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class="padleft"><div 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 />Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, one of the descendants of Zerah son of Judah, was the king&#8217s agent in all affairs relating to the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, a descendant of Zerah son of Judah, was the royal adviser in all matters of public administration.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the sons of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king’s side in all matters concerning the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabeel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, <i>was</i> at the king's hand in all matters concerning the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, <i>was</i> the king’s deputy in all matters concerning the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the sons of Zerah the son of Judah, was the king’s representative for every matter concerning the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the sons of Zerah the son of Judah, was the king&#8217s representative in all matters concerning the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the sons of Zerah the son of Judah, was the king’s representative in all matters concerning the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the sons of Zerah the son of Judah, was the king’s representative in all matters concerning the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the sons of Zerah the son of Judah, was the king’s representative in all matters concerning the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, of the descendants of Zerah son of Judah, was the king’s agent in every matter concerning the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, of the descendants of Zerah son of Judah, was the king&#8217s agent in every matter concerning the people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king's hand in all matters concerning the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The people of Israel were represented at the Persian court by Pethahiah son of Meshezabel from the Zerah clan of the Judah tribe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king's hand in all matters concerning the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Pethahiah, son of Meshezabel, one of the descendants of Zerah, Judah's son, was the king's adviser on all matters concerning the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, of the clan of Zerah and the tribe of Judah, represented the people of Israel at the Persian court. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, a descendant of Zerah son of Judah, represented the king in all matters concerning the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, one of the descendants of Zerah son of Judah, was an adviser to the king in every matter pertaining to the people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the descendants of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king's hand in all matters concerning the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabeel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah was at the king's hand in all matters concerning the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king’s hand in all matters concerning the people. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Pethahiah son of Meshezabeel, of the sons of Zerah, son of Judah, [is] by the hand of the king, for every matter of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Pethahiah son of Meshezabeel, of the sons of Zerah, son of Judah, is by the hand of the king, for every matter of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Pethahiah son of Meshezaheel, from the sons of Zerah son of Judah, at the hand of the king for every word to the people.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Phathahia the son of Mesezebel of the children of Zara the son of Juda was at the hand of the king, in all matters concerning the people, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Pethahiah, the son of Meshezabel, from the sons of Zerah, the son of Judah, was at the hand of the king concerning every word of the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Pethahiah, son of Meshezabel, a descendant of Zerah, son of Judah, was royal deputy in all affairs that concerned the people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, of the descendants of Zerah son of Judah, was at the king’s hand in all matters concerning the people.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Pethahiah the son of Meshumael, of the descendants of Zerah, the son of Judah, was in charge of whatever the king had commanded concerning every man and over the numbering of the people<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Petakhya, son of Meshuzphayel of the sons of Zarakh, son of Yehuda, was authorized over everything whatever the King said about all the counting of the people<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king's hand in all matters concerning the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Phathaia son of Baseza was in attendance on the king in every matter for the people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/11-24.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=3329" 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">Residents Outside Jerusalem</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">23</span>For there was a command from the king concerning the singers, an ordinance regulating their daily activities. <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6611.htm" title="6611: ū·p̄ə·ṯaḥ·yāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Three Isr. From pathach and Yahh; Jah has opened; Pethachjah, the name of four Israelites.">Pethahiah</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</a> <a href="/hebrew/4898.htm" title="4898: mə·šê·zaḇ·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- God delivers, an Isr. name. From an equiv. To shzab and 'el; delivered of God; Meshezabel, an Israelite.">of Meshezabel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: mib·bə·nê- (Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">a descendant</a> <a href="/hebrew/2226.htm" title="2226: ze·raḥ (N-proper-ms) -- The same as zerach; Zerach, the name of three Israelites, also of an Idumaean and an Ethiopian prince.">of Zerah</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</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">was the king’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: lə·yaḏ (Prep-l:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">agent</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">in every</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: dā·ḇār (N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">matter</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: lā·‘ām (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">concerning the people.</a> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages;…<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/27-25.htm">1 Chronicles 27:25-31</a></span><br />Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses. / Ezri son of Chelub was in charge of the workers in the fields who tilled the soil. / Shimei the Ramathite was in charge of the vineyards. Zabdi the Shiphmite was in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine vats. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-5.htm">1 Kings 4:5-7</a></span><br />Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the governors; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king; / Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor. / Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-15.htm">2 Samuel 8:15-18</a></span><br />Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: / Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-14.htm">1 Chronicles 18:14-17</a></span><br />Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: / Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was the scribe; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-1.htm">1 Kings 4:1-6</a></span><br />So King Solomon ruled over Israel, / and these were his chief officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest; / Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-22.htm">1 Chronicles 9:22-24</a></span><br />The number of those chosen to be gatekeepers at the thresholds was 212. They were registered by genealogy in their villages. David and Samuel the seer had appointed them to their positions of trust. / So they and their descendants were assigned to guard the gates of the house of the LORD—the house called the Tent. / The gatekeepers were stationed on the four sides: east, west, north, and south.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-9.htm">2 Chronicles 8:9-10</a></span><br />But Solomon did not consign any of the Israelites to slave labor, because they were his men of war, the leaders of his captains, and the commanders of his chariots and cavalry. / They were also the chief officers for King Solomon: 250 supervisors.<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/26-29.htm">1 Chronicles 26:29-32</a></span><br />From the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons had the outside duties as officers and judges over Israel. / From the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his relatives, 1,700 capable men, had charge of the affairs of Israel west of the Jordan for all the work of the LORD and for the service of the king. / As for the Hebronites, Jerijah was the chief of the Hebronites, according to the genealogies of his ancestors. In the fortieth year of David’s reign the records were searched, and strong, capable men were found among the Hebronites at Jazer in Gilead. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/19-11.htm">2 Chronicles 19:11</a></span><br />Note that Amariah, the chief priest, will be over you in all that pertains to the LORD, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all that pertains to the king. And the Levites will serve as officers before you. Act resolutely; may the LORD be with the upright!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/7-25.htm">Ezra 7:25</a></span><br />And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God, which you possess, are to appoint magistrates and judges to judge all the people west of the Euphrates—all who know the laws of your God. And you are to teach these laws to anyone who does not know them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1-7</a></span><br />Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. / For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">1 Timothy 2:1-2</a></span><br />First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— / for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/3-1.htm">Titus 3:1</a></span><br />Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">1 Peter 2:13-14</a></span><br />Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabeel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king's hand in all matters concerning the people.</p><p class="hdg">Meshezabeel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/10-21.htm">Nehemiah 10:21</a></b></br> Meshezabeel, Zadok, Jaddua,</p><p class="hdg">Zerah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/38-30.htm">Genesis 38:30</a></b></br> And afterward came out his brother, that had the scarlet thread upon his hand: and his name was called Zarah.</p><p class="hdg">Zarah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/26-20.htm">Numbers 26:20</a></b></br> And the sons of Judah after their families were; of Shelah, the family of the Shelanites: of Pharez, the family of the Pharzites: of Zerah, the family of the Zarhites.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/1-3.htm">Matthew 1:3</a></b></br> And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;</p><p class="hdg">Zara.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">1 Chronicles 18:17</a></b></br> And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada <i>was</i> over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David <i>were</i> chief about the king.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/23-28.htm">1 Chronicles 23:28</a></b></br> Because their office <i>was</i> to wait on the sons of Aaron for the service of the house of the LORD, in the courts, and in the chambers, and in the purifying of all holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/9-5.htm">Affairs</a> <a href="/romans/13-4.htm">Agent</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-7.htm">Children</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-30.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-20.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-23.htm">King's</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-23.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/ezra/7-11.htm">Matters</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-21.htm">Meshezabeel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-21.htm">Meshezabel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-21.htm">Meshez'abel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Pethahiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-16.htm">Pethahi'ah</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-5.htm">Relating</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-48.htm">Representative</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-29.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-9.htm">Zerah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/56-5.htm">Affairs</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-2.htm">Agent</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-25.htm">Children</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-31.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-31.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-25.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/esther/1-5.htm">King's</a> <a href="/esther/2-4.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/esther/1-13.htm">Matters</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-4.htm">Meshezabeel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-4.htm">Meshezabel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-4.htm">Meshez'abel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-16.htm">Pethahiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-16.htm">Pethahi'ah</a> <a href="/acts/15-12.htm">Relating</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-14.htm">Representative</a> <a href="/job/1-8.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/matthew/1-3.htm">Zerah</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'; 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His name means "Yahweh has opened," which may indicate a role of divine communication or insight. Meshezabel, his father, is not widely known outside of this reference, suggesting that Pethahiah's significance is more tied to his role and lineage than to his immediate family.<p><b>a descendant of Zerah son of Judah</b><br>Zerah was one of the twin sons of Judah and Tamar, as recorded in <a href="/genesis/38.htm">Genesis 38</a>. The mention of Zerah here highlights the continuity of the Judahite line, which is significant given the tribe of Judah's prominence in Israel's history and its association with leadership and kingship. This lineage underscores the fulfillment of Jacob's blessing in <a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a>, where the scepter is prophesied not to depart from Judah.<p><b>was the king’s agent</b><br>The term "king's agent" suggests a position of authority and responsibility, likely involving administration or governance. This role would have been crucial in the context of the Persian Empire, under which the Jewish people were allowed to return to Jerusalem. The king referred to here is likely Artaxerxes I, under whose reign Nehemiah served. Pethahiah's position indicates a trusted relationship between the Jewish community and the Persian authorities.<p><b>in every matter concerning the people</b><br>This phrase implies that Pethahiah had a comprehensive role in managing affairs related to the Jewish community. His responsibilities would have included legal, economic, and possibly religious matters, ensuring that the needs and concerns of the people were addressed in accordance with both Jewish law and Persian governance. This role reflects the broader theme of restoration and re-establishment of the Jewish community in their homeland, as seen throughout the book of Nehemiah.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/pethahiah.htm">Pethahiah</a></b><br>A key figure in this verse, Pethahiah is identified as the son of Meshezabel and a descendant of Zerah, son of Judah. His role as the king's agent indicates a position of significant responsibility and trust.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/meshezabel.htm">Meshezabel</a></b><br>The father of Pethahiah, though not much is detailed about him in the Bible, his mention signifies the importance of lineage and heritage in Jewish culture.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/z/zerah.htm">Zerah</a></b><br>A son of Judah, Zerah's lineage is notable in the context of the tribes of Israel. His descendants, including Pethahiah, played roles in the governance and religious life of the community.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, Judah holds a prominent place in biblical history, being the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_king's_agent.htm">The King’s Agent</a></b><br>This role involved managing affairs on behalf of the king, indicating a position of authority and influence within the community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_lineage_and_heritage.htm">The Importance of Lineage and Heritage</a></b><br>Understanding one's heritage can provide a sense of identity and purpose. Pethahiah's lineage from Judah highlights the importance of family and tribal connections in fulfilling God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/roles_and_responsibilities_in_leadership.htm">Roles and Responsibilities in Leadership</a></b><br>Pethahiah's role as the king's agent underscores the importance of faithful service and stewardship in positions of authority. Leaders are called to act justly and represent the interests of those they serve.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_administration.htm">Faithfulness in Administration</a></b><br>The administrative role of Pethahiah reminds us of the need for integrity and diligence in managing affairs, whether in secular or religious contexts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_appointing_leaders.htm">God’s Sovereignty in Appointing Leaders</a></b><br>The appointment of leaders like Pethahiah reflects God's sovereignty in placing individuals in positions where they can influence and guide His people.<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_haters_of_brothers_walk_in_darkness.htm">Who was Zerah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_1_chr_9_10-13_divisions_align.htm">How do the priestly divisions in 1 Chronicles 9:10-13 align with differing lists in other Old Testament books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/nehemiah_11_7-9__genealogy_errors.htm">Nehemiah 11:7-9 - Are the genealogies here consistent with other biblical genealogies, or do apparent discrepancies suggest later additions or errors?</a><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>(24) <span class= "bld">Of the children of Zerah.</span>--This makes the absence of Zerah in the beginning of the chapter very remarkable, and suggests some accidental omission.<p><span class= "bld">At the king's hand.</span>--Pethahiah was the king's agent in all the country matters of the "province."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 24.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Pethahiah... of the children of Zerah</span>. We have here an indication of the imperfection of the preceding catalogue, which has mentioned no descendants of Zerah among the Jews dwelling in Jerusalem, but made them all sons of Perez (ver. 6). As already observed, a verse equivalent to <a href="/1_chronicles/6-9.htm">1 Chronicles 6:9</a> must have fallen out between vers. 6 and 7 of this chapter. The exact office borne by Pethahiah cannot be determined; but he evidently held a confidential position, which made him an intermediary for certain purposes between the Persian king and the Jewish people. Perhaps he received and forwarded petitions and complaints. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/11-24.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">Pethahiah</span><br /><span class="heb">וּפְתַֽחְיָ֨ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·p̄ə·ṯaḥ·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6611.htm">Strong's 6611: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pethahiah -- three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">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 Meshezabel,</span><br /><span class="heb">מְשֵֽׁיזַבְאֵ֜ל</span> <span class="translit">(mə·šê·zaḇ·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4898.htm">Strong's 4898: </a> </span><span class="str2">Meshezabel -- 'God delivers', an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a descendant</span><br /><span class="heb">מִבְּנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(mib·bə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural 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 Zerah</span><br /><span class="heb">זֶ֤רַח</span> <span class="translit">(ze·raḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2226.htm">Strong's 2226: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zerah -- three Israelites, also an Edomite, also an Ethiopian</span><br /><br /><span class="word">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 Judah,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוּדָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hū·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the king’s</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">agent</span><br /><span class="heb">לְיַ֣ד</span> <span class="translit">(lə·yaḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in every</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">matter</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּבָ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(dā·ḇār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">concerning the people.</span><br /><span class="heb">לָעָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(lā·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/11-24.htm">Nehemiah 11:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/11-24.htm">Nehemiah 11:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/11-24.htm">Nehemiah 11:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/11-24.htm">Nehemiah 11:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/11-24.htm">Nehemiah 11:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/11-24.htm">Nehemiah 11:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/11-24.htm">Nehemiah 11:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/11-24.htm">Nehemiah 11:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/11-24.htm">Nehemiah 11:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/11-24.htm">Nehemiah 11:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/11-24.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 11:24 Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/11-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 11:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 11:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/11-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 11:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 11:25" /></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>