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Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">Now these</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hă·nîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">are the priests</a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: wə·hal·wî·yim (Conj-w, Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">and Levites</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: ‘ā·lū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">went up</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/2216.htm" title="2216: zə·rub·bā·ḇel (N-proper-ms) -- From zarab and Babel; descended of Babylon, i.e. Born there; Zerubbabel, an Israelite.">Zerubbabel</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/7597.htm" title="7597: šə·’al·tî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- I have asked of God, an Isr. name. Or Shaltiy(el; from sha'al and 'el; I have asked God; Shealtiel, an Israelite.">of Shealtiel</a> <a href="/hebrew/3442.htm" title="3442: wə·yê·šū·a‘ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Jeshua. For Yhowshuwa'; he will save; Jeshua, the name of ten Israelites, also of a place in Palestine.">and with Jeshua:</a> <a href="/hebrew/8304.htm" title="8304: śə·rā·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Srayahuw; from sarah and Yahh; Jah has prevailed; Serajah, the name of nine Israelites.">Seraiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3414.htm" title="3414: yir·mə·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Yirmyahuw; from ruwm and Yahh; Jah will rise; Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites.">Jeremiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5830.htm" title="5830: ‘ez·rā (N-proper-ms) -- Help, three Isr. A variation of ezrah; Ezra, an Israelite.">Ezra,</a> 2Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ezra/2-36.htm">Ezra 2:36-39</a> The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ... <a href="/nehemiah/7-39.htm">Nehemiah 7:39-42</a> The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ... <a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-19</a> These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ... <a href="/ezra/3-2.htm">Ezra 3:2</a> Then Jeshua son of Jozadak and his fellow priests, along with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his associates, began to build the altar of the God of Israel to sacrifice burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God. <a href="/nehemiah/10-2.htm">Nehemiah 10:2-8</a> Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, / Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah, / Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch, ... <a href="/1_chronicles/9-10.htm">1 Chronicles 9:10-13</a> From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin; / Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple; / Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; ... <a href="/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">2 Chronicles 31:15-19</a> Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike. / In addition, they distributed portions to the males registered by genealogy who were three years of age or older—to all who would enter the house of the LORD for their daily duties for service in the responsibilities of their divisions— / and to the priests enrolled according to their families in the genealogy, as well as to the Levites twenty years of age or older, according to their responsibilities and divisions. ... <a href="/ezra/8-1.htm">Ezra 8:1-20</a> These are the family heads and genealogical records of those who returned with me from Babylon during the reign of King Artaxerxes: / from the descendants of Phinehas, Gershom; from the descendants of Ithamar, Daniel; from the descendants of David, Hattush / of the descendants of Shecaniah; from the descendants of Parosh, Zechariah, and with him were registered 150 men; ... <a href="/nehemiah/11-10.htm">Nehemiah 11:10-14</a> From the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib; Jachin; / Seraiah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of the house of God; / and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; ... <a href="/1_chronicles/6-1.htm">1 Chronicles 6:1-15</a> The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. / The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. ... <a href="/matthew/1-12.htm">Matthew 1:12-13</a> After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, / Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor. <a href="/luke/3-27.htm">Luke 3:27</a> the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri, <a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11-14</a> Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. / He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. ... <a href="/acts/6-7.htm">Acts 6:7</a> So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith. <a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a> For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now these are the priests and the Levites that went up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,the priests.<a href="/nehemiah/7-7.htm">Nehemiah 7:7</a> Who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number, I say, of the men of the people of Israel was this;<a href="/ezra/2-1.htm">Ezra 2:1,2</a> Now these are the children of the province that went up out of the captivity, of those which had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away unto Babylon, and came again unto Jerusalem and Judah, every one unto his city; … Zerubbabel.<a href="/1_chronicles/3-17.htm">1 Chronicles 3:17-19</a> And the sons of Jeconiah; Assir, Salathiel his son, … <a href="/ezra/3-8.htm">Ezra 3:8</a> Now in the second year of their coming unto the house of God at Jerusalem, in the second month, began Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the remnant of their brethren the priests and the Levites, and all they that were come out of the captivity unto Jerusalem; and appointed the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to set forward the work of the house of the LORD.<a href="/ezra/4-2.htm">Ezra 4:2</a> Then they came to Zerubbabel, and to the chief of the fathers, and said unto them, Let us build with you: for we seek your God, as ye do; and we do sacrifice unto him since the days of Esarhaddon king of Assur, which brought us up hither.Zorobabel.<a href="/nehemiah/12-10.htm">Nehemiah 12:10</a> And Jeshua begat Joiakim, Joiakim also begat Eliashib, and Eliashib begat Joiada,<a href="/zechariah/3-1.htm">Zechariah 3:1-9</a> And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him… <a href="/zechariah/6-11.htm">Zechariah 6:11</a> Then take silver and gold, and make crowns, and set them upon the head of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest;Joshua.<a href="/nehemiah/12-12.htm">Nehemiah 12:12-21</a> And in the days of Joiakim were priests, the chief of the fathers: of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah; … <a href="/nehemiah/10-2.htm">Nehemiah 10:2-8</a> Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, … <a href="/ezra/2-2.htm">Ezra 2:2</a> Which came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/8-13.htm">Ezra</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-2.htm">Jeremiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-26.htm">Jeshua</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-36.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-20.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-11.htm">Seraiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-11.htm">Serai'ah</a> <a href="/ezra/5-2.htm">Shealtiel</a> <a href="/ezra/5-2.htm">She-Al'ti-El</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-7.htm">Zerubbabel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-7.htm">Zerub'babel</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/12-13.htm">Ezra</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-12.htm">Jeremiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-7.htm">Jeshua</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-7.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-12.htm">Seraiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-12.htm">Serai'ah</a> <a href="/haggai/1-1.htm">Shealtiel</a> <a href="/haggai/2-2.htm">She-Al'ti-El</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-47.htm">Zerubbabel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-47.htm">Zerub'babel</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 12</div>1. <a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">The priests and the Levites which came up with Zerubbabel.</a> 10. <a href="/nehemiah/12-10.htm">The succession of high priests.</a> 22. <a href="/nehemiah/12-22.htm">Certain chief Levites.</a> 27. <a href="/nehemiah/12-27.htm">The solemnity of the dedication of the walls.</a> 44. <a href="/nehemiah/12-44.htm">The offices of priests and Levites appointed in the temple.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>Now these are the priests and Levites This phrase introduces a list of religious leaders who played a crucial role in the restoration of Jerusalem and its temple. The priests and Levites were responsible for maintaining the spiritual life of the community, performing sacrifices, and leading worship. Their presence underscores the importance of religious leadership in the post-exilic community.who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel Zerubbabel was a key leader in the return from Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of the temple. As a descendant of King David, he represents the continuation of the Davidic line, which is significant in biblical prophecy concerning the Messiah. His leadership in the return and rebuilding efforts is documented in the books of Ezra and Haggai.and with Jeshua Jeshua, also known as Joshua, was the high priest who returned with Zerubbabel. His role was crucial in re-establishing the temple worship and religious practices. The partnership between Zerubbabel and Jeshua highlights the collaboration between political and religious leadership in the restoration period.Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra These names represent some of the priests who returned with Zerubbabel and Jeshua. Seraiah and Jeremiah were common names, and their specific identities in this context are not detailed, but they signify the continuity of priestly service. Ezra, though not the same Ezra who authored the book of Ezra, shares a name with a significant figure in the restoration period known for his dedication to the Law and reforms. This connection emphasizes the importance of adherence to the Law and the re-establishment of religious order.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/z/zerubbabel.htm">Zerubbabel</a> A leader of the first group of Jews who returned from Babylonian exile. He was a governor of Judah and played a significant role in rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem. 2. <a href="/topical/s/shealtiel.htm">Shealtiel</a> The father of Zerubbabel, mentioned in the genealogies of Jesus in the New Testament, linking the return from exile to the lineage of Christ. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jeshua.htm">Jeshua</a> Also known as Joshua, the high priest who returned with Zerubbabel. He was instrumental in the spiritual restoration of the people. 4. <a href="/topical/s/seraiah,_jeremiah,_ezra.htm">Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra</a> These are among the priests and Levites who returned with Zerubbabel. Their roles were crucial in re-establishing the religious practices and temple services in Jerusalem. 5. <a href="/topical/r/return_from_exile.htm">Return from Exile</a> This event marks a significant moment in Jewish history where the exiles returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple and restore their community and worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_leadership.htm">Faithfulness in Leadership</a> Zerubbabel and Jeshua exemplify faithful leadership in times of restoration. Leaders today are called to guide their communities with integrity and dedication to God's purposes. <a href="/topical/i/importance_of_spiritual_restoration.htm">Importance of Spiritual Restoration</a> The return from exile was not just physical but spiritual. Believers are encouraged to prioritize spiritual renewal in their lives and communities. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_plan.htm">God's Sovereignty and Plan</a> The return from exile and the rebuilding of the temple were part of God's sovereign plan, reminding us that God is in control and works through history to fulfill His promises. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_community_in_worship.htm">Role of Community in Worship</a> The priests and Levites played a crucial role in re-establishing worship. This highlights the importance of community and collective effort in maintaining and nurturing faith practices.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 12</a> <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> <a href="/q/key_themes_in_zechariah's_prophecies.htm">What are the key themes in Zechariah's prophecies?</a> <a href="/q/what_was_the_levitical_priesthood.htm">What was the Levitical Priesthood?</a> <a href="/q/who_fathered_shealtiel.htm">Who was the father of Shealtiel? (Matthew 1:12 vs. 1 Chronicles 3:17)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/nehemiah/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>XII.(1-9) The priests and Levites of the First Return.(1) Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra.--The first is the family name, represented by Jeshua. Of the two others we know nothing more than this record gives.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel. See the comment on Ezra 3:2. Jeshua. The high priest of Zerubbabel's time. Seraiah. Compare <a href="/nehemiah/11-11.htm">Nehemiah 11:11</a> with the comment on that place. The original Seraiah was the high priest murdered by Nebuchadnezzar (<a href="/2_kings/25-18.htm">2 Kings 25:18-21</a>). Jeremiah and Ezra, who gave name to the second and third course, must not be regarded as the prophet or the scribe so named, but as persons of whom nothing more is known to us. <a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Now these וְאֵ֙לֶּה֙ (wə·’êl·leh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those are the priests הַכֹּהֲנִ֣ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest and Levites וְהַלְוִיִּ֔ם (wə·hal·wî·yim) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> Levites -- descendant of Levi who אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that went up עָל֛וּ (‘ā·lū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with Zerubbabel זְרֻבָּבֶ֥ל (zə·rub·bā·ḇel) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2216.htm">Strong's 2216: </a> Zerubbabel -- 'begotten in Babylon', a leader of returning Israelite exiles son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Shealtiel שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵ֖ל (šə·’al·tî·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7597.htm">Strong's 7597: </a> Shealtiel -- 'I have asked of God', an Israelite name and with Jeshua: וְיֵשׁ֑וּעַ (wə·yê·šū·a‘) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3442.htm">Strong's 3442: </a> Jeshua Seraiah, שְׂרָיָ֥ה (śə·rā·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8304.htm">Strong's 8304: </a> Seraiah -- 'Yah persists', the name of a number of Israelites Jeremiah, יִרְמְיָ֖ה (yir·mə·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3414.htm">Strong's 3414: </a> Jeremiah -- 'Yah loosens', the name of a number of Israelites Ezra, עֶזְרָֽא׃ (‘ez·rā) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5830.htm">Strong's 5830: </a> Ezra -- 'help', three Israelites <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 12:1 Now these are the priests and (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/11-36.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 11:36"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 11:36" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/12-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:2" /></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>