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Their chief officer was Zabdiel son of Haggedolim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />and 128 of his outstanding associates. Their chief officer was Zabdiel son of Haggedolim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and their brothers, mighty men of valor, 128; their overseer was Zabdiel the son of Haggedolim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and his associates—128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And their brethren, mighty men of valour, an hundred twenty and eight: and their overseer <i>was</i> Zabdiel, the son of <i>one of</i> the great men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and their brethren, mighty men of valor, <i>were</i> one hundred and twenty-eight. Their overseer <i>was</i> Zabdiel the son of <i>one of</i> the great men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and their brothers, valiant warriors, 128. And their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of Haggedolim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and their brothers, valiant warriors, 128. And their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of Haggedolim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and their brothers, valiant warriors, 128. And their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of Haggedolim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and their relatives, mighty men of valor, 128. And their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of Haggedolim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and their brothers, brave men, 128. Their overseer was Zabdiel the son of Haggedolim [one of the great men].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and their relatives, capable men: 128. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim, was their chief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and their relatives, capable men: 128. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim, was their chief. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and their brethren, mighty men of valor, a hundred twenty and eight; and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of Haggedolim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Altogether, there were 128 brave warriors from their clans, and their leader was Zabdiel son of Haggedolim. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and their brethren, mighty men of valour, an hundred twenty and eight: and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of Haggedolim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Their relatives, who were warriors, totaled 128. The man in charge of them was Zabdiel, son of Haggedolim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />There were 128 members of this clan who were outstanding soldiers. Their leader was Zabdiel, a member of a leading family. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />along with their relatives, 128 mighty, valiant men, and their overseer Zabdiel son of Haggedolim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and his associates?128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer.<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 exceptional men--128. The officer over them was Zabdiel the son of Haggedolim. <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, mighty men of valor, one hundred twenty-eight; and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of Haggedolim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And their brethren, mighty men of valor, a hundred twenty and eight: and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of one of the great men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and their brothers, mighty men of valor, one hundred twenty-eight; and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of Haggedolim. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and their brothers, one hundred twenty-eight mighty men of valor; and an inspector over them [is] Zabdiel, son of [one of] the great men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and their brethren, mighty of valour, a hundred twenty and eight; and an inspector over them is Zabdiel, son of one of the great men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And their brethren men of strength, a hundred twenty and eight: and he reviewing over them Zabdiel, son of the great ones:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And their brethren who were very mighty, a hundred twenty-eight: and their ruler Zabdiel son of the mighty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and their brothers, who were very powerful: one hundred twenty-eight. And their foremost leader was Zabdiel, the son of the powerful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and his kinsmen, warriors, one hundred and twenty-eight. Their commander was Zabdiel, son of Haggadol.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and their associates, valiant warriors, one hundred twenty-eight; their overseer was Zabdiel son of Haggedolim.<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, mighty men of valour, one hundred and twenty-eight; and their overseer was Zabdiel the son of one of the great men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Their brethren, mighty men of power, a hundred and twenty and eight, and Zabdayel, a son of the Princes, was authorized over them.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and their brethren, mighty men of valour, a hundred twenty and eight; and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of Haggedolim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and his brethren, mighty men of war, a hundred and twenty-eight: and <i>their</i> overseer <i>was</i> Badiel son of <i>one of the</i> great men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/11-14.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=3231" 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">13</span>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="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: wa·’ă·ḥê·hem (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">and his associates—</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mê·’āh (Number-fs) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">128</a> <a href="/hebrew/6242.htm" title="6242: ‘eś·rîm (Number-cp) -- Twenty. From eser; twenty; also twentieth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8083.htm" title="8083: ū·šə·mō·nāh (Conj-w:: Number-ms) -- Or shmowneh; feminine shmonah; or shmownah; apparently from shamen through the idea of plumpness; a cardinal number, eight; also eighth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1368.htm" title="1368: gib·bō·w·rê (Adj-mpc) -- Strong, mighty. Or gibbor; intensive from the same as geber; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant.">mighty men</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥa·yil (N-ms) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">of valor.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2068.htm" title="2068: zaḇ·dî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- My gift is God, two Isr. From zebed and 'el; gift of God: zabdiel, the name of two Israelites.">Zabdiel</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 of Haggedolim</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: hag·gə·ḏō·w·lîm (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6496.htm" title="6496: ū·p̄ā·qîḏ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Commissioner, deputy, overseer. From paqad; a superintendent.">was their overseer.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;…<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="/1_chronicles/9-13.htm">1 Chronicles 9:13</a></span><br />and 1,760 of their relatives, the heads of their families, able men for the work of the service of the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-6.htm">Nehemiah 11:6</a></span><br />The descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of valor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Nehemiah 11:22</a></span><br />Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. He was one of Asaph’s descendants, who were the singers in charge of the service of the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-24.htm">Nehemiah 11:24</a></span><br />Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, a descendant of Zerah son of Judah, was the king’s agent in every matter concerning the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-19.htm">Nehemiah 11:19</a></span><br />And the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their associates, who kept watch at the gates—172 men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-20.htm">Nehemiah 11:20</a></span><br />The rest of the Israelites, with the priests and Levites, were in all the villages of Judah, each on his own inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-21.htm">Nehemiah 11:21</a></span><br />The temple servants lived on the hill of Ophel, with Ziha and Gishpa over them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-23.htm">Nehemiah 11:23</a></span><br />For there was a command from the king concerning the singers, an ordinance regulating their daily activities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-25.htm">Nehemiah 11:25</a></span><br />As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-26.htm">Nehemiah 11:26</a></span><br />in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-27.htm">Nehemiah 11:27</a></span><br />in Hazar-shual; in Beersheba and its villages;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-28.htm">Nehemiah 11:28</a></span><br />in Ziklag; in Meconah and its villages;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-29.htm">Nehemiah 11:29</a></span><br />in En-rimmon, Zorah, Jarmuth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-30.htm">Nehemiah 11:30</a></span><br />Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages; in Lachish and its fields; and in Azekah and its villages. So they settled from Beersheba all the way to the Valley of Hinnom.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And their brothers, mighty men of valor, an hundred twenty and eight: and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of one of the great men.</p><p class="hdg">of one of the great men.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/11-14.htm">Nehemiah 11:14</a></b></br> And their brethren, mighty men of valour, an hundred twenty and eight: and their overseer <i>was</i> Zabdiel, the son of <i>one of</i> the great men.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/11-6.htm">Able</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-13.htm">Associates</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-13.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-12.htm">Eight</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-37.htm">Great</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-13.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-9.htm">Inspector</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-32.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-9.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-9.htm">Overseer</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-12.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-8.htm">Twenty-Eight</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-6.htm">Valiant</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-21.htm">Valor</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-6.htm">Valour</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-3.htm">Warriors</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-2.htm">Zabdiel</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/13-24.htm">Able</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-19.htm">Associates</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-16.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/11-2.htm">Eight</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-31.htm">Great</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-18.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-42.htm">Inspector</a> <a href="/job/1-19.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Overseer</a> <a href="/esther/1-1.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/exodus/26-2.htm">Twenty-Eight</a> <a href="/job/24-22.htm">Valiant</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-18.htm">Valor</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">Valour</a> <a href="/psalms/76-5.htm">Warriors</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-2.htm">Zabdiel</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—128 mighty men of valor.</b><br>This phrase highlights the group of men who were part of the community in Jerusalem during Nehemiah's time. The term "mighty men of valor" is often used in the Old Testament to describe warriors of great courage and strength, such as David's mighty men (<a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8-39</a>). These men were likely involved in the defense and protection of the city, reflecting the ongoing need for security in post-exilic Jerusalem. The number 128, while specific, may symbolize completeness or a significant contingent within the community, emphasizing the importance of their role. The presence of such men underscores the theme of restoration and rebuilding, as Jerusalem was being reestablished both physically and spiritually.<p><b>Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer.</b><br>Zabdiel is mentioned as the leader or overseer of these mighty men. The name Zabdiel means "gift of God," which may indicate his role as a divinely appointed leader. The reference to "son of Haggedolim" is unique, as "Haggedolim" translates to "the great ones" or "the great men." This could imply that Zabdiel came from a notable lineage or was associated with a group of distinguished leaders. His position as overseer suggests a structured and organized community, with leadership roles clearly defined. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God raising leaders to guide His people, as seen throughout the history of Israel. The mention of Zabdiel also connects to the idea of faithful leadership, a key element in the successful rebuilding efforts led by Nehemiah.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/mighty_men_of_valor.htm">Mighty Men of Valor</a></b><br>This term refers to the 128 men who were recognized for their bravery and strength. In the Hebrew text, "mighty men of valor" is (gibborê ha-chayil), indicating warriors of great courage and capability.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zabdiel.htm">Zabdiel</a></b><br>He is identified as the overseer of these mighty men. His name means "God has given," reflecting a divine appointment or blessing.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/son_of_haggedolim.htm">Son of Haggedolim</a></b><br>This phrase can be translated as "son of the great ones," suggesting a lineage of notable or influential ancestry.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The context of this verse is the repopulation of Jerusalem, where leaders and families were chosen to live in the city to restore its prominence and function.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/n/nehemiah.htm">Nehemiah</a></b><br>As the governor of Judah, Nehemiah was instrumental in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and the reestablishment of the city as a center of Jewish life and worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_empowerment_for_service.htm">God's Empowerment for Service</a></b><br>God equips and empowers individuals for specific roles and tasks within His kingdom. Just as the mighty men of valor were chosen for their strength and courage, believers today are called and equipped for service in various capacities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Zabdiel's role as an overseer highlights the importance of leadership and accountability. In any community or church setting, leaders are essential for guiding and organizing efforts towards common goals.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_legacy.htm">Heritage and Legacy</a></b><br>The mention of "son of Haggedolim" underscores the significance of heritage and legacy. Believers are encouraged to consider the spiritual legacy they are building and passing on to future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_commitment.htm">Community and Commitment</a></b><br>The repopulation of Jerusalem required commitment and sacrifice from those who chose to live there. Similarly, Christians are called to commit to their communities and contribute to the growth and health of the body of Christ.<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/how_to_verify_nehemiah_11_1's_lottery.htm">Nehemiah 11:1 - How can we verify historically or archaeologically that exactly one-tenth of the people were chosen by lot to live in Jerusalem?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_explains_the_red_sea_parting.htm">Nehemiah 9:11 recounts the Red Sea parting; what historical or natural explanation exists to support such an event?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/pahrath-moab_children_freed__2,812_or_2,818.htm">How many children of Pahrath-Moab were freed from Babylonian captivity? 2,812 (Ezra 2:6) or 2,818 (Nehemiah 7:11)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_nehemiah_11_25-36_sites_match_history.htm">Nehemiah 11:25-36 - Do the recorded locations and populations in Judah and Benjamin align with known historical or archaeological records of the period?</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>(14) <span class= "bld">Of valour.</span>--Able for the service of God's house: <span class= "ital">men of ability,</span> therefore.<p><span class= "bld">The son of one of the great men.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">son of Haggedolim.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Their brethren, mighty men of valour</span>. Not "men of great courage," as Bp. Patrick explains, but "very able men for the work of the service of the house of God," as our translators render the parallel passage of Chronicles (<a href="/1_chronicles/9-13.htm">1 Chronicles 9:13</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Zabdiel, the son of one of the great men</span>. Rather, as in the margin, "the son of Haggedolim." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/11-14.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">וַאֲחֵיהֶם֙</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·ḥê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<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">128</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵאָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular<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">mighty warriors.</span><br /><span class="heb">גִּבּ֣וֹרֵי</span> <span class="translit">(gib·bō·w·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1368.htm">Strong's 1368: </a> </span><span class="str2">Powerful, warrior, tyrant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Zabdiel</span><br /><span class="heb">זַבְדִּיאֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(zaḇ·dî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2068.htm">Strong's 2068: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zabdiel -- 'my gift is God', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son of Haggedolim</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">was their overseer.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּפָקִ֣יד</span> <span class="translit">(ū·p̄ā·qîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6496.htm">Strong's 6496: </a> </span><span class="str2">Commissioner, deputy, overseer</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/11-14.htm">Nehemiah 11:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/11-14.htm">Nehemiah 11:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/11-14.htm">Nehemiah 11:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/11-14.htm">Nehemiah 11:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/11-14.htm">Nehemiah 11:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/11-14.htm">Nehemiah 11:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/11-14.htm">Nehemiah 11:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/11-14.htm">Nehemiah 11:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/11-14.htm">Nehemiah 11:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/11-14.htm">Nehemiah 11:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/11-14.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 11:14 And their brothers mighty men of valor (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/11-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 11:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 11:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/11-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 11:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 11:15" /></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>