Nehemiah 10:14
New International Version
The leaders of the people: Parosh, Pahath-Moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,

New Living Translation
The following leaders: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,

English Standard Version
The chiefs of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,

Berean Standard Bible
And the leaders of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,

King James Bible
The chief of the people; Parosh, Pahathmoab, Elam, Zatthu, Bani,

New King James Version
The leaders of the people: Parosh, Pahath-Moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,

New American Standard Bible
The leaders of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,

NASB 1995
The leaders of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,

NASB 1977
The leaders of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,

Legacy Standard Bible
The heads of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,

Amplified Bible
The leaders of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,

Christian Standard Bible
The heads of the people were Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The leaders of the people were: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,

American Standard Version
The chiefs of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,

Contemporary English Version
The leaders who signed were: Parosh, Pahath Moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,

English Revised Version
The chiefs of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
These were the leaders of the people: Parosh, Pahath Moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,

International Standard Version
The leaders of the people included Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,

Majority Standard Bible
And the leaders of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,

NET Bible
The leaders of the people were as follows: Parosh, Pahath-Moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,

New Heart English Bible
The chiefs of the people: Parosh, Pahath-Moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,

Webster's Bible Translation
The chief of the people; Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zatthu, Bani,

World English Bible
The chiefs of the people: Parosh, Pahathmoab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Heads of the people: Parosh, Pahath-Moab, Elam, Zatthu, Bani,

Young's Literal Translation
Heads of the people: Parosh, Pahath-Moab, Elam, Zatthu, Bani,

Smith's Literal Translation
The heads of the people: Parosh, Pahath-Moab, Elam, Zatthu, Beni,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The heads of the people, Pharos, Phahath Moab, Elam, Zethu, Bani,

Catholic Public Domain Version
The heads of the people were: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,

New American Bible
The leaders of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,

New Revised Standard Version
The leaders of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The chiefs of the people: Parosh, Shalit-moab, Elam, the Zetites.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The Heads of the people: Parash was authorized over Moab, Ilam, the Zitites.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The chiefs of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The heads of the people; Phoros, Phaath Moab, Elam, Zathuia,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Signers of the Covenant
13Hodiah, Bani, and Beninu. 14And the leaders of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani, 15Bunni, Azgad, Bebai,…

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 12:1
Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,

Nehemiah 3:16
Beyond him, Nehemiah son of Azbuk, ruler of a half-district of Beth-zur, made repairs up to a point opposite the tombs of David, as far as the artificial pool and the House of the Mighty.

Nehemiah 8:9
Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all of them, “This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the Law.

Nehemiah 9:5
Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise.

Nehemiah 11:4
while some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem.) From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez;

Nehemiah 12:12
In the days of Joiakim, these were the heads of the priestly families: of the family of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah;

Nehemiah 13:13
I appointed as treasurers over the storerooms Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, with Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah, to assist them, because they were considered trustworthy. They were responsible for distributing the supplies to their fellow Levites.

Ezra 10:25
And among the other Israelites, from the descendants of Parosh: Ramiah, Izziah, Malchijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Malchijah, and Benaiah.

1 Chronicles 9:3
Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:

1 Chronicles 24:7-19
The first lot fell to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah, / the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim, / the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin, ...

1 Chronicles 27:16-22
These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah; / over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; / over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; ...

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, ...


Treasury of Scripture

The chief of the people; Parosh, Pahathmoab, Elam, Zatthu, Bani,

Parosh.

Nehemiah 3:11
Malchijah the son of Harim, and Hashub the son of Pahathmoab, repaired the other piece, and the tower of the furnaces.

Nehemiah 7:8,11-13
The children of Parosh, two thousand an hundred seventy and two…

Zattu.

Ezra 2:3-70
The children of Parosh, two thousand an hundred seventy and two…

Bani.

Nehemiah 7:15
The children of Binnui, six hundred forty and eight.

Binnui.

Ezra 2:10
The children of Bani, six hundred forty and two.

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Nehemiah 10
1. The names of those who sealed the covenant.
29. The points of the covenant.














The leaders of the people
This phrase introduces a list of influential figures who were pivotal in the community's commitment to the covenant. In the Hebrew context, "leaders" (Hebrew: "ראשי" - "roshai") signifies those who are at the forefront, guiding and directing the people. Historically, these leaders were responsible for ensuring the adherence to the laws and spiritual renewal of the community. Their role was crucial in the post-exilic period, as they helped re-establish the identity and religious practices of the Israelites.

Parosh
This name, meaning "flea" in Hebrew, is one of the family heads who returned from the Babylonian exile. The mention of Parosh here signifies the continuity of the community from the time of the return to the land. Archaeological evidence suggests that families like Parosh were instrumental in rebuilding efforts, contributing to the restoration of Jerusalem's walls and the temple.

Pahath-moab
The name "Pahath-moab" translates to "governor of Moab." This indicates a lineage or family that had historical ties or governance over the region of Moab. The inclusion of Pahath-moab in this list highlights the diverse backgrounds of those who returned to Jerusalem, emphasizing the unity among different tribes and families in the covenant renewal.

Elam
Elam, meaning "eternity" or "hidden," is another family head. The name may also refer to a region east of Babylon, suggesting that some of the returnees had origins or connections beyond the immediate Babylonian captivity. This reflects the widespread dispersion of the Israelites and their gathering back to the Promised Land, fulfilling God's promises of restoration.

Zattu
The name Zattu, possibly meaning "olive tree," represents another family that returned from exile. The olive tree is a symbol of peace and prosperity in the Bible, and the inclusion of Zattu may symbolize the hope and renewal that the returnees brought with them. It underscores the theme of restoration and the re-establishment of Israel's spiritual and communal life.

Bani
Bani, meaning "built" or "builder," is indicative of the role this family played in the reconstruction efforts. The name itself is a testament to the physical and spiritual rebuilding that was taking place. Bani's inclusion in the covenant renewal signifies the active participation of all community members in the reformation and dedication to God's laws.

(14) The chief of the people.--Some of the names are personal, some belong to families, some represent places, and some are independent. Comparing the list with Ezra 2, we find that years had added to the number of the houses.

Verses 14-27. - The chief of the people. Down to Magpiash the names correspond to those of lay families which returned with Zerubbabel (Ezra 2:3-30; Nehemiah 7:8-33), the first eighteen being personal, and the last three names of localities. Nebai is the same as "Nebo" (Nehemiah 7:33), and Magpiash the same as Magbish (Ezra 2:30). From Meshullam to Baanah (vers. 20-27) the names seem to be again personal; but they are new, and therefore probably those of individuals who were not authorised to represent either clans or localities. In ver. 17, the two names Ater and Hizkijah should be united by a hyphen, since it is clear that they represent the single family, Ater of Hezekiah, mentioned in Ezra it. 16 and Nehemiah 7:21. "Hizkijah"and "Hezekiah" are in the original identical.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The leaders
רָאשֵׁ֖י (rā·šê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 7218: The head

of the people:
הָעָ֑ם (hā·‘ām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

Parosh,
פַּרְעֹשׁ֙ (par·‘ōš)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6551: Parosh -- two Israelites

Pahath-moab,
מוֹאָ֔ב (mō·w·’āḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6355: Pahath-moab -- a postexilic name

Elam,
עֵילָ֥ם (‘ê·lām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5867: Elam -- a son of Shem, also his descendants and their country

Zattu,
זַתּ֖וּא (zat·tū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2240: Zattu -- an Israelite

Bani,
בָּנִֽי׃ (bā·nî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1137: Bani -- the name of several Israelites


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