Nehemiah 12:16
New International Version
of Iddo’s, Zechariah; of Ginnethon’s, Meshullam;

New Living Translation
Zechariah was leader of the family of Iddo. Meshullam was leader of the family of Ginnethon.

English Standard Version
of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;

Berean Standard Bible
of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;

King James Bible
Of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;

New King James Version
of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;

New American Standard Bible
of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;

NASB 1995
of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;

NASB 1977
of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;

Legacy Standard Bible
of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;

Amplified Bible
of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;

Christian Standard Bible
Zechariah of Iddo, Meshullam of Ginnethon,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Zechariah of Iddo, Meshullam of Ginnethon,

American Standard Version
of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;

Contemporary English Version
Zechariah of Iddo, Meshullam of Ginnethon,

English Revised Version
of Iddo, Zechariah; of Gennethon, Meshullam;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
from Iddo, Zechariah; from Ginnethon, Meshullam;

International Standard Version
of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;

Majority Standard Bible
of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;

NET Bible
of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;

New Heart English Bible
of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;

Webster's Bible Translation
Of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;

World English Bible
of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;

Young's Literal Translation
of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;

Smith's Literal Translation
To Iddo, Zechariah; to Ginnethon, Meshullam;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of Adaia, Zacharia: of Genthon, Mosollam:

Catholic Public Domain Version
of Adaiah, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;

New American Bible
for Iddo, Zechariah; for Ginnethon, Meshullam;

New Revised Standard Version
of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Iddo, Zechariah, Gibton, Meshullam;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Adu, Zechariah, Gethun, Mashlam
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
to Adadai, Zacharia; to Ganathoth, Mesolam;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Priests and Levites who Returned
15of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai; 16of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam; 17of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai;…

Cross References
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; ...

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; ...

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 9:10-13
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; ...

2 Chronicles 31:15
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.

2 Chronicles 35:8
His officials also contributed willingly to the people and priests and Levites. Hilkiah, Zechariah, and Jehiel, the chief officials of the house of God, gave the priests 2,600 Passover offerings and 300 bulls.

Ezra 10:18-22
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. ...

1 Chronicles 6:1-15
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. ...

1 Chronicles 6:50-53
These were the descendants of Aaron: Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son, / Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son, / Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son, ...

2 Chronicles 29:34
However, since there were not enough priests to skin all the burnt offerings, their Levite brothers helped them until the work was finished and until the priests had consecrated themselves. For the Levites had been more diligent in consecrating themselves than the priests had been.

Matthew 1:1-17
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. ...

Luke 3:23-38
Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...

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. ...

Acts 6:7
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.

Romans 9:4-5
the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises. / Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen.


Treasury of Scripture

Of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;

Iddo.

Nehemiah 12:4
Iddo, Ginnetho, Abijah,

Ginnethon.

Nehemiah 12:4
Iddo, Ginnetho, Abijah,

Ginnetho.

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Nehemiah 12
1. The priests and the Levites which came up with Zerubbabel.
10. The succession of high priests.
22. Certain chief Levites.
27. The solemnity of the dedication of the walls.
44. The offices of priests and Levites appointed in the temple.














of Iddo, Zechariah;
Iddo is a name that appears several times in the Old Testament, often associated with priestly or prophetic roles. In this context, Iddo is likely a reference to a priestly family line. Zechariah, a common name in the Bible, means "Yahweh remembers." This Zechariah is part of the priestly lineage, emphasizing the continuity and faithfulness of the priestly duties during the time of Nehemiah. The mention of Zechariah here connects to the broader theme of restoration and renewal of worship practices in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. This reflects the importance of maintaining religious traditions and leadership as the community rebuilds.

of Ginnethon, Meshullam;
Ginnethon is another priestly family name, indicating the structured organization of the priesthood during this period. Meshullam, meaning "friend" or "ally," is a name that appears multiple times in the context of the rebuilding efforts in Nehemiah. This highlights the collaborative nature of the restoration work, with various families and individuals contributing to the reestablishment of Jerusalem's religious and social order. The mention of Meshullam here underscores the collective effort required to restore the community's spiritual life, aligning with the broader narrative of unity and cooperation found throughout the book of Nehemiah.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Iddo
A priestly family mentioned in the context of the return from Babylonian exile. The name Iddo is associated with several individuals in the Old Testament, often linked to prophetic or priestly roles.

2. Zechariah
A common name in the Bible, this Zechariah is a priestly descendant of Iddo. The name means "Yahweh remembers," which is significant in the context of the restoration of Jerusalem and the temple.

3. Ginnethon
Another priestly family mentioned in the list of those who returned from exile. The name is less frequently mentioned, but it signifies the continuity of priestly duties.

4. Meshullam
A descendant of Ginnethon, Meshullam is a name that appears multiple times in the Bible, often associated with those who were involved in rebuilding efforts or priestly duties. The name means "friend" or "ally."

5. The Return from Exile
This event marks the period when the Israelites returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity, a significant moment of restoration and renewal for the Jewish people.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Lineage and Legacy
The mention of specific families and individuals underscores the importance of maintaining a spiritual legacy. In our lives, we should consider how we are contributing to the spiritual heritage of our families and communities.

God's Faithfulness in Restoration
The return from exile and the restoration of priestly duties demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises. We can trust in God's faithfulness to restore and renew our lives, even after periods of hardship or exile.

Roles and Responsibilities in God's Work
Each individual mentioned had a specific role in the restoration of Jerusalem. Similarly, we each have unique roles and responsibilities in the body of Christ, and we should seek to fulfill them faithfully.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
of Iddo,
לְעִדּ֥וֹא (lə·‘id·dō·w)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5714: Iddo -- 'timely', the name of several Israelites

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

of Ginnethon,
לְגִנְּת֥וֹן (lə·ḡin·nə·ṯō·wn)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1599: Ginnethon -- an Israelite priest

Meshullam;
מְשֻׁלָּֽם׃ (mə·šul·lām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4918: Meshullam -- the name of a number of Israelites


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