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These were the leaders of the priests and their associates in the days of Joshua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/12.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah. These were the leaders of the priests and their associates in the days of Jeshua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah. These were the chiefs of the priests and of their brothers in the days of Jeshua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah. These were the leaders of the priests and their associates in the days of Jeshua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah. These <i>were</i> the chief of the priests and of their brethren in the days of Jeshua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, <i>and</i> Jedaiah. These <i>were</i> the heads of the priests and their brethren in the days of Jeshua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, <i>and</i> Jedaiah. These were the heads of the priests and their kinsmen in the days of Jeshua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah and Jedaiah. These were the heads of the priests and their kinsmen in the days of Jeshua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah. These were the heads of the priests and their kinsmen in the days of Jeshua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah. These were the heads of the priests and their relatives in the days of Jeshua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah. These were the heads of the priests and their kinsman in the days of Jeshua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah. These were the heads of the priests and their relatives in the days of Jeshua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah. These were the leaders of the priests and their relatives in the days of Jeshua. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah. These were the chiefs of the priests and of their brethren in the days of Jeshua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and another Jedaiah. These were the leading priests and their assistants during the time of Joshua. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah. These were the chiefs of the priests and of their brethren in the days of Jeshua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah. These were the leaders of the priests and of their relatives at the time of Jeshua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah. These were the leaders of the priests and their associates in the time of Jeshua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah. These were the leaders of the priests and their associates in the days of Jeshua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah. These were the leaders of the priests and their colleagues in the days of Jeshua. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah. These were the chiefs of the priests and of their brothers in the days of Jeshua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah. These were the chief of the priests and of their brethren in the days of Jeshua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah. These were the chiefs of the priests and of their brothers in the days of Jeshua. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah; these [are] heads of the priests and of their brothers in the days of Jeshua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah; these are heads of the priests and of their brethren in the days of Jeshua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah. These the heads of the priests and their brethren in the days of Joshua.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Idaia. These were the chief of the priests, and of their brethren in the days of Josue. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />These were the leaders of the priests and of their brothers, in the days of Jeshua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah. These were the priestly heads and their kinsmen in the days of Jeshua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah. These were the leaders of the priests and of their associates in the days of Jeshua.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah. These were the chiefs of the priests and of their brethren in the days of Joshua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Selui, Amuq, Khelqia, Yedaia; these are the Chiefs of the Priests and their brothers in the days of Yeshua.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah. These were the chiefs of the priests and their brethren in the days of Jeshua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />These <i>were</i> the chiefs of the priests, and their brethren in the days of Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/12-7.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=3429" 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">6</span>Shemaiah, Joiarib, Jedaiah, <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5543.htm" title="5543: sal·lū (N-proper-ms) -- Sallai -- an Israelite priest. Or Calluw; or Caluw; or Callay; from calah; weighed; Sallu or Sallai, the name of two Israelites.">Sallu,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5987.htm" title="5987: ‘ā·mō·wq (N-proper-ms) -- Deep, an Isr. priest. From amaq; deep; Amok, an Israelite.">Amok,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2518.htm" title="2518: ḥil·qî·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- My portion is Yah, the name of several Isr. Or Chilqiyahuw'from cheleq and Yahh; portion of Jah;">Hilkiah,</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.">and Jedaiah.</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">These</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rā·šê (N-mpc) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">were the leaders</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.">of the priests</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: wa·’ă·ḥê·hem (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">and their associates</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bî·mê (Prep-b:: N-mpc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">in the days</a> <a href="/hebrew/3442.htm" title="3442: yê·šū·a‘ (N-proper-ms) -- Jeshua. For Yhowshuwa'; he will save; Jeshua, the name of ten Israelites, also of a place in Palestine.">of Jeshua.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving.…<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="/ezra/2-36.htm">Ezra 2:36-39</a></span><br />The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-39.htm">Nehemiah 7:39-42</a></span><br />The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ...<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/9-10.htm">1 Chronicles 9:10-13</a></span><br />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; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/10-18.htm">Ezra 10:18-22</a></span><br />Among the descendants of the priests who had married foreign women were found these descendants of Jeshua son of Jozadak and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah. / They pledged to send their wives away, and for their guilt they presented a ram from the flock as a guilt offering. / From the descendants of Immer: Hanani and Zebadiah. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/10-2.htm">Nehemiah 10:2-8</a></span><br />Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, / Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah, / Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch, ...<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="/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">2 Chronicles 29:12-14</a></span><br />Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites; / Shimri and Jeuel from the Elizaphanites; Zechariah and Mattaniah from the Asaphites; / Jehiel and Shimei from the Hemanites; and Shemaiah and Uzziel from the Jeduthunites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-1.htm">1 Chronicles 6:1-15</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-1.htm">1 Chronicles 23:1-6</a></span><br />When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. / Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. / The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-12.htm">Matthew 1:12-17</a></span><br />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. / Azor was the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Luke 3:23-27</a></span><br />Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11-14</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-7.htm">Acts 6:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-1.htm">Romans 11:1-5</a></span><br />I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. / God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: / “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah. These were the chief of the priests and of their brothers in the days of Jeshua.</p><p class="hdg">Sallu.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/12-20.htm">Nehemiah 12:20</a></b></br> Of Sallai, Kallai; of Amok, Eber;</p><p class="hdg">Sallai.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/24-18.htm">1 Chronicles 24:18</a></b></br> The three and twentieth to Delaiah, the four and twentieth to Maaziah.</p><p class="hdg">of Jeshua.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1</a></b></br> Now these <i>are</i> the priests and the Levites that went up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/3-2.htm">Ezra 3:2</a></b></br> Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and builded the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings thereon, as <i>it is</i> written in the law of Moses the man of God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/haggai/1-1.htm">Haggai 1:1</a></b></br> In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of the month, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet unto Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, saying,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/12-20.htm">Amok</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-19.htm">Associates</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-16.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-16.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-11.htm">Hilkiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-11.htm">Hilki'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-11.htm">Hilkijah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-6.htm">Jedaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-6.htm">Jedai'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Jeshua</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-13.htm">Kinsmen</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-23.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-7.htm">Sallu</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/12-20.htm">Amok</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm">Associates</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-12.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-12.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-21.htm">Hilkiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-21.htm">Hilki'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-21.htm">Hilkijah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-19.htm">Jedaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-19.htm">Jedai'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm">Jeshua</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-36.htm">Kinsmen</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-32.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-12.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-7.htm">Sallu</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'; 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Each name is significant in the context of the restoration of Jerusalem and the reestablishment of temple worship. Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah are listed among the priests, indicating their role in maintaining the spiritual life of the community. The mention of these names underscores the continuity of the priestly line, which was crucial for the legitimacy of temple services. The priestly lineage is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the purity and order of worship as prescribed in the Law of Moses.<p><b>These were the leaders of the priests and their associates</b><br>The term "leaders" highlights their authority and responsibility in guiding the religious practices of the people. The priests were not only responsible for performing sacrifices but also for teaching the Law and leading the community in worship. Their associates likely included Levites and other temple workers who assisted in various duties. This structure reflects the organized nature of temple service, which was essential for the spiritual health of the nation. The leadership of the priests is a theme that runs throughout the Old Testament, pointing to the need for spiritual guidance and oversight.<p><b>in the days of Jeshua.</b><br>Jeshua, also known as Joshua, was the high priest during the time of Zerubbabel, who led the first group of exiles back to Jerusalem. His leadership was pivotal in the rebuilding of the temple and the reestablishment of worship. The phrase "in the days of Jeshua" situates this passage in a specific historical context, during the early post-exilic period. This was a time of renewal and rebuilding, both physically and spiritually, for the Jewish people. Jeshua's role as high priest is significant, as he is seen as a type of Christ, foreshadowing the ultimate High Priest who would come to restore and redeem.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/sallu.htm">Sallu</a></b><br>A priestly leader mentioned in the context of the return from Babylonian exile. His name is listed among those who served in the temple.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/amok.htm">Amok</a></b><br>Another priestly leader, part of the group responsible for the spiritual leadership of the people during the rebuilding of Jerusalem.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/hilkiah.htm">Hilkiah</a></b><br>A priestly figure, possibly connected to the lineage of priests who played significant roles in Israel's history, including the discovery of the Book of the Law during King Josiah's reign.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jedaiah.htm">Jedaiah</a></b><br>A priestly leader, contributing to the religious restoration and the re-establishment of temple worship.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jeshua.htm">Jeshua</a></b><br>The high priest during the time of Zerubbabel, instrumental in the rebuilding of the temple and the spiritual renewal of the people.<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 leaders listed in <a href="/nehemiah/12-7.htm">Nehemiah 12:7</a> were crucial in guiding the people spiritually during a time of renewal. Spiritual leadership is vital for maintaining faithfulness and guiding communities in worship and obedience to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_legacy_in_ministry.htm">Heritage and Legacy in Ministry</a></b><br>The mention of these priests underscores the importance of heritage and legacy in ministry. Just as these leaders were part of a long line of priests, we are called to consider the legacy we leave in our spiritual communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god's_work.htm">Commitment to God's Work</a></b><br>The dedication of these leaders to the temple's restoration serves as a reminder of our commitment to God's work. We are encouraged to be steadfast and diligent in our service to the Lord.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_cooperation.htm">Community and Cooperation</a></b><br>The collective effort of these priests highlights the importance of community and cooperation in achieving God's purposes. Working together in unity strengthens the body of Christ.<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/is_'no_salvation_outside_church'_true.htm">Who was Hilkiah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_hilkiah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Hilkiah in the Bible?</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/azgad's_children__1,222_or_2,322.htm">How many were the children of Azgad? One thousand two hundred and twenty-two (Ezra 2:12) Two thousand three hundred and twenty-two (Nehemiah 7:17)</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>(7) <span class= "bld">These were the chief</span>.--Genealogically, but not according to the courses, which are in none of the lists complete.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">These were the chief</span>, etc. It may be suspected that this is properly the heading of another list, parallel to that in vers. 12-21, which gave the names of the actual heads of the courses in Jeshua's time. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/12-7.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">Sallu,</span><br /><span class="heb">סַלּ֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(sal·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5543.htm">Strong's 5543: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sallai -- an Israelite priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Amok,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָמ֔וֹק</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·mō·wq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5987.htm">Strong's 5987: </a> </span><span class="str2">Amok -- 'deep', an Israelite priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hilkiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">חִלְקִיָּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥil·qî·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2518.htm">Strong's 2518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hilkiah -- 'my portion is Yah', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] Jedaiah.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְדַֽעְיָ֑ה</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 /><br /><span class="word">These</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֣לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were the leaders</span><br /><span class="heb">רָאשֵׁ֧י</span> <span class="translit">(rā·šê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the priests</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכֹּהֲנִ֛ים</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kō·hă·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and their associates</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאֲחֵיהֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·ḥê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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">in the days</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּימֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bî·mê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Jeshua.</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵשֽׁוּעַ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yê·šū·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/12-7.htm">Nehemiah 12:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/12-7.htm">Nehemiah 12:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/12-7.htm">Nehemiah 12:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12-7.htm">Nehemiah 12:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12-7.htm">Nehemiah 12:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/12-7.htm">Nehemiah 12:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/12-7.htm">Nehemiah 12:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/12-7.htm">Nehemiah 12:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/12-7.htm">Nehemiah 12:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/12-7.htm">Nehemiah 12:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/12-7.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 12:7 Sallu Amok Hilkiah Jedaiah (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/12-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:8" /></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>