Nehemiah 10:5
New International Version
Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,

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Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,

English Standard Version
Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,

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Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,

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Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,

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Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,

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Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,

NASB 1995
Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,

NASB 1977
Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,

Legacy Standard Bible
Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,

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Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,

Christian Standard Bible
Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,

American Standard Version
Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,

English Revised Version
Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,

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Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,

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Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,

NET Bible
Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,

New Heart English Bible
Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,

Webster's Bible Translation
Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,

World English Bible
Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,

Young's Literal Translation
Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,

Smith's Literal Translation
Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Harem, Merimuth, Obdias,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,

New American Bible
Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,

New Revised Standard Version
Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Shakum, Azmoth, Ebariah,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Shekum and Azmuth, Gebaryah
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Iram, Meramoth, Abdia,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Signers of the Covenant
4Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch, 5Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah, 6Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,…

Cross References
Ezra 10:18-19
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.

Nehemiah 9:38
In view of all this, we make a binding agreement, putting it in writing and sealing it with the names of our leaders, Levites, and priests.”

Nehemiah 11:1-2
Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city of Jerusalem, while the remaining nine were to dwell in their own towns. / And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 12:1-2
Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, / Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,

Nehemiah 13:29
Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood and the covenant of the priesthood and of the Levites.

1 Chronicles 9:1-2
So all Israel was recorded in the genealogies written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. / Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants.

2 Chronicles 29:10
Now it is in my heart to make a covenant with the LORD, the God of Israel, so that His fierce anger will turn away from us.

2 Chronicles 34:31
So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book.

Exodus 24:3-8
When Moses came and told the people all the words and ordinances of the LORD, they all responded with one voice: “All the words that the LORD has spoken, we will do.” / And Moses wrote down all the words of the LORD. Early the next morning he got up and built an altar at the base of the mountain, along with twelve pillars for the twelve tribes of Israel. / Then he sent out some young men of Israel, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed young bulls as peace offerings to the LORD. ...

Deuteronomy 29:10-15
All of you are standing today before the LORD your God—you leaders of tribes, elders, officials, and all the men of Israel, / your children and wives, and the foreigners in your camps who cut your wood and draw your water— / so that you may enter into the covenant of the LORD your God, which He is making with you today, and into His oath, ...

Joshua 24:24-27
So the people said to Joshua, “We will serve the LORD our God and obey His voice.” / On that day Joshua made a covenant for the people, and there at Shechem he established for them a statute and ordinance. / Joshua recorded these things in the Book of the Law of God. Then he took a large stone and set it up there under the oak that was near the sanctuary of the LORD. ...

2 Kings 23:3
So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant.

Jeremiah 34:8-10
After King Zedekiah had made a covenant with all the people in Jerusalem to proclaim liberty, the word came to Jeremiah from the LORD / that each man should free his Hebrew slaves, both male and female, and no one should hold his fellow Jew in bondage. / So all the officials and all the people who entered into this covenant agreed that they would free their menservants and maidservants and no longer hold them in bondage. They obeyed and released them,

Matthew 5:33-37
Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ / But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; / or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. ...

Matthew 23:16-22
Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ / You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred? / And you say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gift on it, he is bound by his oath.’ ...


Treasury of Scripture

Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,

Harim.

Nehemiah 3:11
Malchijah the son of Harim, and Hashub the son of Pahathmoab, repaired the other piece, and the tower of the furnaces.

Meremoth.

Nehemiah 3:4,21
And next unto them repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah, the son of Koz. And next unto them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabeel. And next unto them repaired Zadok the son of Baana…

Nehemiah 12:3
Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth,

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Nehemiah 10
1. The names of those who sealed the covenant.
29. The points of the covenant.














Harim
The name "Harim" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "dedicated" or "consecrated." In the context of Nehemiah, Harim represents one of the priestly families who returned from the Babylonian exile. This highlights the importance of dedication to God and the restoration of worship practices in Jerusalem. The mention of Harim signifies a commitment to uphold the covenant and the spiritual renewal of the community. Historically, the Harim family is noted in various genealogical records, emphasizing the continuity and faithfulness of the priestly line.

Meremoth
The name "Meremoth" is derived from the Hebrew root "ramah," meaning "heights" or "elevations." Meremoth is another priestly figure, and his inclusion in this list underscores the elevated status of those who serve in the temple. The name suggests a calling to rise above worldly concerns and focus on spiritual matters. In the broader scriptural context, Meremoth's role in the rebuilding efforts symbolizes the restoration of both physical and spiritual structures, as he is also mentioned in the context of repairing the walls of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 3:4, 21).

Obadiah
The name "Obadiah" means "servant of Yahweh" in Hebrew. This name reflects a deep sense of devotion and service to God, which is a central theme in the book of Nehemiah. Obadiah's presence in this list of signatories to the covenant renewal signifies a collective commitment to serve God faithfully. The historical and scriptural context of Obadiah, including the prophetic book bearing the same name, emphasizes themes of divine justice and the sovereignty of God. This serves as a reminder of the importance of aligning one's life with God's will and being a faithful servant in all circumstances.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Harim,
חָרִ֥ם (ḥā·rim)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2766: Harim -- 'consecrated', the name of several Israelites

Meremoth,
מְרֵמ֖וֹת (mə·rê·mō·wṯ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4822: Meremoth -- two Israelites priests, also an Israelite

Obadiah,
עֹֽבַדְיָֽה׃ (‘ō·ḇaḏ·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5662: Obadiah -- 'servant of Yah', the name of a number of Israelites


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