Bible Commentary

All the Levites in the holy city [were] two hundred fourscore and four. 18. the holy city ] Cf. note on Neh 11:1. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred fourscore and four. Who had their residence there, Ne 11:1. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Nehemiah 11:18”

And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, [was] the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. 17. Micha ] R.V. Mica. was the principal ] R.V. who … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Nehemiah 11:17”

And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, [had] the oversight of the outward business of the house of God. 16. Shabbethai Jozabad ] See these names in Neh 8:7. They do not occur in the parallel list of 1Ch 9:15-16, where however three other names, Heresh, Galal, and Berechiah are inserted. chief … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Nehemiah 11:16”

Also of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hashub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni; 15. Also ] R.V. And. Hashub ] R.V. Hasshub. the son of Bunni ] Instead of this termination to Shemaiah’s genealogy, we find ‘of the sons of Merari’ in 1Ch 9:14. Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Nehemiah 11:15”

And their brethren, mighty men of valor, a hundred twenty and eight: and their overseer [was] Zabdiel, the son of [one of] the great men. 14. mighty men of valour ] Cf. 1Ch 9:13 ‘Very able men (lit. mighty men of valour) for the work of the service of the house of God.’ their brethren … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Nehemiah 11:14”

And his brethren, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and two: and Amashai the son of Azareel, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer, 13. chief of the fathers ] R.V. chiefs of fathers’ houses. From the technical use of the term ‘chiefs of fathers’ houses,’ it is obvious … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Nehemiah 11:13”

And their brethren that did the work of the house [were] eight hundred twenty and two: and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchiah, 12. eight hundred twenty and two ] These numbers are not given in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Nehemiah 11:12”

Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, [was] the ruler of the house of God. 11. Seraiah ] 1Ch 9:11, ‘Azariah the son of Meshullam.’ The same person may be intended, as the same genealogy is given in both lists. If … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Nehemiah 11:11”

Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin. 10. Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin ] The parallel passage in 1Ch 9:10 has ‘Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, Jachin.’ As these three are the names of well-known priestly houses (cf. 1Ch 24:7, Jehoiarib the first, Jedaiah the second, Jachin the one and twentieth in the twenty-four), … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Nehemiah 11:10”

And Joel the son of Zichri [was] their overseer: and Judah the son of Senuah [was] second over the city. 9. And Joel, &c.] There is nothing in the 1 Chron. list corresponding with this verse. overseer ] Apparently the members of the same tribe or house formed a distinct organization within the city walls, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Nehemiah 11:9”