Nehemiah 12:34
New International Version
Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, Jeremiah,

New Living Translation
Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, and Jeremiah.

English Standard Version
Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, and Jeremiah,

Berean Standard Bible
Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, Jeremiah,

King James Bible
Judah, and Benjamin, and Shemaiah, and Jeremiah,

New King James Version
Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, Jeremiah,

New American Standard Bible
Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, Jeremiah,

NASB 1995
Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, Jeremiah,

NASB 1977
Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, Jeremiah,

Legacy Standard Bible
Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, Jeremiah,

Amplified Bible
Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, and Jeremiah,

Christian Standard Bible
Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, Jeremiah,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, Jeremiah,

American Standard Version
Judah, and Benjamin, and Shemaiah, and Jeremiah,

Contemporary English Version
Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, and Jeremiah,

English Revised Version
Judah, and Benjamin, and Shemaiah, and Jeremiah,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, and Jeremiah also followed.

International Standard Version
Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, and Jeremiah.

Majority Standard Bible
Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, Jeremiah,

NET Bible
Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, Jeremiah,

New Heart English Bible
Judah, and Benjamin, and Shemaiah, and Jeremiah,

Webster's Bible Translation
Judah, and Benjamin, and Shemaiah, and Jeremiah,

World English Bible
Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, Jeremiah,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Judah, and Benjamin, and Shemaiah, and Jeremiah;

Young's Literal Translation
Judah, and Benjamin, and Shemaiah, and Jeremiah;

Smith's Literal Translation
Judah and Benjamin, and Shemaiah and Jeremiah,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Judas, and Benjamin, and Semeia, and Jeremias.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Judah, and Benjamin, and Shemaiah, and Jeremiah.

New American Bible
Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, and Jeremiah,

New Revised Standard Version
Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, and Jeremiah,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Judah and Benjamin and Shemaiah and Jeremiah

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Yehuda and Benyamin and Shemaia and Yermiah.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Judah, and Benjamin, and Shemaiah, and Jeremiah;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Juda, and Benjamin, and Samaias and Jeremia.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Dedication of the Wall
33along with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam, 34Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, Jeremiah, 35and some of the priests with trumpets, and also Zechariah son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph,…

Cross References
Nehemiah 4:16-18
And from that day on, half of my servants did the work while the other half held spears, shields, bows, and armor. The officers stationed themselves behind all the people of Judah / who were rebuilding the wall. The laborers who carried materials worked with one hand and held a weapon with the other. / And each of the builders worked with his sword strapped at his side. But the trumpeter stayed beside me.

Nehemiah 3:1-32
At the Sheep Gate, Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests began rebuilding. They dedicated it and installed its doors. After building as far as the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel, they dedicated the wall. / The men of Jericho built next to Eliashib, and Zaccur son of Imri built next to them. / The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. ...

Ezra 3:10-11
When the builders had laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites (the sons of Asaph) with cymbals, took their positions to praise the LORD, as David king of Israel had prescribed. / And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid.

1 Chronicles 15:16-28
David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals. / So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah; / and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. ...

2 Chronicles 5:12-13
all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. / The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud

Psalm 68:25-27
The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines. / Bless God in the great congregation; bless the LORD from the fountain of Israel. / There is Benjamin, the youngest, ruling them, the princes of Judah in their company, the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali.

Psalm 150:3-5
Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. / Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. / Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals.

1 Samuel 10:5
After that you will come to Gibeah of God, where the Philistines have an outpost. As you approach the city, you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the high place, preceded by harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres, and they will be prophesying.

2 Samuel 6:5
David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD with all kinds of wood instruments, harps, stringed instruments, tambourines, sistrums, and cymbals.

2 Chronicles 29:25-28
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. ...

Isaiah 52:8-9
Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices, together they shout for joy. For every eye will see when the LORD returns to Zion. / Break forth in joy, sing together, O ruins of Jerusalem, for the LORD has comforted His people; He has redeemed Jerusalem.

Jeremiah 33:11
the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD.

Matthew 21:9
The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”

Luke 19:37-38
And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen: / “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

Acts 16:25
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.


Treasury of Scripture

Judah, and Benjamin, and Shemaiah, and Jeremiah,

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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.














Judah
Judah was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, named after the fourth son of Jacob and Leah. This tribe held a prominent position among the Israelites, as it was from Judah that King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended, fulfilling the prophecy of the Messiah coming from the line of David (2 Samuel 7:12-16). The tribe of Judah was known for its leadership and strength, often taking a leading role in the history of Israel. In the context of Nehemiah, the mention of Judah highlights the tribe's continued importance in the restoration of Jerusalem and the reestablishment of worship practices.

Benjamin
Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel and the founder of the tribe of Benjamin. This tribe was known for its fierce warriors and played a significant role in the history of Israel. The territory of Benjamin was strategically located between the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah, making it a key area during times of conflict. In the post-exilic period, the inclusion of Benjamin alongside Judah in the rebuilding efforts signifies the unity and cooperation among the tribes in restoring Jerusalem and its temple worship.

Shemaiah
Shemaiah is a name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, often associated with individuals who played roles in religious or prophetic activities. In the context of Nehemiah, Shemaiah may refer to a leader or a priest involved in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. The name means "heard by Yahweh," indicating a person who is attentive to God's voice and commands. This reflects the spiritual renewal and dedication to God's law that characterized the period of Nehemiah's leadership.

Jeremiah
Jeremiah, in this context, is likely a reference to a priest or leader involved in the dedication ceremonies. The name Jeremiah means "Yahweh will exalt," and it is most famously associated with the prophet Jeremiah, who prophesied during the final years of the kingdom of Judah before the Babylonian exile. The mention of Jeremiah in Nehemiah 12:34 may evoke the memory of the prophet's warnings and the fulfillment of his prophecies regarding the exile and eventual return of the people to Jerusalem. This connection underscores the theme of restoration and the faithfulness of God to His promises.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Judah
One of the tribes of Israel, known for its leadership and strength. The tribe of Judah is significant in biblical history as it is the lineage from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended.

2. Benjamin
Another tribe of Israel, known for its warriors. The tribe of Benjamin was the smallest of the tribes but played a crucial role in Israel's history, including being the tribe of King Saul.

3. Shemaiah
A name that appears multiple times in the Bible, often associated with Levites or prophets. In this context, Shemaiah is likely a leader or a significant figure involved in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem.

4. Jeremiah
While Jeremiah is a well-known prophet, in this context, it likely refers to a leader or participant in the dedication ceremony. The name signifies someone who is part of the religious and communal life of Israel.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Leadership in Worship
The mention of these leaders highlights the role of leadership in guiding worship and dedication to God. Leaders are called to set an example in faith and commitment.

Unity Among Tribes
The inclusion of different tribes and leaders in the dedication ceremony underscores the importance of unity among God's people. Despite differences, they come together for a common purpose.

Historical Continuity and Faithfulness
The presence of these figures at the dedication of the wall connects the past promises of God to the present fulfillment. It reminds believers of God's faithfulness through generations.

Role of Community in Worship
The gathering of leaders and tribes for the dedication ceremony illustrates the communal aspect of worship. Worship is not just an individual act but a collective expression of faith.

Significance of Dedication
The act of dedicating the wall signifies setting apart something for God's glory. It challenges believers to consider what areas of their lives need to be dedicated to God.(34) Judah and Benjamin.--A singular collocation: the laity of Judah and Benjamin, with priests before and after.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Judah,
יְהוּדָה֙ (yə·hū·ḏāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites

Benjamin,
וּבִנְיָמִ֔ן (ū·ḇin·yā·min)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites

Shemaiah,
וּֽשְׁמַֽעְיָ֖ה (ū·šə·ma‘·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8098: Shemaiah -- 'Yah hears', the name of a number of Israelites

Jeremiah,
וְיִרְמְיָֽה׃ (wə·yir·mə·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3414: Jeremiah -- 'Yah loosens', the name of a number of Israelites


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