Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Bakbukiah and Unni, their associates, stood opposite them in the services. New Living Translation Their associates, Bakbukiah and Unni, stood opposite them during the service. English Standard Version And Bakbukiah and Unni and their brothers stood opposite them in the service. Berean Standard Bible Bakbukiah and Unni, their associates, stood across from them in the services. King James Bible Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brethren, were over against them in the watches. New King James Version Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brethren, stood across from them in their duties. New American Standard Bible Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brothers, stood opposite them in their service divisions. NASB 1995 Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brothers, stood opposite them in their service divisions. NASB 1977 Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brothers, stood opposite them in their service divisions. Legacy Standard Bible Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brothers, stood opposite them in keeping their responsibilities. Amplified Bible Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brothers, stood opposite them in their divisions of service. Christian Standard Bible Bakbukiah, Unni, and their relatives stood opposite them in the services. Holman Christian Standard Bible Bakbukiah, Unni, and their relatives stood opposite them in the services. American Standard Version Also Bakbukiah and Unno, their brethren, were over against them according to their offices. Contemporary English Version while Bakbukiah and Unno, together with their assistants, were responsible for the choral responses. English Revised Version Also Bakbukiah and Unno, their brethren, were over against them in wards. GOD'S WORD® Translation Their relatives Bakbukiah and Unno stood across from them in worship. Good News Translation The following formed the choir that sang the responses: Bakbukiah, Unno, and their fellow Levites. International Standard Version Bakbukiah and Unni and their associates stood opposite them in the service. Majority Standard Bible Bakbukiah and Unni, their associates, stood across from them in the services. NET Bible Bakbukiah and Unni, their colleagues, stood opposite them in the services. New Heart English Bible Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brothers, were over against them according to their offices. Webster's Bible Translation Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brethren, were over against them in the watches. World English Bible Also Bakbukiah and Unno, their brothers, were close to them according to their offices. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Bakbukiah and Unni, their brothers, [are] opposite them in charges. Young's Literal Translation and Bakbukiah and Unni, their brethren, are over-against them in charges. Smith's Literal Translation And Bakbukiah and Unni their brethren, over against them in the watches. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Becbecia, and Hanni, and their brethren every one in his office. Catholic Public Domain Version with Bakbukiah, as well as Hannai, and their brothers, each one in his office. New American Bible while Bakbukiah and Unno and their kinsmen ministered opposite them by turns. New Revised Standard Version And Bakbukiah and Unno their associates stood opposite them in the service. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAlso Bakbukah and Unni; their brethren were opposite to them in the watches. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Baqbuqa and Annani and their brothers next to them in the watch. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brethren, were over against them in wards. Brenton Septuagint Translation and his brethren were appointed to the daily courses. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Priests and Levites who Returned…8The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving. 9Bakbukiah and Unni, their associates, stood across from them in the services. 10Jeshua was the father of Joiakim, Joiakim was the father of Eliashib, Eliashib was the father of Joiada,… Cross References 1 Chronicles 25:1-8 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 9:33 Those who were musicians, the heads of Levite families, stayed in the temple chambers and were exempt from other duties because they were on duty day and night. 1 Chronicles 15:16-22 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 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 16:4-6 David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel. / Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals / and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God. 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. ... 1 Chronicles 23:5 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.” 1 Chronicles 6:31-32 These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them. 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. 1 Chronicles 25:9-31 The first lot, which was for Asaph, fell to Joseph, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the second to Gedaliah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; / the third to Zaccur, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; / the fourth to Izri, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; ... 1 Chronicles 16:41-42 With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for “His loving devotion endures forever.” / Heman and Jeduthun had with them trumpets and cymbals for the music and instruments for the songs of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were stationed at the gate. 2 Chronicles 20:21-22 Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever.” / The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated. 1 Chronicles 15:27-28 Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod. / So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, with the sounding of rams’ horns and trumpets, and with cymbals and the music of harps and lyres. 2 Chronicles 23:18 Moreover, Jehoiada put the oversight of the house of the LORD into the hands of the Levitical priests, whom David had appointed over the house of the LORD, to offer burnt offerings to the LORD as written in the Law of Moses, with rejoicing and song, as ordained by David. Treasury of Scripture Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brothers, were over against them in the watches. over against. Psalm 134:1-3 A Song of degrees. Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD… Jump to Previous Associates Bakbukiah Bakbuki'ah Charges Divisions Offices Opposite Over-Against Service Services Stood Unni Wards WatchesJump to Next Associates Bakbukiah Bakbuki'ah Charges Divisions Offices Opposite Over-Against Service Services Stood Unni Wards WatchesNehemiah 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. Bakbukiah and Unni Bakbukiah and Unni are Levites mentioned in the context of the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. The Levites were a tribe set apart for religious duties, and their role was crucial in the worship and spiritual life of Israel. Bakbukiah is noted elsewhere in Nehemiah as a leader among the Levites, indicating his significant role in the community. Unni, though less frequently mentioned, shares in this important service. Their inclusion highlights the importance of leadership and service in worship. their associates stood across from them in the services Persons / Places / Events 1. BakbukiahA Levite who played a significant role in the musical and worship services during the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. His name suggests a role of oversight or leadership in worship. 2. Unni Another Levite associated with Bakbukiah, involved in the worship services. His presence indicates the collaborative nature of worship among the Levites. 3. Associates Refers to the group of Levites who were involved in the worship services, highlighting the communal aspect of worship and service in the temple. 4. Services The organized worship and musical activities conducted by the Levites, which were essential to the spiritual life of the community. 5. Opposite Them This phrase indicates the arrangement or positioning during the services, possibly suggesting a responsive or antiphonal style of worship, where groups would sing or play instruments in turn. Teaching Points The Importance of Worship LeadershipWorship leaders like Bakbukiah and Unni play a crucial role in guiding the congregation in worship. Their dedication and service set a standard for those involved in church music and worship today. The Value of Teamwork in Ministry The mention of "associates" emphasizes the importance of working together in ministry. Effective worship and service require collaboration and unity among believers. The Role of Structure in Worship The organized nature of the services, with specific roles and positions, highlights the need for structure in worship. This ensures that worship is orderly and honors God. The Significance of Responsive Worship The arrangement of standing "opposite them" suggests a form of responsive worship, which can enhance the congregational experience by involving different groups in active participation.Verse 9. - Bakbukiah and Unni. Bakbukiah's position with respect to Mattaniah has been already mentioned (Nehemiah 11:17). "Unni" appears, in this place only, as a Levite of Zerubbabel's time. Were over against them in the watches. i.e. "ministered in their courses, as the others did, and kept their stations over against them in their turns of attendance, which are called their 'watches' or wards" (Bp. Patrick). LIST OF THE HIGH PRIESTS FROM JESHUA TO JADDUA (Nehemiah 12:10, 11). That this is the line of descent in the high priestly family of the time sufficiently appears both from the names themselves, and from the position assigned to those who bore them in vers. 22, 23, 26. Whether all of them actually exercised the high priest's office is left uncertain in Scripture, but satisfactorily established by Josephus. The six names cover a space of at least 205 years - from the conquest of Babylon by Cyrus, B.C. 538, to the submission of Jerusalem to Alexander the Great, B.C. 333, which gives very long generations, but still such as are historically possible. Jeshua was certainly high priest from B.C. 538 to B.C. 516. He may have been succeeded by his son, Joiakim, about B.C. 490. Joiakim had certainly been succeeded by his son, Eliashib, before B.C. 444 (Nehemiah 3:1); and Eliashib was probably succeeded by Joiada about B.C. 420. Joiada's high priesthood may be assigned to the period between B.C. 420 and 380; Jonathan's to that between B.C. 380 and 350. Jaddua might then hold the dignity from B.C. 350 to 330, or later, and so be brought into contact with Alexander the Great. It is questioned whether in that case Nehemiah can have written the present passage, and certain that he cannot have done so unless he lived to be at least 131 years of age. As this is exceedingly improbable, it is best to suppose, either that the whole list was placed here by Malachi, or at any rate that that prophet added the clause, "and Jonathan begat Jaddua." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Bakbukiahוּבַקְבֻּֽקְיָ֨ה (ū·ḇaq·buq·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1229: Bakbukiah -- 'emptying of Yah', a Levite and Unni, וְעֻנִּ֧י (wə·‘un·nî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6042: Unni -- two Levites their associates, אֲחֵיהֶ֛ם (’ă·ḥê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 251: A brother, ) [stood] across from them לְנֶגְדָּ֖ם (lə·neḡ·dām) Preposition-l | third person masculine plural Strong's 5048: A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before in the services. לְמִשְׁמָרֽוֹת׃ (lə·miš·mā·rō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4931: A guard, watch, charge, function Links Nehemiah 12:9 NIVNehemiah 12:9 NLT Nehemiah 12:9 ESV Nehemiah 12:9 NASB Nehemiah 12:9 KJV Nehemiah 12:9 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 12:9 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 12:9 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 12:9 French Bible Nehemiah 12:9 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 12:9 Also Bakbukiah and Unno their brothers were (Neh Ne) |
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