Nehemiah 12:32
New International Version
Hoshaiah and half the leaders of Judah followed them,

New Living Translation
Hoshaiah and half the leaders of Judah followed them,

English Standard Version
And after them went Hoshaiah and half of the leaders of Judah,

Berean Standard Bible
Hoshaiah and half the leaders of Judah followed,

King James Bible
And after them went Hoshaiah, and half of the princes of Judah,

New King James Version
After them went Hoshaiah and half of the leaders of Judah,

New American Standard Bible
Hoshaiah and half of the leaders of Judah followed them,

NASB 1995
Hoshaiah and half of the leaders of Judah followed them,

NASB 1977
Hoshaiah and half of the leaders of Judah followed them,

Legacy Standard Bible
Hoshaiah and half of the leaders of Judah followed them,

Amplified Bible
Hoshaiah and half of the leaders of Judah followed them,

Christian Standard Bible
Hoshaiah and half the leaders of Judah followed,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Hoshaiah and half the leaders of Judah followed,

American Standard Version
and after them went Hoshaiah, and half of the princes of Judah,

Contemporary English Version
Hoshaiah and half of the leaders followed them.

English Revised Version
and after them went Hoshaiah, and half of the princes of Judah,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Hoshaiah and half of the leaders of Judah followed them.

Good News Translation
Hoshaiah marched behind the singers, followed by half the leaders of Judah.

International Standard Version
Following them were Hoshaiah and half of the leaders of Judah,

Majority Standard Bible
Hoshaiah and half the leaders of Judah followed,

NET Bible
Going after them were Hoshaiah, half the leaders of Judah,

New Heart English Bible
and after them went Hoshaiah, and half of the leaders of Judah,

Webster's Bible Translation
And after them went Hoshaiah, and half of the princes of Judah,

World English Bible
and after them went Hoshaiah, with half of the princes of Judah,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and after them goes Hoshaiah, and half of the heads of Judah,

Young's Literal Translation
and after them goeth Hoshaiah, and half of the heads of Judah,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Hoshaiah went after them, and half the chiefs of Judah,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And after them went Osaias, and half of the princes of Juda,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And after them went Hoshaiah, and one half part of the leadership of Judah,

New American Bible
followed by Hoshaiah and half the administrators of Judah,

New Revised Standard Version
and after them went Hoshaiah and half the officials of Judah,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And with them went Hoshaiah and the half of the chieftains of Judah

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Hushaiah went on with them, and half of the Chiefs of Yehuda.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and after them went Hoshaiah, and half of the princes of Judah;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And after them went Osaia, and half the princes of Juda,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Dedication of the Wall
31Then I brought the leaders of Judah up on the wall, and I appointed two great thanksgiving choirs. One was to proceed along the top of the wall to the right, toward the Dung Gate. 32Hoshaiah and half the leaders of Judah followed, 33along with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam,…

Cross References
Nehemiah 2:10
But when Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard about this, they were deeply disturbed that someone had come to seek the well-being of the Israelites.

Nehemiah 4:7-8
When Sanballat and Tobiah, together with the Arabs, Ammonites, and Ashdodites, heard that the repair to the walls of Jerusalem was progressing and that the gaps were being closed, they were furious, / and all of them conspired to come and fight against Jerusalem and create a hindrance.

Nehemiah 6:1-2
When Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab, and the rest of our enemies heard that I had rebuilt the wall and not a gap was left—though to that time I had not yet installed the doors in the gates— / Sanballat and Geshem sent me this message: “Come, let us meet together in one of the villages on the plain of Ono.” But they were planning to harm me.

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.

Ezra 6:16-17
Then the people of Israel—the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the exiles—celebrated the dedication of the house of God with joy. / For the dedication of the house of God they offered a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and a sin offering for all Israel of twelve male goats, one for each tribe of Israel.

1 Chronicles 15:16-28
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. ...

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

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. ...

Psalm 68:24-27
They have seen Your procession, O God—the march of my God and King into the sanctuary. / The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines. / Bless God in the great congregation; bless the LORD from the fountain of Israel. ...

Psalm 122:1-4
A song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” / Our feet are standing in your gates, O Jerusalem. / Jerusalem is built up as a city united together, ...

Isaiah 52:8-9
Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices, together they shout for joy. For every eye will see when the LORD returns to Zion. / Break forth in joy, sing together, O ruins of Jerusalem, for the LORD has comforted His people; He has redeemed Jerusalem.

Jeremiah 33:11
the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD.

Zechariah 4:7
What are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. Then he will bring forth the capstone accompanied by shouts of ‘Grace, grace to it!’”

Zechariah 8:19
“This is what the LORD of Hosts says: The fasts of the fourth, the fifth, the seventh, and the tenth months will become times of joy and gladness, cheerful feasts for the house of Judah. Therefore you are to love both truth and peace.”

Matthew 21:9
The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”


Treasury of Scripture

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Nehemiah 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.














Hoshaiah
The name "Hoshaiah" is derived from the Hebrew root "yasha," meaning "to save" or "deliver." This name reflects a common theme in Hebrew culture, where names often carry significant meanings related to God's intervention or attributes. Hoshaiah's presence in this procession underscores the importance of leadership that is aligned with divine salvation and deliverance. In the context of Nehemiah, this highlights the role of leaders who are committed to guiding the people in accordance with God's will, especially during times of restoration and renewal.

and half the leaders of Judah
The phrase "half the leaders of Judah" indicates a division of leadership responsibilities, which is a practical approach to governance and organization. Historically, Judah was one of the two southern tribes of Israel, known for its significant role in the history of the Jewish people. The leaders of Judah were responsible for maintaining the spiritual and social order of the community. This division of leadership can be seen as a reflection of the collaborative effort required to achieve the monumental task of rebuilding Jerusalem's walls and restoring the city. It also emphasizes the importance of shared leadership in achieving common goals, a principle that is applicable in both ancient and modern contexts.

followed
The act of following in this context suggests obedience and unity among the leaders and the people. In the Hebrew tradition, following often implies a commitment to a shared vision or purpose, particularly one that is divinely inspired. The leaders' willingness to follow indicates their dedication to the collective mission of restoring Jerusalem and reestablishing the covenant community. This unity is crucial for the success of any communal endeavor, especially one that seeks to honor God and fulfill His promises. The concept of following also resonates with the Christian call to discipleship, where believers are encouraged to follow Christ and His teachings with faithfulness and devotion.

(32) After them.--These verses show that the clerical and the lay elements were mingled.

Verse 32. - After them. After the singers, who in each procession took the lead. Hoshaiah is perhaps the "Hoshea" of Nehemiah 10:23, who "sealed to" the covenant. Half the princes of Judah. The other half were with Nehemiah in the other "company" (ver. 40).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Hoshaiah
הוֹשַׁ֣עְיָ֔ה (hō·wō·ša‘·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1955: Hoshaiah -- 'Yah has saved', two Israelites

and half
וַחֲצִ֖י (wa·ḥă·ṣî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2677: The half, middle

the leaders
שָׂרֵ֥י (śā·rê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince

of Judah
יְהוּדָֽה׃ (yə·hū·ḏāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites

followed,
וַיֵּ֤לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk


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