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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/11.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/nehemiah/11.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, son of Azrikam, son of Hashabiah, son of Bunni.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, son of Azrikam, son of Hashabiah, son of Bunni;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Also of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hashub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Also of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now from the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now from the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now from the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now from the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now from the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, son of Azrikam, son of Hashabiah, son of Bunni;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, son of Azrikam, son of Hashabiah, son of Bunni; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Several Levites settled in Jerusalem. First, there was Shemaiah son of Hasshub. His ancestors were Azrikam, Hashabiah, and Bunni. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />These were the Levites: Shemaiah who was the son of Hasshub, who was the son of Azrikam, who was the son of Hashabiah, who was the son of Bunni.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Levites: Shemaiah, the son of Hasshub and grandson of Azrikam. His ancestors included Hashabiah and Bunni. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />From the descendants of Levi: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Also of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hashub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And of the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hashub, son of Azrikam, son of Hashabiah, son of Bunni,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And of the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hashub, son of Azrikam, son of Hashabiah, son of Bunni,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And from the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hashub, son of Azrikam, son of Hashabiah, son of Bunni.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And of the Levites Semeia the son of Hasub, the son of Azaricam, the son of Hasabia, the son of Boni, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And from the Levites, there were Shemaiah, the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Among the Levites were Shemaiah, son of Hasshub, son of Azrikam, son of Hashabiah, son of Bunni;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And of the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub son of Azrikam son of Hashabiah son of Bunni;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Also the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Joshua, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Banni, the son of Shabbethai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And of the Levites: Shemaiah, son of Yeshua, son of Zarqim, son of Kheshabya, son of Banni, son of Shabti.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And of the Levites; Samaia, son of Esricam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/11-15.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=3241" 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">14</span>and his associates—128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: ū·min- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">From</a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: hal·wî·yim (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">the Levites:</a> <a href="/hebrew/8098.htm" title="8098: šə·ma‘·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Shmamyahuw; from shama' and Yahh; Jah has heard; Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites.">Shemaiah</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/2815.htm" title="2815: ḥaš·šūḇ (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From chashab; intelligent; Chashshub, the name of two or three Israelites.">of Hasshub,</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/5840.htm" title="5840: ‘az·rî·qām (N-proper-ms) -- My help has risen, four Isr. From ezer and active participle of quwm; help of an enemy; Azrikam, the name of four Israelites.">of Azrikam,</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/2811.htm" title="2811: ḥă·šaḇ·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Chashabyahuw; from chashab and Yahh; Jah has regarded; Chashabjah, the name of nine Israelites.">of Hashabiah,</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/1138.htm" title="1138: būn·nî (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. Or Buwniy; from banah; built; Bunni or Buni, an Israelite.">of Bunni;</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>Shabbethai and Jozabad, two leaders of the Levites, who supervised the work outside the house of God;…<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/9-14.htm">1 Chronicles 9:14-16</a></span><br />From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari; / Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; / Obadiah son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/2-40.htm">Ezra 2:40-42</a></span><br />The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua and Kadmiel (through the line of Hodaviah), 74. / The singers: the descendants of Asaph, 128. / The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, and the descendants of Shobai, 139 in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-43.htm">Nehemiah 7:43-45</a></span><br />The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua (through Kadmiel, through the line of Hodevah), 74. / The singers: the descendants of Asaph, 148. / The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, and the descendants of Shobai, 138 in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-4.htm">1 Chronicles 23:4</a></span><br />“Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-32.htm">1 Chronicles 23:32</a></span><br />So the Levites were to carry out the responsibilities for the Tent of Meeting and the Holy Place, and, under their brothers the descendants of Aaron, the service of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1</a></span><br />Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-12.htm">1 Chronicles 26:12</a></span><br />These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-31.htm">1 Chronicles 6:31-32</a></span><br />These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-25.htm">2 Chronicles 29:25</a></span><br />Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">2 Chronicles 31:2</a></span><br />Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-15.htm">2 Chronicles 35:15</a></span><br />The singers, the descendants of Asaph, were at their stations according to the command of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer. And the gatekeepers at each gate did not need to leave their posts, because their fellow Levites made preparations for them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-4.htm">Acts 6:4</a></span><br />and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2</a></span><br />While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-7.htm">Romans 12:7</a></span><br />if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-28.htm">1 Corinthians 12:28</a></span><br />And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Also of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hashub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;</p><p class="hdg">Shemaiah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/9-14.htm">1 Chronicles 9:14,19</a></b></br> And of the Levites; Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari; … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/28-7.htm">Azrikam</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-7.htm">Azri'kam</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-15.htm">Bunni</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-11.htm">Hashabiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-11.htm">Hashabi'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-23.htm">Hashub</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-23.htm">Hasshub</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-3.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-8.htm">Shemaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-8.htm">Shemai'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/3-23.htm">Azrikam</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-23.htm">Azri'kam</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Bunni</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Hashabiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Hashabi'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-11.htm">Hashub</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-14.htm">Hasshub</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-16.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-6.htm">Shemaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-6.htm">Shemai'ah</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>From the Levites:</b><br>The Levites were a tribe set apart for religious duties and temple service in Israel. They did not receive a territorial inheritance like the other tribes but were given cities to live in throughout Israel. Their role was crucial in maintaining the spiritual life of the nation, and they were responsible for teaching the Law, leading worship, and performing sacrifices. This context highlights the importance of the Levites in the post-exilic community as they helped re-establish religious practices in Jerusalem.<p><b>Shemaiah son of Hasshub:</b><br>Shemaiah is identified as a Levite, indicating his role in the temple service. The name Shemaiah means "heard by Yahweh," suggesting a person dedicated to God. Hasshub, his father, is mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, indicating a family lineage involved in temple service. This continuity of service underscores the importance of family heritage in maintaining religious duties.<p><b>The son of Azrikam:</b><br>Azrikam, meaning "helped by a friend," is a name that appears in various genealogies, suggesting a respected lineage. The mention of Azrikam connects Shemaiah to a broader family network involved in religious service, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a faithful lineage in the service of God.<p><b>The son of Hashabiah:</b><br>Hashabiah, meaning "Yahweh has considered," is a name associated with several Levites in the Bible. This connection to Hashabiah highlights the continuity of Levitical service across generations, reflecting the enduring commitment to temple duties and the spiritual leadership of Israel.<p><b>The son of Bunni:</b><br>Bunni, meaning "built," is a less common name, but its inclusion in this genealogy underscores the importance of each individual in the lineage of Levites. This phrase emphasizes the detailed record-keeping and the significance of each family member in the preservation and continuation of religious service in Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/shemaiah.htm">Shemaiah</a></b><br>A Levite mentioned in the context of those who settled in Jerusalem. His lineage is traced back to Bunni, indicating his Levitical heritage and role in temple service.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hasshub,_azrikam,_hashabiah.htm">Hasshub, Azrikam, Hashabiah</a></b><br>Ancestors of Shemaiah, highlighting the importance of genealogy in establishing the legitimacy and duties of the Levites.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/l/levites.htm">Levites</a></b><br>A tribe set apart for religious duties and temple service in Israel. Their presence in Jerusalem was crucial for maintaining worship and spiritual order.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The central city of worship for the Israelites, where the temple was located. The repopulation of Jerusalem was a significant event in the post-exilic period.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/post-exilic_period.htm">Post-Exilic Period</a></b><br>The time after the return from Babylonian exile, marked by efforts to rebuild Jerusalem and restore religious practices.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heritage_and_lineage.htm">The Importance of Heritage and Lineage</a></b><br>Understanding one's spiritual heritage can provide a sense of identity and purpose. Just as the Levites were aware of their lineage, Christians can reflect on their spiritual heritage in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_levites_in_worship.htm">The Role of the Levites in Worship</a></b><br>The Levites' dedication to temple service is a reminder of the importance of serving God faithfully. Believers today are called to serve in various capacities within the church.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/rebuilding_and_restoration.htm">Rebuilding and Restoration</a></b><br>The repopulation of Jerusalem symbolizes spiritual renewal. Christians are encouraged to participate in the restoration of their communities and churches.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_roles.htm">Faithfulness in Small Roles</a></b><br>Shemaiah and his ancestors may not be widely known, but their faithfulness contributed to the larger purpose of worship. Every role in the church is significant.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_worship.htm">Community and Worship</a></b><br>The Levites' presence in Jerusalem highlights the importance of community in worship. Believers are encouraged to engage actively in their faith communities.<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/do_i_discipline_my_body_and_control_it.htm">What does 'The joy of the Lord is your strength' mean?</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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where's_proof_zadokites_stayed_faithful.htm">Ezekiel 44:15 singles out Zadokite priests for special privileges--where is the historical record or proof that this priestly line remained uniquely faithful?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_deut._15_11_contradict_no-poor_claim.htm">Deuteronomy 15:11 acknowledges the perpetual presence of poverty--does this contradict the earlier statement that there would be no poor?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 15, 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Also of the Levites: Shemaiah</span>. Compare <a href="/1_chronicles/9-14.htm">1 Chronicles 9:14</a>. Shemaiah was a descendant of Merari. Together with <span class="cmt_word">Shabbethai</span> and <span class="cmt_word">Jozabad</span> (ver. 16), he had the superintendence of the <span class="cmt_word">outward business of the house of God</span>; or, in other words, of its worldly affairs and money matters. As in the Christian Church a special order was appointed "to serve tables" (<a href="/acts/6-2.htm">Acts 6:2-5</a>), so in the Jewish the secular business of the temple was intrusted to a few carefully-selected persons of the inferior order of the ministry, who were known to have a special capacity for such matters (see <a href="/1_chronicles/26-29.htm">1 Chronicles 26:29</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/11-15.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">From</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִֽן־</span> <span class="translit">(ū·min-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Levites:</span><br /><span class="heb">הַלְוִיִּ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(hal·wî·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> </span><span class="str2">Levites -- descendant of Levi</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shemaiah</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמַעְיָ֧ה</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ma‘·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8098.htm">Strong's 8098: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shemaiah -- 'Yah hears', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶן־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇen-)</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">of Hasshub,</span><br /><span class="heb">חַשּׁ֛וּב</span> <span class="translit">(ḥaš·šūḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2815.htm">Strong's 2815: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hasshub -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the son</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">of Azrikam,</span><br /><span class="heb">עַזְרִיקָ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘az·rî·qām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5840.htm">Strong's 5840: </a> </span><span class="str2">Azrikam -- 'my help has risen', four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the son</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">of Hashabiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲשַׁבְיָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·šaḇ·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2811.htm">Strong's 2811: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hashabiah -- 'Yah has taken account', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the son</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">of Bunni;</span><br /><span class="heb">בּוּנִּֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(būn·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1138.htm">Strong's 1138: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bunni -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/11-15.htm">Nehemiah 11:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/11-15.htm">Nehemiah 11:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/11-15.htm">Nehemiah 11:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/11-15.htm">Nehemiah 11:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/11-15.htm">Nehemiah 11:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/11-15.htm">Nehemiah 11:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/11-15.htm">Nehemiah 11:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/11-15.htm">Nehemiah 11:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/11-15.htm">Nehemiah 11:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/11-15.htm">Nehemiah 11:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/11-15.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 11:15 Of the Levites: Shemaiah the son (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/11-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 11:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 11:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/11-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 11:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 11:16" /></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>