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the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, a descendant of Shelah. <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/11.htm">King James Bible</a> And Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Colhozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of Shiloni. <a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/11.htm">New King James Version</a> and Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Col-Hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of Shiloni. <a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of the Shilonite. <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> and Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of the Shilonite. <a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of the Shilonite. <a href="/lsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of the Shilonite. <a href="/amp/nehemiah/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of the Shilonite. <a href="/csb/nehemiah/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and Maaseiah son of Baruch, son of Col-hozeh, son of Hazaiah, son of Adaiah, son of Joiarib, son of Zechariah, a descendant of the Shilonite. <a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and Maaseiah son of Baruch, son of Col-hozeh, son of Hazaiah, son of Adaiah, son of Joiarib, son of Zechariah, a descendant of the Shilonite. <a href="/asv/nehemiah/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> and Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of the Shilonite. <a href="/erv/nehemiah/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> and Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of the Shilonite. <a href="/gwt/nehemiah/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Maaseiah was the son of Baruch, who was the son of Col Hozeh, who was the son of Hazaiah, who was the son of Adaiah, who was the son of Joiarib, who was the son of Zechariah, who was the son of Shiloni. <a href="/gnt/nehemiah/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> Maaseiah, the son of Baruch and grandson of Colhozeh. His other ancestors included Hazaiah, Adaiah, Joiarib, and Zechariah, descendants of Judah's son Shelah. <a href="/isv/nehemiah/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> Baruch's son Maaseiah, who was the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of the Shilonite. <a href="/msb/nehemiah/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and Maaseiah son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, a descendant of Shelah. <a href="/net/nehemiah/11.htm">NET Bible</a> and Maaseiah son of Baruch, the son of Col-Hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, from the descendants of Shelah. <a href="/nheb/nehemiah/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Colhozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of a Shelanite. <a href="/wbt/nehemiah/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of Shiloni. <a href="/web/nehemiah/11.htm">World English Bible</a> and Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Colhozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of the Shilonite. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Masseiah son of Baruch, son of Col-Hozeh, son of Hazaiah, son of Adaiah, son of Joiarib, son of Zechariah, son of Shiloni; <a href="/ylt/nehemiah/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Masseiah son of Baruch, son of Col-Hozeh, son of Hazaiah, son of Adaiah, son of Joiarib, son of Zechariah, son of Shiloni; <a href="/slt/nehemiah/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Maaseiah son of Baruch, son of Col-Hozeth, son of Hazaiah, son of Adaiah, son of Joiarib, son of Zechariah, son of Shiloni.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/nehemiah/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Maasia the son of Baruch, the son of Cholhoza, the son of Hazia, the son of Adaia, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zacharias, the son of the Silonite: <a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Maaseiah, the son of Baruch, the son of Colhozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of a Silonite. <a href="/nabre/nehemiah/11.htm">New American Bible</a> Maaseiah, son of Baruch, son of Colhozeh, son of Hazaiah, son of Adaiah, son of Joiarib, son of Zechariah, a son of the Shelanites. <a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and Maaseiah son of Baruch son of Col-hozeh son of Hazaiah son of Adaiah son of Joiarib son of Zechariah son of the Shilonite.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Maasiah the son of Baruch, the son of Colhozeh, the son of Neriah, the son of Azariah, the son of Jonadab, the son of Zechariah, the son of Shelah. <a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> From the sons of Perez: Massia, son of Baruk, son of Kulkhazeh, son of Khedyah, son of Azarayah, son of Yonadab, son of Zechariah, son of Shela.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/nehemiah/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> and Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Colhozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of the Shilonite. <a href="/sep/nehemiah/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> and Maasia son of Baruch, son of Chalaza, son of Ozia, son of Adaia, son of Joarib, son of Zacharias, son of Seloni. <a href="/parallel/nehemiah/11-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=3138" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/11.htm">The New Settlers in Jerusalem</a> …4while some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem.) From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez; 5<a href="/hebrew/4641.htm" title="4641: ū·ma·‘ă·śê·yāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Maaseyahuw; from ma'aseh and Yahh; work of Jah; Maasejah, the name of sixteen Israelites.">and Maaseiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/1263.htm" title="1263: bā·rūḵ (N-proper-ms) -- Blessed, three Isr. Passive participle from barak; blessed; Baruk, the name of three Israelites.">of Baruch,</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/3626.htm" title="3626: kāl- (Prep) -- An Israelite name. From kol and chozeh; every seer; Col- Chozeh, an Israelite."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3626.htm" title="3626: ḥō·zeh (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite name. From kol and chozeh; every seer; Col- Chozeh, an Israelite.">of Col-hozeh,</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/2382.htm" title="2382: ḥă·zā·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Yah has seen, a desc. of Judah. From chazah and Yahh; Jah has seen; Chazajah, an Israelite.">of Hazaiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5718.htm" title="5718: ‘ă·ḏā·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or madayahuw; from adah and Yahh; Jah has adorned; Adajah, the name of eight Israelites.">of Adaiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3114.htm" title="3114: yō·w·yā·rîḇ (N-proper-ms) -- Jojarib. A form of Yhowyariyb; Jojarib, the name of four Israelites.">of Joiarib,</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/2148.htm" title="2148: zə·ḵar·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Zkaryahuw; from zakar and Yahh; Jah has remembered; Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine Israelites.">of Zechariah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">a descendant</a> <a href="/hebrew/8023.htm" title="8023: haš·ši·lō·nî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Shiloni. The same as Shiylowniy; Shiloni, an Israelite.">of Shelah.</a> 6The descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of valor.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-7.htm">1 Chronicles 9:7-9</a> From the Benjamites: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hassenuah; / Ibneiah son of Jeroham; Elah son of Uzzi, the son of Michri; Meshullam son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah; / and 956 of their relatives according to their genealogy. All these men were heads of their families. <a href="/nehemiah/7-7.htm">Nehemiah 7:7</a> accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel: <a href="/ezra/2-2.htm">Ezra 2:2</a> accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel: <a href="/1_chronicles/9-3.htm">1 Chronicles 9:3</a> Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem: <a href="/nehemiah/12-11.htm">Nehemiah 12:11</a> Joiada was the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan was the father of Jaddua. <a href="/nehemiah/12-22.htm">Nehemiah 12:22</a> 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. <a href="/1_chronicles/9-10.htm">1 Chronicles 9:10-13</a> 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; ... <a href="/nehemiah/10-1.htm">Nehemiah 10:1-8</a> Now these were the ones who sealed the document: Nehemiah the governor, son of Hacaliah, and also Zedekiah, / Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, / Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah, ... <a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1-7</a> Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, / Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, / Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth, ... <a href="/nehemiah/3-16.htm">Nehemiah 3:16</a> Beyond him, Nehemiah son of Azbuk, ruler of a half-district of Beth-zur, made repairs up to a point opposite the tombs of David, as far as the artificial pool and the House of the Mighty. <a href="/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Nehemiah 3:12</a> And next to them, Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of the other half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs, with the help of his daughters. <a href="/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Nehemiah 3:9</a> Next to them, Rephaiah son of Hur, ruler of a half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs; <a href="/nehemiah/3-14.htm">Nehemiah 3:14</a> The Dung Gate was repaired by Malchijah son of Rechab, ruler of the district of Beth-haccherem. He rebuilt it and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. <a href="/nehemiah/3-17.htm">Nehemiah 3:17</a> Next to him, the Levites made repairs under Rehum son of Bani, and next to him, Hashabiah, ruler of a half-district of Keilah, made repairs for his district. <a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Nehemiah 3:19</a> And next to him, Ezer son of Jeshua, ruler of Mizpah, repaired another section opposite the ascent to the armory, near the angle in the wall.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Colhozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of Shiloni.Col-hozeh.<a href="/nehemiah/3-15.htm">Nehemiah 3:15</a> But the gate of the fountain repaired Shallun the son of Colhozeh, the ruler of part of Mizpah; he built it, and covered it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and the wall of the pool of Siloah by the king's garden, and unto the stairs that go down from the city of David.Shiloni.<a href="/genesis/38-5.htm">Genesis 38:5</a> And she yet again conceived, and bare a son; and called his name Shelah: and he was at Chezib, when she bare him.Shelah.<a href="/numbers/26-20.htm">Numbers 26:20</a> And the sons of Judah after their families were; of Shelah, the family of the Shelanites: of Pharez, the family of the Pharzites: of Zerah, the family of the Zarhites.Shelanites.<a href="/1_chronicles/4-21.htm">1 Chronicles 4:21</a> The sons of Shelah the son of Judah were, Er the father of Lecah, and Laadah the father of Mareshah, and the families of the house of them that wrought fine linen, of the house of Ashbea,<a href="/1_chronicles/9-5.htm">1 Chronicles 9:5</a> And of the Shilonites; Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/10-39.htm">Adaiah</a> <a href="/ezra/10-39.htm">Adai'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-6.htm">Baruch</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-15.htm">Colhozeh</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-4.htm">Descendant</a> <a href="/ezra/8-16.htm">Joiarib</a> <a href="/ezra/8-16.htm">Joi'arib</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-25.htm">Maaseiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-25.htm">Ma-Asei'ah</a> <a href="/ezra/10-21.htm">Masseiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-15.htm">Shelah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-15.htm">Shilonite</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-15.htm">Shi'lonite</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-4.htm">Zechariah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-4.htm">Zechari'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/11-12.htm">Adaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-12.htm">Adai'ah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-12.htm">Baruch</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-15.htm">Colhozeh</a> <a href="/job/18-19.htm">Descendant</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-10.htm">Joiarib</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-10.htm">Joi'arib</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-7.htm">Maaseiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-7.htm">Ma-Asei'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-42.htm">Masseiah</a> <a href="/luke/3-35.htm">Shelah</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-29.htm">Shilonite</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-29.htm">Shi'lonite</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-12.htm">Zechariah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-12.htm">Zechari'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 11</div>1. <a href="/nehemiah/11-1.htm">The rulers, voluntary men, and the tenth man chosen by lot, dwell at Jerusalem.</a> 3. <a href="/nehemiah/11-3.htm">A catalogue of their names.</a> 20. <a href="/nehemiah/11-20.htm">Those who remain dwell in other cities.</a> </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'; 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This name appears multiple times, indicating a person dedicated to God's service. Baruch, meaning "blessed," is also a significant name, often associated with scribes or those who record important events, as seen with Baruch, the scribe of Jeremiah. This lineage suggests a family with a history of religious or administrative roles.the son of Col-hozeh Col-hozeh means "all-seeing" or "every seer," which may imply a prophetic or visionary role within the community. This name is unique to this passage, indicating a specific family line with a possible reputation for spiritual insight or leadership.the son of Hazaiah Hazaiah means "Yahweh has seen." This name reflects a recognition of God's omniscience and involvement in the lives of His people. It suggests a heritage of faith and reliance on God's providence.the son of Adaiah Adaiah means "Yahweh has adorned." This name appears in various genealogies, often linked to priestly or Levitical lines, indicating a family with a strong religious heritage and possibly a role in temple service.the son of Joiarib Joiarib means "Yahweh contends" or "Yahweh will plead." This name is associated with one of the priestly divisions established by King David (<a href="/1_chronicles/24-7.htm">1 Chronicles 24:7</a>). It suggests a lineage with a significant role in the religious leadership of Israel.the son of Zechariah Zechariah means "Yahweh remembers." This name is common among prophets and leaders, emphasizing God's faithfulness and the importance of remembering His covenant. It connects to the prophetic tradition and the hope of restoration for Israel.a descendant of Shelah Shelah is one of the sons of Judah, mentioned in <a href="/genesis/38-5.htm">Genesis 38:5</a>. This connection to the tribe of Judah highlights the fulfillment of God's promises to this tribe, from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ would come. The mention of Shelah ties this genealogy to the broader narrative of God's redemptive plan through the line of Judah.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/maaseiah.htm">Maaseiah</a> A leader among the people who returned to Jerusalem. His name means "work of the Lord" in Hebrew, indicating a life dedicated to God's service. 2. <a href="/topical/b/baruch.htm">Baruch</a> The father of Maaseiah. His name means "blessed" in Hebrew, suggesting a heritage of faith and blessing. 3. <a href="/topical/c/col-hozeh.htm">Col-Hozeh</a> An ancestor of Maaseiah. His name means "all-seeing" or "visionary," which may imply a family known for spiritual insight. 4. <a href="/topical/h/hazaiah,_adaiah,_joiarib,_zechariah.htm">Hazaiah, Adaiah, Joiarib, Zechariah</a> Ancestors of Maaseiah, each contributing to the lineage of those who returned to Jerusalem, emphasizing the importance of family heritage in God's plan. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_shilonite.htm">The Shilonite</a> Refers to a descendant of Shiloh, a place of early worship in Israel, highlighting the connection to Israel's spiritual history.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heritage.htm">The Importance of Heritage</a> Understanding our spiritual heritage can inspire us to live faithfully. Just as Maaseiah's lineage was significant, we should value the spiritual legacy passed down to us. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_restoration.htm">God's Faithfulness in Restoration</a> The return to Jerusalem symbolizes God's faithfulness in restoring His people. We can trust God to restore and rebuild areas of our lives that are broken. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_leadership_in_community.htm">Role of Leadership in Community</a> Leaders like Maaseiah played a crucial role in the community's spiritual and physical rebuilding. We are called to be leaders in our communities, guiding others in faith and action. <a href="/topical/s/significance_of_names.htm">Significance of Names</a> The meanings of names in the Bible often reflect character or destiny. Reflect on the significance of your name and how it might relate to your spiritual journey. <a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god's_work.htm">Commitment to God's Work</a> Maaseiah's name, meaning "work of the Lord," reminds us of our call to be actively involved in God's work, using our gifts and talents for His glory.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 11</a> <a href="/q/do_i_discipline_my_body_and_control_it.htm">What does 'The joy of the Lord is your strength' mean?</a> <a href="/q/nehemiah_11_7-9__genealogy_errors.htm">Nehemiah 11:7-9 - Are the genealogies here consistent with other biblical genealogies, or do apparent discrepancies suggest later additions or errors?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_micah_5_3_align_with_history.htm">Micah 5:3 mentions a temporary abandonment until childbirth occurs. How does this align with recorded history or other biblical prophecies about Israel's fate?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_psalm_96_5_fit_with_the_big_bang.htm">Psalm 96:5 proclaims the Lord 'made the heavens,' so how does this fit with current cosmological theories such as the Big Bang and the vast timeline of cosmic evolution?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/nehemiah/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) The son of Shiloni.--Better, the Shilonite, or descendants of Shelah, youngest son of Judah.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - Maaseiah is called "Asaish" in 1 Chronicles, and designated simply as "the Shilonite, or descendant of Shelah, the youngest son of Judah. Zechariah, the son of Shiloni. Rather, "the Shilonite." The word ben, "son," has been intruded into the text by a copyist, who thought that "Shiloni" was a personal name. <a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/11-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>and Maaseiah וּמַעֲשֵׂיָ֣ה (ū·ma·‘ă·śê·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4641.htm">Strong's 4641: </a> Maaseiah -- 'work of Yah', the name of a number of Israelites son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Baruch, בָּר֣וּךְ (bā·rūḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1263.htm">Strong's 1263: </a> Baruch -- 'blessed', three Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Col-hozeh, חֹ֠זֶה (ḥō·zeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3626.htm">Strong's 3626: </a> Col-hozeh -- an Israelite name the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Hazaiah, חֲזָיָ֨ה (ḥă·zā·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2382.htm">Strong's 2382: </a> Hazaiah -- 'Yah has seen', a descendant of Judah the son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Adaiah, עֲדָיָ֧ה (‘ă·ḏā·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5718.htm">Strong's 5718: </a> Adaiah -- 'Yah has ornamented Himself', the name of a number of Israelites the son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Joiarib, יוֹיָרִ֛יב (yō·w·yā·rîḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3114.htm">Strong's 3114: </a> Jojarib the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Zechariah, זְכַרְיָ֖ה (zə·ḵar·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2148.htm">Strong's 2148: </a> Zachariah -- the name of a number of Israelites a descendant בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Shelah. הַשִּׁלֹנִֽי׃ (haš·ši·lō·nî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8023.htm">Strong's 8023: </a> Shiloni <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/11-5.htm">Nehemiah 11:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/11-5.htm">Nehemiah 11:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/nehemiah/11-5.htm">Nehemiah 11:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/11-5.htm">Nehemiah 11:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/11-5.htm">Nehemiah 11:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/11-5.htm">Nehemiah 11:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/11-5.htm">Nehemiah 11:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/11-5.htm">Nehemiah 11:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/11-5.htm">Nehemiah 11:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/nehemiah/11-5.htm">Nehemiah 11:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-5.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 11:5 And Maaseiah the son of Baruch (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/11-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 11:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 11:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/11-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 11:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 11:6" /></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>