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Jedaiah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Shemaiah, Nedo, Jedaiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Shemaiah, Nedub, Yedaia<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/12-6.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=3426" 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">5</span>Mijamin, Maadiah, Bilgah, <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8098.htm" title="8098: šə·ma‘·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Shmamyahuw; from shama' and Yahh; Jah has heard; Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites.">Shemaiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3114.htm" title="3114: wə·yō·w·yā·rîḇ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Jojarib. A form of Yhowyariyb; Jojarib, the name of four Israelites.">Joiarib,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3048.htm" title="3048: yə·ḏa‘·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Yah has known, the name of several Isr. From yada' and Yahh; Jah has known; Jedajah, the name of two Israelites.">Jedaiah,</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah. These were the leaders of the priests and their associates in the days of Jeshua.…<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/7-7.htm">Nehemiah 7:7</a></span><br />accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/2-2.htm">Ezra 2:2</a></span><br />accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/10-1.htm">Nehemiah 10:1-8</a></span><br />Now these were the ones who sealed the document: Nehemiah the governor, son of Hacaliah, and also Zedekiah, / Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, / Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">Nehemiah 3:1-32</a></span><br />At the Sheep Gate, Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests began rebuilding. They dedicated it and installed its doors. After building as far as the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel, they dedicated the wall. / The men of Jericho built next to Eliashib, and Zaccur son of Imri built next to them. / The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-1.htm">Nehemiah 11:1-2</a></span><br />Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city of Jerusalem, while the remaining nine were to dwell in their own towns. / And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-1.htm">Nehemiah 8:1-8</a></span><br />At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. / On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand. / So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-1.htm">Nehemiah 9:1-3</a></span><br />On the twenty-fourth day of the same month, the Israelites gathered together, fasting and wearing sackcloth, with dust on their heads. / Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all the foreigners, and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. / While they stood in their places, they read from the Book of the Law of the LORD their God for a quarter of the day, and they spent another quarter of the day in confession and worship of the LORD their God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/13-1.htm">Nehemiah 13:1-3</a></span><br />At that time the Book of Moses was read aloud in the hearing of the people, and in it they found the passage stating that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever enter the assembly of God, / because they had not met the Israelites with food and water, but had hired Balaam to call down a curse against them (although our God had turned the curse into a blessing). / As soon as the people heard this law, they excluded from Israel all of foreign descent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/3-2.htm">Ezra 3:2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/6-16.htm">Ezra 6:16-18</a></span><br />Then the people of Israel—the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the exiles—celebrated the dedication of the house of God with joy. / For the dedication of the house of God they offered a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and a sin offering for all Israel of twelve male goats, one for each tribe of Israel. / They also appointed the priests by their divisions and the Levites by their groups to the service of God in Jerusalem, according to what is written in the Book of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">1 Chronicles 9:1-2</a></span><br />So all Israel was recorded in the genealogies written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. / Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-19</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-31</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/26-1.htm">1 Chronicles 26:1-19</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph. / Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, / Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh. ...<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. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah,</p><p class="hdg">Joiarib.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/11-10.htm">Nehemiah 11:10</a></b></br> Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/9-10.htm">1 Chronicles 9:10</a></b></br> And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin,</p><p class="hdg">Jehoiarib.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/11-10.htm">Jedaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-10.htm">Jedai'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-10.htm">Joiarib</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-10.htm">Joi'arib</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-15.htm">Shemaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-15.htm">Shemai'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/12-7.htm">Jedaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-7.htm">Jedai'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-19.htm">Joiarib</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-19.htm">Joi'arib</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-18.htm">Shemaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-18.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>Shemaiah</b><br>Shemaiah is a name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, often associated with Levites or priests. In the context of <a href="/nehemiah/12.htm">Nehemiah 12</a>, Shemaiah is listed among the priests who returned with Zerubbabel and Jeshua. This highlights the continuity of the priestly line and the importance of maintaining religious leadership during the restoration of Jerusalem. The name Shemaiah means "heard by Yahweh," indicating a person whose life is dedicated to God. This reflects the broader theme of Nehemiah, which emphasizes faithfulness and obedience to God's commands.<p><b>Joiarib</b><br>Joiarib is another priestly name, meaning "Yahweh contends" or "Yahweh will plead." This name is significant in the context of the post-exilic community, as it underscores the belief that God is actively involved in the affairs of His people, advocating for them and ensuring justice. Joiarib's inclusion in the list of priests serves as a reminder of God's ongoing covenant relationship with Israel, even after the exile. This connection to divine advocacy can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate advocate and intercessor for believers.<p><b>Jedaiah</b><br>Jedaiah, meaning "Yahweh knows" or "Yahweh has known," is another priestly figure in the list. The presence of Jedaiah in the priestly roster emphasizes the theme of divine knowledge and foreordination. In the broader biblical narrative, this reflects the idea that God is intimately aware of His people's needs and circumstances. The name Jedaiah also appears in other genealogical records, reinforcing the importance of maintaining a clear lineage for the priesthood. This continuity is crucial for the legitimacy of worship practices and the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/shemaiah.htm">Shemaiah</a></b><br>A priestly figure mentioned in the context of the return from Babylonian exile. His name means "heard by Yahweh," indicating a life dedicated to God's service.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/joiarib.htm">Joiarib</a></b><br>Another priestly figure, whose name means "Yahweh contends." He is part of the lineage that returned to Jerusalem to restore worship and the temple service.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jedaiah.htm">Jedaiah</a></b><br>A priest whose name means "Yahweh knows." He is listed among those who played a role in the reestablishment of the religious community in Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>The mention of these priests underscores the importance of faithfulness in serving God. Despite the challenges of exile, they remained committed to their roles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_legacy.htm">Heritage and Legacy</a></b><br>The continuity of names from earlier scriptures to Nehemiah highlights the significance of spiritual heritage and the impact of a godly legacy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_renewal.htm">Restoration and Renewal</a></b><br>The return of these priests symbolizes the restoration of worship and the renewal of the community's relationship with God. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness in restoring His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_worship.htm">Community and Worship</a></b><br>The collective effort of these priests in reestablishing worship in Jerusalem illustrates the importance of community in spiritual life and the corporate nature of worship.<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/is_there_evidence_of_sanballat's_plot.htm">In Nehemiah 6:1-2, is there any external evidence indicating the historicity of Sanballat and Geshem's plot in the plain of Ono?</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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/nehemiah/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">And Joiarib.</span>--The "and" begins the list of those who did not seal the covenant. See a like "and" in <a href="/nehemiah/12-19.htm" title="And of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;">Nehemiah 12:19</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Joiarib</span>. The introduction of the conjunction "and" here, and here only, in this list separates off very markedly the last six names from the first sixteen. A similar division is made in ver. 19. The reason for the division seems to be that these last six courses, though including some of the very highest priestly families, as those of Joiarib and Jedaiah (<a href="/1_chronicles/24-7.htm">1 Chronicles 24:7</a>; <a href="/ezra/2-36.htm">Ezra 2:36</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/7-39.htm">Nehemiah 7:39</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/11-10.htm">Nehemiah 11:10</a>), for some reason or other, did not seal to the covenant, whereas the other sixteen courses did so. <span class="cmt_word">Jedaiah</span>. The double occurrence of this name (in vers. 6 and 7) would naturally raise a suspicion of corruption; but the two Jedaiahs are confirmed by vers. 19, 21. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/12-6.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">Shemaiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמַֽעְיָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ma‘·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8098.htm">Strong's 8098: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shemaiah -- 'Yah hears', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Joiarib,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיוֹיָרִ֖יב</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yō·w·yā·rîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3114.htm">Strong's 3114: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jojarib</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jedaiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְדַֽעְיָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḏa‘·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3048.htm">Strong's 3048: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jedaiah -- 'Yah has known', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/12-6.htm">Nehemiah 12:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/12-6.htm">Nehemiah 12:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/12-6.htm">Nehemiah 12:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12-6.htm">Nehemiah 12:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12-6.htm">Nehemiah 12:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/12-6.htm">Nehemiah 12:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/12-6.htm">Nehemiah 12:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/12-6.htm">Nehemiah 12:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/12-6.htm">Nehemiah 12:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/12-6.htm">Nehemiah 12:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/12-6.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 12:6 Shemaiah and Joiarib Jedaiah (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/12-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/12-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:7" /></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>