Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Shabbethai and Jozabad, two of the heads of the Levites, who had charge of the outside work of the house of God; New Living Translation Also Shabbethai and Jozabad, who were in charge of the work outside the Temple of God. English Standard Version and Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chiefs of the Levites, who were over the outside work of the house of God; Berean Standard Bible Shabbethai and Jozabad, two leaders of the Levites, who supervised the work outside the house of God; King James Bible And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God. New King James Version Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the heads of the Levites, had the oversight of the business outside of the house of God; New American Standard Bible and Shabbethai and Jozabad, from the leaders of the Levites, who were in charge of the outside work of the house of God; NASB 1995 and Shabbethai and Jozabad, from the leaders of the Levites, who were in charge of the outside work of the house of God; NASB 1977 and Shabbethai and Jozabad, from the leaders of the Levites, who were in charge of the outside work of the house of God; Legacy Standard Bible and Shabbethai and Jozabad, from the chiefs of the Levites, who were over the outside work of the house of God; Amplified Bible and Shabbethai and Jozabad, from the leaders of the Levites, who were in charge of the outside work of the house of God; Christian Standard Bible and Shabbethai and Jozabad, from the heads of the Levites, who supervised the work outside the house of God; Holman Christian Standard Bible and Shabbethai and Jozabad, from the leaders of the Levites, who supervised the work outside the house of God; American Standard Version and Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chiefs of the Levites, who had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God; Contemporary English Version Next, there were Shabbethai and Jozabad, the Levite leaders in charge of the work outside the temple. English Revised Version and Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chiefs of the Levites, who had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God; GOD'S WORD® Translation Shabbethai and Jozabad, Levite leaders, who were in charge of the work outside God's temple. Good News Translation Shabbethai and Jozabad, prominent Levites in charge of the work outside the Temple. International Standard Version and Shabbethai and Jozabad, from the leaders of the descendants of Levi who oversaw the exterior work of the Temple of God, Majority Standard Bible Shabbethai and Jozabad, two leaders of the Levites, who supervised the work outside the house of God; NET Bible Shabbethai and Jozabad, leaders of the Levites, were in charge of the external work for the temple of God; New Heart English Bible and Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chiefs of the Levites, who had the oversight of the outward business of God's house; Webster's Bible Translation And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God. World English Bible and Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chiefs of the Levites, who had the oversight of the outward business of God’s house; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Shabbethai, and Jozabad, [are] over the outward work of the house of God, of the heads of the Levites, Young's Literal Translation and Shabbethai, and Jozabad, are over the outward work of the house of God, of the heads of the Levites, Smith's Literal Translation And Sabbethai and Jozabad over the exterior work to the house of God, from the heads of the Levites. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Sabathai and Jozabed, who were over all the outward business of the house of Cod, of the princes of the Levites, Catholic Public Domain Version and Shabbethai and Jozabad, who were over all the works which were exterior to the house of God, from among the leaders of the Levites. New American Bible Shabbethai and Jozabad, levitical chiefs who were placed over the external affairs of the house of God; New Revised Standard Version and Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the leaders of the Levites, who were over the outside work of the house of God; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Zozabar was in charge of outside work of the house of the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yuzabar was over the work outside of the house of LORD JEHOVAH. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chiefs of the Levites, who had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The New Settlers in Jerusalem…15From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni; 16Shabbethai and Jozabad, two leaders of the Levites, who supervised the work outside the house of God; 17Mattaniah 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.… Cross References 1 Chronicles 9:16 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. 1 Chronicles 9:22-23 The number of those chosen to be gatekeepers at the thresholds was 212. They were registered by genealogy in their villages. David and Samuel the seer had appointed them to their positions of trust. / So they and their descendants were assigned to guard the gates of the house of the LORD—the house called the Tent. 1 Chronicles 23:4 “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, 1 Chronicles 26:29 From the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons had the outside duties as officers and judges over Israel. 1 Chronicles 27:1 This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: 2 Chronicles 8:14 In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God. 2 Chronicles 31:13 Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God. Ezra 3:8 In the second month of the second year after they had arrived at the house of God in Jerusalem, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Jeshua son of Jozadak, and the rest of their associates including the priests, the Levites, and all who had returned to Jerusalem from the captivity, began the work. They appointed Levites twenty years of age or older to supervise the construction of the house of the LORD. Ezra 6:18 They also appointed the priests by their divisions and the Levites by their groups to the service of God in Jerusalem, according to what is written in the Book of Moses. Nehemiah 12:44 And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. Nehemiah 13:13 I appointed as treasurers over the storerooms Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, with Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah, to assist them, because they were considered trustworthy. They were responsible for distributing the supplies to their fellow Levites. Acts 6:3-4 Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them / and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” Romans 12:7-8 if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; / if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. 1 Corinthians 12:28 And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues. Ephesians 4:11-12 And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ, Treasury of Scripture And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God. Shabbethai. Nehemiah 8:7 Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law: and the people stood in their place. had the oversight of. 1 Chronicles 26:20 And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things. outward. Acts 6:2,3 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables… Jump to Previous Business Charge Chief Chiefs Heads House Jozabad Jo'zabad Levites Outside Outward Oversight Responsible Shabbethai Shab'bethai WorkJump to Next Business Charge Chief Chiefs Heads House Jozabad Jo'zabad Levites Outside Outward Oversight Responsible Shabbethai Shab'bethai WorkNehemiah 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. Shabbethai and Jozabad These two individuals are identified as leaders among the Levites. The Levites were a tribe set apart for religious duties and service in the temple. Shabbethai and Jozabad's mention highlights their importance in the community and their role in maintaining the spiritual life of Israel. Their leadership is significant as it reflects the organized structure of temple service and the importance of having dedicated leaders to oversee various aspects of worship and community life. two leaders of the Levites who supervised the work outside the house of God Persons / Places / Events 1. ShabbethaiA leader among the Levites, involved in the administration and oversight of activities outside the temple. His role signifies the importance of leadership in spiritual and practical matters. 2. Jozabad Another leader among the Levites, working alongside Shabbethai. His inclusion highlights the collaborative nature of ministry and service. 3. Levites A tribe set apart for religious duties, particularly in the temple. Their responsibilities extended beyond the temple, indicating a holistic approach to worship and service. 4. The House of God Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites. The work outside the temple was crucial for maintaining the community's spiritual and physical well-being. 5. Supervision of Work The task of overseeing activities outside the temple, which included various logistical and administrative duties necessary for the functioning of the community. Teaching Points The Importance of Leadership in MinistryEffective leadership is crucial for the smooth operation of both spiritual and practical aspects of ministry. Leaders like Shabbethai and Jozabad ensure that the community's needs are met. Collaboration in Service Ministry is a collaborative effort. The partnership between Shabbethai and Jozabad demonstrates the strength found in working together for a common purpose. Holistic Approach to Worship Worship extends beyond the temple or church walls. The Levites' work outside the temple shows that serving God involves addressing both spiritual and practical needs. Organizational Structure in Ministry A well-organized structure is essential for effective ministry. The division of responsibilities among the Levites serves as a model for modern church administration. Faithfulness in Assigned Roles Each role in the community is significant. Faithfulness in fulfilling one's duties, whether inside or outside the temple, contributes to the overall health of the community.(16) Outward business.--This is a remarkable specification of the functions of the Levites, parallel with the "valour" of the priests just before. The preceding chapter explains the "outward business." Hebrew Shabbethaiוְשַׁבְּתַ֨י (wə·šab·bə·ṯay) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7678: Shabbethai -- a Levite and Jozabad, וְיוֹזָבָ֜ד (wə·yō·w·zā·ḇāḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3107: Jozabad two leaders מֵרָאשֵׁ֖י (mê·rā·šê) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 7218: The head of the Levites, הַלְוִיִּֽם׃ (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi who supervised עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the work הַמְּלָאכָ֤ה (ham·mə·lā·ḵāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4399: Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property outside הַחִֽיצֹנָה֙ (ha·ḥî·ṣō·nāh) Article | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 2435: The, wall side, exterior, secular the house לְבֵ֣ית (lə·ḇêṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of God; הָאֱלֹהִ֔ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Links Nehemiah 11:16 NIVNehemiah 11:16 NLT Nehemiah 11:16 ESV Nehemiah 11:16 NASB Nehemiah 11:16 KJV Nehemiah 11:16 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 11:16 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 11:16 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 11:16 French Bible Nehemiah 11:16 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 11:16 And Shabbethai and Jozabad of the chiefs (Neh Ne) |
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