Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They served in the days of Joiakim son of Joshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and of Ezra the priest, the teacher of the Law. New Living Translation These all served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, son of Jehozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and of Ezra the priest and scribe. English Standard Version These were in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and of Ezra, the priest and scribe. Berean Standard Bible They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe. Berean Literal Bible These were in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe. King James Bible These were in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and of Ezra the priest, the scribe. New King James Version These lived in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and of Ezra the priest, the scribe. New American Standard Bible These men served in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe. NASB 1995 These served in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and of Ezra the priest and scribe. NASB 1977 These served in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and of Ezra the priest and scribe. Legacy Standard Bible These served in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and of Ezra the priest and scribe. Amplified Bible These men served in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe. Berean Annotated Bible They served in the days of Joiakim (YHWH raises up) son of Jeshua (he is saved), the son of Jozadak (Jehozadak), and in the days of Nehemiah (YHWH comforts) the governor and Ezra (help) the priest and scribe. Christian Standard Bible These served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe. Holman Christian Standard Bible These served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe. American Standard Version These were in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and of Ezra the priest the scribe. Contemporary English Version All of these men lived during the time of Joiakim and during the time that I was governor and Ezra, a teacher of the Law of Moses, was priest. English Revised Version These were in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and of Ezra the priest the scribe. GOD'S WORD® Translation They lived in the days of Joiakim, son of Jeshua, grandson of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and of Ezra the priest and scribe. Good News Translation These people lived during the time of Joiakim, the son of Joshua and grandson of Jehozadak, and the time of Nehemiah the governor, and the time of Ezra, the priest who was a scholar of the Law. International Standard Version These were at the time of Jeshua's son Joiakim, the grandson of Jozadak, and in the time of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe. NET Bible These all served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and of Ezra the priestly scribe. New Heart English Bible These were in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and of Ezra the priest the scribe. Webster's Bible Translation These were in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and of Ezra the priest, the scribe. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThey served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe. World English Bible These were in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and of Ezra the priest and scribe. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThese [are] in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and of Ezra the priest, the scribe. Berean Literal Bible These were in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe. Young's Literal Translation These are in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and of Ezra the priest, the scribe. Smith's Literal Translation These were in the days of Joiakim son of Joshua, son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the prefect, and, of Ezra the priest, the scribe. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThese were in the days of Joacim the son of Josue, the son of Josedec, and in the days of Nehemias the governor, and of Esdras the priest and scribe. Catholic Public Domain Version These were in the days of Joiakim, the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah, the governor, and of Ezra, the priest and scribe. New American Bible All these lived in the time of Joiakim, son of Jeshua, son of Jozadak (and in the time of Nehemiah the governor and of Ezra the priest-scribe). New Revised Standard Version These were in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua son of Jozadak, and in the days of the governor Nehemiah and of the priest Ezra, the scribe. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThese were in the days of Joiakim the son of Joshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and of Ezra the priest and scribe. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated These were in the days of Yuyaqim, son of Yeshua, son of Yozedeq and in the days of Nakhmeil, the Chief, and Azra the Priest and Scribe. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917These were in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and of Ezra the priest the scribe. Brenton Septuagint Translation it was in the days of Joakim son of Jesus, son of Josedec, and in the days of Neemia: and Esdras the priest was scribe. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Priests and Levites who Returned…25Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates. 26They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe. Cross References They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, Ezra 3:2 Then Jeshua son of Jozadak and his fellow priests, along with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his associates, began to build the altar of the God of Israel to sacrifice burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God. Haggai 1:1 In the second year of the reign of Darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, stating Zechariah 3:1 Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him. and in the days of Nehemiah the governor Nehemiah 5:14 Furthermore, from the day King Artaxerxes appointed me to be their governor in the land of Judah, from his twentieth year until his thirty-second year (twelve years total), neither I nor my brothers ate the food allotted to the governor. 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 5:15 The governors before me had heavily burdened the people, taking from them bread and wine plus forty shekels of silver. Their servants also oppressed the people. But I did not do this, because of my fear of God. and Ezra the priest and scribe. Ezra 7:11 This is the text of the letter King Artaxerxes had given to Ezra the priest and scribe, an expert in the commandments and statutes of the LORD to Israel: Ezra 7:12 Artaxerxes, king of kings. To Ezra the priest, the scribe of the Law of the God of heaven: Greetings. Ezra 7:6 this Ezra came up from Babylon. He was a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses, which the LORD, the God of Israel, had given. The king had granted Ezra all his requests, for the hand of the LORD his God was upon him. Nehemiah 12:47 So in the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah, all Israel contributed the daily portions for the singers and gatekeepers. They also set aside daily portions for the Levites, and the Levites set aside daily portions for the descendants of Aaron. Nehemiah 10:28-29 “The rest of the people—the priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, temple servants, and all who had separated themselves from the people of the land to obey the Law of God—along with their wives and all their sons and daughters who are able to understand, / hereby join with their noble brothers and commit themselves with a sworn oath to follow the Law of God given through His servant Moses and to obey carefully all the commandments, ordinances, and statutes of the LORD our Lord. Nehemiah 13:4-5 Now before this, Eliashib the priest, a relative of Tobiah, had been put in charge of the storerooms of the house of our God / and had prepared for Tobiah a large room where they had previously stored the grain offerings, the frankincense, the temple articles, and the tithes of grain, new wine, and oil prescribed for the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers, along with the contributions for the priests. Ezra 3:8-9 In the second month of the second year after they had arrived at the house of God in Jerusalem, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Jeshua son of Jozadak, and the rest of their associates including the priests, the Levites, and all who had returned to Jerusalem from the captivity, began the work. They appointed Levites twenty years of age or older to supervise the construction of the house of the LORD. / So Jeshua and his sons and brothers, Kadmiel and his sons (descendants of Yehudah), and the sons of Henadad and their sons and brothers—all Levites—joined together to supervise those working on the house of God. Ezra 6:18 They also appointed the priests by their divisions and the Levites by their groups to the service of God in Jerusalem, according to what is written in the Book of Moses. 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 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. Treasury of Scripture These were in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and of Ezra the priest, the scribe. Joiakim. Nehemiah 12:10 And Jeshua begat Joiakim, Joiakim also begat Eliashib, and Eliashib begat Joiada, Nehemiah. Nehemiah 8:9 And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day is holy unto the LORD your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law. Ezra 7:6,11 This Ezra went up from Babylon; and he was a ready scribe in the law of Moses, which the LORD God of Israel had given: and the king granted him all his request, according to the hand of the LORD his God upon him… Jump to Previous Ezra Governor Jeshua Joiakim Joi'akim Jozadak Jo'zadak Nehemiah Nehemi'ah Priest Ruler Scribe ServedJump to Next Ezra Governor Jeshua Joiakim Joi'akim Jozadak Jo'zadak Nehemiah Nehemi'ah Priest Ruler Scribe ServedNehemiah 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. They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak This phrase situates the events during the leadership of Joiakim, who was the high priest. Joiakim was the son of Jeshua, who played a significant role in the return from Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of the temple (Ezra 3:2). Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, was a key figure in the restoration of Jewish worship post-exile. The lineage highlights the continuity of the priestly line, emphasizing the importance of maintaining religious traditions and leadership. This continuity is crucial for understanding the restoration period, as it underscores the re-establishment of religious order and the fulfillment of God's promises to restore Israel. and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe Persons / Places / Events 1. JoiakimJoiakim was the son of Jeshua and served as a high priest. His leadership was significant during the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and the reestablishment of the Jewish community post-exile. 2. Jeshua Jeshua, the father of Joiakim, was a high priest who returned with Zerubbabel from Babylonian exile. He played a crucial role in the spiritual restoration of the people. 3. Jozadak Jozadak was the father of Jeshua and was taken into exile by Nebuchadnezzar. His lineage continued the priestly line crucial for the restoration efforts. 4. Nehemiah Nehemiah was the governor of Judah who led the efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. His leadership was marked by prayer, perseverance, and practical action. 5. Ezra Ezra was a priest and scribe who led a group of exiles back to Jerusalem. He was instrumental in teaching the Law and restoring the spiritual life of the community. Teaching Points Leadership and LegacyThe passage highlights the importance of godly leadership and the legacy it leaves. Leaders like Joiakim, Nehemiah, and Ezra were pivotal in guiding the people through times of rebuilding and renewal. Continuity of Faith The genealogical references remind us of the importance of maintaining faith and tradition through generations. Each generation has a role in preserving and passing on the faith. Spiritual and Physical Rebuilding Nehemiah and Ezra's roles illustrate the need for both physical restoration (rebuilding the walls) and spiritual renewal (teaching the Law). Both aspects are essential for a thriving community. The Role of Scripture Ezra's dedication to teaching the Law underscores the transformative power of Scripture. Engaging with God's Word is crucial for personal and communal growth. Perseverance in Adversity Nehemiah's leadership amidst opposition teaches us the value of perseverance and reliance on God in the face of challenges. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Nehemiah 12:26?2. How does Nehemiah 12:26 emphasize the importance of leadership in worship practices? 3. What role did Ezra play in the events of Nehemiah 12:26? 4. How can we apply the dedication seen in Nehemiah 12:26 to our lives? 5. What connections exist between Nehemiah 12:26 and other biblical examples of godly leadership? 6. How does Nehemiah 12:26 inspire us to support our church leaders today? 7. How does Nehemiah 12:26 reflect the historical accuracy of the Bible's account of leadership? 8. What does Nehemiah 12:26 reveal about the importance of genealogy in biblical times? 9. How does Nehemiah 12:26 support the continuity of religious practices in ancient Israel? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 12? 11. In Nehemiah 12:1-7, are there any historical or archaeological records confirming the specific priests and Levites named here? 12. How many were the children of Azgad? One thousand two hundred and twenty-two (Ezra 2:12) Two thousand three hundred and twenty-two (Nehemiah 7:17) 13. In Nehemiah 12:10-11, does the compressed genealogy contradict any other biblical genealogies or timeline data? 14. How many were the children of Zattu? Nine hundred and forty-five (Ezra 2:8) Eight hundred and forty-five (Nehemiah 7:13) What Does Nehemiah 12:26 Mean They served- The focus falls on faithful ministry: “They served”. - The “they” reaches back to the singers, gatekeepers, and Levites just named (Nehemiah 12:24–25). God notes every act of obedience, however routine (Hebrews 6:10; Colossians 3:23–24). - Service, not status, is highlighted. These workers did not rebuild walls for applause but to honor the Lord who restored them from exile (Nehemiah 4:6; Psalm 100:2). in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak - Joiakim links the present generation to the early returnees led by Jeshua and Zerubbabel (Ezra 3:2; Haggai 2:4). - Continuity matters: God’s covenant faithfulness flows through successive leaders (Psalm 145:4). - Jeshua’s father Jozadak had been carried into exile (1 Chronicles 6:15), so this phrase underlines God’s promise-keeping: from captivity to restored worship, the priestly line remains intact. and in the days of Nehemiah the governor - Nehemiah’s civil role (“governor,” cf. Nehemiah 5:14) shows how sacred and civic leadership cooperated. Walls and worship rose together (Nehemiah 6:15–16; 12:27). - The verse underscores endurance: the same servants stayed faithful throughout Nehemiah’s long tenure, paralleling Paul’s call to “be steadfast, immovable” (1 Corinthians 15:58). and Ezra the priest and scribe - Ezra represents spiritual depth—teaching the Law and leading revival (Ezra 7:10; Nehemiah 8:1–8). - Pairing Ezra with Nehemiah mirrors the balance of Word and work. Worship flourishes when Scripture is honored alongside diligent administration (James 1:22; Acts 6:4). - “Priest and scribe” fuses pastoral care with doctrinal clarity, a model later echoed in shepherd-teachers of the church (Ephesians 4:11–12). summary Nehemiah 12:26 spotlights humble servants whose ministry spanned the administrations of Joiakim, Nehemiah, and Ezra. God celebrates their steady, behind-the-scenes faithfulness, reminding us that consistent service, rooted in both practical labor and Scriptural truth, advances His unbroken redemptive plan. Hebrew Theyאֵ֕לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those [served] in the days בִּימֵ֛י (bî·mê) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3117: A day of Joiakim יוֹיָקִ֥ים (yō·w·yā·qîm) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3113: Jojakim son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Jeshua, יֵשׁ֖וּעַ (yê·šū·a‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3442: Jeshua the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Jozadak, יוֹצָדָ֑ק (yō·w·ṣā·ḏāq) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3136: Jotsadak and in the days וּבִימֵי֙ (ū·ḇî·mê) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3117: A day of Nehemiah נְחֶמְיָ֣ה (nə·ḥem·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5166: Nehemiah -- 'Yah comforts', three Israelites the governor הַפֶּחָ֔ה (hap·pe·ḥāh) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6346: A governor and Ezra וְעֶזְרָ֥א (wə·‘ez·rā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5830: Ezra -- 'help', three Israelites the priest הַכֹּהֵ֖ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest and scribe. הַסּוֹפֵֽר׃ (has·sō·w·p̄êr) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5608: To count, recount, relate Links Nehemiah 12:26 NIVNehemiah 12:26 NLT Nehemiah 12:26 ESV Nehemiah 12:26 NASB Nehemiah 12:26 KJV Nehemiah 12:26 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 12:26 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 12:26 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 12:26 French Bible Nehemiah 12:26 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 12:26 These were in the days of Joiakim (Neh Ne) |
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