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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/12.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/12.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Bakbukiah and Unni, their associates, stood opposite them in the services.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/12.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Their associates, Bakbukiah and Unni, stood opposite them during the service.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Bakbukiah and Unni and their brothers stood opposite them in the service.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bakbukiah and Unni, their associates, stood across from them in the services.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brethren, <i>were</i> over against them in the watches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brethren, <i>stood</i> across from them in <i>their</i> duties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brothers, <i>stood</i> opposite them in <i>their</i> service divisions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brothers, stood opposite them in their service divisions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brothers, stood opposite them in <i>their</i> service divisions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brothers, stood opposite them in <i>keeping their</i> responsibilities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brothers, stood opposite them in their divisions of service.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bakbukiah, Unni, and their relatives stood opposite them in the services.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bakbukiah, Unni, and their relatives stood opposite them in the services. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Also Bakbukiah and Unno, their brethren, were over against them according to their offices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />while Bakbukiah and Unno, together with their assistants, were responsible for the choral responses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Also Bakbukiah and Unno, their brethren, were over against them in wards.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Their relatives Bakbukiah and Unno stood across from them in worship.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The following formed the choir that sang the responses: Bakbukiah, Unno, and their fellow Levites. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Bakbukiah and Unni and their associates stood opposite them in the service. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bakbukiah and Unni, their associates, stood across from them in the services.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Bakbukiah and Unni, their colleagues, stood opposite them in the services. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brothers, were over against them according to their offices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brethren, were over against them in the watches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Also Bakbukiah and Unno, their brothers, were close to them according to their offices. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Bakbukiah and Unni, their brothers, [are] opposite them in charges.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Bakbukiah and Unni, their brethren, are over-against them in charges.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Bakbukiah and Unni their brethren, over against them in the watches.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Becbecia, and Hanni, and their brethren every one in his office. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />with Bakbukiah, as well as Hannai, and their brothers, each one in his office.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />while Bakbukiah and Unno and their kinsmen ministered opposite them by turns. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And Bakbukiah and Unno their associates stood opposite them in the service.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Also Bakbukah and Unni; their brethren were opposite to them in the watches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Baqbuqa and Annani and their brothers next to them in the watch.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brethren, were over against them in wards.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and his brethren <i>were appointed</i> to the daily courses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/12-9.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=3452" 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">8</span>The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1229.htm" title="1229: ū·ḇaq·buq·yāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Emptying of Yah, a Levite. From baqbuk and Yahh; emptying of Jah; Bakbukjah, an Israelite.">Bakbukiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/6042.htm" title="6042: wə·ʿun·nō (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Two Levites. From anah; afflicted; Unni, the name of two Israelites.">and Unni,</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ă·ḥê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">their associates,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5048.htm" title="5048: lə·neḡ·dām (Prep-l:: 3mp) -- From nagad; a front, i.e. Part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually over against or before.">stood across from them</a> <a href="/hebrew/4931.htm" title="4931: lə·miš·mā·rō·wṯ (Prep-l:: N-fp) -- Fem. Of mishmar; watch, i.e. The act, or The sentry, the post; obj. Preservation, or Safe; fig. Observance, i.e. Duty or A usage or party.">in the services.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>Jeshua was the father of Joiakim, Joiakim was the father of Eliashib, Eliashib was the father of Joiada,…<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/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-8</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: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-33.htm">1 Chronicles 9:33</a></span><br />Those who were musicians, the heads of Levite families, stayed in the temple chambers and were exempt from other duties because they were on duty day and night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">1 Chronicles 15:16-22</a></span><br />David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals. / So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah; / and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-12.htm">2 Chronicles 5:12-13</a></span><br />all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. / The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/3-10.htm">Ezra 3:10-11</a></span><br />When the builders had laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites (the sons of Asaph) with cymbals, took their positions to praise the LORD, as David king of Israel had prescribed. / And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-4.htm">1 Chronicles 16:4-6</a></span><br />David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel. / Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals / and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-25.htm">2 Chronicles 29:25-30</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. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. / And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-5.htm">1 Chronicles 23:5</a></span><br />4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.”<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/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="/1_chronicles/25-9.htm">1 Chronicles 25:9-31</a></span><br />The first lot, which was for Asaph, fell to Joseph, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the second to Gedaliah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; / the third to Zaccur, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; / the fourth to Izri, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-41.htm">1 Chronicles 16:41-42</a></span><br />With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for “His loving devotion endures forever.” / Heman and Jeduthun had with them trumpets and cymbals for the music and instruments for the songs of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were stationed at the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-21.htm">2 Chronicles 20:21-22</a></span><br />Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever.” / The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-27.htm">1 Chronicles 15:27-28</a></span><br />Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod. / So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, with the sounding of rams’ horns and trumpets, and with cymbals and the music of harps and lyres.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/23-18.htm">2 Chronicles 23:18</a></span><br />Moreover, Jehoiada put the oversight of the house of the LORD into the hands of the Levitical priests, whom David had appointed over the house of the LORD, to offer burnt offerings to the LORD as written in the Law of Moses, with rejoicing and song, as ordained by David.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brothers, were over against them in the watches.</p><p class="hdg">over against.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/134-1.htm">Psalm 134:1-3</a></b></br> A Song of degrees. Behold, bless ye the LORD, all <i>ye</i> servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm">Associates</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Bakbukiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-25.htm">Bakbuki'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-7.htm">Charges</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-36.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-2.htm">Offices</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-5.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Service</a> <a href="/exodus/14-5.htm">Services</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">Unni</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-12.htm">Wards</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-3.htm">Watches</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/19-19.htm">Associates</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-25.htm">Bakbukiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-25.htm">Bakbuki'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-14.htm">Charges</a> <a href="/esther/1-1.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-14.htm">Offices</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-38.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-45.htm">Service</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-14.htm">Services</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-39.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">Unni</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-14.htm">Wards</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-30.htm">Watches</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>Bakbukiah and Unni</b><br>Bakbukiah and Unni are Levites mentioned in the context of the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. The Levites were a tribe set apart for religious duties, and their role was crucial in the worship and spiritual life of Israel. Bakbukiah is noted elsewhere in Nehemiah as a leader among the Levites, indicating his significant role in the community. Unni, though less frequently mentioned, shares in this important service. Their inclusion highlights the importance of leadership and service in worship.<p><b>their associates</b><br>The term "associates" refers to other Levites who were involved in the temple services. This collective effort underscores the communal nature of worship and the importance of teamwork in fulfilling religious duties. It reflects the organized structure of Levitical service, as seen in other parts of the Old Testament, such as in 1 Chronicles, where the divisions of the Levites are detailed.<p><b>stood across from them</b><br>This phrase suggests a specific arrangement or positioning during the service, possibly indicating a form of antiphonal singing or responsive worship, a practice where groups sing or chant in response to each other. This method of worship is seen in other parts of scripture, such as in the Psalms, and emphasizes the participatory and dynamic nature of worship in ancient Israel.<p><b>in the services</b><br>The services refer to the religious duties and ceremonies conducted by the Levites, which included singing, playing instruments, and other acts of worship. These services were integral to the spiritual life of the community and were conducted according to the instructions given in the Law of Moses. The dedication of the wall was a significant event, symbolizing the restoration and renewal of the community, and the Levites' role in these services was essential in leading the people in worship and thanksgiving.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/bakbukiah.htm">Bakbukiah</a></b><br>A Levite who played a significant role in the musical and worship services during the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. His name suggests a role of oversight or leadership in worship.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/u/unni.htm">Unni</a></b><br>Another Levite associated with Bakbukiah, involved in the worship services. His presence indicates the collaborative nature of worship among the Levites.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/associates.htm">Associates</a></b><br>Refers to the group of Levites who were involved in the worship services, highlighting the communal aspect of worship and service in the temple.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/services.htm">Services</a></b><br>The organized worship and musical activities conducted by the Levites, which were essential to the spiritual life of the community.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/o/opposite_them.htm">Opposite Them</a></b><br>This phrase indicates the arrangement or positioning during the services, possibly suggesting a responsive or antiphonal style of worship, where groups would sing or play instruments in turn.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_worship_leadership.htm">The Importance of Worship Leadership</a></b><br>Worship leaders like Bakbukiah and Unni play a crucial role in guiding the congregation in worship. Their dedication and service set a standard for those involved in church music and worship today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_teamwork_in_ministry.htm">The Value of Teamwork in Ministry</a></b><br>The mention of "associates" emphasizes the importance of working together in ministry. Effective worship and service require collaboration and unity among believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_structure_in_worship.htm">The Role of Structure in Worship</a></b><br>The organized nature of the services, with specific roles and positions, highlights the need for structure in worship. This ensures that worship is orderly and honors God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_responsive_worship.htm">The Significance of Responsive Worship</a></b><br>The arrangement of standing "opposite them" suggests a form of responsive worship, which can enhance the congregational experience by involving different groups in active participation.<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/why_do_returnee_lists_differ_in_1_chr,_ez,_neh.htm">Why does the chronicler's account of who returned to Jerusalem in 1 Chronicles 9 differ from the lists in Ezra and Nehemiah?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_makes_leadership_a_valuable_gift.htm">What makes leadership a valuable gift?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_nehemiah_12_44-47_align_with_persian_rule.htm">In Nehemiah 12:44-47, does the organized temple service system align with known Persian-era governance or does it present historical inconsistencies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_levites_in_2_chr_23_8.htm">What evidence supports the existence of the Levites and captains mentioned in 2 Chronicles 23:8, and how do we reconcile any lack of external records?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Bakbukiah and Unni</span>. Bakbukiah's position with respect to Mattaniah has been already mentioned (<a href="/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Nehemiah 11:17</a>). "Unni" appears, in this place only, as a Levite of Zerubbabel's time. <span class="cmt_word">Were over against them in the watches</span>. <span class="accented">i.e</span>. "ministered in their courses, as the others did, and kept their stations over against them in their turns of attendance, which are called their 'watches' or wards" (Bp. Patrick). LIST OF THE HIGH PRIESTS FROM JESHUA TO JADDUA (<a href="/nehemiah/12-10.htm">Nehemiah 12:10, 11</a>). That this is the line of descent in the high priestly family of the time sufficiently appears both from the names themselves, and from the position assigned to those who bore them in vers. 22, 23, 26. Whether all of them actually exercised the high priest's office is left uncertain in Scripture, but satisfactorily established by Josephus. The six names cover a space of at least 205 years - from the conquest of Babylon by Cyrus, <span class="date">B.C. 538</span>, to the submission of Jerusalem to Alexander the Great, <span class="date">B.C. 333</span>, which gives very long generations, but still such as are historically possible. Jeshua was certainly high priest from <span class="date">B.C. 538</span> to <span class="date">B.C. 516</span>. He may have been succeeded by his son, Joiakim, about <span class="date">B.C. 490</span>. Joiakim had certainly been succeeded by his son, Eliashib, before <span class="date">B.C. 444</span> (<a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">Nehemiah 3:1</a>); and Eliashib was probably succeeded by Joiada about <span class="date">B.C. 420</span>. Joiada's high priesthood may be assigned to the period between <span class="date">B.C. 420</span> and 380; Jonathan's to that between <span class="date">B.C. 380</span> and 350. Jaddua might then hold the dignity from <span class="date">B.C. 350</span> to 330, or later, and so be brought into contact with Alexander the Great. It is questioned whether in that case Nehemiah can have written the present passage, and certain that he cannot have done so unless he lived to be at least 131 years of age. As this is exceedingly improbable, it is best to suppose, either that the whole list was placed here by Malachi, or at any rate that that prophet added the clause, "and Jonathan begat Jaddua." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/12-9.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">Bakbukiah</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבַקְבֻּֽקְיָ֨ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇaq·buq·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1229.htm">Strong's 1229: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bakbukiah -- 'emptying of Yah', a Levite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Unni,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעֻנִּ֧י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘un·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6042.htm">Strong's 6042: </a> </span><span class="str2">Unni -- two Levites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their associates,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחֵיהֶ֛ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[stood] across from them</span><br /><span class="heb">לְנֶגְדָּ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·neḡ·dām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5048.htm">Strong's 5048: </a> </span><span class="str2">A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the services.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמִשְׁמָרֽוֹת׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·miš·mā·rō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4931.htm">Strong's 4931: </a> </span><span class="str2">A guard, watch, charge, function</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/12-9.htm">Nehemiah 12:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/12-9.htm">Nehemiah 12:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/12-9.htm">Nehemiah 12:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12-9.htm">Nehemiah 12:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12-9.htm">Nehemiah 12:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/12-9.htm">Nehemiah 12:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/12-9.htm">Nehemiah 12:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/12-9.htm">Nehemiah 12:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/12-9.htm">Nehemiah 12:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/12-9.htm">Nehemiah 12:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/12-9.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 12:9 Also Bakbukiah and Unno their brothers were (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/12-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:10" /></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>