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There was also a leader of the family of Miniamin. Piltai was leader of the family of Moadiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />of Abijah, Zichri; <i>the son</i> of Minjamin; of Moadiah, Piltai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zichri of Abijah, Piltai of Moadiah, of Miniamin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zichri of Abijah, Piltai of Moadiah, of Miniamin, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Zichri of Abijah, Piltai of Moadiah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />from Abijah, Zichri; from Miniamin, from Moadiah, Piltai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />of Abijah, Zicri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />of Abijah, Zikri; of Minjamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin; of Moadiah, Piltai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin; of Moadiah, Piltai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To Abiah, Zichri; to Miniamin, to Moadiah, Piltai;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Of Abia, Zechri: of Miamin and Moadia, Phelti: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />of Abijah, Zichri; of Mijamin and Moadiah, Piltai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />for Abijah, Zichri; for Miamin,. . .; for Moadiah, Piltai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Abijah, Zichri, Benjamin, Moadiah, Polta;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Abia, Zekri, Benyamin, Mudaiah, Pulata<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin; of Moadiah, Piltai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />to Abia, Zechri; to Miamin, Maadai; to Pheleti, <i>one</i>;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/12-17.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=3503" 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/12.htm">The Priests and Levites who Returned</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam; <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/29.htm" title="29: la·’ă·ḇî·yāh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Or prolonged Abiyahuw; from 'ab and Yahh; father of Jah; Abijah, the name of several Israelite men and two Israelitesses.">of Abijah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2147.htm" title="2147: ziḵ·rî (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From zakar; memorable; Zicri, the name of twelve Israelites.">Zichri;</a> <a href="/hebrew/4509.htm" title="4509: lə·min·yā·mîn (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- From the right hand, the name of several Isr. From min and yamiyn; from right hand; Minjamin, the name of two Israelites.">of Miniamin</a> <a href="/hebrew/4153.htm" title="4153: lə·mō·w·‘aḏ·yāh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Moadjah. From mow'ad and Yahh; assembly of Jah; Moadjah, an Israelite.">and of Moadiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6408.htm" title="6408: pil·ṭāy (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite priest. For Paltiy; Piltai, an Israelite.">Piltai;</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jonathan;…<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/24-7.htm">1 Chronicles 24:7-19</a></span><br />The first lot fell to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah, / the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim, / the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/2-36.htm">Ezra 2:36-39</a></span><br />The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/10-2.htm">Nehemiah 10:2-8</a></span><br />Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, / Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah, / Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-10.htm">Nehemiah 11:10-14</a></span><br />From the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib; Jachin; / Seraiah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of the house of God; / and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-10.htm">1 Chronicles 9:10-13</a></span><br />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; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">2 Chronicles 31:15-19</a></span><br />Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike. / In addition, they distributed portions to the males registered by genealogy who were three years of age or older—to all who would enter the house of the LORD for their daily duties for service in the responsibilities of their divisions— / and to the priests enrolled according to their families in the genealogy, as well as to the Levites twenty years of age or older, according to their responsibilities and divisions. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/8-24.htm">Ezra 8:24-30</a></span><br />Then I set apart twelve of the leading priests, together with Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brothers, / and I weighed out to them the contribution of silver and gold and the articles that the king, his counselors, his leaders, and all the Israelites there had offered for the house of our God. / I weighed out into their hands 650 talents of silver, articles of silver weighing 100 talents, 100 talents of gold, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-39.htm">Nehemiah 7:39-42</a></span><br />The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-1.htm">1 Chronicles 6:1-15</a></span><br />The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. / The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">2 Chronicles 8:14</a></span><br />In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1-17</a></span><br />This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-5.htm">Luke 1:5</a></span><br />In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11-28</a></span><br />Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. / He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-7.htm">Acts 6:7</a></span><br />So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-4.htm">Romans 9:4-5</a></span><br />the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises. / Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai:</p><p class="hdg">Miniamin.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/12-5.htm">Nehemiah 12:5</a></b></br> Miamin, Maadiah, Bilgah,</p><p class="hdg">Miamin.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/12-5.htm">Nehemiah 12:5</a></b></br> Miamin, Maadiah, Bilgah,</p><p class="hdg">Maadiah.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/12-4.htm">Abijah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-4.htm">Abi'jah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-22.htm">Abijah's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">Miniamin</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">Mini'amin</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-5.htm">Moadiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-9.htm">Zichri</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-9.htm">Zicri</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/1-7.htm">Abijah</a> <a href="/matthew/1-7.htm">Abi'jah</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-6.htm">Abijah's</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-41.htm">Miniamin</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-41.htm">Mini'amin</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-5.htm">Moadiah</a> <a href="/exodus/6-21.htm">Zichri</a> <a href="/exodus/6-21.htm">Zicri</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">The priests and the Levites which came up with Zerubbabel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-10.htm">The succession of high priests.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-22.htm">Certain chief Levites.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-27.htm">The solemnity of the dedication of the walls.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">44. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-44.htm">The offices of priests and Levites appointed in the temple.</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/12.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/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>of Abijah, Zichri;</b><br>The mention of Abijah refers to one of the priestly divisions established by King David, as recorded in <a href="/1_chronicles/24-10.htm">1 Chronicles 24:10</a>. The division of Abijah was the eighth of the twenty-four priestly courses. Zichri, mentioned here, is likely a descendant or representative of this division during the time of Nehemiah. The priestly courses were a system to organize the priests for service in the temple, ensuring that worship and sacrifices were conducted in an orderly manner. This system highlights the continuity and faithfulness in worship practices from the time of David to the post-exilic period. The name Zichri means "memorable" or "renowned," which may indicate his standing or reputation among the priests.<p><b>of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai;</b><br>Miniamin and Moadiah are likely names of priestly families or divisions, though they are less frequently mentioned in the biblical text. The name Miniamin appears in <a href="/1_chronicles/24-9.htm">1 Chronicles 24:9</a> as the sixth division of priests, while Moadiah is less clearly identified but may be a variant of Maadiah, mentioned in <a href="/nehemiah/12-5.htm">Nehemiah 12:5</a>. Piltai, associated with these divisions, would have been a leader or representative of these priestly families during Nehemiah's time. The organization of these priestly families underscores the importance of maintaining religious order and continuity after the return from Babylonian exile. This reflects the broader theme of restoration and renewal found throughout the book of Nehemiah, as the people of Israel sought to reestablish their identity and covenant relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abijah.htm">Abijah</a></b><br>A priestly division established by King David, mentioned in <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/24.htm">1 Chronicles 24</a>. The division of Abijah is significant in the priestly order and is later referenced in the New Testament in relation to Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zichri.htm">Zichri</a></b><br>A priest associated with the division of Abijah. His mention here signifies the continuity and faithfulness of the priestly line.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/miniamin.htm">Miniamin</a></b><br>Another priestly division, though less is known about this group. Their mention underscores the comprehensive nature of the priestly service.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/moadiah.htm">Moadiah</a></b><br>A priestly division, also known as Maadiah in some translations. This group is part of the larger priestly organization serving in the temple.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/piltai.htm">Piltai</a></b><br>A priest associated with the division of Moadiah. His inclusion highlights the detailed record-keeping and organization of the priestly duties.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>The detailed listing of priestly divisions in <a href="/nehemiah/12-17.htm">Nehemiah 12:17</a> highlights the importance of faithfulness in serving God. Each name represents a commitment to maintaining worship and service in the temple.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_god's_plan.htm">Continuity of God's Plan</a></b><br>The mention of these priestly divisions shows the continuity of God's plan from the time of David through the return from exile. It reminds us that God’s purposes are steadfast and enduring.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/importance_of_order_and_structure.htm">Importance of Order and Structure</a></b><br>The organization of the priestly divisions underscores the value of order and structure in worship and service. This can be applied to how we organize our own spiritual lives and church communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a></b><br>The priests listed here are part of a legacy that extends into the New Testament. Our actions and service today contribute to a legacy of faith for future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_community_in_worship.htm">Role of Community in Worship</a></b><br>The collective effort of these priests emphasizes the role of community in worship. It encourages us to participate actively in our faith communities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/nehemiah's_role_in_rebuilding_walls.htm">What was Nehemiah's role in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_nehemiah_12_1-7_priests_verified.htm">In Nehemiah 12:1-7, are there any historical or archaeological records confirming the specific priests and Levites named here?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/azgad's_children__1,222_or_2,322.htm">How many were the children of Azgad? One thousand two hundred and twenty-two (Ezra 2:12) Two thousand three hundred and twenty-two (Nehemiah 7:17)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/hashum's_children__223_or_328.htm">How many were the children of Hashum? Two hundred and twenty-three (Ezra 2:19) Three hundred and twenty-eight (Nehemiah 7:22)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/nehemiah/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) <span class= "bld">Of Miniamin.</span>--Some name has dropped out.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Of Miniamin</span> Rather, "of Miamin" (see ver. 5). The name of the head of the course in Joiakim's time has, by the carelessness of a copyist, fallen out. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/12-17.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">of Abijah,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַאֲבִיָּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(la·’ă·ḇî·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_29.htm">Strong's 29: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abijah -- 'Yah is my father', an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Zichri;</span><br /><span class="heb">זִכְרִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(ziḵ·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2147.htm">Strong's 2147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zichri -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Minjamin</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמִ֨נְיָמִ֔ין</span> <span class="translit">(lə·min·yā·mîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4509.htm">Strong's 4509: </a> </span><span class="str2">Miniamin -- 'from the right hand', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and of Moadiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמוֹעַדְיָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(lə·mō·w·‘aḏ·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4153.htm">Strong's 4153: </a> </span><span class="str2">Moadjah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Piltai;</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּלְטָֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(pil·ṭāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6408.htm">Strong's 6408: </a> </span><span class="str2">Piltai -- an Israelite priest</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/12-17.htm">Nehemiah 12:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/12-17.htm">Nehemiah 12:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/12-17.htm">Nehemiah 12:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12-17.htm">Nehemiah 12:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12-17.htm">Nehemiah 12:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/12-17.htm">Nehemiah 12:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/12-17.htm">Nehemiah 12:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/12-17.htm">Nehemiah 12:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/12-17.htm">Nehemiah 12:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/12-17.htm">Nehemiah 12:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/12-17.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 12:17 Of Abijah Zichri (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/12-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/12-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:18" /></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>