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Jehonathan was leader of the family of Shemaiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jonathan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Shammua of Bilgah, Jehonathan of Shemaiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Shammua of Bilgah, Jehonathan of Shemaiah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Shammua of Bilgah, Jehonathan of Shemaiah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />from Bilgah, Shammua; from Shemaiah, Jehonathan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jonathan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jonathan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To Bilgah, Shammua; to Shemaiah, Jehonathan;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Of Belga, Sammua of Semaia, Jonathan: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />for Bilgah, Shammua; for Shemaiah, Jehonathan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Bilgah, Shammua, Shemaiah, Jonathan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Balga, Shamua, Shemaiah, Yunathan<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />to Balgas, Samue; to Semia, Jonathan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/12-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=3509" 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">17</span>of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai; <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1083.htm" title="1083: lə·ḇil·gāh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Cheerfulness, two Isr. From balag; desistance; Bilgah, the name of two Israelites.">of Bilgah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8051.htm" title="8051: šam·mū·a‘ (N-proper-ms) -- Three Isr. From shamem; renowned; Shammua, the name of four Israelites.">Shammua;</a> <a href="/hebrew/8098.htm" title="8098: liš·ma‘·yāh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Shmamyahuw; from shama' and Yahh; Jah has heard; Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites.">of Shemaiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3083.htm" title="3083: yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and nathan; Jehovah-given; Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites.">Jonathan;</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/10-8.htm">Nehemiah 10:8</a></span><br />Maaziah, Bilgai, and Shemaiah. These were the priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-43.htm">Nehemiah 7:43</a></span><br />The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua (through Kadmiel, through the line of Hodevah), 74.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/2-40.htm">Ezra 2:40</a></span><br />The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua and Kadmiel (through the line of Hodaviah), 74.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-14.htm">1 Chronicles 9:14</a></span><br />From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari;<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/24-20.htm">1 Chronicles 24:20</a></span><br />Now these were the rest of the descendants of Levi: From the sons of Amram: Shubael; from the sons of Shubael: Jehdeiah.<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/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1</a></span><br />This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division:<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="/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">2 Chronicles 31:15</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-4.htm">2 Chronicles 35:4</a></span><br />Prepare yourselves by families in your divisions, according to the instructions written by David king of Israel and Solomon his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/3-8.htm">Ezra 3:8-9</a></span><br />In the second month of the second year after they had arrived at the house of God in Jerusalem, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Jeshua son of Jozadak, and the rest of their associates including the priests, the Levites, and all who had returned to Jerusalem from the captivity, began the work. They appointed Levites twenty years of age or older to supervise the construction of the house of the LORD. / So Jeshua and his sons and brothers, Kadmiel and his sons (descendants of Yehudah), and the sons of Henadad and their sons and brothers—all Levites—joined together to supervise those working on the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Acts 6:1-7</a></span><br />In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. / So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. / Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Acts 13:1-3</a></span><br />Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul. / 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.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;</p><p class="hdg">Shemaiah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/12-6.htm">Nehemiah 12:6</a></b></br> Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/12-5.htm">Bilgah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-8.htm">Jehonathan</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-8.htm">Jehon'athan</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Shammua</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-14.htm">Sham'mu-A</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-6.htm">Shemaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-6.htm">Shemai'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/24-14.htm">Bilgah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-25.htm">Jehonathan</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-8.htm">Jehon'athan</a> <a href="/numbers/13-4.htm">Shammua</a> <a href="/numbers/13-4.htm">Sham'mu-A</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-34.htm">Shemaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-34.htm">Shemai'ah</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 Bilgah, Shammua;</b><br>Bilgah is one of the priestly divisions established by King David, as recorded in <a href="/1_chronicles/24-14.htm">1 Chronicles 24:14</a>. The division of Bilgah is significant in the organization of temple service, ensuring that worship and sacrifices were conducted in an orderly manner. Shammua, associated with this division, is likely a descendant or representative serving during Nehemiah's time. The name Shammua appears in various contexts in the Old Testament, often linked to individuals involved in significant religious or communal roles. This highlights the continuity of priestly duties from David's era to the post-exilic period, emphasizing the restoration of proper worship practices after the Babylonian exile.<p><b>of Shemaiah, Jonathan;</b><br>Shemaiah is another priestly division, also established in the time of David (<a href="/1_chronicles/24-20.htm">1 Chronicles 24:20</a>). The mention of Jonathan as a representative of this division during Nehemiah's time underscores the importance of maintaining the lineage and responsibilities of the priesthood. The name Jonathan, meaning "Yahweh has given," is common in the Old Testament and often associated with figures of leadership and faithfulness. This continuity reflects the dedication to preserving the religious heritage and the covenant relationship with God, which was central to the identity of the Jewish people. The restoration of these priestly divisions under Nehemiah's leadership is a testament to the fulfillment of God's promises to restore Israel and reestablish Jerusalem as a center of worship.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/bilgah.htm">Bilgah</a></b><br>A priestly division mentioned in the context of the return from Babylonian exile. The division of Bilgah is one of the 24 priestly courses established by King David, as recorded in <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/24.htm">1 Chronicles 24</a>.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/shammua.htm">Shammua</a></b><br>A priest associated with the division of Bilgah. His role is part of the larger effort to restore proper worship and temple service in Jerusalem after the exile.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/shemaiah.htm">Shemaiah</a></b><br>Another priestly division mentioned in the same context. Like Bilgah, this division is part of the 24 courses of priests.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehonathan.htm">Jehonathan</a></b><br>A priest associated with the division of Shemaiah. His mention signifies the continuity and restoration of priestly duties in the post-exilic community.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The central place of worship and the city where the temple is located. The restoration of its religious practices is a key theme in Nehemiah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_of_worship.htm">Restoration of Worship</a></b><br>The mention of priestly divisions underscores the importance of restoring proper worship practices. In our lives, we should prioritize worship and ensure it aligns with biblical principles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_faith.htm">Continuity of Faith</a></b><br>The preservation of priestly lines demonstrates God's faithfulness in maintaining His covenant people. We are encouraged to remain faithful, trusting in God's promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_leadership.htm">Role of Leadership</a></b><br>The priests played a crucial role in leading the people in worship. Similarly, spiritual leaders today have a responsibility to guide their communities in truth and righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_service.htm">Community and Service</a></b><br>The collective effort to restore temple service highlights the importance of community in fulfilling God's purposes. We should actively participate in our faith communities, contributing our gifts and talents.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/historical_context.htm">Historical Context</a></b><br>Understanding the historical and cultural background of biblical texts enriches our comprehension and application of Scripture. We should seek to study and understand the context of the Bible.<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/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/what_supports_nehemiah's_claim_in_6_12.htm">In Nehemiah 6:12, what historical or textual basis supports Nehemiah's claim that God revealed the prophet's deception?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_neh._6_10-13_align_with_sacred_laws.htm">How does the temple-advice incident in Nehemiah 6:10-13 align with other biblical laws forbidding unauthorized entry into sacred spaces?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_tithes_fit_in_today's_economy.htm">Malachi 3:8-10 - How do we reconcile this injunction about tithes with a modern economy and the lack of a physical temple?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/12-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">of Bilgah,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבִלְגָּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇil·gāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1083.htm">Strong's 1083: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bilgah -- 'cheerfulness', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shammua;</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׁמּ֔וּעַ</span> <span class="translit">(šam·mū·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8051.htm">Strong's 8051: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shammua -- three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Shemaiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִֽשְׁמַעְיָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(liš·ma‘·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | 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">Jonathan;</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוֹנָתָֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3083.htm">Strong's 3083: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/12-18.htm">Nehemiah 12:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/12-18.htm">Nehemiah 12:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/12-18.htm">Nehemiah 12:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12-18.htm">Nehemiah 12:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12-18.htm">Nehemiah 12:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/12-18.htm">Nehemiah 12:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/12-18.htm">Nehemiah 12:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/12-18.htm">Nehemiah 12:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/12-18.htm">Nehemiah 12:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/12-18.htm">Nehemiah 12:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/12-18.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 12:18 Of Bilgah Shammua (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/12-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/12-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>