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Nehemiah 10:10 and their associates: Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,
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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 />and their associates: Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />and their fellow Levites: Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and their brothers, Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and their associates: Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And their brethren, Shebaniah, Hodijah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Their brethren: Shebaniah, Hodijah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />also their brothers Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />also their brothers Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />also their brothers Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />also their brothers Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and their brothers: Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and their brothers Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and their brothers Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and their brethren, Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and their brethren, Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />and their relatives Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />also their relatives Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and their associates: Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Their colleagues were as follows: Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and their brothers, Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And their brethren, Shebaniah, Hodijah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and their brothers, Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and their brothers: Shebaniah, Hodijah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and their brethren: Shebaniah, Hodijah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And their brethren, Shebaniah, Hodijah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And their brethren, Sebenia, Oduia, Celita, Phalaia, Hanan, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and their brothers, Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and their kinsmen Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and their associates, Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And their brethren: Shecaniah, Urijah, Kelatiah, Pelatiah, Hanan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And their brothers: Shekania and Uriyah, Qeltiah, Pelatiah, Khanani.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and their brethren, Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and his brethren, Sabania, Oduia, Calitan, Phelia, Anan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/10-10.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=2830" 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">9</span>The Levites: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel, <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><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/7645.htm" title="7645: šə·ḇan·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Shbanyahuw; from the same as Shebna' and Yahh; Jah has grown; Shebanjah, the name of three or four Israelites.">Shebaniah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1941.htm" title="1941: hō·w·ḏî·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- My splendor is Yah, the name of several Isr. A form of Howdavyah; Hodijah, the name of three Israelites.">Hodiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7042.htm" title="7042: qə·lî·ṭā (N-proper-ms) -- A Levite. From qalat; maiming; Kelita, the name of three Israelites.">Kelita,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6411.htm" title="6411: pə·lā·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- A man of Judah. Or Pla.yah; from pala' and Yahh; Jah has distinguished; Pelajah, the name of three Israelites.">Pelaiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2605.htm" title="2605: ḥā·nān (N-proper-ms) -- Gracious, the name of several Isr. From chanan; favor; Chanan, the name of seven Israelites.">Hanan,</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>Mica, Rehob, Hashabiah,…<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="/exodus/29-9.htm">Exodus 29:9</a></span><br />Wrap the sashes around Aaron and his sons and tie headbands on them. The priesthood shall be theirs by a permanent statute. In this way you are to ordain Aaron and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/8-30.htm">Leviticus 8:30</a></span><br />Next, Moses took some of the anointing oil and some of the blood that was on the altar and sprinkled them on Aaron and his garments, and on his sons and their garments. So he consecrated Aaron and his garments, as well as Aaron’s sons and their garments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/18-7.htm">Numbers 18:7</a></span><br />But only you and your sons shall attend to your priesthood for everything concerning the altar and what is inside the veil, and you are to perform that service. I am giving you the work of the priesthood as a gift, but any outsider who comes near the sanctuary must be put to death.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-13.htm">1 Chronicles 23:13</a></span><br />The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-11.htm">2 Chronicles 29:11</a></span><br />Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/8-24.htm">Ezra 8:24-30</a></span><br />Then I set apart twelve of the leading priests, together with Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brothers, / and I weighed out to them the contribution of silver and gold and the articles that the king, his counselors, his leaders, and all the Israelites there had offered for the house of our God. / I weighed out into their hands 650 talents of silver, articles of silver weighing 100 talents, 100 talents of gold, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/2-4.htm">Malachi 2:4-7</a></span><br />Then you will know that I have sent you this commandment so that My covenant with Levi may continue,” says the LORD of Hosts. / “My covenant with him was one of life and peace, which I gave to him; it called for reverence, and he revered Me and stood in awe of My name. / True instruction was in his mouth, and nothing false was found on his lips. He walked with Me in peace and uprightness, and he turned many from iniquity. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-5.htm">Hebrews 7:5</a></span><br />Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11</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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-23.htm">Hebrews 7:23-28</a></span><br />Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office. / But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood. / Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a></span><br />you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a></span><br />But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-6.htm">Revelation 1:6</a></span><br />who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-10.htm">Revelation 5:10</a></span><br />You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/18-1.htm">Deuteronomy 18:1-5</a></span><br />The Levitical priests—indeed the whole tribe of Levi—shall have no portion or inheritance with Israel. They are to eat the food offerings to the LORD; that is their inheritance. / Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them. / This shall be the priests’ share from the people who offer a sacrifice, whether a bull or a sheep: the priests are to be given the shoulder, the jowls, and the stomach. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And their brothers, Shebaniah, Hodijah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,</p><p class="hdg">Shebaniah.</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="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Nehemiah 9:4,5</a></b></br> Then stood up upon the stairs, of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, <i>and</i> Chenani, and cried with a loud voice unto the LORD their God… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/10-23.htm">Ezra 10:23</a></b></br> Also of the Levites; Jozabad, and Shimei, and Kelaiah, (the same <i>is</i> Kelita,) Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/6-13.htm">Associates</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-7.htm">Hanan</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Hodiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-19.htm">Hodi'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Hodijah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-7.htm">Kelita</a> <a href="/ezra/10-23.htm">Keli'ta</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-7.htm">Pelaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-24.htm">Pelai'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-4.htm">Shebaniah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-4.htm">Shebani'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/11-12.htm">Associates</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-22.htm">Hanan</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-13.htm">Hodiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-13.htm">Hodi'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-13.htm">Hodijah</a> <a href="/ezra/10-23.htm">Kelita</a> <a href="/ezra/10-23.htm">Keli'ta</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-24.htm">Pelaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-24.htm">Pelai'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-12.htm">Shebaniah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-12.htm">Shebani'ah</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 /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <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>and their associates:</b><br>This phrase refers to the companions or fellow workers of the priests and Levites who were involved in the covenant renewal. In the context of Nehemiah, these associates were likely other leaders or influential figures within the community who supported the religious reforms. The term "associates" emphasizes the communal effort in reestablishing the covenant with God, highlighting the importance of unity and collective responsibility in spiritual renewal.<p><b>Shebaniah:</b><br>Shebaniah is one of the Levites mentioned in the book of Nehemiah. The name means "Yahweh has grown" or "Yahweh has increased." This reflects the common practice of naming individuals in a way that acknowledges God's sovereignty and blessing. Shebaniah's inclusion in this list underscores the role of the Levites in leading the people back to faithfulness and obedience to the Law.<p><b>Hodiah:</b><br>Hodiah, another Levite, has a name meaning "majesty of Yahweh" or "splendor of Yahweh." This name signifies the reverence and honor attributed to God by the Israelites. The presence of Hodiah in this list indicates his involvement in the spiritual leadership and the covenant renewal process, emphasizing the Levites' critical role in guiding the people in worship and adherence to God's commandments.<p><b>Kelita:</b><br>Kelita is a lesser-known figure, and his name means "dwarf" or "small." Despite the meaning of his name, Kelita's inclusion in the covenant renewal signifies that every individual, regardless of status or prominence, has a role in the community's spiritual life. This reflects the biblical theme that God values faithfulness and obedience over worldly stature or power.<p><b>Pelaiah:</b><br>Pelaiah, whose name means "Yahweh does wonders" or "Yahweh is distinguished," is another Levite involved in the covenant renewal. His name highlights the miraculous and awe-inspiring nature of God, reminding the Israelites of God's past deeds and His continued presence among them. Pelaiah's participation in this event underscores the importance of remembering and proclaiming God's mighty works as part of the community's spiritual heritage.<p><b>Hanan:</b><br>Hanan, meaning "gracious" or "merciful," is the final name in this list. This name reflects the character of God as compassionate and forgiving, qualities that are central to the covenant relationship between God and His people. Hanan's role in the covenant renewal process serves as a reminder of the grace and mercy that God extends to His people, encouraging them to live in accordance with His laws and to seek His forgiveness when they fall short.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/shebaniah.htm">Shebaniah</a></b><br>A Levite who is part of the group that sealed the covenant. His name means "Yahweh has grown" or "Yahweh has increased."<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hodiah.htm">Hodiah</a></b><br>Another Levite involved in the covenant renewal. The name means "majesty of Yahweh" or "splendor of Yahweh."<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/k/kelita.htm">Kelita</a></b><br>A Levite whose name means "crippled" or "dwarfed," indicating perhaps a humble or lowly status, yet he is part of this significant event.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/pelaiah.htm">Pelaiah</a></b><br>A Levite whose name means "Yahweh does wonders." He is part of the group affirming the covenant.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/h/hanan.htm">Hanan</a></b><br>Another Levite involved in the covenant. His name means "gracious" or "merciful."<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god's_covenant.htm">Commitment to God’s Covenant</a></b><br>The act of sealing the covenant is a powerful reminder of the importance of committing ourselves to God’s commands and promises. Just as the Israelites renewed their covenant, we too should regularly renew our commitment to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community.htm">The Role of Community</a></b><br>The involvement of multiple individuals in the covenant renewal highlights the importance of community in spiritual growth and accountability. We are called to support and encourage one another in our faith journeys.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_names.htm">Significance of Names</a></b><br>The meanings of the names listed (e.g., "Yahweh has grown," "Yahweh does wonders") remind us of God's character and His work in our lives. Reflecting on the meaning of names can deepen our understanding of biblical accounts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_and_service.htm">Humility and Service</a></b><br>Despite their potentially humble origins or meanings, each person listed played a crucial role in the covenant renewal. This teaches us that God values humility and service, and He can use anyone for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/historical_continuity.htm">Historical Continuity</a></b><br>The repetition of names and roles from earlier scriptures (like Ezra) shows the continuity of God's plan and the faithfulness of His people across generations. This encourages us to see our place in the ongoing account of God's work in the world.<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/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/non-biblical_sources_on_neh._10_32-39.htm">Are there non-biblical historical or archaeological sources that verify or challenge the covenant details in Nehemiah 10:32-39?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_nehemiah_10_30_oppose_intermarriage.htm">Why does Nehemiah 10:30 emphasize not intermarrying with neighboring peoples, when other passages (e.g., the Book of Ruth) show positive outcomes from such unions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/could_a_community_fully_uphold_neh._10_oaths.htm">How plausible is it that an entire community could commit to all the oath requirements in Nehemiah 10 without internal dissent or violation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/10-10.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">and their associates:</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאֲחֵיהֶ֑ם</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">Shebaniah,</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁבַנְיָ֧ה</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ḇan·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7645.htm">Strong's 7645: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shebaniah -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hodiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">הֽוֹדִיָּ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·ḏî·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1940.htm">Strong's 1940: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hodiah -- Hodiah </span><br /><br /><span class="word">Kelita,</span><br /><span class="heb">קְלִיטָ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(qə·lî·ṭā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7042.htm">Strong's 7042: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kelita -- a Levite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Pelaiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּלָאיָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(pə·lā·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6411.htm">Strong's 6411: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pelaiah -- a man of Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hanan,</span><br /><span class="heb">חָנָֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·nān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2605.htm">Strong's 2605: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hanan -- 'gracious', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/10-10.htm">Nehemiah 10:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/10-10.htm">Nehemiah 10:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/10-10.htm">Nehemiah 10:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/10-10.htm">Nehemiah 10:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/10-10.htm">Nehemiah 10:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/10-10.htm">Nehemiah 10:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/10-10.htm">Nehemiah 10:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/10-10.htm">Nehemiah 10:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/10-10.htm">Nehemiah 10:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/10-10.htm">Nehemiah 10:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/10-10.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 10:10 And their brothers Shebaniah Hodiah Kelita Pelaiah (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/10-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 10:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 10:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/10-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 10:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 10:11" /></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>