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Also Bakbukiah, who was Mattaniah’s assistant, and Abda son of Shammua, son of Galal, son of Jeduthun. <a href="/esv/nehemiah/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> and Mattaniah the son of Mica, son of Zabdi, son of Asaph, who was the leader of the praise, who gave thanks, and Bakbukiah, the second among his brothers; and Abda the son of Shammua, son of Galal, son of Jeduthun. <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/11.htm">King James Bible</a> And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. <a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/11.htm">New King James Version</a> Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, the leader who began the thanksgiving with prayer; Bakbukiah, the second among his brethren; and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. <a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who was the leader in beginning the thanksgiving at prayer, and Bakbukiah, the second among his kinsmen; and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who was the leader in beginning the thanksgiving at prayer, and Bakbukiah, the second among his brethren; and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. <a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who was the leader in beginning the thanksgiving at prayer, and Bakbukiah, the second among his brethren; and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. <a href="/lsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who was the chief in beginning the thanksgiving in prayer, and Bakbukiah, the second among his relatives; and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. <a href="/amp/nehemiah/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who was the leader to begin the thanksgiving in prayer, and Bakbukiah, second among his brothers; and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. <a href="/csb/nehemiah/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Mattaniah son of Mica, son of Zabdi, son of Asaph, the one who began the thanksgiving in prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his relatives; and Abda son of Shammua, son of Galal, son of Jeduthun. <a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Mattaniah son of Mica, son of Zabdi, son of Asaph, the leader who began the thanksgiving in prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his relatives; and Abda son of Shammua, son of Galal, son of Jeduthun. <a href="/asv/nehemiah/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who was the chief to begin the thanksgiving in prayer, and Bakbukiah, the second among his brethren; and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. <a href="/cev/nehemiah/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then there was Mattaniah son of Mica. His ancestors were Zabdi and Asaph. Mattaniah led the temple choir in the prayer of praise. Bakbukiah, who also settled in Jerusalem, was his assistant. Finally, there was Abda son of Shammua; his grandfather was Galal, and his great-grandfather was Jeduthun. <a href="/erv/nehemiah/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who was the chief to begin the thanksgiving in prayer, and Bakbukiah, the second among his brethren; and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. <a href="/gwt/nehemiah/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Mattaniah was the son of Mica, who was the son of Zabdi, who was the son of Asaph, the leader who led the prayer of thanksgiving. The Levite leader Bakbukiah was the second-in-command among his relatives; and so was Abda who was the son of Shammua, who was the son of Galal, who was the son of Jeduthum. <a href="/gnt/nehemiah/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> Mattaniah, the son of Mica and grandson of Zabdi, a descendant of Asaph. He led the Temple choir in singing the prayer of thanksgiving. Bakbukiah, who was Mattaniah's assistant. Abda, the son of Shammua and grandson of Galal, a descendant of Jeduthun. <a href="/isv/nehemiah/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who led the thanksgiving prayer, and Bakbukiah, second among his relatives, and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. <a href="/msb/nehemiah/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. <a href="/net/nehemiah/11.htm">NET Bible</a> Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, the praise leader who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his colleagues; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. <a href="/nheb/nehemiah/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zikri, the son of Asaph, the praise leader who led in thanksgiving and prayer, and Bakbukiah, the second among his brothers; and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. <a href="/wbt/nehemiah/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. <a href="/web/nehemiah/11.htm">World English Bible</a> and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who was the chief to begin the thanksgiving in prayer, and Bakbukiah, the second among his brothers; and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Mattaniah son of Micha, son of Zabdi, son of Asaph, [is] head—at the commencement he gives thanks in prayer; and Bakbukiah [is] second among his brothers, and Abda son of Shammua, son of Galal, son of Jeduthun. <a href="/ylt/nehemiah/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Mattaniah son of Micha, son of Zabdi, son of Asaph, is head -- at the commencement he giveth thanks in prayer; and Bakbukiah is second among his brethren, and Abda son of Shammua, son of Galal, son of Jeduthun. <a href="/slt/nehemiah/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Mattaniah son of Micha, son of Zabdi, son of Asaph, head of the beginning of Judah for prayer: and Bakbukiah the second from his brethren, and Abda, son of Shammua, son of Galal, son of Jeduthan.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/nehemiah/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Mathania the son of Micha, the son of Zebedei, the son of Asaph, was the principal man to praise, and to give glory in prayer, and Becbecia the second, one of his brethren, and Abda the son of Samua, the son of Galal, the son of Idithun. <a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Mattaniah, the son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was the leader of praise and confession in prayer, with Bakbukiah, second among his brothers, and Abda, the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. <a href="/nabre/nehemiah/11.htm">New American Bible</a> Mattaniah, son of Micah, son of Zabdi, son of Asaph, director of the psalms, who led the thanksgiving at prayer; Bakbukiah, second in rank among his kinsmen; and Abda, son of Shammua, son of Galal, son of Jeduthun. <a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and Mattaniah son of Mica son of Zabdi son of Asaph, who was the leader to begin the thanksgiving in prayer, and Bakbukiah, the second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua son of Galal son of Jeduthun.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And of the chiefs of the Levites: Mattaniah, the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, the principal among the Jews to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukah the second among his brethren, and Aira the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jethron. <a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And of the Chiefs of the Levites: Metanya, son of Mikah, son of Zabedee, son of Asaph the Chief of the first rank of the Jews in prayer, and Baqbuqa, the second of his brothers, and Ira, son of Shemu, son of Galal, son of Yathrun.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/nehemiah/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who was the chief to begin the thanksgiving in prayer, and Bakbukiah, the second among his brethren; and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. <a href="/sep/nehemiah/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Matthanias son of Micha, and Jobeb son of Samui, <a href="/parallel/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=3257" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/11.htm">The New Settlers in Jerusalem</a> …16Shabbethai and Jozabad, two leaders of the Levites, who supervised the work outside the house of God; 17<a href="/hebrew/4983.htm" title="4983: ū·mat·tan·yāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Mattanyahuw; from mattan and Yahh; gift of Jah; Mattanjah, the name of ten Israelites.">Mattaniah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/4318.htm" title="4318: mî·ḵāh (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. An abbrev. Of Miykayah; Micah, the name of seven Israelites.">of Mica,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/2067.htm" title="2067: zaḇ·dî (N-proper-ms) -- Gift, four Isr. From zebed; giving; Zabdi, the name of four &? Israelites.">of Zabdi,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/623.htm" title="623: ’ā·sāp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- Gatherer, the name of several Isr. From 'acaph; collector; Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first.">of Asaph,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rōš (N-msc) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">who led</a> <a href="/hebrew/8462.htm" title="8462: hat·tə·ḥil·lāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A beginning. From chalal in the sense of opening; a commencement; rel. Original."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3034.htm" title="3034: yə·hō·w·ḏeh (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- To throw, cast. ">in thanksgiving</a> <a href="/hebrew/8605.htm" title="8605: lat·tə·p̄il·lāh (Prep-l, Art:: N-fs) -- Prayer. From palal; intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn.">and prayer;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1229.htm" title="1229: ū·ḇaq·buq·yāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Emptying of Yah, a Levite. From baqbuk and Yahh; emptying of Jah; Bakbukjah, an Israelite.">Bakbukiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4932.htm" title="4932: miš·neh (N-ms) -- A double, copy, second. From shanah; properly, a repetition, i.e. A duplicate, or a double; by implication, a second.">second</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: mê·’e·ḥāw (Prep-m:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">among his associates;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5653.htm" title="5653: wə·‘aḇ·dā (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. From abad; work; Abda, the name of two Israelites.">and Abda</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/8051.htm" title="8051: šam·mū·a‘ (N-proper-ms) -- Three Isr. From shamem; renowned; Shammua, the name of four Israelites.">of Shammua,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/1559.htm" title="1559: gā·lāl (N-proper-ms) -- Two Levites. From galal, in the sense of glal; great; Galal, the name of two Israelites.">of Galal,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3038.htm" title="3038: yə·ḏī·ṯūn (N-proper-ms) -- Leader of a choir of the temple. Or Yduthuwn; or Ydiythuwn; probably from yadah; laudatory; Jeduthun, an Israelite.">of Jeduthun.</a> 18The Levites in the holy city totaled 284.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-15.htm">1 Chronicles 9:15-16</a> 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. <a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-7</a> 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. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/29-30.htm">2 Chronicles 29:30</a> Then King Hezekiah and his officials ordered the Levites to sing praises to the LORD in the words of David and of Asaph the seer. So they sang praises with gladness and bowed down and worshiped. <a href="/2_chronicles/5-12.htm">2 Chronicles 5:12-13</a> 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 <a href="/ezra/3-10.htm">Ezra 3:10-11</a> 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. <a href="/psalms/134-1.htm">Psalm 134:1-2</a> A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! / Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD! <a href="/psalms/135-1.htm">Psalm 135:1-3</a> Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD. Give praise, O servants of the LORD, / who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God. / Hallelujah, for the LORD is good; sing praises to His name, for it is lovely. <a href="/psalms/136-1.htm">Psalm 136:1-3</a> Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. / Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever. / Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His loving devotion endures forever. <a href="/psalms/138-1.htm">Psalm 138:1-2</a> Of David. I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises. / I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness; You have exalted Your name and Your word above all else. <a href="/psalms/140-13.htm">Psalm 140:13</a> Surely the righteous will praise Your name; the upright will dwell in Your presence. <a href="/psalms/145-1.htm">Psalm 145:1-2</a> A Psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever. / Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever. <a href="/psalms/146-1.htm">Psalm 146:1-2</a> Hallelujah! Praise the LORD, O my soul. / I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being. <a href="/psalms/147-1.htm">Psalm 147:1</a> Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and lovely to praise Him! <a href="/psalms/148-1.htm">Psalm 148:1-2</a> Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the highest places. / Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His heavenly hosts. <a href="/psalms/149-1.htm">Psalm 149:1-2</a> Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly. / Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brothers, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.Zabdi.<a href="/nehemiah/10-12.htm">Nehemiah 10:12</a> Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,<a href="/1_chronicles/9-15.htm">1 Chronicles 9:15</a> And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;Zichri.<a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm">Nehemiah 12:8,31</a> Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, which was over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren… <a href="/1_chronicles/16-4.htm">1 Chronicles 16:4,41</a> And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, and to record, and to thank and praise the LORD God of Israel: … <a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-6</a> Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen according to their service was: … thanksgiving.<a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a> Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:17,18</a> Pray without ceasing… Babukiah.<a href="/nehemiah/12-9.htm">Nehemiah 12:9,25</a> Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brethren, were over against them in the watches… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/4-6.htm">Abda</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-44.htm">Asaph</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-25.htm">Bakbukiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-16.htm">Begin</a> <a href="/ezra/4-6.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-16.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-16.htm">Galal</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-15.htm">Jeduthun</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-11.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/ezra/10-37.htm">Mattaniah</a> <a href="/ezra/10-37.htm">Mattani'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-11.htm">Mica</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-11.htm">Micha</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-27.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">Principal</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-9.htm">Second</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-4.htm">Shammua</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-16.htm">Thanksgiving</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-27.htm">Zabdi</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/4-6.htm">Abda</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Asaph</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-9.htm">Bakbukiah</a> <a href="/psalms/81-2.htm">Begin</a> <a href="/job/8-7.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-15.htm">Galal</a> <a href="/psalms/38-22.htm">Jeduthun</a> <a href="/job/31-37.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Mattaniah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Mattani'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Mica</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Micha</a> <a href="/esther/5-6.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-7.htm">Principal</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-38.htm">Second</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-18.htm">Shammua</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm">Thanksgiving</a> <a href="/matthew/4-21.htm">Zabdi</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 11</div>1. <a href="/nehemiah/11-1.htm">The rulers, voluntary men, and the tenth man chosen by lot, dwell at Jerusalem.</a> 3. <a href="/nehemiah/11-3.htm">A catalogue of their names.</a> 20. <a href="/nehemiah/11-20.htm">Those who remain dwell in other cities.</a> </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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Asaph's lineage is significant in the context of temple worship, as his descendants were responsible for maintaining the musical traditions established during David's reign. This connection underscores the continuity of worship practices from the time of David to the post-exilic period. The mention of Asaph ties this passage to the Psalms, many of which are attributed to him or his descendants, highlighting the enduring legacy of worship and praise in Israel's history.who led in thanksgiving and prayer Mattaniah's role in leading thanksgiving and prayer emphasizes the importance of worship and gratitude in the life of the community. This function is crucial in the post-exilic period as the people of Israel seek to reestablish their identity and relationship with God after returning from Babylonian captivity. Thanksgiving and prayer are central themes throughout the Psalms and other scriptures, reflecting a heart of worship and dependence on God. This role also prefigures the New Testament emphasis on prayer and thanksgiving as essential aspects of Christian life (e.g., <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a>).Bakbukiah, second among his associates Bakbukiah's position as second among his associates suggests a structured hierarchy within the Levitical order, ensuring that worship and temple duties were carried out efficiently. This organization reflects the broader biblical principle of order and leadership within the community of faith. Bakbukiah's role, though secondary, is vital for supporting the primary leader and maintaining the continuity of worship. This mirrors the New Testament concept of the body of Christ, where each member has a unique and important role to play (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>).and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun Abda is another Levite linked to a prominent family of temple musicians. Jeduthun, like Asaph, was appointed by David to lead worship, and his descendants continued this tradition. This lineage highlights the enduring commitment to worship and the preservation of musical heritage in Israel. The mention of these genealogies serves to authenticate the roles and responsibilities of these individuals, ensuring that the worship practices align with the traditions established by David. This continuity is crucial for maintaining the spiritual and cultural identity of the Jewish people during the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the temple.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/mattaniah.htm">Mattaniah</a> A leader in the temple worship, specifically tasked with leading thanksgiving and prayer. His lineage traces back to Asaph, a prominent figure in the musical worship of Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/m/mica,_zabdi,_asaph.htm">Mica, Zabdi, Asaph</a> Ancestors of Mattaniah. Asaph was a significant Levite musician appointed by King David, known for his role in temple worship and for authoring several Psalms. 3. <a href="/topical/b/bakbukiah.htm">Bakbukiah</a> A Levite who served as an assistant or second to Mattaniah, indicating a structured order in temple worship. 4. <a href="/topical/a/abda,_shammua,_galal,_jeduthun.htm">Abda, Shammua, Galal, Jeduthun</a> Abda is another Levite, with his lineage tracing back to Jeduthun, another key figure in the musical worship during King David's time. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where these events and roles are taking place, specifically during the time of Nehemiah's leadership in rebuilding the city and its spiritual life.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heritage_in_worship.htm">The Importance of Heritage in Worship</a> Understanding our spiritual heritage can deepen our worship experience. Just as Mattaniah's lineage connected him to Asaph, our spiritual lineage connects us to the broader history of faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_thanksgiving_and_prayer.htm">The Role of Thanksgiving and Prayer</a> Thanksgiving and prayer are central to worship and community life. Mattaniah's role emphasizes the need for dedicated leaders in these areas. <a href="/topical/s/structured_worship_and_leadership.htm">Structured Worship and Leadership</a> The organization of worship roles, as seen with Mattaniah and Bakbukiah, highlights the importance of structure and leadership in church settings today. <a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_worship_practices.htm">Continuity of Worship Practices</a> The practices established by David and continued by Nehemiah show the value of maintaining continuity in worship traditions that honor God. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_support_in_ministry.htm">Community and Support in Ministry</a> Bakbukiah's role as second to Mattaniah illustrates the importance of support and teamwork in ministry, reminding us that effective ministry often requires collaboration.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 11</a> <a href="/q/what_happened_to_israel's_lost_tribes.htm">What happened to Israel's lost tribes?</a> <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> <a href="/q/how_do_1_chr_9_10-13_divisions_align.htm">How do the priestly divisions in 1 Chronicles 9:10-13 align with differing lists in other Old Testament books?</a> <a href="/q/nehemiah_11_7-9__genealogy_errors.htm">Nehemiah 11:7-9 - Are the genealogies here consistent with other biblical genealogies, or do apparent discrepancies suggest later additions or errors?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - Mattaniah ... was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer. i.e. the "leader of the choir," or "precentor." Bakbukiah was second to him among his brethren; i.e. was his chief assistant. Abda (or "Obadiah," <a href="/1_chronicles/9-16.htm">1 Chronicles 9:16</a>) held the third place. <a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Mattaniah וּמַתַּנְיָ֣ה (ū·mat·tan·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4983.htm">Strong's 4983: </a> Mattaniah -- 'gift of Yah', the last king of Judah, also a number of Israelites son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Mica, מִ֠יכָה (mî·ḵāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4318.htm">Strong's 4318: </a> Micah -- the name of several Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Zabdi, זַבְדִּ֨י (zaḇ·dî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2067.htm">Strong's 2067: </a> Zabdi -- 'gift', four Israelites the son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Asaph, אָסָ֜ף (’ā·sāp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_623.htm">Strong's 623: </a> Asaph -- 'gatherer', the name of several Israelites who led רֹ֗אשׁ (rōš) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> The head in thanksgiving יְהוֹדֶ֣ה (yə·hō·w·ḏeh) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3034.htm">Strong's 3034: </a> To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan and prayer; לַתְּפִלָּ֔ה (lat·tə·p̄il·lāh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8605.htm">Strong's 8605: </a> Intercession, supplication, a hymn Bakbukiah, וּבַקְבֻּקְיָ֖ה (ū·ḇaq·buq·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1229.htm">Strong's 1229: </a> Bakbukiah -- 'emptying of Yah', a Levite second מִשְׁנֶ֣ה (miš·neh) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4932.htm">Strong's 4932: </a> A repetition, a duplicate, a double, a second among his associates; מֵאֶחָ֑יו (mê·’e·ḥāw) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) and Abda וְעַבְדָּא֙ (wə·‘aḇ·dā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5653.htm">Strong's 5653: </a> Abda -- two Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Shammua, שַׁמּ֔וּעַ (šam·mū·a‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8051.htm">Strong's 8051: </a> Shammua -- three Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Galal, גָּלָ֖ל (gā·lāl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1559.htm">Strong's 1559: </a> Galal -- two Levites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Jeduthun. יְדוּתֽוּן׃ (yə·ḏū·ṯūn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3038.htm">Strong's 3038: </a> Jeduthun <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Nehemiah 11:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Nehemiah 11:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Nehemiah 11:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Nehemiah 11:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Nehemiah 11:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Nehemiah 11:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Nehemiah 11:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Nehemiah 11:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Nehemiah 11:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Nehemiah 11:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-17.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 11:17 And Mattaniah the son of Mica (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/11-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 11:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 11:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/11-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 11:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 11:18" /></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>