amashsai, the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and his colleagues who were heads of families--242; and Amashsai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and his brothers, chiefs of ancestral houses, two hundred forty-two; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And his brethren, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and two: and Amashai the son of Azareel, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and his brothers, chiefs of fathers’ households, two hundred forty-two; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and his brothers, heads of fathers, two hundred forty-two; and Amashsai son of Azareel, son of Ahazai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and his brethren, heads of fathers, two hundred forty and two; and Amashsai son of Azareel, son of Ahazai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And his brethren chiefs to the fathers, two hundred forty and two: and Amashai son of Azareel, son of Ahazai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And his brethren the chiefs of the fathers: two hundred forty-two. And Amassai the son of Azreel, the son of Ahazi, the son of Mosollamoth, the son of Emmer, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and his brothers, the leaders among the fathers: two hundred forty-two. And Amassai, the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and his kinsmen, heads of ancestral houses, two hundred and forty-two; and Amasai, son of Azarel, son of Ahzai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and his associates, heads of ancestral houses, two hundred forty-two; and Amashsai son of Azarel son of Ahzai son of Meshillemoth son of Immer,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And their brethren, chiefs of their fathers, two hundred and forty-two; and Amashai the son of Azarael, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And their brethren, the Heads of the house of their fathers, two hundred and forty and two, and Amshi, son of Azrayl, son of Akhzay, son of Mashelemuth, son of Amir.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and his brethren, chiefs of fathers' houses, two hundred forty and two; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and his brethren, chiefs of families, two hundred and forty-two: and Amasia son of Esdriel, son of Mesarimith, son of Emmer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/11-13.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=3218" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/11.htm">The New Settlers in Jerusalem</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>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; <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: wə·’e·ḥāw (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">and his associates,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rā·šîm (N-mp) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">the leaders</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: lə·’ā·ḇō·wṯ (Prep-l:: N-mp) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">of families—</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mā·ṯa·yim (Number-fd) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">242 men;</a> <a href="/hebrew/705.htm" title="705: ’ar·bā·‘îm (Number-cp) -- Forty. Multiple of arba'; forty."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: ū·šə·nā·yim (Conj-w:: Number-md) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6023.htm" title="6023: wa·‘ă·maš·say (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite priest. Probably from amac; burdensome; Amashsay, an Israelite.">Amashai</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5832.htm" title="5832: ‘ă·zar·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- God has helped, the name of several Isr. From azar and 'el; God has helped; Azarel, the name of five Israelites.">of Azarel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/273.htm" title="273: ’aḥ·zay (N-proper-ms) -- Yah has grasped, an Isr. name. From 'achaz; seizer; Achzai, an Israelite.">of Ahzai,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/4919.htm" title="4919: mə·šil·lê·mō·wṯ (N-proper-ms) -- An Ephraimite, also an Isr. priest. Plural from shalam; reconciliations.">of Meshillemoth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/564.htm" title="564: ’im·mêr (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr., perhaps also a place in Bab. From 'amar; talkative; Immer, the name of five Israelites.">of Immer;</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>and his associates—128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-12.htm">1 Chronicles 9:12</a></span><br />Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/2-36.htm">Ezra 2:36-39</a></span><br />The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-39.htm">Nehemiah 7:39-42</a></span><br />The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-19</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-1.htm">1 Chronicles 23:1-6</a></span><br />When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. / Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. / The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-1.htm">1 Chronicles 6:1-15</a></span><br />The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. / The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-50.htm">1 Chronicles 6:50-53</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Aaron: Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son, / Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son, / Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-26.htm">1 Chronicles 12:26-28</a></span><br />From Levi: 4,600, / including Jehoiada, leader of the house of Aaron, with 3,700 men, / and Zadok, a mighty young man of valor, with 22 commanders from his own family.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">2 Chronicles 31:2</a></span><br />Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-3.htm">2 Chronicles 35:3-5</a></span><br />To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. / Prepare yourselves by families in your divisions, according to the instructions written by David king of Israel and Solomon his son. / Moreover, stand in the Holy Place by the divisions of the families of your kinsmen the lay people, and by the divisions of the families of the Levites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-2.htm">Matthew 23:2-3</a></span><br />“The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. / So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-5.htm">Luke 1:5</a></span><br />In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron.<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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11-12</a></span><br />Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-23.htm">Hebrews 7:23-28</a></span><br />Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office. / But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood. / Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And his brothers, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and two: and Amashai the son of Azareel, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/11-12.htm">Associates</a> <a href="/ezra/10-41.htm">Azareel</a> <a href="/ezra/10-41.htm">Azarel</a> <a href="/ezra/10-41.htm">Az'arel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-9.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-3.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-13.htm">Families</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-34.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-21.htm">Forty</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-66.htm">Forty-Two</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-3.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-71.htm">Households</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-34.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-12.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-61.htm">Immer</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-12.htm">Kinsmen</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-12.htm">Meshillemoth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/11-14.htm">Associates</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-36.htm">Azareel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-36.htm">Azarel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-36.htm">Az'arel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-14.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-16.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-12.htm">Families</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-12.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/job/42-16.htm">Forty</a> <a href="/revelation/11-2.htm">Forty-Two</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-16.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-12.htm">Households</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-12.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-14.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/jeremiah/20-1.htm">Immer</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-7.htm">Kinsmen</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-12.htm">Meshillemoth</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/11-1.htm">The rulers, voluntary men, and the tenth man chosen by lot, dwell at Jerusalem.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/11-3.htm">A catalogue of their names.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/11-20.htm">Those who remain dwell in other cities.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/nehemiah/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>and his associates, the leaders of families—242 men;</b><br>This phrase highlights the importance of family leadership within the community of Jerusalem. The leaders of families were crucial in maintaining the social and religious structure of the Jewish people. The number 242 signifies a substantial group, indicating a strong presence and commitment to the rebuilding and repopulation efforts in Jerusalem. This reflects the broader biblical theme of the importance of family and community in God's plan, as seen in other passages like <a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>, where God promises to bless all families of the earth through Abraham.<p><b>Amashai son of Azarel,</b><br>Amashai is identified as a key figure among the priests, emphasizing the role of the priesthood in the restoration of Jerusalem. The name Amashai means "burden-bearer," which could symbolize the responsibility he carried in the spiritual leadership of the people. Azarel, meaning "God has helped," suggests a lineage of divine assistance and favor, which is a recurring theme in the history of Israel, as seen in the stories of leaders like Moses and Joshua.<p><b>the son of Ahzai,</b><br>Ahzai, whose name means "my grasp" or "my possession," indicates a heritage of holding onto God's promises. This lineage underscores the continuity of faith and dedication to God's covenant, which is a central theme throughout the Old Testament. The genealogical record serves to authenticate the priestly line, ensuring that those serving in the temple were legitimate descendants, as required by the Law (<a href="/numbers/3-10.htm">Numbers 3:10</a>).<p><b>the son of Meshillemoth,</b><br>Meshillemoth, meaning "recompense" or "reward," suggests a family history of receiving God's blessings and rewards for faithfulness. This name may also imply a prophetic element, as the restoration of Jerusalem and the temple was seen as a fulfillment of God's promises to His people. The concept of recompense is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are promised rewards for their faithfulness (<a href="/matthew/5-12.htm">Matthew 5:12</a>).<p><b>the son of Immer;</b><br>Immer was one of the original priestly divisions established by King David (<a href="/1_chronicles/24-14.htm">1 Chronicles 24:14</a>). This connection to the division of Immer highlights the continuity and preservation of the priestly order despite the exile. The name Immer means "he has said" or "he has spoken," which can be seen as a reminder of God's spoken promises and the fulfillment of His word. This lineage emphasizes the legitimacy and authority of the priestly service in the restored temple, aligning with the prophetic vision of a renewed Jerusalem found in books like Isaiah and Ezekiel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/amashsai.htm">Amashsai</a></b><br>A leader among the priests, noted for his lineage and role in the community.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/azarel.htm">Azarel</a></b><br>Father of Amashsai, part of the priestly lineage.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahzai.htm">Ahzai</a></b><br>Grandfather of Amashsai, continuing the priestly line.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/meshillemoth.htm">Meshillemoth</a></b><br>Great-grandfather of Amashsai, indicating a heritage of service.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/immer.htm">Immer</a></b><br>Ancestral head of the family, a priestly division mentioned in other parts of the Bible.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/importance_of_lineage_and_heritage.htm">Importance of Lineage and Heritage</a></b><br>The detailed genealogies highlight the importance of family heritage and continuity in God's plan. This reminds us to value our spiritual heritage and the legacy we leave for future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_leadership_in_community_restoration.htm">Role of Leadership in Community Restoration</a></b><br>The mention of heads of families underscores the role of leadership in rebuilding and restoring communities. We are called to be leaders in our own spheres, contributing to the spiritual and moral rebuilding of our communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_across_generations.htm">Faithfulness Across Generations</a></b><br>The passage reflects the faithfulness of families serving God across generations. It challenges us to remain faithful in our service to God, ensuring that our faith is passed down to future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_appointing_leaders.htm">God's Sovereignty in Appointing Leaders</a></b><br>The selection of leaders from specific lineages shows God's sovereignty in appointing those who will serve Him. We should trust in God's wisdom in choosing leaders and support them in their roles.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_records_silent_on_nehemiah's_reforms.htm">If the return from exile was as significant as Nehemiah 13 suggests, why do some archaeological records remain silent about these sweeping religious and social reforms?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_ruth_accepted_despite_nehemiah_13.htm">How can we reconcile Nehemiah 13:1-3 banning Ammonites and Moabites from the assembly with earlier passages showing Ruth, a Moabite, fully accepted among God's people?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_nehemiah_4_1-3's_account_reliable.htm">Nehemiah 4:1-3: How reliable is the account of mocking enemies if there's limited external historical evidence of such opposition during the wall's rebuilding?</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/11-13.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">and his associates,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶחָיו֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’e·ḥāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the leaders</span><br /><span class="heb">רָאשִׁ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(rā·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of families—</span><br /><span class="heb">לְאָב֔וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’ā·ḇō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">242 men;</span><br /><span class="heb">מָאתַ֖יִם</span> <span class="translit">(mā·ṯa·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - fd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hundred</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Amashai</span><br /><span class="heb">וַעֲמַשְׁסַ֧י</span> <span class="translit">(wa·‘ă·maš·say)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6023.htm">Strong's 6023: </a> </span><span class="str2">Amashsai -- an Israelite priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Azarel,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲזַרְאֵ֛ל</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·zar·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5832.htm">Strong's 5832: </a> </span><span class="str2">Azarel -- 'God has helped', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Ahzai,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחְזַ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(’aḥ·zay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_273.htm">Strong's 273: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahzai -- 'Yah has grasped', an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Meshillemoth,</span><br /><span class="heb">מְשִׁלֵּמ֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(mə·šil·lê·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4919.htm">Strong's 4919: </a> </span><span class="str2">Meshillemoth -- an Ephraimite, also an Israelite priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Immer,</span><br /><span class="heb">אִמֵּֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(’im·mêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_564.htm">Strong's 564: </a> </span><span class="str2">Immer -- the name of several Israelites, perhaps also a place in Babylon</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/11-13.htm">Nehemiah 11:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/11-13.htm">Nehemiah 11:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/11-13.htm">Nehemiah 11:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/11-13.htm">Nehemiah 11:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/11-13.htm">Nehemiah 11:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/11-13.htm">Nehemiah 11:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/11-13.htm">Nehemiah 11:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/11-13.htm">Nehemiah 11:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/11-13.htm">Nehemiah 11:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/11-13.htm">Nehemiah 11:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/11-13.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 11:13 And his brothers chiefs of fathers' houses (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/11-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 11:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 11:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/11-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 11:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 11:14" /></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>