Nehemiah 12:6
New International Version
Shemaiah, Joiarib, Jedaiah,

New Living Translation
Shemaiah, Joiarib, Jedaiah,

English Standard Version
Shemaiah, Joiarib, Jedaiah,

Berean Standard Bible
Shemaiah, Joiarib, Jedaiah,

King James Bible
Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah,

New King James Version
Shemaiah, Joiarib, Jedaiah,

New American Standard Bible
Shemaiah and Joiarib, Jedaiah,

NASB 1995
Shemaiah and Joiarib, Jedaiah,

NASB 1977
Shemaiah and Joiarib, Jedaiah,

Legacy Standard Bible
Shemaiah and Joiarib, Jedaiah,

Amplified Bible
Shemaiah, Joiarib, Jedaiah,

Christian Standard Bible
Shemaiah, Joiarib, Jedaiah,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Shemaiah, Joiarib, Jedaiah,

American Standard Version
Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah.

Contemporary English Version
Shemaiah, Joiarib, Jedaiah,

English Revised Version
Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Shemaiah, Joiarib, Jedaiah,

International Standard Version
Shemaih, Joiarib, Jedaiah,

Majority Standard Bible
Shemaiah, Joiarib, Jedaiah,

NET Bible
Shemaiah, Joiarib, Jedaiah,

New Heart English Bible
Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah.

Webster's Bible Translation
Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah,

World English Bible
Shemaiah, Joiarib, Jedaiah,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah,

Young's Literal Translation
Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah,

Smith's Literal Translation
Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Semeia, and Joiarib, Idaia, Sellum, Amoc, Helcias,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah, Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah.

New American Bible
Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah,

New Revised Standard Version
Shemaiah, Joiarib, Jedaiah,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Shemaiah, Nedo, Jedaiah,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Shemaiah, Nedub, Yedaia
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah;

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Priests and Levites who Returned
5Mijamin, Maadiah, Bilgah, 6Shemaiah, Joiarib, Jedaiah, 7Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah. These were the leaders of the priests and their associates in the days of Jeshua.…

Cross References
Nehemiah 7:7
accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:

Ezra 2:2
accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:

Nehemiah 10:1-8
Now these were the ones who sealed the document: Nehemiah the governor, son of Hacaliah, and also Zedekiah, / Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, / Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah, ...

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. ...

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 8:1-8
At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. / On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand. / So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law. ...

Nehemiah 9:1-3
On the twenty-fourth day of the same month, the Israelites gathered together, fasting and wearing sackcloth, with dust on their heads. / Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all the foreigners, and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. / While they stood in their places, they read from the Book of the Law of the LORD their God for a quarter of the day, and they spent another quarter of the day in confession and worship of the LORD their God.

Nehemiah 13:1-3
At that time the Book of Moses was read aloud in the hearing of the people, and in it they found the passage stating that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever enter the assembly of God, / because they had not met the Israelites with food and water, but had hired Balaam to call down a curse against them (although our God had turned the curse into a blessing). / As soon as the people heard this law, they excluded from Israel all of foreign descent.

Ezra 3:2
Then Jeshua son of Jozadak and his fellow priests, along with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his associates, began to build the altar of the God of Israel to sacrifice burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God.

Ezra 6:16-18
Then the people of Israel—the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the exiles—celebrated the dedication of the house of God with joy. / For the dedication of the house of God they offered a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and a sin offering for all Israel of twelve male goats, one for each tribe of Israel. / 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.

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.

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 25:1-31
Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ...

1 Chronicles 26:1-19
These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph. / Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, / Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh. ...

2 Chronicles 29:25-30
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. ...


Treasury of Scripture

Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah,

Joiarib.

Nehemiah 11:10
Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin.

1 Chronicles 9:10
And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin,

Jehoiarib.

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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.














Shecaniah
The name "Shecaniah" is derived from the Hebrew root "שָׁכַן" (shakan), meaning "to dwell" or "to reside." This root is significant in the biblical context as it often refers to God's presence dwelling among His people, such as in the Tabernacle or the Temple. Shecaniah, as a name, implies a person who is associated with God's dwelling or presence. In the context of Nehemiah, Shecaniah represents one of the priestly families who returned from exile to help restore the spiritual and communal life of Jerusalem. This highlights the importance of spiritual leadership and the role of the priesthood in maintaining the covenant relationship between God and His people.

Rehum
The name "Rehum" is less common and its exact meaning is uncertain, but it may be related to the Hebrew root "רָחַם" (racham), which means "to have compassion" or "to show mercy." This connection to mercy and compassion is a reminder of God's character and His dealings with Israel. In the historical context of Nehemiah, Rehum is listed among the leaders who were instrumental in the rebuilding efforts. This reflects the broader theme of restoration and renewal, where God's mercy is evident in the return of the exiles and the rebuilding of Jerusalem. It serves as an encouragement that God is compassionate and merciful, even in times of judgment and exile.

Meremoth
The name "Meremoth" is derived from the Hebrew root "רָמַת" (ramat), which means "heights" or "elevations." This name may symbolize a person of high standing or one who is elevated in status or responsibility. In the context of Nehemiah, Meremoth is another priestly figure involved in the restoration of the Temple and the city walls. The mention of Meremoth underscores the theme of elevation and honor that comes from serving God and His purposes. It also reflects the idea that those who are faithful in their service to God are elevated in His sight, regardless of their earthly status.

(6) And Joiarib.--The "and" begins the list of those who did not seal the covenant. See a like "and" in Nehemiah 12:19.

Verse 6. - And Joiarib. The introduction of the conjunction "and" here, and here only, in this list separates off very markedly the last six names from the first sixteen. A similar division is made in ver. 19. The reason for the division seems to be that these last six courses, though including some of the very highest priestly families, as those of Joiarib and Jedaiah (1 Chronicles 24:7; Ezra 2:36; Nehemiah 7:39; Nehemiah 11:10), for some reason or other, did not seal to the covenant, whereas the other sixteen courses did so. Jedaiah. The double occurrence of this name (in vers. 6 and 7) would naturally raise a suspicion of corruption; but the two Jedaiahs are confirmed by vers. 19, 21.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Shemaiah,
שְׁמַֽעְיָ֥ה (šə·ma‘·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8098: Shemaiah -- 'Yah hears', the name of a number of Israelites

Joiarib,
וְיוֹיָרִ֖יב (wə·yō·w·yā·rîḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3114: Jojarib

Jedaiah,
יְדַֽעְיָֽה׃ (yə·ḏa‘·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3048: Jedaiah -- 'Yah has known', the name of several Israelites


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