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Helkai was leader of the family of Meremoth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Adna of Harim, Helkai of Meraioth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Adna of Harim, Helkai of Meraioth, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Adna of Harim, Helkai of Meraioth, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />from Harim, Adna; from Meraioth, Helkai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />of Harim, Adna; of Meremoth, Helkai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />of Harim, Adna; of Meremoth, Helkai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To Harim, Adna; to Meraioth, Helkai;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Of Haram, Edna: of Maraioth, Helci: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />for Harim, Adna; for Meremoth, Helkai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Haram, Ariah, Meremoth, Lahmai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Kharam, Ariah, Maruth, Lakhmi<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />to Are, Mannas; to Marioth, Elcai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/12-15.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=3494" 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">14</span>of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph; <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2766.htm" title="2766: lə·ḥā·rim (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Consecrated, the name of several Isr. From charam; snub-nosed; Charim, an Israelite.">of Harim,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5733.htm" title="5733: ‘aḏ·nā (N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. From adan; pleasure; Adna, the name of two Israelites.">Adna;</a> <a href="/hebrew/4812.htm" title="4812: lim·rā·yō·wṯ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Aaron, also a priestly family. Plural of Mrayah; rebellious; Merajoth, the name of two Israelites.">of Meraioth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2517.htm" title="2517: ḥel·qāy (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite priest. From chalaq; apportioned; Chelkai, an Israelite.">Helkai;</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;…<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/7-39.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="/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="/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="/nehemiah/10-28.htm">Nehemiah 10:28-29</a></span><br />“The rest of the people—the priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, temple servants, and all who had separated themselves from the people of the land to obey the Law of God—along with their wives and all their sons and daughters who are able to understand, / hereby join with their noble brothers and commit themselves with a sworn oath to follow the Law of God given through His servant Moses and to obey carefully all the commandments, ordinances, and statutes of the LORD our Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-10.htm">Nehemiah 11:10-14</a></span><br />From the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib; Jachin; / Seraiah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of the house of God; / and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">2 Chronicles 31:15-19</a></span><br />Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike. / In addition, they distributed portions to the males registered by genealogy who were three years of age or older—to all who would enter the house of the LORD for their daily duties for service in the responsibilities of their divisions— / and to the priests enrolled according to their families in the genealogy, as well as to the Levites twenty years of age or older, according to their responsibilities and divisions. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/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="/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="/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="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1-17</a></span><br />This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-5.htm">Luke 1:5-9</a></span><br />In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron. / Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord. / But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well along in years. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11-28</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/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a></span><br />For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;</p><p class="hdg">Harim.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/12-3.htm">Nehemiah 12:3</a></b></br> Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth,</p><p class="hdg">Rehum.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/12-3.htm">Nehemiah 12:3</a></b></br> Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth,</p><p class="hdg">Meremoth.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/10-30.htm">Adna</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-27.htm">Harim</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-11.htm">Meraioth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-11.htm">Merai'oth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/10-30.htm">Adna</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-8.htm">Harim</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-6.htm">Meraioth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-6.htm">Merai'oth</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 Harim, Adna;</b><br>The name "Harim" refers to one of the priestly families that returned from the Babylonian exile. This family is mentioned several times in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, indicating their significant role in the restoration of Jerusalem and the temple. The name "Adna" is associated with this family, suggesting a specific individual who was likely a leader or notable figure within the priestly lineage. The mention of Harim connects to the broader theme of the restoration of Israel's religious practices and the reestablishment of the priesthood, which was crucial for maintaining the covenant relationship with God. This reflects the importance of lineage and heritage in maintaining religious and cultural identity.<p><b>of Meraioth, Helkai;</b><br>"Meraioth" is another priestly family, and like Harim, it underscores the importance of the priestly line in post-exilic Israel. The name "Helkai" is linked to this family, indicating a person of significance within this lineage. The priestly families were responsible for leading worship and maintaining the temple, which was central to Jewish life and faith. The mention of these families in Nehemiah highlights the continuity of the priestly service from the time of the return from exile to the period of Nehemiah's reforms. This continuity is essential for understanding the preservation of religious traditions and the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel. The priestly roles also foreshadow the ultimate high priest, Jesus Christ, who fulfills and transcends the Old Testament priesthood.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/harim.htm">Harim</a></b><br>A priestly family mentioned in the context of the return from Babylonian exile. The name Harim appears multiple times in the Old Testament, often associated with priestly duties and responsibilities.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/adna.htm">Adna</a></b><br>A priest from the family of Harim. His mention in this passage highlights the continuity and restoration of priestly duties after the exile.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/meraioth.htm">Meraioth</a></b><br>Another priestly family, indicating the structured and organized nature of the priesthood during the time of Nehemiah.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/helkai.htm">Helkai</a></b><br>A priest from the family of Meraioth. Like Adna, Helkai represents the re-establishment of religious order and tradition.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/n/nehemiah.htm">Nehemiah</a></b><br>The governor of Judah who led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and the spiritual renewal of the people. His leadership is central to the events described in the book.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heritage_and_lineage.htm">The Importance of Heritage and Lineage</a></b><br>The mention of specific priestly families underscores the value placed on heritage and continuity in spiritual leadership. This reminds us of the importance of honoring our spiritual heritage and the legacy of faith passed down through generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_renewal.htm">Restoration and Renewal</a></b><br>The re-establishment of priestly roles after the exile symbolizes spiritual renewal and the restoration of worship. In our lives, we should seek to restore and renew our commitment to God, especially after periods of spiritual exile or distance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/organized_worship_and_leadership.htm">Organized Worship and Leadership</a></b><br>The structured listing of priests highlights the importance of organization in worship and leadership. This teaches us the value of order and structure in our spiritual communities and personal spiritual practices.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>The priests' return to their duties after the exile exemplifies faithfulness in service to God. We are called to be faithful in our roles, whether in church, family, or community, serving God with dedication and integrity.<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/is_there_proof_of_jeremiah_12_15's_restoration.htm">Jeremiah 12:15 promises restoration after judgment; is there concrete historical proof of this restoration taking place?</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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_esther_2_15_align_biblically.htm">How does Esther 2:15 align with other biblical traditions when it omits any mention of Jewish religious practice?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/12-15.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 Harim,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְחָרִ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḥā·rim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2766.htm">Strong's 2766: </a> </span><span class="str2">Harim -- 'consecrated', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Adna;</span><br /><span class="heb">עַדְנָ֔א</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ·nā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5733.htm">Strong's 5733: </a> </span><span class="str2">Adna -- two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Meraioth,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִמְרָי֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(lim·rā·yō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4812.htm">Strong's 4812: </a> </span><span class="str2">Meraioth -- descendant of Aaron, also a priestly family</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Helkai;</span><br /><span class="heb">חֶלְקָֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥel·qāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2517.htm">Strong's 2517: </a> </span><span class="str2">Helkai -- an Israelite priest</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/12-15.htm">Nehemiah 12:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/12-15.htm">Nehemiah 12:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/12-15.htm">Nehemiah 12:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12-15.htm">Nehemiah 12:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12-15.htm">Nehemiah 12:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/12-15.htm">Nehemiah 12:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/12-15.htm">Nehemiah 12:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/12-15.htm">Nehemiah 12:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/12-15.htm">Nehemiah 12:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/12-15.htm">Nehemiah 12:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/12-15.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 12:15 Of Harim Adna (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/12-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/12-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:16" /></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>