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href="/slt/nehemiah/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Hodijah, Hashum, Bezai,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Odaia, Hasum, Besai, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Hodiah, Hashum, Bezai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Hodiah, Hashum, Bezai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Hodiah, Hashum, Bezai,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Urijah, Hashum, Bezai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Uriah, Kheshum, Batsi<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Hodiah, Hashum, Bezai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Oduia, Esam, Besi,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/10-18.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=2861" 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">17</span>Ater, Hezekiah, Azzur, <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1941.htm" title="1941: hō·w·ḏî·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- My splendor is Yah, the name of several Isr. A form of Howdavyah; Hodijah, the name of three Israelites.">Hodiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2828.htm" title="2828: ḥā·šum (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite. From the same as chashman; enriched; Chashum, the name of two or three Israelites.">Hashum,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1209.htm" title="1209: bê·ṣāy (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite name. Perhaps the same as Bcay; Betsai, the name of two Israelites.">Bezai,</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>Hariph, Anathoth, Nebai,…<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/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="/ezra/10-3.htm">Ezra 10:3</a></span><br />So now let us make a covenant before our God to send away all the foreign wives and their children, according to the counsel of my lord and of those who tremble at the command of our God. Let it be done according to the Law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/10-19.htm">Ezra 10:19</a></span><br />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="/deuteronomy/29-12.htm">Deuteronomy 29:12-15</a></span><br />so that you may enter into the covenant of the LORD your God, which He is making with you today, and into His oath, / and so that He may establish you today as His people, and He may be your God as He promised you and as He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. / I am making this covenant and this oath not only with you, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/24-25.htm">Joshua 24:25</a></span><br />On that day Joshua made a covenant for the people, and there at Shechem he established for them a statute and ordinance.<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="/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="/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="/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="/psalms/119-106.htm">Psalm 119:106</a></span><br />I have sworn and confirmed that I will keep Your righteous judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-28.htm">Matthew 26:28</a></span><br />This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-20.htm">Luke 22:20</a></span><br />In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-15.htm">Hebrews 9:15-20</a></span><br />Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant. / In the case of a will, it is necessary to establish the death of the one who made it, / because a will does not take effect until the one who made it has died; it cannot be executed while he is still alive. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Hodijah, Hashum, Bezai,</p><p class="hdg">Hashum.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/7-22.htm">Nehemiah 7:22-73</a></b></br> The children of Hashum, three hundred twenty and eight… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/2-17.htm">Ezra 2:17-70</a></b></br> The children of Bezai, three hundred twenty and three… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/7-52.htm">Bezai</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-23.htm">Be'zai</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-4.htm">Hashum</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-13.htm">Hodiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-13.htm">Hodi'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-13.htm">Hodijah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/2-17.htm">Bezai</a> <a href="/ezra/2-17.htm">Be'zai</a> <a href="/ezra/2-19.htm">Hashum</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-19.htm">Hodiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-19.htm">Hodi'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-19.htm">Hodijah</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>Hodiah</b><br>Hodiah is one of the names listed among those who sealed the covenant in <a href="/nehemiah/10.htm">Nehemiah 10</a>. This name is of Hebrew origin, meaning "majesty of Yahweh" or "splendor of the Lord." The inclusion of Hodiah in this list signifies a commitment to the renewed covenant with God, reflecting the spiritual revival and dedication of the people during Nehemiah's time. This name is also found in other parts of the Old Testament, such as in the genealogies of the Levites, indicating a possible Levitical connection. The Levites played a crucial role in teaching the Law and leading worship, which aligns with the covenant renewal context in Nehemiah.<p><b>Hashum</b><br>Hashum is another signatory of the covenant, and his name appears in several genealogical records in the Bible. The name Hashum means "rich" or "wealthy," which may reflect the status or aspirations of the family. In <a href="/ezra/2-19.htm">Ezra 2:19</a> and <a href="/nehemiah/7-22.htm">Nehemiah 7:22</a>, the descendants of Hashum are listed among those who returned from the Babylonian exile, indicating their participation in the restoration of Jerusalem. This return from exile is a fulfillment of prophetic promises, such as those found in <a href="/jeremiah/29-10.htm">Jeremiah 29:10-14</a>, where God promises to bring His people back to their land. The presence of Hashum in the covenant list underscores the collective responsibility and unity of the returned exiles in reestablishing their identity and faithfulness to God.<p><b>Bezai</b><br>Bezai is also mentioned among the covenant signatories, and his name means "conqueror" or "strong." This name appears in the list of those who returned with Zerubbabel in <a href="/ezra/2-17.htm">Ezra 2:17</a> and <a href="/nehemiah/7-23.htm">Nehemiah 7:23</a>, suggesting a family that was part of the initial wave of returnees. The return under Zerubbabel was significant as it marked the beginning of the restoration of the Jewish community and the rebuilding of the temple, as prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/44-28.htm">Isaiah 44:28</a> and <a href="/haggai/1-8.htm">Haggai 1:8</a>. The inclusion of Bezai in the covenant renewal reflects the ongoing commitment of these families to the spiritual and communal restoration efforts initiated by leaders like Zerubbabel and Nehemiah. This commitment is a type of the ultimate restoration and covenant fulfillment found in Jesus Christ, who establishes a new covenant with His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/hodiah.htm">Hodiah</a></b><br>A signatory of the covenant in <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/10.htm">Nehemiah 10</a>, Hodiah is one of the leaders among the people who committed to follow God's law. The name "Hodiah" means "majesty of Yah" or "praise of Yah," reflecting a dedication to God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/bani.htm">Bani</a></b><br>Another signatory, Bani is a common name in the post-exilic community. The name means "built" or "building," symbolizing the restoration and rebuilding efforts of the Israelites.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/beninu.htm">Beninu</a></b><br>Also a signatory, Beninu's name means "our son" or "son of us," indicating a sense of community and shared identity among the Israelites.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/n/nehemiah.htm">Nehemiah</a></b><br>The governor of Judah who led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and the spiritual renewal of the people. His leadership is central to the events of this chapter.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_covenant_renewal.htm">The Covenant Renewal</a></b><br>The event where the Israelites, under Nehemiah's leadership, renewed their covenant with God, committing to follow His laws and separate themselves from the surrounding nations.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god's_law.htm">Commitment to God's Law</a></b><br>The Israelites' signing of the covenant represents a deep commitment to follow God's commandments. As believers, we are called to a similar commitment in our daily lives, prioritizing God's Word above all else.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a></b><br>The collective signing of the covenant highlights the importance of community in spiritual growth. We are encouraged to hold each other accountable and support one another in our faith journeys.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/separation_from_worldly_influences.htm">Separation from Worldly Influences</a></b><br>The Israelites' pledge to separate from the surrounding nations serves as a reminder for us to guard our hearts and minds against influences that draw us away from God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_in_spiritual_renewal.htm">Leadership in Spiritual Renewal</a></b><br>Nehemiah's role in leading the covenant renewal demonstrates the impact of godly leadership. We are called to be leaders in our own spheres, guiding others towards spiritual renewal and commitment to God.<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/non-biblical_sources_on_neh._10_32-39.htm">Are there non-biblical historical or archaeological sources that verify or challenge the covenant details in Nehemiah 10:32-39?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_nehemiah_8_9-12_urge_joy,_not_sorrow.htm">Why do Nehemiah 8:9-12 command people to rejoice instead of mourning if they had just realized their past failures?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_coffers_in_a_church.htm">Must Christians tithe to the storehouse per Malachi 3:10?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_nehemiah_10_30_oppose_intermarriage.htm">Why does Nehemiah 10:30 emphasize not intermarrying with neighboring peoples, when other passages (e.g., the Book of Ruth) show positive outcomes from such unions?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/10-18.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">Hodiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹדִיָּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·ḏî·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1940.htm">Strong's 1940: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hodiah -- Hodiah </span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hashum,</span><br /><span class="heb">חָשֻׁ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·šum)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2828.htm">Strong's 2828: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hashum -- an Israelite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Bezai,</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּצָֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(bê·ṣāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1209.htm">Strong's 1209: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bezai -- an Israelite name</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/10-18.htm">Nehemiah 10:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/10-18.htm">Nehemiah 10:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/10-18.htm">Nehemiah 10:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/10-18.htm">Nehemiah 10:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/10-18.htm">Nehemiah 10:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/10-18.htm">Nehemiah 10:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/10-18.htm">Nehemiah 10:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/10-18.htm">Nehemiah 10:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/10-18.htm">Nehemiah 10:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/10-18.htm">Nehemiah 10:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/10-18.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 10:18 Hodiah Hashum Bezai (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/10-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 10:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 10:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/10-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 10:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 10:19" /></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>