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class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Harem, Merimuth, Obdias, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Shakum, Azmoth, Ebariah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Shekum and Azmuth, Gebaryah<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Iram, Meramoth, Abdia,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/10-5.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=2808" 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/10.htm">Signers of the Covenant</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch, <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2766.htm" title="2766: ḥā·rim (N-proper-ms) -- Consecrated, the name of several Isr. From charam; snub-nosed; Charim, an Israelite.">Harim,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4822.htm" title="4822: mə·rê·mō·wṯ (N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. priests, also an Isr. Plural from ruwm; heights; Meremoth, the name of two Israelites.">Meremoth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5662.htm" title="5662: ‘ō·ḇaḏ·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or mobadyahuw; active participle of abad and Yahh; serving Jah; Obadjah, the name of thirteen Israelites.">Obadiah,</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/10-18.htm">Ezra 10:18-19</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-38.htm">Nehemiah 9:38</a></span><br />In view of all this, we make a binding agreement, putting it in writing and sealing it with the names of our leaders, Levites, and priests.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-1.htm">Nehemiah 11:1-2</a></span><br />Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city of Jerusalem, while the remaining nine were to dwell in their own towns. / And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1-2</a></span><br />Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, / Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/13-29.htm">Nehemiah 13:29</a></span><br />Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood and the covenant of the priesthood and of the Levites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">1 Chronicles 9:1-2</a></span><br />So all Israel was recorded in the genealogies written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. / Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-10.htm">2 Chronicles 29:10</a></span><br />Now it is in my heart to make a covenant with the LORD, the God of Israel, so that His fierce anger will turn away from us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-31.htm">2 Chronicles 34:31</a></span><br />So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/24-3.htm">Exodus 24:3-8</a></span><br />When Moses came and told the people all the words and ordinances of the LORD, they all responded with one voice: “All the words that the LORD has spoken, we will do.” / And Moses wrote down all the words of the LORD. Early the next morning he got up and built an altar at the base of the mountain, along with twelve pillars for the twelve tribes of Israel. / Then he sent out some young men of Israel, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed young bulls as peace offerings to the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/29-10.htm">Deuteronomy 29:10-15</a></span><br />All of you are standing today before the LORD your God—you leaders of tribes, elders, officials, and all the men of Israel, / your children and wives, and the foreigners in your camps who cut your wood and draw your water— / so that you may enter into the covenant of the LORD your God, which He is making with you today, and into His oath, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/24-24.htm">Joshua 24:24-27</a></span><br />So the people said to Joshua, “We will serve the LORD our God and obey His voice.” / On that day Joshua made a covenant for the people, and there at Shechem he established for them a statute and ordinance. / Joshua recorded these things in the Book of the Law of God. Then he took a large stone and set it up there under the oak that was near the sanctuary of the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/23-3.htm">2 Kings 23:3</a></span><br />So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/34-8.htm">Jeremiah 34:8-10</a></span><br />After King Zedekiah had made a covenant with all the people in Jerusalem to proclaim liberty, the word came to Jeremiah from the LORD / that each man should free his Hebrew slaves, both male and female, and no one should hold his fellow Jew in bondage. / So all the officials and all the people who entered into this covenant agreed that they would free their menservants and maidservants and no longer hold them in bondage. They obeyed and released them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-33.htm">Matthew 5:33-37</a></span><br />Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ / But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; / or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-16.htm">Matthew 23:16-22</a></span><br />Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ / You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred? / And you say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gift on it, he is bound by his oath.’ ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,</p><p class="hdg">Harim.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/3-11.htm">Nehemiah 3:11</a></b></br> Malchijah the son of Harim, and Hashub the son of Pahathmoab, repaired the other piece, and the tower of the furnaces.</p><p class="hdg">Meremoth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/3-4.htm">Nehemiah 3:4,21</a></b></br> And next unto them repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah, the son of Koz. And next unto them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabeel. And next unto them repaired Zadok the son of Baana… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/12-3.htm">Nehemiah 12:3</a></b></br> Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/7-42.htm">Harim</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-21.htm">Meremoth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-21.htm">Mer'emoth</a> <a href="/ezra/8-9.htm">Obadiah</a> <a href="/ezra/8-9.htm">Obadi'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/10-27.htm">Harim</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-3.htm">Meremoth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-3.htm">Mer'emoth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-25.htm">Obadiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-25.htm">Obadi'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/10-1.htm">The names of those who sealed the covenant.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/10-29.htm">The points of the covenant.</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/10.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/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Harim</b><br>Harim is a name that appears multiple times in the Bible, often associated with priestly and Levitical families. In the context of Nehemiah, Harim is listed among those who sealed the covenant, indicating a commitment to follow God's law. This reflects the importance of priestly leadership in the spiritual renewal of Israel. The name Harim also appears in <a href="/ezra/2-39.htm">Ezra 2:39</a>, where it is listed among the families returning from Babylonian exile, highlighting the continuity of priestly service and the restoration of worship practices.<p><b>Meremoth</b><br>Meremoth is another name associated with priestly duties. In <a href="/nehemiah/3-4.htm">Nehemiah 3:4</a>, Meremoth is mentioned as one of the individuals who helped repair the walls of Jerusalem, demonstrating the active role of priests in both spiritual and physical restoration efforts. This involvement underscores the holistic approach to rebuilding the community, where spiritual leaders also engage in practical tasks. The name Meremoth is also found in <a href="/ezra/8-33.htm">Ezra 8:33</a>, where a priest by this name is responsible for weighing and safeguarding the temple treasures, emphasizing the trust and responsibility placed on the priesthood.<p><b>Obadiah</b><br>Obadiah, meaning "servant of the Lord," is a name that signifies devotion and service to God. While this specific Obadiah in <a href="/nehemiah/10-5.htm">Nehemiah 10:5</a> is not detailed elsewhere, the name itself is significant in biblical history. The most notable Obadiah is the prophet who authored the Book of Obadiah, which focuses on the judgment of Edom and the restoration of Israel. This connection highlights themes of divine justice and redemption. The inclusion of Obadiah in the covenant list in Nehemiah suggests a commitment to these prophetic ideals, aligning with the broader narrative of Israel's return to faithfulness and covenantal obedience.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/harim.htm">Harim</a></b><br>Harim is one of the priestly families that returned from the Babylonian exile. The name appears multiple times in the context of those who signed the covenant to follow God's law, indicating a commitment to spiritual renewal and obedience.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/meremoth.htm">Meremoth</a></b><br>Meremoth is another priestly figure mentioned in the context of the covenant. His inclusion signifies the importance of priestly leadership in guiding the people back to faithfulness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/o/obadiah.htm">Obadiah</a></b><br>Obadiah, also a signatory of the covenant, represents the broader community's commitment to uphold the laws and decrees of God. His name, meaning "servant of Yahweh," underscores the dedication expected of the covenant community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_covenant.htm">Commitment to Covenant</a></b><br>The inclusion of these names in the covenant signifies a collective commitment to God's law. As believers, we are called to renew our commitment to God's Word and live in obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_leadership.htm">Role of Leadership</a></b><br>The priests and Levites played a crucial role in leading the people back to God. Spiritual leaders today are tasked with guiding their communities in faithfulness and truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_involvement.htm">Community Involvement</a></b><br>The covenant was not just for leaders but for the entire community. Every believer has a role in upholding and living out the principles of their faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/historical_continuity.htm">Historical Continuity</a></b><br>The mention of these individuals connects the post-exilic community to their historical roots, reminding us of the importance of understanding our spiritual heritage.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/n/names_and_meanings.htm">Names and Meanings</a></b><br>The meanings of names like Obadiah ("servant of Yahweh") remind us of our identity and purpose as servants of God, called to live out our faith in every aspect of life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible_books'_order.htm">What is the order of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_brings_you_the_joy_of_the_lord.htm">What brings you the joy of the Lord?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/which_books_are_in_the_old_testament.htm">Which books are in the Old Testament?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/10-5.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">Harim,</span><br /><span class="heb">חָרִ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·rim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2766.htm">Strong's 2766: </a> </span><span class="str2">Harim -- 'consecrated', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Meremoth,</span><br /><span class="heb">מְרֵמ֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(mə·rê·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4822.htm">Strong's 4822: </a> </span><span class="str2">Meremoth -- two Israelites priests, also an Israelite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Obadiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹֽבַדְיָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·ḇaḏ·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5662.htm">Strong's 5662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Obadiah -- 'servant of Yah', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/10-5.htm">Nehemiah 10:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/10-5.htm">Nehemiah 10:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/10-5.htm">Nehemiah 10:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/10-5.htm">Nehemiah 10:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/10-5.htm">Nehemiah 10:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/10-5.htm">Nehemiah 10:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/10-5.htm">Nehemiah 10:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/10-5.htm">Nehemiah 10:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/10-5.htm">Nehemiah 10:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/10-5.htm">Nehemiah 10:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/10-5.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 10:5 Harim Meremoth Obadiah (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/10-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 10:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 10:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/10-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 10:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 10:6" /></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>