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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/10.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/10.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The Levites: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The following Levites: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui from the family of Henadad, Kadmiel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the Levites: Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Levites: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the Levites: both Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The Levites: Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, <i>and</i> Kadmiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the Levites: Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, <i>and</i> Kadmiel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And the Levites: Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the Levites: Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the Levites: Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And the Levites: Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Levites were Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Levites were: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the Levites: namely, Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The Levites who signed were: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui from the clan of Henadad, Kadmiel, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the Levites: namely, Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />These were the Levites: Jeshua (son of Azaniah), Binnui (of the sons of Henadad), Kadmiel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Levi: Azaniah's son Jeshua, Binnui from the descendants of Henadad, Kadmiel, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Levites: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The Levites were as follows: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The Levites: namely, Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the Levites: both Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The Levites: Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the Levites: both Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the Levites: both Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the Levites: and Joshua son of Azaniah, Binnui from the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the Levites, Josue the son of Azanias, Bennui of the sons of Henadad. Cedmihel, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the Levites were: Jeshua, the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The Levites: Jeshua, son of Azaniah; Binnui, of the descendants of Henadad; Kadmiel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And the Levites: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the Levites: Joshua the son of Azaniah, Bani, Mabnai, Hadar, and Kadmiah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Levites: Yeshua, son of Izaniah, Bani, Mebni, Khadar, Qadmayah.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the Levites: Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the Levites; Jesus the son of Azania, Banaiu of the sons of Enadad, Cadmiel<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/10-9.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=2822" 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/10.htm">Signers of the Covenant</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>Maaziah, Bilgai, and Shemaiah. These were the priests. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><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.">The Levites:</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.">Jeshua</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/245.htm" title="245: ’ă·zan·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Yah has heard, a Levite. From 'azan and Yahh; heard by Jah; Azanjah, an Israelite.">of Azaniah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1131.htm" title="1131: bin·nui (N-proper-ms) -- Binnui -- his son, an Israelite. From banah; built up; Binnui, an Israelite.">Binnui</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: mib·bə·nê (Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">of the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/2582.htm" title="2582: ḥê·nā·ḏāḏ (N-proper-ms) -- A Levite. Probably from chen and Hadad; favor of Hadad; Chenadad, an Israelite.">of Henadad,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6934.htm" title="6934: qaḏ·mî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- God is the ancient one, a Levite name. From qedem and 'el; presence of God; Kadmiel, the name of three Israelites.">Kadmiel,</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>and their associates: Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,…<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/12-8.htm">Nehemiah 12:8-9</a></span><br />The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving. / Bakbukiah and Unni, their associates, stood across from them in the services.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-14.htm">1 Chronicles 9:14-16</a></span><br />From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari; / Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; / Obadiah son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/2-40.htm">Ezra 2:40-42</a></span><br />The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua and Kadmiel (through the line of Hodaviah), 74. / The singers: the descendants of Asaph, 128. / The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, and the descendants of Shobai, 139 in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">1 Chronicles 15:16-18</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="/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="/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="/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">2 Chronicles 31:15-19</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. / 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. ...<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/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="/1_chronicles/23-4.htm">1 Chronicles 23:4-5</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, / 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/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="/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="/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="/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="/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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the Levites: both Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;</p><p class="hdg">Jeshua.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm">Nehemiah 3:19</a></b></br> And next to him repaired Ezer the son of Jeshua, the ruler of Mizpah, another piece over against the going up to the armoury at the turning <i>of the wall</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/7-43.htm">Nehemiah 7:43</a></b></br> The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, <i>and</i> of the children of Hodevah, seventy and four.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/8-7.htm">Nehemiah 8:7</a></b></br> Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law: and the people <i>stood</i> in their place.</p><p class="hdg">Henadad.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Nehemiah 3:18,24</a></b></br> After him repaired their brethren, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm">Nehemiah 12:8,24</a></b></br> Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, <i>and</i> Mattaniah, <i>which was</i> over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/7-15.htm">Binnui</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-15.htm">Bin'nui</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-24.htm">Henadad</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-24.htm">Hen'adad</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Jeshua</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Kadmiel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Kad'mi-El</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-38.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-43.htm">Namely</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm">Binnui</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm">Bin'nui</a> <a href="/ezra/3-9.htm">Henadad</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-18.htm">Hen'adad</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-26.htm">Jeshua</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm">Kadmiel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm">Kad'mi-El</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-28.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-35.htm">Namely</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/10-1.htm">The names of those who sealed the covenant.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/10-29.htm">The points of the covenant.</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/10.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/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The Levites:</b><br>The Levites were a distinct tribe in Israel, set apart for religious duties and service in the temple. They did not receive a territorial inheritance like the other tribes but were given cities to dwell in throughout Israel. Their role was crucial in maintaining the spiritual life of the nation, and they were responsible for teaching the Law, leading worship, and performing sacrifices. The Levites' dedication to God is a reminder of the call to holiness and service in the life of believers.<p><b>Jeshua son of Azaniah:</b><br>Jeshua, a common name in the post-exilic period, is often associated with leadership and restoration. This Jeshua is likely a leader among the Levites, contributing to the spiritual renewal of the people. The name Jeshua is a variant of Joshua, meaning "The Lord is salvation," which points to the role of leaders in guiding people back to God. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God raising leaders to restore His people, paralleling the work of Jesus Christ as the ultimate restorer.<p><b>Binnui of the sons of Henadad:</b><br>Binnui is another Levite mentioned in the context of the covenant renewal. The sons of Henadad were a family of Levites who returned from exile and were involved in rebuilding the temple and the walls of Jerusalem. This highlights the importance of family lineage and continuity in the service of God. The rebuilding efforts symbolize spiritual renewal and the re-establishment of God's presence among His people, foreshadowing the ultimate restoration through Christ.<p><b>Kadmiel:</b><br>Kadmiel is noted as a leader among the Levites, actively participating in the spiritual and physical rebuilding of Jerusalem. His name means "God is my ancient one," emphasizing reliance on God’s eternal nature and faithfulness. Kadmiel's involvement in the covenant renewal underscores the importance of leadership in guiding the community back to faithfulness. This reflects the biblical pattern of God using leaders to bring about His purposes, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, who leads His people into a new covenant relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jeshua_son_of_azaniah.htm">Jeshua son of Azaniah</a></b><br>A Levite leader involved in the covenant renewal. The name "Jeshua" is a variant of "Joshua," meaning "The Lord is salvation."<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/binnui_of_the_sons_of_henadad.htm">Binnui of the sons of Henadad</a></b><br>Another Levite leader. The name "Binnui" means "built" or "building," indicating a role in the spiritual or physical rebuilding of Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/k/kadmiel.htm">Kadmiel</a></b><br>A Levite who played a significant role in the spiritual leadership of the community. His name means "God is ancient" or "God is of old," reflecting a connection to the enduring nature of God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/l/levites.htm">Levites</a></b><br>A tribe set apart for religious duties and temple service. They were instrumental in teaching the Law and leading worship.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/covenant_renewal.htm">Covenant Renewal</a></b><br>The event where the Israelites recommitted themselves to follow God's Law, emphasizing the importance of community and spiritual leadership.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_leadership.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Leadership</a></b><br>The Levites, including Jeshua, Binnui, and Kadmiel, exemplify the critical role of spiritual leaders in guiding and teaching God's people. Their commitment to the covenant serves as a model for today's church leaders.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god's_covenant.htm">Commitment to God's Covenant</a></b><br>The renewal of the covenant in <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/10.htm">Nehemiah 10</a> underscores the importance of recommitting to God's commands. Believers today are called to regularly evaluate and renew their commitment to living according to God's Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a></b><br>The collective action of the Levites and the community in renewing the covenant highlights the importance of community and accountability in spiritual growth. Christians are encouraged to engage in communal worship and mutual accountability.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_legacy.htm">Heritage and Legacy</a></b><br>The names and roles of the Levites remind us of the importance of spiritual heritage and legacy. Believers are encouraged to pass on their faith and values to future generations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_babylonian_captivity.htm">What are the Babylonian Captivity and Exile?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_nehemiah_10_1-27_names_accurate.htm">Is the extensive list of names in Nehemiah 10:1-27 historically consistent with known genealogical records, or are there discrepancies?</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/why_did_levites_oversee_construction.htm">(Ezra 3:8-9) Why would Levites, rather than skilled foremen or Persian officials, be in charge of supervising construction under Persian rule?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/nehemiah/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">And the Levites.</span>--Five of these family names are traceable (<a href="/ezra/2-40.htm" title="The Levites: the children of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of Hodaviah, seventy and four.">Ezra 2:40</a>; <a href="/ezra/8-19.htm" title="And Hashabiah, and with him Jeshaiah of the sons of Merari, his brothers and their sons, twenty;">Ezra 8:19</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/7-43.htm" title="The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, and of the children of Hodevah, seventy and four.">Nehemiah 7:43</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 9-13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Jeshua, Binnui</span>, and <span class="cmt_word">Kadmiel</span> represent the three chief families of returned Levites (see <a href="/ezra/2-40.htm">Ezra 2:40</a>; <a href="/ezra/3-9.htm">Ezra 3:9</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/7-43.htm">Nehemiah 7:43, 44</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Nehemiah 9:4, 5</a>, etc.). Binnui, it may be remarked, has now supplanted Kadmiel, and stepped into the second place. Of the remaining names, those of <span class="cmt_word">Hashabiah</span> and <span class="cmt_word">Sherebiah</span> designate families which returned with Ezra (<a href="/ezra/8-18.htm">Ezra 8:18, 19</a>). The remaining names are probably also those of families. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/10-9.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">The Levites:</span><br /><span class="heb">וְֽהַלְוִיִּ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hal·wî·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> </span><span class="str2">Levites -- descendant of Levi</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jeshua</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיֵשׁ֙וּעַ֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yê·šū·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3442.htm">Strong's 3442: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jeshua</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Azaniah,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲזַנְיָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·zan·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_245.htm">Strong's 245: </a> </span><span class="str2">Azaniah -- 'Yah has heard', a Levite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Binnui</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּנּ֕וּי</span> <span class="translit">(bin·nui)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1131.htm">Strong's 1131: </a> </span><span class="str2">Binnui -- 'his son', an Israelite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the sons</span><br /><span class="heb">מִבְּנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(mib·bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Henadad,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵנָדָ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(ḥê·nā·ḏāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2582.htm">Strong's 2582: </a> </span><span class="str2">Henadad -- a Levite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Kadmiel,</span><br /><span class="heb">קַדְמִיאֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(qaḏ·mî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6934.htm">Strong's 6934: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kadmiel -- 'God is the ancient one', a Levite name</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/10-9.htm">Nehemiah 10:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/10-9.htm">Nehemiah 10:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/10-9.htm">Nehemiah 10:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/10-9.htm">Nehemiah 10:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/10-9.htm">Nehemiah 10:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/10-9.htm">Nehemiah 10:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/10-9.htm">Nehemiah 10:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/10-9.htm">Nehemiah 10:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/10-9.htm">Nehemiah 10:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/10-9.htm">Nehemiah 10:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/10-9.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 10:9 The Levites: namely Jeshua the son (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/10-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 10:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 10:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/10-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 10:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 10:10" /></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>