Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I put Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and a Levite named Pedaiah in charge of the storerooms and made Hanan son of Zakkur, the son of Mattaniah, their assistant, because they were considered trustworthy. They were made responsible for distributing the supplies to their fellow Levites. New Living Translation I assigned supervisors for the storerooms: Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah, one of the Levites. And I appointed Hanan son of Zaccur and grandson of Mattaniah as their assistant. These men had an excellent reputation, and it was their job to make honest distributions to their fellow Levites. English Standard Version And I appointed as treasurers over the storehouses Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, and as their assistant Hanan the son of Zaccur, son of Mattaniah, for they were considered reliable, and their duty was to distribute to their brothers. Berean Standard Bible I appointed as treasurers over the storerooms Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, with Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah, to assist them, because they were considered trustworthy. They were responsible for distributing the supplies to their fellow Levites. Berean Literal Bible And I appointed treasurers over the storehouses: Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah from the Levites, and at their hand was Hanan son of Zaccur, son of Mattaniah—for they were considered trustworthy. And it was upon them to distribute to their brothers. King James Bible And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah: for they were counted faithful, and their office was to distribute unto their brethren. New King James Version And I appointed as treasurers over the storehouse Shelemiah the priest and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah; and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah; for they were considered faithful, and their task was to distribute to their brethren. New American Standard Bible To be in charge of the storehouses, I appointed Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah from the Levites, and in addition to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah; for they were considered reliable, and it was their task to distribute to their kinsmen. NASB 1995 In charge of the storehouses I appointed Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, and in addition to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah; for they were considered reliable, and it was their task to distribute to their kinsmen. NASB 1977 And in charge of the storehouses I appointed Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, and in addition to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah; for they were considered reliable, and it was their task to distribute to their kinsmen. Legacy Standard Bible In charge of the storehouses I appointed Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, and in addition to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah; for they were counted as faithful, and it was their task to apportion everything to their relatives. Amplified Bible I appointed [as treasurers] over the storehouses: Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites; assisting them was Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah; for they were considered faithful and reliable, and their task was to distribute [supplies] to their brothers (fellow Levites). Berean Annotated Bible I appointed as treasurers over the storerooms Shelemiah (repaid by YHWH) the priest, Zadok (righteous) the scribe, and Pedaiah (YHWH has ransomed) of the Levites, with Hanan (he is merciful) son of Zaccur (mindful), the son of Mattaniah (gift of YHWH), to assist them, because they were considered trustworthy. They were responsible for distributing the supplies to their fellow Levites. Christian Standard Bible I appointed as treasurers over the storehouses the priest Shelemiah, the scribe Zadok, and Pedaiah of the Levites, with Hanan son of Zaccur, son of Mattaniah to assist them, because they were considered trustworthy. They were responsible for the distribution to their colleagues. Holman Christian Standard Bible I appointed as treasurers over the storehouses Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, with Hanan son of Zaccur, son of Mattaniah to assist them, because they were considered trustworthy. They were responsible for the distribution to their colleagues. American Standard Version And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah; for they were counted faithful, and their business was to distribute unto their brethren. Contemporary English Version Finally, I appointed three men with good reputations to be in charge of what was brought there and to distribute it to the others. They were Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the teacher of the Law, and Pedaiah the Levite. Their assistant was Hanan, the son of Zaccur and the grandson of Mattaniah. English Revised Version And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah: for they were counted faithful, and their business was to distribute unto their brethren. GOD'S WORD® Translation I appointed the following men to be in charge of the storerooms: Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah the Levite, and I appointed Hanan, son of Zaccur and grandson of Mattaniah to help them. Since they could be trusted, I made them responsible for distributing [the portions] to their relatives. Good News Translation I put the following men in charge of the storerooms: Shelemiah, a priest; Zadok, a scholar of the Law; and Pedaiah, a Levite. Hanan, the son of Zaccur and grandson of Mattaniah, was to be their assistant. I knew I could trust these men to be honest in distributing the supplies to the other workers. International Standard Version I appointed over the storerooms: Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah from the descendants of Levi; and next to them Zaccur's son Hanan, the grandson of Mattaniah, because they had been considered faithful. Their duties were to distribute to their associates. NET Bible I gave instructions that Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and a certain Levite named Pedaiah be put in charge of the storerooms, and that Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah, be their assistant, for they were regarded as trustworthy. It was then their responsibility to oversee the distribution to their colleagues. New Heart English Bible I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zakkur, the son of Mattaniah; for they were counted faithful, and their business was to distribute to their brothers. Webster's Bible Translation And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah: for they were accounted faithful; and their office was to distribute to their brethren. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleI appointed as treasurers over the storerooms Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, with Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah, to assist them, because they were considered trustworthy. They were responsible for distributing the supplies to their fellow Levites. World English Bible I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah; for they were counted faithful, and their business was to distribute to their brothers. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I appoint treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites; and by their hand [is] Hanan son of Zaccur, son of Mattaniah, for they have been reckoned steadfast, and on them [it is] to give a portion to their brothers. Berean Literal Bible And I appointed treasurers over the storehouses: Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah from the Levites, and at their hand was Hanan son of Zaccur, son of Mattaniah—for they were considered trustworthy. And it was upon them to distribute to their brothers. Young's Literal Translation And I appoint treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites; and by their hand is Hanan son of Zaccur, son of Mattaniah, for stedfast they have been reckoned, and on them it is to give a portion to their brethren. Smith's Literal Translation And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah from the Levites: and upon their hand Hanan son of Zaccur, son of Mattaniah: for they were reckoned faithful: and upon them to divide out to their brethren. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd we set over the storehouses Selemias the priest, and Sadoc the scribe, and of the Levites Phadaia, and next to them Hanan the son of Zachur, the son of Mathania: for they were approved as faithful, and to them were committed the portions of their brethren. Catholic Public Domain Version And we appointed over the storehouses, Shelemiah, the priest, and Zadok, the scribe, and Pedaiah from the Levites, and next to them Hanan, the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah. For they had proven to be faithful. And so the portions of their brothers were entrusted to them. New American Bible In charge of the storerooms I appointed Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah, one of the Levites, together with Hanan, son of Zaccur, son of Mattaniah, as their assistant; for they were considered trustworthy. It was their duty to make the distribution to their kinsmen. New Revised Standard Version And I appointed as treasurers over the storehouses the priest Shelemiah, the scribe Zadok, and Pedaiah of the Levites, and as their assistant Hanan son of Zaccur son of Mattaniah, for they were considered faithful; and their duty was to distribute to their associates. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I appointed in charge of the storehouses, Shelemiah the priest and Zadok the scribe and of the Levites, Peraiah; and with them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah; for they were counted faithful, and they were chosen by lot to be leaders over their brethren. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I authorized Shelamiah the Priest, and Tsaduq the Scribe, and Pariah, son of Levites, and with them Khannan, son of Zakor, son of Methanya over the storehouses, because they were considered true, and their lot resulted to be Leaders over their brethren. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah; and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah; for they were counted faithful, and their office was to distribute unto their brethren. Brenton Septuagint Translation to the charge of Selemia the priest, and Sadoc the scribe, and Phadaea of the Levites: and next to them was Anan the son of Zacchur, son of Matthanias; for they were accounted faithful: it was their office to distribute to their brethren. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Tithes Restored…12and all Judah brought a tenth of the grain, new wine, and oil into the storerooms. 13I appointed as treasurers over the storerooms Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, with Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah, to assist them, because they were considered trustworthy. They were responsible for distributing the supplies to their fellow Levites. 14Remember me for this, O my God, and do not blot out my deeds of loving devotion for the house of my God and for its services.… Cross References I appointed as treasurers over the storerooms 1 Chronicles 26:20-22 Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things. / From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli, / the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 31:11-12 Then Hezekiah commanded them to prepare storerooms in the house of the LORD, and they did so. / And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second. Shelemiah the priest, Numbers 18:1-7 So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood. / But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. … Malachi 2:7 For the lips of a priest should preserve knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth, because he is the messenger of the LORD of Hosts. Zadok the scribe, 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. Ezra 7:11-12 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: / Artaxerxes, king of kings. To Ezra the priest, the scribe of the Law of the God of heaven: Greetings. and Pedaiah of the Levites, 1 Chronicles 9:26 But the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted with the rooms and the treasuries of the house of God. 1 Chronicles 23:28-32 but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, / as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. / They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. … with Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah, to assist them, 1 Chronicles 26:29-32 From the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons had the outside duties as officers and judges over Israel. / From the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his relatives, 1,700 capable men, had charge of the affairs of Israel west of the Jordan for all the work of the LORD and for the service of the king. / As for the Hebronites, Jerijah was the chief of the Hebronites, according to the genealogies of his ancestors. In the fortieth year of David’s reign the records were searched, and strong, capable men were found among the Hebronites at Jazer in Gilead. … 2 Chronicles 19:11 Note that Amariah, the chief priest, will be over you in all that pertains to the LORD, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all that pertains to the king. And the Levites will serve as officers before you. Act resolutely; may the LORD be with the upright!” because they were considered trustworthy. Luke 16:10 Whoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. 1 Corinthians 4:2 Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. They were responsible for distributing the supplies to their fellow Levites. 2 Chronicles 31:14-19 Kore son of Imnah the Levite, the keeper of the East Gate, was in charge of the freewill offerings given to God, distributing the contributions to the LORD and the consecrated gifts. / Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike. / In addition, they distributed portions to the males registered by genealogy who were three years of age or older—to all who would enter the house of the LORD for their daily duties for service in the responsibilities of their divisions— … Numbers 18:21-24 Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting. / No longer may the Israelites come near to the Tent of Meeting, or they will incur guilt and die. / The Levites are to perform the work of the Tent of Meeting, and they must bear their iniquity. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come. The Levites will not receive an inheritance among the Israelites. … 1 Timothy 3:10 Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons. Acts 6:3 Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them Treasury of Scripture And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah: for they were counted faithful, and their office was to distribute to their brothers. I made. Nehemiah 12:44 And at that time were some appointed over the chambers for the treasures, for the offerings, for the firstfruits, and for the tithes, to gather into them out of the fields of the cities the portions of the law for the priests and Levites: for Judah rejoiced for the priests and for the Levites that waited. 2 Chronicles 31:12-15 And brought in the offerings and the tithes and the dedicated things faithfully: over which Cononiah the Levite was ruler, and Shimei his brother was the next… Shelemiah. Nehemiah 3:30 After him repaired Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, another piece. After him repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah over against his chamber. Pedaiah. Nehemiah 8:4 And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Urijah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchiah, and Hashum, and Hashbadana, Zechariah, and Meshullam. next to them. Nehemiah 10:12 Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah, Mattaniah. Nehemiah 11:22 The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micha. Of the sons of Asaph, the singers were over the business of the house of God. 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: counted. Nehemiah 7:2 That I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many. 2 Kings 12:15 Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to be bestowed on workmen: for they dealt faithfully. 2 Kings 22:7 Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully. their office. Acts 4:35 And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need. Acts 6:1 And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. Jump to Previous Accounted Appointed Business Charge Counted Distribute Faithful Hanan Levites Mattaniah Office Pedaiah Priest Scribe Shelemiah Storehouses Treasurers Treasuries Zaccur ZadokJump to Next Accounted Appointed Business Charge Counted Distribute Faithful Hanan Levites Mattaniah Office Pedaiah Priest Scribe Shelemiah Storehouses Treasurers Treasuries Zaccur ZadokNehemiah 13 1. Upon the reading of the law, separation is made from the mixed multitude.4. Nehemiah, at his return, causes the chambers to be cleansed. 10. He reforms the offices in the house of God; 15. the violation of the Sabbath; 23. and the marriages with the strange wives. I appointed as treasurers over the storerooms Nehemiah, as governor, took decisive action to ensure the proper management of the temple resources. The storerooms were crucial for storing tithes, offerings, and supplies necessary for temple worship and the sustenance of the Levites. This appointment reflects the importance of stewardship and accountability in managing God's resources, a principle echoed in the New Testament (1 Corinthians 4:2). Shelemiah the priest Zadok the scribe and Pedaiah of the Levites with Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah, to assist them because they were considered trustworthy They were responsible for distributing the supplies to their fellow Levites Persons / Places / Events 1. NehemiahThe governor of Judah who led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and instituted reforms to restore the spiritual and social order of the Jewish community. 2. Shelemiah the Priest A priest appointed by Nehemiah to oversee the storehouses, indicating his role in maintaining the temple's sanctity and resources. 3. Zadok the Scribe A scribe, likely responsible for recording and managing the distribution of resources, highlighting the importance of accurate record-keeping. 4. Pedaiah of the Levites A Levite appointed to assist in the management of the storehouses, emphasizing the Levites' role in temple service and community leadership. 5. Hanan son of Zaccur, son of Mattaniah Another appointed assistant, noted for his trustworthiness, which was crucial for the fair distribution of resources. Teaching Points The Importance of Trustworthy LeadershipNehemiah's selection of trustworthy individuals underscores the necessity of integrity and reliability in leadership roles, especially in managing communal resources. The Role of Accountability in Stewardship By appointing multiple individuals to oversee the storehouses, Nehemiah ensures accountability, preventing corruption and ensuring fair distribution. The Value of Diverse Roles in Community Service The inclusion of priests, scribes, and Levites highlights the diverse roles needed to maintain a healthy community, each contributing their unique skills and responsibilities. Faithfulness in Small and Large Tasks The appointed individuals' faithfulness in their duties serves as a reminder that God values our faithfulness in both small and large responsibilities. The Impact of Godly Leadership on Community Well-being Nehemiah's reforms and appointments demonstrate how godly leadership can positively impact the spiritual and physical well-being of a community. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Nehemiah 13:13?2. How does Nehemiah 13:13 emphasize the importance of trustworthy leadership in the church? 3. What qualities made the appointed men in Nehemiah 13:13 "considered trustworthy"? 4. How can we ensure accountability in church roles, as seen in Nehemiah 13:13? 5. What other scriptures highlight the need for faithful stewardship in God's work? 6. How can we apply Nehemiah 13:13's principles to our personal responsibilities today? 7. Why did Nehemiah appoint treasurers in Nehemiah 13:13? 8. How does Nehemiah 13:13 reflect on leadership and accountability? 9. What historical context led to the events in Nehemiah 13:13? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 13? 11. How can we reconcile Nehemiah 13:1-3 banning Ammonites and Moabites from the assembly with earlier passages showing Ruth, a Moabite, fully accepted among God's people? 12. Nehemiah 4:1-3: How reliable is the account of mocking enemies if there's limited external historical evidence of such opposition during the wall's rebuilding? 13. Why would priests allow Tobiah, an Ammonite official, to occupy temple storerooms (Nehemiah 13:4-9) if this risks defiling the sanctuary? 14. If the return from exile was as significant as Nehemiah 13 suggests, why do some archaeological records remain silent about these sweeping religious and social reforms? What Does Nehemiah 13:13 Mean I appointed as treasurers over the storeroomsNehemiah personally selects overseers for the Temple supplies, showing that godly leadership does not delegate blindly. Earlier, he had done the same with Hanani and Hananiah because “he was a faithful man who feared God more than many” (Nehemiah 7:2). The storerooms had been misused (Nehemiah 13:4-9), so direct, accountable appointments were crucial. Just as Paul later remarks that “it is required of stewards that one be found faithful” (1 Corinthians 4:2), Nehemiah ensures stewardship is in trustworthy hands. Shelemiah the priest Including a priest guarantees spiritual integrity in handling holy tithes (Numbers 18:8-9). Priests were charged to “preserve knowledge” and “instruct many” (Malachi 2:7), so appointing Shelemiah binds the work to both ritual purity and doctrinal fidelity. His presence reminds the people that every practical task in God’s house has a sacred dimension. Zadok the scribe A scribe brought meticulous record-keeping to the team. Like Ezra who “had set his heart to study the Law…and to teach” (Ezra 7:10), Zadok safeguards accuracy and transparency. In a reform movement where offerings had been neglected (Nehemiah 10:32-39), written accountability protects both giver and recipient. Pedaiah of the Levites Levites were supported by the tithes (Numbers 18:21), so a Levite overseeing the storerooms embodies fairness: those who live from the offerings help manage them. Pedaiah’s inclusion also models service over status, echoing Jesus’ later words that “whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant” (Matthew 20:26). with Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah Hanan rounds out the group, illustrating plurality of leadership. David once appointed Levites “to minister before the ark…to give thanks and to praise” (1 Chronicles 16:4). Likewise, Hanan’s addition shares the load and widens accountability, preventing any single individual from monopolizing authority. to assist them The phrase highlights teamwork. As Ecclesiastes notes, “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor” (Ecclesiastes 4:9). The body of Christ later operates on the same principle—“God arranged the members…as He desired” (1 Corinthians 12:18). Mutual support limits burnout and guards against corruption. because they were considered trustworthy Character, not charisma, qualifies God’s servants. Proverbs affirms, “A faithful man will abound with blessings” (Proverbs 28:20), and Jesus teaches, “He who is faithful in very little is also faithful in much” (Luke 16:10). Nehemiah selects men whose track records prove reliability. Titus 1:7 applies the same criterion to elders: they must be “blameless as God’s stewards.” They were responsible for distributing the supplies to their fellow Levites The goal is equitable distribution, not hoarding. Acts 6:1-3 mirrors this when seven men oversee daily food for widows so the apostles can focus on prayer and the word. Paul similarly ensures that gifts for Jerusalem are handled “in the sight of the Lord and of men” (2 Corinthians 8:19-21). Proper distribution nurtures unity and sustains worship in the Temple, enabling Levites to devote themselves to their God-given duties. summary Nehemiah 13:13 shows practical holiness in action. After clearing misuse of God’s house, Nehemiah appoints a balanced, trustworthy team—priest, scribe, Levites—who cooperate to guard and distribute the people’s offerings. Their integrity protects worship, supports ministry, and models the timeless principle that faithful stewardship under accountable leadership honors God and blesses His people. (13) And I made.--The reform was made effectual by organisation. Eliashib had failed in his duty (Nehemiah 13:4); and the appointment of treasurers (Nehemiah 12:44) is now confirmed. One of the treasurers was a layman named Hanan (Nehemiah 10:22); but they were all faithful men, and are mentioned in connection with the building of the wall. The majority being priests and Levites, they distributed "to their brethren." Zadok was probably the Zidkijah of Nehemiah 10:1, and the secretary of Nehemiah.Verse 13. - And I made treasurers. It was perhaps now for the first time that special treasurers were provided to have the charge of the temple store-chambers, these having hitherto been under the superintendence of the high priest (ver. 4). The appointment mentioned in Nehemiah 12:44 is probably the same with this; and the entire duty of the treasurers is to be learnt by combining that passage with the present. They were to be both the collectors and the dispensers of the tithes. Of the four treasurers, one was a priest, one a Levite, one a layman of rank (see Nehemiah 10:22), and one a professional scribe. This last, Zadok, is perhaps to be identified with the "Zidkijah" of Nehemiah 10:1, who appears to have been Nehemiah's private secretary (see the comment ad loc.). Unto their brethren i.e. to the priests and Levites, brethren of Shelemiah and Pedaiah.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I appointed as treasurersוָאוֹצְרָ֣ה (wā·’ō·wṣ·rāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 686: To lay up, store up over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the storerooms א֠וֹצָרוֹת (’ō·w·ṣā·rō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 214: Treasure, store, a treasury, storehouse Shelemiah שֶׁלֶמְיָ֨ה (še·lem·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8018: Shelemiah -- 'friend of Yah', the name of several Israelites the priest, הַכֹּהֵ֜ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest Zadok וְצָד֣וֹק (wə·ṣā·ḏō·wq) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6659: Zadok -- the name of several Israelites the scribe, הַסּוֹפֵ֗ר (has·sō·w·p̄êr) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5608: To count, recount, relate and Pedaiah וּפְדָיָה֙ (ū·p̄ə·ḏā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6305: Pedaiah -- 'Yah has ransomed', the name of several Israelites of מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the Levites, הַלְוִיִּ֔ם (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi with Hanan חָנָ֥ן (ḥā·nān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2605: Hanan -- 'gracious', the name of several Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Zaccur, זַכּ֖וּר (zak·kūr) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2139: Zaccur -- the name of several Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Mattaniah, מַתַּנְיָ֑ה (mat·tan·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4983: Mattaniah -- 'gift of Yah', the last king of Judah, also a number of Israelites to assist וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against them, יָדָ֔ם (yā·ḏām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3027: A hand because כִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction they were considered נֶחְשָׁ֔בוּ (neḥ·šā·ḇū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2803: To think, account trustworthy. נֶאֱמָנִים֙ (ne·’ĕ·mā·nîm) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 539: To confirm, support They were responsible for וַעֲלֵיהֶ֖ם (wa·‘ă·lê·hem) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against distributing the supplies לַחֲלֹ֥ק (la·ḥă·lōq) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 2505: To be smooth, to apportion, separate to their fellow [Levites]. לַאֲחֵיהֶֽם׃ (la·’ă·ḥê·hem) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 251: A brother, ) Links Nehemiah 13:13 NIVNehemiah 13:13 NLT Nehemiah 13:13 ESV Nehemiah 13:13 NASB Nehemiah 13:13 KJV Nehemiah 13:13 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 13:13 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 13:13 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 13:13 French Bible Nehemiah 13:13 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 13:13 I made treasurers over the treasuries Shelemiah (Neh Ne) |
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