Nehemiah 11:12
New International Version
and their associates, who carried on work for 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 Malkijah,

New Living Translation
Also 822 of their associates, who worked at the Temple. Also Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pelaliah, son of Amzi, son of Zechariah, son of Pashhur, son of Malkijah,

English Standard Version
and their brothers who did the work of the house, 822; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, son of Pelaliah, son of Amzi, son of Zechariah, son of Pashhur, son of Malchijah,

Berean Standard Bible
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;

King James Bible
And their brethren that did the work of the house were eight hundred twenty and two: and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchiah,

New King James Version
Their brethren who did the work of the house were eight hundred and twenty-two; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah,

New American Standard Bible
and their kinsmen who did the work of the temple, 822; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah,

NASB 1995
and their kinsmen who performed the work of the temple, 822; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah,

NASB 1977
and their kinsmen who performed the work of the temple, 822; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah,

Legacy Standard Bible
and their relatives who did the work of the house, 822; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah,

Amplified Bible
and their brothers (relatives, fellow workers) who did the work of the house, 822; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah,

Christian Standard Bible
and their relatives who did the work at the temple: 822. Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pelaliah, son of Amzi, son of Zechariah, son of Pashhur, son of Malchijah

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and their relatives who did the work at the temple: 822. Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pelaliah, son of Amzi, son of Zechariah, son of Pashhur, son of Malchijah

American Standard Version
and their brethren that did the work of the house, eight hundred twenty and two; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah,

Contemporary English Version
Altogether, there were 822 from his clan who served in the temple. The third priest to settle there was Adaiah son of Jeroham. His ancestors were Pelaliah, Amzi, Zechariah, Pashhur, and Malchijah.

English Revised Version
and their brethren that did the work of the house, eight hundred twenty and two: and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
From Seraiah's relatives 822 did the work in the temple. Also, Adaiah worked in the temple. He was the son of Jeroham, who was the son of Pelaliah, who was the son of Amzi, who was the son of Zechariah, who was the son of Pashhur, who was the son of Malchiah.

Good News Translation
In all, 822 members of this clan served in the Temple. Adaiah, the son of Jeroham and grandson of Pelaliah. His ancestors included Amzi, Zechariah, Pashhur, and Malchijah.

International Standard Version
Their associates who performed the work of the Temple numbered 822. Jeroham's son Adaiah, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah,

Majority Standard Bible
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;

NET Bible
and their colleagues who were carrying out work for the temple--822; and Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malkijah,

New Heart English Bible
and their brothers who did the work of the house, eight hundred twenty-two; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah,

Webster's Bible Translation
And their brethren that performed the work of the house were eight hundred twenty and two: and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchiah,

World English Bible
and their brothers who did the work of the house, eight hundred twenty-two; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and their brothers doing the work of the house [are] eight hundred twenty-two; and Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pelaliah, son of Amzi, son of Zechariah, son of Pashhur, son of Malchiah,

Young's Literal Translation
and their brethren doing the work of the house are eight hundred twenty and two; and Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pelaliah, son of Amzi, son of Zechariah, son of Pashhur, son of Malchiah,

Smith's Literal Translation
And their brethren doing the work to the house, eight hundred twenty and two: and Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pelaliah, son of Amzi, son of Zechaliah, son of Pashur, son of Malchiah,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And their brethren that do the works of the temple: eight hundred twenty- two. And Adaia the son of Jeroham, the son of Phelelia, the son of Amsi, the son of Zacharias, the son of Pheshur, the son of Melchias,

Catholic Public Domain Version
and their brothers, who were doing the works of the temple: eight hundred twenty-two. And Adaiah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zachariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah,

New American Bible
and their kinsmen who carried out the temple service, eight hundred and twenty-two; Adaiah, son of Jeroham, son of Pelaliah, son of Amzi, son of Zechariah, son of Pashhur, son of Malchijah,

New Revised Standard Version
and their associates who did the work of the house, eight hundred twenty-two; and Adaiah son of Jeroham son of Pelaliah son of Amzi son of Zechariah son of Pashhur son of Malchijah,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And his brethren who did the work inside of the house were eight hundred and twenty-two; and Azariah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelahiah, the son of Amzar, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchiah,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And his brothers did the work inside, eight hundred and twenty and two, and Azraya, son of Yarkhum, son of Palia, son of Amtsar, son of Zechariah, son of Pashkhur, son of Melkia.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and their brethren that did the work of the house, eight hundred twenty and two; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And their brethren doing the work of the house were eight hundred and twenty-two: and Adaia son of Jeroam, son of Phalalia, son of Amasi, son of Zacharia, son of Phassur, son of Melchia,

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Context
The New Settlers in Jerusalem
11Seraiah 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; 12and 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; 13and his associates, the leaders of families—242 men; Amashai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer;…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 9:12
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;

Ezra 2:36-39
The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ...

Nehemiah 7:39-42
The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ...

1 Chronicles 24:1-19
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. ...

1 Chronicles 23:1-6
When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. / Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. / The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. ...

2 Chronicles 31:2
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.

2 Chronicles 35:3-5
To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. / Prepare yourselves by families in your divisions, according to the instructions written by David king of Israel and Solomon his son. / Moreover, stand in the Holy Place by the divisions of the families of your kinsmen the lay people, and by the divisions of the families of the Levites.

Exodus 28:1
“Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests.

Leviticus 8:1-13
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Take Aaron and his sons, their garments, the anointing oil, the bull of the sin offering, the two rams, and the basket of unleavened bread, / and assemble the whole congregation at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.” ...

Numbers 3:5-10
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. / They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. ...

Numbers 18:1-7
So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood. / But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. ...

Matthew 23:1-3
Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples: / “The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. / So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.

Luke 1:5-9
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. ...

Hebrews 7:11-28
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. ...

Hebrews 5:1-4
Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And their brothers that did the work of the house were eight hundred twenty and two: and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchiah.

Adaiah.

1 Chronicles 9:12,13
And Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasiai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; …

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Nehemiah 11
1. The rulers, voluntary men, and the tenth man chosen by lot, dwell at Jerusalem.
3. A catalogue of their names.
20. Those who remain dwell in other cities.














and their associates
This phrase refers to the group of individuals who were closely connected with the priests and Levites in their service. The Hebrew word for "associates" can imply a partnership or fellowship, indicating a community working together for a common purpose. In the context of Nehemiah, this highlights the collective effort and unity among the Israelites in rebuilding and maintaining the temple, a central place of worship and community life.

who performed the work for the temple
This phrase underscores the dedication and labor involved in temple service. The Hebrew root for "performed" suggests active service and diligent work. Historically, the temple was not only a place of worship but also a center for teaching and community gatherings. The work performed here was crucial for the spiritual and social life of the Jewish people, reflecting their commitment to God and His commandments.

822 men
The specific number of men mentioned here emphasizes the organized and structured nature of temple service. Numbers in the Bible often carry symbolic meaning, and while this number is literal, it also reflects the significant manpower required to maintain the temple's operations. This detail highlights the importance of each individual's contribution to the collective mission of serving God.

Adaiah son of Jeroham
Adaiah is identified by his lineage, which was a common practice in biblical times to establish identity and heritage. The name Adaiah means "Yahweh has adorned," reflecting a divine blessing or favor. This lineage underscores the importance of family heritage and continuity in the service of God, as well as the fulfillment of roles passed down through generations.

the son of Pelaliah
Pelaliah's name means "Yahweh has judged," which can be seen as a reminder of God's sovereignty and justice. The mention of Pelaliah in the genealogy serves to connect Adaiah to a legacy of divine judgment and righteousness, reinforcing the idea that those serving in the temple were part of a divinely ordained order.

the son of Amzi
Amzi's name means "my strength," which is fitting for someone in a lineage of temple servants. This name reflects the reliance on God's strength to perform the duties required in temple service. It serves as a reminder that spiritual service requires divine empowerment and that God is the source of strength for His people.

the son of Zechariah
Zechariah means "Yahweh remembers," a name that carries the promise of God's faithfulness and covenant. This name in the genealogy highlights the enduring relationship between God and His people, reminding the Israelites of God's promises and His remembrance of His covenant with them.

the son of Pashhur
Pashhur's name means "split" or "liberated," which can symbolize freedom or deliverance. This name in the lineage may reflect the liberation and restoration that the Israelites experienced upon returning from exile, as well as the spiritual freedom found in serving God.

the son of Malchijah
Malchijah means "my king is Yahweh," a declaration of God's sovereignty and kingship. This name at the end of the genealogy serves as a powerful reminder of the ultimate authority and rule of God over His people. It emphasizes the theocratic nature of Israel's society, where God was recognized as the supreme ruler and king.

Verse 12. - Their brethren that did the work of the house. The priests of ordinary rank, who - divided originally into twenty-four, but now apparently into twenty-two, courses (Nehemiah 12:2-7) - had the care of the temple service in turn, amounted to the large number of (822+242+ 128 - ) 1192 persons, of whom between fifty and sixty would be employed in some work connected with the service at one time. (The parallel passage of Chronicles raises the total to 1760.)

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and their associates
וַאֲחֵיהֶ֗ם (wa·’ă·ḥê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 251: A brother, )

who did
עֹשֵׂ֤י (‘ō·śê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6213: To do, make

the work
הַמְּלָאכָה֙ (ham·mə·lā·ḵāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4399: Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property

at the temple—
לַבַּ֔יִת (lab·ba·yiṯ)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1004: A house

822 men;
שְׁמֹנֶ֥ה (šə·mō·neh)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 8083: A cardinal number, eight, eighth

Adaiah
וַ֠עֲדָיָה (wa·‘ă·ḏā·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5718: Adaiah -- 'Yah has ornamented Himself', the name of a number of Israelites

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Jeroham,
יְרֹחָ֤ם (yə·rō·ḥām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3395: Jeroham -- 'may He be compassionate', the name of several Israelites

the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Pelaliah,
פְּלַלְיָה֙ (pə·lal·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6421: Pelaliah -- 'Yah has interposed', an Israelite priest

the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Amzi,
אַמְצִ֣י (’am·ṣî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 557: Amzi -- two Israelites

the son
בֶן־ (ḇen-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Zechariah,
זְכַרְיָ֔ה (zə·ḵar·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2148: Zachariah -- the name of a number of Israelites

the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Pashhur,
פַּשְׁח֖וּר (paš·ḥūr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6583: Pashhur -- five Israelites

the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Malchijah
מַלְכִּיָּֽה׃ (mal·kî·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4441: Malchijah -- 'my king is Yah', the name of a number of Israelites


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