Nehemiah 10:3
New International Version
Pashhur, Amariah, Malkijah,

New Living Translation
Pashhur, Amariah, Malkijah,

English Standard Version
Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,

Berean Standard Bible
Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,

King James Bible
Pashur, Amariah, Malchijah,

New King James Version
Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,

New American Standard Bible
Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,

NASB 1995
Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,

NASB 1977
Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,

Legacy Standard Bible
Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,

Amplified Bible
Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,

Christian Standard Bible
Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,

American Standard Version
Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,

English Revised Version
Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Pashhur, Amariah, Malchiah,

International Standard Version
Pashur, Amariah, Malchijah,

Majority Standard Bible
Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,

NET Bible
Pashhur, Amariah, Malkijah,

New Heart English Bible
Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,

Webster's Bible Translation
Pashur, Amariah, Malchijah,

World English Bible
Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,

Young's Literal Translation
Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,

Smith's Literal Translation
Pashur, Amariah,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Pheshur, Amarias, Melchias,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,

New American Bible
Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,

New Revised Standard Version
Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Pashur, Amariah, Malchijah, Shepatiah,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Pashkhur and Jeremiah and Melakyah and Shephatyah
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Phasur, Amaria, Melchia,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Signers of the Covenant
2Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, 3Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah, 4Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch,…

Cross References
Nehemiah 9:38
In view of all this, we make a binding agreement, putting it in writing and sealing it with the names of our leaders, Levites, and priests.”

Nehemiah 13:29
Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood and the covenant of the priesthood and of the Levites.

Ezra 10:3
So now let us make a covenant before our God to send away all the foreign wives and their children, according to the counsel of my lord and of those who tremble at the command of our God. Let it be done according to the Law.

Deuteronomy 29:12-15
so that you may enter into the covenant of the LORD your God, which He is making with you today, and into His oath, / and so that He may establish you today as His people, and He may be your God as He promised you and as He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. / I am making this covenant and this oath not only with you, ...

2 Kings 23:3
So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant.

2 Chronicles 29:10
Now it is in my heart to make a covenant with the LORD, the God of Israel, so that His fierce anger will turn away from us.

2 Chronicles 34:31
So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book.

Joshua 24:25
On that day Joshua made a covenant for the people, and there at Shechem he established for them a statute and ordinance.

Exodus 24:3-8
When Moses came and told the people all the words and ordinances of the LORD, they all responded with one voice: “All the words that the LORD has spoken, we will do.” / And Moses wrote down all the words of the LORD. Early the next morning he got up and built an altar at the base of the mountain, along with twelve pillars for the twelve tribes of Israel. / Then he sent out some young men of Israel, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed young bulls as peace offerings to the LORD. ...

Jeremiah 34:8-10
After King Zedekiah had made a covenant with all the people in Jerusalem to proclaim liberty, the word came to Jeremiah from the LORD / that each man should free his Hebrew slaves, both male and female, and no one should hold his fellow Jew in bondage. / So all the officials and all the people who entered into this covenant agreed that they would free their menservants and maidservants and no longer hold them in bondage. They obeyed and released them,

Psalm 119:106
I have sworn and confirmed that I will keep Your righteous judgments.

Isaiah 44:5
One will say, ‘I belong to the LORD,’ another will call himself by the name of Jacob, and still another will write on his hand, ‘The LORD’s,’ and will take the name of Israel.”

Matthew 26:28
This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

Hebrews 9:20
saying, “This is the blood of the covenant, which God has commanded you to keep.”

Hebrews 8:6-13
Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises. / For if that first covenant had been without fault, no place would have been sought for a second. / But God found fault with the people and said: “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. ...


Treasury of Scripture

Pashur, Amariah, Malchijah,

Pashur.

Nehemiah 11:12
And their brethren that did the work of the house were eight hundred twenty and two: and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchiah,

Amariah.

Nehemiah 12:2,13
Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, …

Malchijah.

Nehemiah 3:11
Malchijah the son of Harim, and Hashub the son of Pahathmoab, repaired the other piece, and the tower of the furnaces.

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.

Malchiah.

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Nehemiah 10
1. The names of those who sealed the covenant.
29. The points of the covenant.














Pashhur
Pashhur is a name associated with several individuals in the Old Testament, often linked to priestly or Levitical lines. In the context of Nehemiah 10, Pashhur is likely a priest who is part of the covenant renewal led by Nehemiah. This renewal was a significant moment for the Jewish community as they recommitted to following God's laws after the Babylonian exile. The name Pashhur itself means "split" or "liberation," which may symbolize the breaking away from past disobedience and the liberation found in returning to God's covenant. Pashhur's presence in this list underscores the importance of priestly leadership in guiding the people back to faithfulness.

Amariah
Amariah, meaning "Yahweh has promised" or "Yahweh speaks," is another name frequently found among the priestly families in the Old Testament. This name appears in various genealogies and lists, indicating a lineage of individuals dedicated to serving in the temple. In Nehemiah 10, Amariah's inclusion highlights the continuity of priestly service and the fulfillment of God's promises to His people. The name itself serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the importance of adhering to His word, which is a central theme in the covenant renewal process.

Malchijah
Malchijah, meaning "my king is Yahweh," is a name that appears multiple times in the Bible, often associated with individuals who played significant roles in the rebuilding efforts of Jerusalem. In the context of Nehemiah 10, Malchijah is likely a leader or influential figure who participated in the covenant renewal. This name reflects a declaration of allegiance to God as the ultimate king, which is fitting given the context of recommitment to God's laws. The presence of Malchijah in this list emphasizes the role of leadership in guiding the community towards spiritual renewal and the acknowledgment of God's sovereignty over their lives.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Pashhur
A priestly figure mentioned in the context of the covenant renewal in Nehemiah. The name Pashhur appears multiple times in the Old Testament, often associated with priestly duties and responsibilities.

2. Amariah
Another priestly figure, Amariah is a name that appears several times in the Bible, often linked to the priestly lineage. His inclusion in the covenant renewal signifies the importance of priestly leadership in spiritual reforms.

3. Malchijah
A name that appears in various contexts in the Old Testament, often associated with Levitical or priestly roles. Malchijah's presence in this list underscores the collective commitment of the religious leaders to the covenant.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Leadership in Spiritual Renewal
The inclusion of priestly figures like Pashhur, Amariah, and Malchijah highlights the critical role of spiritual leaders in guiding and upholding the community's commitment to God.

Covenant Commitment
The renewal of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 serves as a reminder of the importance of recommitting to God's laws and principles, especially in times of spiritual and moral decline.

Collective Responsibility
The listing of names signifies the collective responsibility of the community to uphold the covenant. It emphasizes that spiritual renewal is not just an individual endeavor but a communal one.

Historical Continuity
The events in Nehemiah 10 connect to the broader account of Israel's history, showing a pattern of renewal and reform that is necessary for maintaining faithfulness to God.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Pashhur,
פַּשְׁח֥וּר (paš·ḥūr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6583: Pashhur -- five Israelites

Amariah,
אֲמַרְיָ֖ה (’ă·mar·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 568: Amariah -- 'Yah has promised', the name of several Israelites

Malchijah,
מַלְכִּיָּֽה׃ (mal·kî·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4441: Malchijah -- 'my king is Yah', the name of a number of Israelites


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