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Uzzi was leader of the family of Jedaiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Mattenai of Joiarib, Uzzi of Jedaiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Mattenai of Joiarib, Uzzi of Jedaiah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Mattenai of Joiarib, Uzzi of Jedaiah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />from Joiarib, Mattenai; from Jedaiah, Uzzi;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And to Joiarib, Mattenai; to Jedaiah, Uzzi;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Of Joiarib, Mathanai: of Jodaia, Azzi: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and for Joiarib, Mattenai; for Jedaiah, Uzzi;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Jehoidah, Mathnai, Jedaiah, Uzzi;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Yawida, Mathni, Yedaia, Azi<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />to Joarib, Matthanai; to Edio, Ozi;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/12-19.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=3513" 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">18</span>of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jonathan; <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3114.htm" title="3114: ū·lə·yō·w·yā·rîḇ (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Jojarib. A form of Yhowyariyb; Jojarib, the name of four Israelites.">of Joiarib,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4982.htm" title="4982: mat·tə·nay (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite priest, also two Isr. From mattan; liberal; Mattenai, the name of three Israelites.">Mattenai;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3048.htm" title="3048: lî·ḏa‘·yāh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Yah has known, the name of several Isr. From yada' and Yahh; Jah has known; Jedajah, the name of two Israelites.">of Jedaiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5813.htm" title="5813: ‘uz·zî (N-proper-ms) -- Forceful, the name of several Isr. From azaz; forceful; Uzzi, the name of six Israelites.">Uzzi;</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>of Sallai, Kallai; of Amok, Eber;…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-43.htm">Nehemiah 7:43</a></span><br />The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua (through Kadmiel, through the line of Hodevah), 74.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/10-9.htm">Nehemiah 10:9-13</a></span><br />The Levites: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel, / and their associates: Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan, / Mica, Rehob, Hashabiah, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/2-40.htm">Ezra 2:40-42</a></span><br />The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua and Kadmiel (through the line of Hodaviah), 74. / The singers: the descendants of Asaph, 128. / The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, and the descendants of Shobai, 139 in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-14.htm">1 Chronicles 9:14-16</a></span><br />From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari; / Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; / Obadiah son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-31.htm">1 Chronicles 6:31-32</a></span><br />These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-4.htm">1 Chronicles 23:4-5</a></span><br />“Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, / 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-8</a></span><br />Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-25.htm">2 Chronicles 29:25-30</a></span><br />Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. / And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">2 Chronicles 31:2</a></span><br />Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-15.htm">2 Chronicles 35:15</a></span><br />The singers, the descendants of Asaph, were at their stations according to the command of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer. And the gatekeepers at each gate did not need to leave their posts, because their fellow Levites made preparations for them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/3-10.htm">Ezra 3:10-11</a></span><br />When the builders had laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites (the sons of Asaph) with cymbals, took their positions to praise the LORD, as David king of Israel had prescribed. / And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/134-1.htm">Psalm 134:1-2</a></span><br />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!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/135-1.htm">Psalm 135:1-2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-30.htm">Matthew 26:30</a></span><br />And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-26.htm">Mark 14:26</a></span><br />And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/12-7.htm">Jedaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-7.htm">Jedai'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-21.htm">Jedaiah's</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-6.htm">Joiarib</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-6.htm">Joi'arib</a> <a href="/ezra/10-37.htm">Mattenai</a> <a href="/ezra/10-37.htm">Matte'nai</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Uzzi</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/12-21.htm">Jedaiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-21.htm">Jedai'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-21.htm">Jedaiah's</a> <a href="/ezra/8-16.htm">Joiarib</a> <a href="/ezra/8-16.htm">Joi'arib</a> <a href="/ezra/10-33.htm">Mattenai</a> <a href="/ezra/10-33.htm">Matte'nai</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-42.htm">Uzzi</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">The priests and the Levites which came up with Zerubbabel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-10.htm">The succession of high priests.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-22.htm">Certain chief Levites.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-27.htm">The solemnity of the dedication of the walls.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">44. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-44.htm">The offices of priests and Levites appointed in the temple.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/nehemiah/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>of Joiarib, Mattenai;</b><br>Joiarib is a name that appears in several places in the Old Testament, often associated with priestly or Levitical lines. The name means "Yahweh contends" or "Yahweh will plead." This reflects the role of the priesthood in interceding for the people and maintaining the covenant relationship with God. Mattenai, mentioned here, is likely a descendant or member of the priestly division of Joiarib. The division of Joiarib was one of the 24 priestly courses established by King David (<a href="/1_chronicles/24-7.htm">1 Chronicles 24:7</a>). This system was designed to organize the priestly duties in the temple, ensuring that worship and sacrifices were conducted in an orderly manner. The mention of Mattenai in this context underscores the continuity of the priestly service from the time of David through the post-exilic period, highlighting the restoration of religious practices after the Babylonian exile.<p><b>of Jedaiah, Uzzi;</b><br>Jedaiah is another priestly family mentioned in the division of priests. The name means "Yahweh has known" or "Yahweh knows," indicating a relationship of intimacy and divine selection. Uzzi, associated with Jedaiah, signifies the continuation of this priestly line. The priestly division of Jedaiah is also part of the 24 courses established by David (<a href="/1_chronicles/24-7.htm">1 Chronicles 24:7</a>). The presence of Uzzi in this list during Nehemiah's time shows the reestablishment of the priestly order and the importance of maintaining genealogical records for the priesthood. This reflects the broader theme of Nehemiah, which is the restoration of Jerusalem and its religious institutions. The mention of these names serves as a testament to God's faithfulness in preserving His people and their worship practices, even through periods of exile and hardship.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/malluch.htm">Malluch</a></b><br>A priestly figure mentioned in the genealogical records of the priests who returned from the Babylonian exile. His name is associated with the priestly division, indicating his role in the temple service.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a></b><br>Another priestly figure, likely a descendant of one of the priestly families. His inclusion in the list underscores the continuity of priestly service and the importance of maintaining genealogical records.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/shekaniah.htm">Shekaniah</a></b><br>A name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, often associated with priestly or Levitical roles. In this context, Shekaniah represents a family line within the priestly divisions.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>A common name in the Bible, here representing a priestly family. His mention alongside Shekaniah suggests a continuation of the priestly duties and responsibilities.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/priestly_divisions.htm">Priestly Divisions</a></b><br>The context of this verse is a listing of the priestly divisions that served in the temple. These divisions were crucial for the orderly worship and service in the temple, reflecting the organizational structure established by King David.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_order_in_worship.htm">The Importance of Order in Worship</a></b><br>The listing of priestly divisions underscores the need for order and structure in worship. Just as the Israelites had specific roles and responsibilities, modern believers are called to serve in their unique capacities within the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_faithful_service.htm">Continuity of Faithful Service</a></b><br>The genealogical records remind us of the importance of continuity in faith and service. We are part of a long line of believers, and our faithfulness today impacts future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_restoration.htm">God's Faithfulness in Restoration</a></b><br>The return of the priestly divisions after exile is a testament to God's faithfulness in restoring His people. This encourages us to trust in God's promises and His ability to restore and renew our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_in_spiritual_life.htm">The Role of Leadership in Spiritual Life</a></b><br>The priests and their divisions played a crucial role in leading the people in worship. This highlights the importance of godly leadership in guiding and nurturing the spiritual life of a community.<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/nehemiah's_role_in_rebuilding_walls.htm">What was Nehemiah's role in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_sanballat,_tobiah,_geshem.htm">Who were Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem in history?</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/what_supports_nehemiah's_claim_in_6_12.htm">In Nehemiah 6:12, what historical or textual basis supports Nehemiah's claim that God revealed the prophet's deception?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 19.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And of Joiarib</span>. The conjunction "and' occurring here, exactly as it does in ver. 6, once only in the whole list, and before the same name, shows that the two documents (<a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1-7, 12-21</a>) are from the same hand. That the hand is that of Nehemiah, or a contemporary, seems to follow from the fact that no reason can be assigned for the division, or for the low place in the lists of the names Joiarib and Jedaiah, except the failure of these families to set their seals to the covenant (see the comment on ver. 6). PARENTHETIC STATEMENT OF THE TIME DOWN TO WHICH EXACT LISTS OF THE LEADING PRIESTS AND LEVITES WERE KEPT (<a href="/nehemiah/12-22.htm">Nehemiah 12:22, 23</a>). These verses appear to constitute a late insertion. They interrupt the list of high church officers in the time of Joiakim, which is commenced in ver. 12 and not concluded till ver. 26. By their mention of Jaddua as high priest, and of "Darius the Persian" as contemporary king, they betray a writer who lived at least as late as <span class="date">B.C. 336</span>, or nearly a century after the time of Nehemiah's religious reforms. The facts put on record by this writer are not of very much importance. They seem to be simply these: - <p><span class="Text_Heading">1.</span> That the practice of accurately recording the heads of the priestly and Levitical courses, which Nehemiah has noted as belonging to the days of Joiakim, was continued under his successors, Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, down (at any rate) to the accession of Darius Codomannus; and, <p><span class="Text_Heading">2.</span> That in the case of the Levites the lists were inserted into the book of the chronicles - not our "Book," but that larger one, of which ours is in the main an abbreviation - down to the time of Johanan, the son (or, rather, grandson) of Eliashib. It has been supposed that the writer originally accompanied these statements with lists that have been lost, but this does not appear to be probable. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/12-19.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">of Joiarib,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְיוֹיָרִ֣יב</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·yō·w·yā·rîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3114.htm">Strong's 3114: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jojarib</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Mattenai;</span><br /><span class="heb">מַתְּנַ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(mat·tə·nay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4982.htm">Strong's 4982: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mattenai -- an Israelite priest, also two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Jedaiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִֽידַֽעְיָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(lî·ḏa‘·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | 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">Uzzi;</span><br /><span class="heb">עֻזִּֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘uz·zî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5813.htm">Strong's 5813: </a> </span><span class="str2">Uzzi -- 'forceful', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/12-19.htm">Nehemiah 12:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/12-19.htm">Nehemiah 12:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/12-19.htm">Nehemiah 12:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12-19.htm">Nehemiah 12:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12-19.htm">Nehemiah 12:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/12-19.htm">Nehemiah 12:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/12-19.htm">Nehemiah 12:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/12-19.htm">Nehemiah 12:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/12-19.htm">Nehemiah 12:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/12-19.htm">Nehemiah 12:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/12-19.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 12:19 And of Joiarib Mattenai (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/12-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/12-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:20" /></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>