Nehemiah 12:41
New International Version
as well as the priests—Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah and Hananiah with their trumpets—

New Living Translation
We went together with the trumpet-playing priests—Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah—

English Standard Version
and the priests Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;

Berean Standard Bible
as well as the priests with their trumpets—Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah—

King James Bible
And the priests; Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;

New King James Version
and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Minjamin, Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;

New American Standard Bible
and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with the trumpets;

NASB 1995
and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah and Hananiah, with the trumpets;

NASB 1977
and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with the trumpets;

Legacy Standard Bible
and the priests: Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah and Hananiah, with the trumpets;

Amplified Bible
and the priests Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah and Hananiah, with trumpets;

Christian Standard Bible
as well as the priests: Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
as well as the priests: Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;

American Standard Version
and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;

Contemporary English Version
as well as the priests Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, who were blowing trumpets.

English Revised Version
and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Likewise, these priests stood in God's temple: Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah with trumpets,

Good News Translation
my group included the following priests, blowing trumpets: Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah;

International Standard Version
and the priests Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, Hananiah with trumpeters

Majority Standard Bible
as well as the priests with their trumpets—Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah—

NET Bible
and the priests--Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with their trumpets--

New Heart English Bible
and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;

Webster's Bible Translation
And the priests; Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;

World English Bible
and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, Hananiah, with trumpets,

Young's Literal Translation
and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, Hananiah, with trumpets,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the priests: Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, Hananiah, with trumpets;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the priests, Eliachim, Maasia, Miamin, Michea, Elioenai, Zacharia, Hanania with trumpets,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Mijamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, Hananiah, went forth with trumpets,

New American Bible
together with the priests Eliakim, Maaseiah, Minjamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, Hananiah, with the trumpets,

New Revised Standard Version
and the priests Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the priests: Eliakim, Maasiah, Malhin, Michaiah, Eliho, Ananai, Zechariah, and Hananiah;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Priests, Eliakim and Masyah, Malkhin, Mikah, Elihu, Ananni, Zechariah, KhananYah with the horns
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Dedication of the Wall
40The two thanksgiving choirs then stood in the house of God, as did I, along with the half of the officials accompanying me, 41as well as the priests with their trumpets— Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah— 42and also Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. Then the choirs sang out under the direction of Jezrahiah.…

Cross References
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 15:24
Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer—the priests—were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were also to be guardians of the ark.

1 Chronicles 16:6
and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God.

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 29:25-28
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 68:25
The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines.

Psalm 81:2
Lift up a song, strike the tambourine, play the sweet-sounding harp and lyre.

Psalm 150:3-6
Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. / Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. / Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals. ...

Isaiah 52:8
Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices, together they shout for joy. For every eye will see when the LORD returns to Zion.

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.

Matthew 26:30
And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

Mark 14:26
And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

Luke 1:8-9
One day while Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, / he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.

Luke 1:21-22
Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he took so long in the temple. / When he came out and was unable to speak to them, they realized he had seen a vision in the temple. He kept making signs to them but remained unable to speak.

Luke 1:67-79
Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: / “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people. / He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, ...


Treasury of Scripture

And the priests; Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;

with trumpets.

Nehemiah 12:35
And certain of the priests' sons with trumpets; namely, Zechariah the son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Michaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph:

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Eliakim Eli'akim Elioenai Eli-O-E'nai Hananiah Hanani'ah Instruments Maaseiah Ma-Asei'ah Micaiah Micai'ah Michaiah Miniamin Mini'amin Priests Trumpets Wind Zechariah Zechari'ah
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.














and the priests
The role of the priests in ancient Israel was central to the spiritual life of the community. They were mediators between God and the people, responsible for performing sacrifices and maintaining the temple rituals. The Hebrew word for priest, "kohen," signifies one who stands in service. In the context of Nehemiah, the priests were crucial in re-establishing religious practices after the return from exile, symbolizing a return to covenant faithfulness.

Eliakim
This name means "God will establish" in Hebrew. Eliakim's presence among the priests underscores the theme of divine establishment and restoration that runs throughout the book of Nehemiah. It reflects the hope and assurance that God is actively involved in re-establishing His people in their land and in their faith.

Maaseiah
Meaning "work of the Lord," Maaseiah's inclusion highlights the active role of God in the lives of His people. The priests, as representatives of God, were seen as instruments through which God's work was accomplished. This name serves as a reminder of the divine initiative in the restoration process.

Miniamin
Although less is known about Miniamin, his name, which can be interpreted as "from the right hand," suggests a position of favor and strength. In biblical symbolism, the right hand often represents power and authority. Miniamin's role as a priest with a trumpet signifies the authoritative proclamation of God's presence and power.

Micaiah
This name means "Who is like Yah?" and is a rhetorical question emphasizing the uniqueness and supremacy of God. Micaiah's role in the procession with trumpets serves as a declaration of God's unparalleled greatness and the joy of His people in acknowledging His sovereignty.

Elioenai
Meaning "My eyes are toward God," Elioenai's presence among the priests reflects a posture of dependence and trust in God. This name encapsulates the attitude of the returned exiles who looked to God for guidance and provision as they rebuilt their community and faith.

Zechariah
This name means "The Lord remembers." Zechariah's inclusion is a powerful reminder of God's faithfulness to His promises. In the context of Nehemiah, it reassures the people that God has not forgotten His covenant with them, even after years of exile and hardship.

Hananiah
Meaning "The Lord is gracious," Hananiah's role with the trumpets highlights the theme of divine grace. The restoration of Jerusalem and the re-establishment of temple worship were acts of God's grace, underscoring His unmerited favor towards His people.

with their trumpets
The use of trumpets in biblical times was significant for both religious and military purposes. In the context of Nehemiah, the trumpets symbolize celebration, victory, and the proclamation of God's presence. They were used in worship to signal important events and to call the people to attention, reminding them of God's sovereignty and their identity as His chosen people. The sound of the trumpets in this verse signifies a moment of triumph and joy as the community celebrates the completion of the wall and the restoration of their city and faith.

(41) And the priests.--Like the names of the priests and Levites in Nehemiah 12:35, these are personal; not to be found in the former lists.

Verse 41. - And the priests, Eliakim, etc. These names are probably personal. With a single exception, they are absent from the lists of priestly families (Nehemiah 10:2-8; Nehemiah 12:12-21).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
as well as the priests
וְהַכֹּהֲנִ֡ים (wə·hak·kō·hă·nîm)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3548: Priest

with their trumpets—
בַּחֲצֹצְרֽוֹת׃ (ba·ḥă·ṣō·ṣə·rō·wṯ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 2689: (an ancient) trumpet

Eliakim,
אֶלְיָקִ֡ים (’el·yā·qîm)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 471: Eliakim -- 'God sets up', three Israelites

Maaseiah,
מַעֲשֵׂיָ֡ה (ma·‘ă·śê·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4641: Maaseiah -- 'work of Yah', the name of a number of Israelites

Miniamin,
מִ֠נְיָמִין (min·yā·mîn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4509: Miniamin -- 'from the right hand', the name of several Israelites

Micaiah,
מִיכָיָ֧ה (mî·ḵā·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4320: Micaiah -- 'Who is like Yah?' the name of several Israelites

Elioenai,
אֶלְיוֹעֵינַ֛י (’el·yō·w·‘ê·nay)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 454: Elihoenai -- 'toward Yah (are) my eyes', two Israelites

Zechariah,
זְכַרְיָ֥ה (zə·ḵar·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2148: Zachariah -- the name of a number of Israelites

and Hananiah—
חֲנַנְיָ֖ה (ḥă·nan·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2608: Hananiah -- 'Yah has been gracious', the name of a number of Israelites


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