New International Version and also Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malkijah, Elam and Ezer. The choirs sang under the direction of Jezrahiah. New Living Translation and the singers—Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malkijah, Elam, and Ezer. They played and sang loudly under the direction of Jezrahiah the choir director. English Standard Version and Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang with Jezrahiah as their leader. Berean Standard Bible and also Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. Then the choirs sang out under the direction of Jezrahiah. Berean Literal Bible and Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang out, and Jezrahiah was the overseer. King James Bible And Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang loud, with Jezrahiah their overseer. New King James Version also Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. The singers sang loudly with Jezrahiah the director. New American Standard Bible and Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang, with Jezrahiah their leader, NASB 1995 and Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam and Ezer. And the singers sang, with Jezrahiah their leader, NASB 1977 and Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang, with Jezrahiah their leader, Legacy Standard Bible and Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. And the singers made their voices heard, with Jezrahiah their overseer, Amplified Bible and Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang, with Jezrahiah as their leader. Berean Annotated Bible and also Maaseiah (work of YHWH), Shemaiah (heard by YHWH), Eleazar (God has helped), Uzzi (strong), Jehohanan (YHWH has graced), Malchijah (my king is YHWH), Elam (eternity), and Ezer (treasure). Then the choirs sang out under the direction of Jezrahiah (YHWH will shine). Christian Standard Bible and Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. Then the singers sang, with Jezrahiah as the leader. Holman Christian Standard Bible and Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. Then the singers sang, with Jezrahiah as the leader. American Standard Version and Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang loud, with Jezrahiah their overseer. Contemporary English Version Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer also stood there, as Jezrahiah led the singers. English Revised Version and Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang loud, with Jezrahiah their overseer. GOD'S WORD® Translation and Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchiah, Elam, and Ezer. The singers sang under the direction of Jezrahiah. Good News Translation and they were followed by Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. The singers, led by Jezrahiah, sang at the top of their voices. International Standard Version Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. And the singers made their presence known, with Jezrahiah to lead them. NET Bible and also Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malkijah, Elam, and Ezer. The choirs sang loudly under the direction of Jezrahiah. New Heart English Bible and Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. The singers sang loud, with Jezrahiah their overseer. Webster's Bible Translation And Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang loud, with Jezrahiah their overseer. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand also Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. Then the choirs sang out under the direction of Jezrahiah. World English Bible and Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. The singers sang loud, with Jezrahiah their overseer. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Masseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer, and the singers sound, and Jezrahiah the inspector; Berean Literal Bible and Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang out, and Jezrahiah was the overseer. Young's Literal Translation and Masseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer, and the singers sound, and Jezrahiah the inspector; Smith's Literal Translation And Maaseiah and Eleazar and Uzzi and Jehonathan and Malchijah and Elam and Ezer and those singing will cause to hear, and Jezrahiah, reviewing. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Maasia, and Semeia, and Eleazar, and Azzi, and Johanan, and Melchia, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sung loud, and Jezraia was their overseer: Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible and Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. The singers were heard under the leadership of Jezrahiah. New Revised Standard Version and Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang with Jezrahiah as their leader. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd those with trumpets: Maasiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Johanan, Malchijah, Elam, Ezer, and Shamua, the singers, and Zerahiah the leader. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Massia and Shemaia and Lazar and Azi and Yokhanan and Melakyah and Ilam and Azur and Shemua, the Ministers, and Zarakh, the Chief. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang loud, with Jezrahiah their overseer. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the singers were heard, and were numbered. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Dedication of the Wall…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. 43On that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard from afar.… Cross References and Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. 1 Chronicles 9:12-13 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; / and 1,760 of their relatives, the heads of their families, able men for the work of the service of the house of God. Ezra 10:31 From the descendants of Harim: Eliezer, Isshijah, Malchijah, Shemaiah, Shimeon, 1 Chronicles 26:3 Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh. Then the choirs sang out under the direction of Jezrahiah. 1 Chronicles 15:22 Chenaniah the head Levite was the director of the music because he was highly skilled. 1 Chronicles 25:1 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: 2 Chronicles 5:13 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 15:16-22 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 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. Psalm 68:25 The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines. 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 150:3-5 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. 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. 2 Chronicles 7:6 The priests stood at their posts, as did the Levites with the musical instruments of the LORD, which King David had made for giving thanks to the LORD and with which David had offered praise, saying, “For His loving devotion endures forever.” Across from the Levites, the priests sounded trumpets, and all the Israelites were standing. Psalm 81:1-2 For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob. / Lift up a song, strike the tambourine, play the sweet-sounding harp and lyre. 1 Chronicles 23:5 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.” Treasury of Scripture And Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang loud, with Jezrahiah their overseer. sang loud. Psalm 81:1 To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of Asaph. Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob. Psalm 95:1 O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Psalm 98:4-9 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise… overseer. Nehemiah 11:14 And their brethren, mighty men of valour, an hundred twenty and eight: and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of one of the great men. Jump to Previous Choirs Direction Elam Eleazar Elea'zar Ezer Inspector Jehohanan Jehoha'nan Jizrahiah Loud Maaseiah Ma-Asei'ah Makers Malchijah Malchi'jah Malkijah Masseiah Melody Overseer Sang Shemaiah Shemai'ah Singers Sound UzziJump to Next Choirs Direction Elam Eleazar Elea'zar Ezer Inspector Jehohanan Jehoha'nan Jizrahiah Loud Maaseiah Ma-Asei'ah Makers Malchijah Malchi'jah Malkijah Masseiah Melody Overseer Sang Shemaiah Shemai'ah Singers Sound UzziNehemiah 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 also Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. These Levites, including Maaseiah, whose name means “work of the Lord,” served among the singers assembled for Jerusalem’s wall dedication. Their inclusion shows that the celebration involved an organized body of worship leaders, not an informal gathering. The restored wall marked God’s protection over the city, and the Levites led the people in public thanksgiving. 1Ch 9:12-13 Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur,… Then the choirs sang out under the direction of Jezrahiah. Jezrahiah supervised the singers as the two great choirs joined the procession around the rebuilt walls. Their music gave voice to the people’s gratitude and testified that Jerusalem’s restoration was accomplished by God’s mercy and faithfulness. 1Ch 15:22 Chenaniah the head Levite was the director of the music… Persons / Places / Events 1. Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and EzerThese are the individuals listed as part of the procession during the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. They were likely Levites or leaders involved in the worship and celebration. 2. Jezrahiah He is identified as the leader of the singers, indicating his role in directing the musical aspect of the worship during the dedication ceremony. 3. The Singers A group of Levites responsible for leading the people in worship through song. Their role was crucial in the celebration and dedication of the wall. 4. The Dedication of the Wall This event marks the completion of the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall, a significant moment of restoration and renewal for the Jewish people after their return from exile. 5. Jerusalem The city where these events took place, central to Jewish identity and worship, and the focal point of Nehemiah's mission to restore the community and its defenses. Teaching Points The Role of Music in WorshipMusic is a powerful tool for worship and celebration, as seen in the dedication of the wall. It unites the community and elevates the spirit of praise. Leadership in Worship Jezrahiah's role as a leader of the singers underscores the importance of leadership in guiding worship and ensuring it is conducted in a manner that honors God. Community Celebration The dedication of the wall was a communal event, highlighting the importance of coming together as a community to celebrate God's faithfulness and provision. Restoration and Renewal The completion of the wall symbolizes restoration and renewal, reminding us of God's ability to rebuild and restore our lives and communities. Historical Continuity The involvement of Levites and the use of music in worship connect the events in Nehemiah to the broader history of Israel, showing continuity in worship practices. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Nehemiah 12:42?2. How does Nehemiah 12:42 inspire us to worship God with joy today? 3. What role did the singers play in Nehemiah 12:42, and why important? 4. How can we incorporate joyful worship into our daily lives like Nehemiah 12:42? 5. What other scriptures emphasize the importance of joyful worship in God's presence? 6. How does Nehemiah 12:42 reflect the community's unity in worshiping God? 7. What is the significance of the musicians mentioned in Nehemiah 12:42 in biblical worship practices? 8. How does Nehemiah 12:42 reflect the importance of community in worship? 9. Why are the roles of singers and musicians emphasized in Nehemiah 12:42? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 12? Verse 42. - And Maaseiah, etc. It may be suspected that these are Levitical names, and correspond to the nine Levites mentioned as accompanying Ezra in vers. 35, 36. The chief difference seems to have been that Ezra's Levites played on instruments, while Nehemiah's were "singers." Nehemiah 12:42 records real people—priests, Levites, builders-turned-singers—standing on the newly finished wall and raising a unified song under Jezrahiah’s leadership. Each name underscores a facet of God’s character (refuge, help, strength, grace, kingship) and reminds us that worship is personal, communal, and rooted in tangible acts of deliverance. The verse celebrates ordered yet passionate praise offered by a redeemed community whose restored city now resounds with thanksgiving to the LORD who keeps His promises. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew and also Maaseiah,וּמַעֲשֵׂיָ֨ה (ū·ma·‘ă·śê·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4641: Maaseiah -- 'work of Yah', the name of a number of Israelites Shemaiah, וּֽשְׁמַֽעְיָ֜ה (ū·šə·ma‘·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8098: Shemaiah -- 'Yah hears', the name of a number of Israelites Eleazar, וְאֶלְעָזָ֧ר (wə·’el·‘ā·zār) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 499: Eleazar -- 'God has helped', six Israelites Uzzi, וְעֻזִּ֛י (wə·‘uz·zî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5813: Uzzi -- 'forceful', the name of several Israelites Jehohanan, וִֽיהוֹחָנָ֥ן (wî·hō·w·ḥā·nān) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3076: Johanan -- 'the LORD has been gracious', the name of a number of Israelites Malchijah, וּמַלְכִּיָּ֖ה (ū·mal·kî·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4441: Malchijah -- 'my king is Yah', the name of a number of Israelites Elam, וְעֵילָ֣ם (wə·‘ê·lām) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5867: Elam -- a son of Shem, also his descendants and their country and Ezer. וָעָ֑זֶר (wā·‘ā·zer) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5829: Ezer -- 'help', three Israelites Then the choirs הַמְשֹׁ֣רְרִ֔ים (ham·šō·rə·rîm) Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 7891: To sing sang out וַיַּשְׁמִ֙יעוּ֙ (way·yaš·mî·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently under the direction הַפָּקִֽיד׃ (hap·pā·qîḏ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6496: Commissioner, deputy, overseer of Jezrahiah. וְיִֽזְרַחְיָ֖ה (wə·yiz·raḥ·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3156: Izrahiah -- 'Yah will shine', two Israelites Additonal Resources Nehemiah 12:42 Blue Letter BibleNehemiah 12:42 Bible Gateway Nehemiah 12:42 Bible.com Nehemiah 12:42 NIV |
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