Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and his associates, who were heads of families—242 men; Amashsai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer, New Living Translation along with 242 of his associates, who were heads of their families. Also Amashsai son of Azarel, son of Ahzai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer, English Standard Version and his brothers, heads of fathers’ houses, 242; and Amashsai, the son of Azarel, son of Ahzai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer, Berean Standard Bible and his associates, the leaders of families—242 men; Amashai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer; King James Bible 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, New King James Version and his brethren, heads of the fathers’ houses, were two hundred and forty-two; and Amashai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer, New American Standard Bible and his kinsmen, heads of fathers’ households, 242; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer, NASB 1995 and his kinsmen, heads of fathers’ households, 242; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer, NASB 1977 and his kinsmen, heads of fathers’ households, 242; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer, Legacy Standard Bible and his relatives, heads of fathers’ households, 242; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer, Amplified Bible and his brothers, heads of fathers’ households, 242; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer, Christian Standard Bible and his relatives, the heads of families: 242. Amashsai son of Azarel, son of Ahzai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer, Holman Christian Standard Bible and his relatives, the leaders of families: 242. Amashsai son of Azarel, son of Ahzai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer, American Standard Version and his brethren, chiefs of fathers' houses, two hundred forty and two; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer, Contemporary English Version Altogether, there were 242 clan leaders among his relatives. The fourth priest to settle there was Amashsai son of Azarel. His ancestors were Ahzai, Meshillemoth, and Immer. English Revised Version and his brethren, chiefs of fathers' houses, two hundred forty and two: and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer, GOD'S WORD® Translation Adaiah's relatives, the heads of the families, totaled 242. Amashsai was the son of Azarel, who was the son of Ahzai, who was the son of Meshillemoth, who was the son of Immer. Good News Translation In all, 242 members of this clan were heads of families. Amashsai, the son of Azarel and grandson of Ahzai. His ancestors included Meshillemoth and Immer. International Standard Version along with his associates, the leaders of the families, numbered 242, along with Amashsai, the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer, Majority Standard Bible and his associates, the leaders of families?242 men; Amashai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer; NET Bible and his colleagues who were heads of families--242; and Amashsai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer, New Heart English Bible and his brothers, chiefs of ancestral houses, two hundred forty-two; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer, Webster's Bible Translation 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, World English Bible and his brothers, chiefs of fathers’ households, two hundred forty-two; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand his brothers, heads of fathers, two hundred forty-two; and Amashsai son of Azareel, son of Ahazai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer, Young's Literal Translation and his brethren, heads of fathers, two hundred forty and two; and Amashsai son of Azareel, son of Ahazai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer, Smith's Literal Translation And his brethren chiefs to the fathers, two hundred forty and two: and Amashai son of Azareel, son of Ahazai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd his brethren the chiefs of the fathers: two hundred forty-two. And Amassai the son of Azreel, the son of Ahazi, the son of Mosollamoth, the son of Emmer, Catholic Public Domain Version and his brothers, the leaders among the fathers: two hundred forty-two. And Amassai, the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer, New American Bible and his kinsmen, heads of ancestral houses, two hundred and forty-two; and Amasai, son of Azarel, son of Ahzai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer, New Revised Standard Version and his associates, heads of ancestral houses, two hundred forty-two; and Amashsai son of Azarel son of Ahzai son of Meshillemoth son of Immer, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd their brethren, chiefs of their fathers, two hundred and forty-two; and Amashai the son of Azarael, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And their brethren, the Heads of the house of their fathers, two hundred and forty and two, and Amshi, son of Azrayl, son of Akhzay, son of Mashelemuth, son of Amir. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and his brethren, chiefs of fathers' houses, two hundred forty and two; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer, Brenton Septuagint Translation and his brethren, chiefs of families, two hundred and forty-two: and Amasia son of Esdriel, son of Mesarimith, son of Emmer, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The New Settlers in Jerusalem…12and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; 13and his associates, the leaders of families— 242 men; Amashai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer; 14and his associates—128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer.… Cross References 1 Chronicles 9:12 Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; Ezra 2:36-39 The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ... Nehemiah 7:39-42 The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ... 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 23:1-6 When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. / Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. / The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. ... 1 Chronicles 6:1-15 The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. / The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. ... 1 Chronicles 6:50-53 These were the descendants of Aaron: Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son, / Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son, / Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son, ... 1 Chronicles 12:26-28 From Levi: 4,600, / including Jehoiada, leader of the house of Aaron, with 3,700 men, / and Zadok, a mighty young man of valor, with 22 commanders from his own family. 2 Chronicles 31:2 Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling. 2 Chronicles 35:3-5 To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. / Prepare yourselves by families in your divisions, according to the instructions written by David king of Israel and Solomon his son. / Moreover, stand in the Holy Place by the divisions of the families of your kinsmen the lay people, and by the divisions of the families of the Levites. Matthew 23:2-3 “The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. / So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach. Luke 1:5 In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron. Acts 6:7 So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith. Hebrews 7:11-12 Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. Hebrews 7:23-28 Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office. / But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood. / Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. ... Treasury of Scripture And his brothers, 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, Jump to Previous Associates Azareel Azarel Az'arel Chief Chiefs Families Fathers Forty Forty-Two Heads Households Houses Hundred Immer Kinsmen MeshillemothJump to Next Associates Azareel Azarel Az'arel Chief Chiefs Families Fathers Forty Forty-Two Heads Households Houses Hundred Immer Kinsmen MeshillemothNehemiah 11 1. The rulers, voluntary men, and the tenth man chosen by lot, dwell at Jerusalem.3. A catalogue of their names. 20. Those who remain dwell in other cities. and his associates, the leaders of families—242 men; This phrase highlights the importance of family leadership within the community of Jerusalem. The leaders of families were crucial in maintaining the social and religious structure of the Jewish people. The number 242 signifies a substantial group, indicating a strong presence and commitment to the rebuilding and repopulation efforts in Jerusalem. This reflects the broader biblical theme of the importance of family and community in God's plan, as seen in other passages like Genesis 12:3, where God promises to bless all families of the earth through Abraham. Amashai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer; Persons / Places / Events 1. AmashsaiA leader among the priests, noted for his lineage and role in the community. 2. Azarel Father of Amashsai, part of the priestly lineage. 3. Ahzai Grandfather of Amashsai, continuing the priestly line. 4. Meshillemoth Great-grandfather of Amashsai, indicating a heritage of service. 5. Immer Ancestral head of the family, a priestly division mentioned in other parts of the Bible. Teaching Points Importance of Lineage and HeritageThe detailed genealogies highlight the importance of family heritage and continuity in God's plan. This reminds us to value our spiritual heritage and the legacy we leave for future generations. Role of Leadership in Community Restoration The mention of heads of families underscores the role of leadership in rebuilding and restoring communities. We are called to be leaders in our own spheres, contributing to the spiritual and moral rebuilding of our communities. Faithfulness Across Generations The passage reflects the faithfulness of families serving God across generations. It challenges us to remain faithful in our service to God, ensuring that our faith is passed down to future generations. God's Sovereignty in Appointing Leaders The selection of leaders from specific lineages shows God's sovereignty in appointing those who will serve Him. We should trust in God's wisdom in choosing leaders and support them in their roles. 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Hebrew and his associates,וְאֶחָיו֙ (wə·’e·ḥāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) the leaders רָאשִׁ֣ים (rā·šîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 7218: The head of families— לְאָב֔וֹת (lə·’ā·ḇō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1: Father 242 men; מָאתַ֖יִם (mā·ṯa·yim) Number - fd Strong's 3967: A hundred and Amashai וַעֲמַשְׁסַ֧י (wa·‘ă·maš·say) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6023: Amashsai -- an Israelite priest son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Azarel, עֲזַרְאֵ֛ל (‘ă·zar·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5832: Azarel -- 'God has helped', the name of several Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Ahzai, אַחְזַ֥י (’aḥ·zay) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 273: Ahzai -- 'Yah has grasped', an Israelite name the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Meshillemoth, מְשִׁלֵּמ֖וֹת (mə·šil·lê·mō·wṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4919: Meshillemoth -- an Ephraimite, also an Israelite priest the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Immer, אִמֵּֽר׃ (’im·mêr) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 564: Immer -- the name of several Israelites, perhaps also a place in Babylon Links Nehemiah 11:13 NIVNehemiah 11:13 NLT Nehemiah 11:13 ESV Nehemiah 11:13 NASB Nehemiah 11:13 KJV Nehemiah 11:13 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 11:13 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 11:13 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 11:13 French Bible Nehemiah 11:13 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 11:13 And his brothers chiefs of fathers' houses (Neh Ne) |
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