Nehemiah 10:9
New International Version
The Levites: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel,

New Living Translation
The following Levites: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui from the family of Henadad, Kadmiel,

English Standard Version
And the Levites: Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;

Berean Standard Bible
The Levites: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel,

King James Bible
And the Levites: both Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;

New King James Version
The Levites: Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, and Kadmiel.

New American Standard Bible
And the Levites: Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, and Kadmiel;

NASB 1995
And the Levites: Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;

NASB 1977
And the Levites: Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;

Legacy Standard Bible
And the Levites: Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;

Amplified Bible
And the Levites: Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel,

Christian Standard Bible
The Levites were Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The Levites were: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel,

American Standard Version
And the Levites: namely, Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;

Contemporary English Version
The Levites who signed were: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui from the clan of Henadad, Kadmiel,

English Revised Version
And the Levites: namely, Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
These were the Levites: Jeshua (son of Azaniah), Binnui (of the sons of Henadad), Kadmiel,

International Standard Version
These were the descendants of Levi: Azaniah's son Jeshua, Binnui from the descendants of Henadad, Kadmiel,

Majority Standard Bible
The Levites: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel,

NET Bible
The Levites were as follows: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel.

New Heart English Bible
The Levites: namely, Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;

Webster's Bible Translation
And the Levites: both Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;

World English Bible
The Levites: Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the Levites: both Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;

Young's Literal Translation
And the Levites: both Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the Levites: and Joshua son of Azaniah, Binnui from the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Levites, Josue the son of Azanias, Bennui of the sons of Henadad. Cedmihel,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Levites were: Jeshua, the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel,

New American Bible
The Levites: Jeshua, son of Azaniah; Binnui, of the descendants of Henadad; Kadmiel;

New Revised Standard Version
And the Levites: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the Levites: Joshua the son of Azaniah, Bani, Mabnai, Hadar, and Kadmiah;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Levites: Yeshua, son of Izaniah, Bani, Mebni, Khadar, Qadmayah.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the Levites: Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Levites; Jesus the son of Azania, Banaiu of the sons of Enadad, Cadmiel

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Signers of the Covenant
8Maaziah, Bilgai, and Shemaiah. These were the priests. 9The Levites: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel, 10and their associates: Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,…

Cross References
Nehemiah 12:8-9
The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving. / Bakbukiah and Unni, their associates, stood across from them in the services.

1 Chronicles 9:14-16
From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari; / Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; / Obadiah son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites.

Ezra 2:40-42
The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua and Kadmiel (through the line of Hodaviah), 74. / The singers: the descendants of Asaph, 128. / The gatekeepers: the descendants of Shallum, the descendants of Ater, the descendants of Talmon, the descendants of Akkub, the descendants of Hatita, and the descendants of Shobai, 139 in all.

1 Chronicles 15:16-18
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.

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. ...

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. ...

2 Chronicles 31:15-19
Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike. / In addition, they distributed portions to the males registered by genealogy who were three years of age or older—to all who would enter the house of the LORD for their daily duties for service in the responsibilities of their divisions— / and to the priests enrolled according to their families in the genealogy, as well as to the Levites twenty years of age or older, according to their responsibilities and divisions. ...

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 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.

1 Chronicles 23:4-5
“Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, / 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 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.

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.

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

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; ...

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.


Treasury of Scripture

And the Levites: both Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;

Jeshua.

Nehemiah 3:19
And next to him repaired Ezer the son of Jeshua, the ruler of Mizpah, another piece over against the going up to the armoury at the turning of the wall.

Nehemiah 7:43
The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, and of the children of Hodevah, seventy and four.

Nehemiah 8:7
Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law: and the people stood in their place.

Henadad.

Nehemiah 3:18,24
After him repaired their brethren, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah…

Nehemiah 12:8,24
Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, which was over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren…

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Nehemiah 10
1. The names of those who sealed the covenant.
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The Levites
The Levites were a distinct tribe in Israel, set apart for religious duties and temple service. Their role was crucial in maintaining the spiritual life of the nation. Historically, the Levites were not given a territorial inheritance like the other tribes, as their inheritance was the Lord Himself (Numbers 18:20-24). This highlights their unique calling and dedication to God's service, emphasizing the importance of spiritual leadership and dedication in the community of faith.

Jeshua son of Azaniah
Jeshua, a common name meaning "The Lord is salvation," is significant in the context of the post-exilic community. This Jeshua is distinct from the high priest Jeshua who returned with Zerubbabel, yet his name serves as a reminder of God's deliverance and faithfulness. The mention of his father, Azaniah, though not widely known, roots Jeshua in a lineage that underscores the continuity of God's work through generations.

Binnui of the sons of Henadad
Binnui, whose name means "built up," is associated with the sons of Henadad. The Henadad family was involved in the rebuilding efforts of Jerusalem, particularly in the construction of the wall (Nehemiah 3:24). This connection to the rebuilding efforts highlights the collaborative spirit and dedication required to restore the community and worship practices after the exile. It serves as an inspiration for believers to work together in unity for the common good and the glory of God.

Kadmiel
Kadmiel, meaning "God is the ancient one" or "God is of old," reflects a deep theological truth about the eternal nature of God. His involvement in the covenant renewal ceremony, as recorded in Nehemiah 10, signifies the acknowledgment of God's timeless sovereignty and faithfulness. Kadmiel's presence among the Levites underscores the importance of recognizing God's eternal nature in the life of the community and in personal faith journeys. This recognition calls believers to trust in God's unchanging character and His plans throughout history.

(9) And the Levites.--Five of these family names are traceable (Ezra 2:40; Ezra 8:19; Nehemiah 7:43).

Verses 9-13. - Jeshua, Binnui, and Kadmiel represent the three chief families of returned Levites (see Ezra 2:40; Ezra 3:9; Nehemiah 7:43, 44; Nehemiah 9:4, 5, etc.). Binnui, it may be remarked, has now supplanted Kadmiel, and stepped into the second place. Of the remaining names, those of Hashabiah and Sherebiah designate families which returned with Ezra (Ezra 8:18, 19). The remaining names are probably also those of families.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The Levites:
וְֽהַלְוִיִּ֑ם (wə·hal·wî·yim)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi

Jeshua
וְיֵשׁ֙וּעַ֙ (wə·yê·šū·a‘)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3442: Jeshua

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Azaniah,
אֲזַנְיָ֔ה (’ă·zan·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 245: Azaniah -- 'Yah has heard', a Levite

Binnui
בִּנּ֕וּי (bin·nui)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1131: Binnui -- 'his son', an Israelite

of the sons
מִבְּנֵ֥י (mib·bə·nê)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Henadad,
חֵנָדָ֖ד (ḥê·nā·ḏāḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2582: Henadad -- a Levite

Kadmiel,
קַדְמִיאֵֽל׃ (qaḏ·mî·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6934: Kadmiel -- 'God is the ancient one', a Levite name


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