Nehemiah 11:13
New International Version
and his associates, who were heads of families—242 men; Amashsai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

New Living Translation
along with 242 of his associates, who were heads of their families. Also Amashsai son of Azarel, son of Ahzai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer,

English Standard Version
and his brothers, heads of fathers’ houses, 242; and Amashsai, the son of Azarel, son of Ahzai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer,

Berean Standard Bible
and his associates, the leaders of families—242 men; Amashai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer;

King James Bible
And his brethren, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and two: and Amashai the son of Azareel, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

New King James Version
and his brethren, heads of the fathers’ houses, were two hundred and forty-two; and Amashai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

New American Standard Bible
and his kinsmen, heads of fathers’ households, 242; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

NASB 1995
and his kinsmen, heads of fathers’ households, 242; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

NASB 1977
and his kinsmen, heads of fathers’ households, 242; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

Legacy Standard Bible
and his relatives, heads of fathers’ households, 242; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

Amplified Bible
and his brothers, heads of fathers’ households, 242; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

Christian Standard Bible
and his relatives, the heads of families: 242. Amashsai son of Azarel, son of Ahzai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and his relatives, the leaders of families: 242. Amashsai son of Azarel, son of Ahzai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer,

American Standard Version
and his brethren, chiefs of fathers' houses, two hundred forty and two; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

Contemporary English Version
Altogether, there were 242 clan leaders among his relatives. The fourth priest to settle there was Amashsai son of Azarel. His ancestors were Ahzai, Meshillemoth, and Immer.

English Revised Version
and his brethren, chiefs of fathers' houses, two hundred forty and two: and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Adaiah's relatives, the heads of the families, totaled 242. Amashsai was the son of Azarel, who was the son of Ahzai, who was the son of Meshillemoth, who was the son of Immer.

Good News Translation
In all, 242 members of this clan were heads of families. Amashsai, the son of Azarel and grandson of Ahzai. His ancestors included Meshillemoth and Immer.

International Standard Version
along with his associates, the leaders of the families, numbered 242, along with Amashsai, the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

Majority Standard Bible
and his associates, the leaders of families—242 men; Amashai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer;

NET Bible
and his colleagues who were heads of families--242; and Amashsai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

New Heart English Bible
and his brothers, chiefs of ancestral houses, two hundred forty-two; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

Webster's Bible Translation
And his brethren, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and two: and Amashai the son of Azareel, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

World English Bible
and his brothers, chiefs of fathers’ households, two hundred forty-two; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and his brothers, heads of fathers, two hundred forty-two; and Amashsai son of Azareel, son of Ahazai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer,

Young's Literal Translation
and his brethren, heads of fathers, two hundred forty and two; and Amashsai son of Azareel, son of Ahazai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer,

Smith's Literal Translation
And his brethren chiefs to the fathers, two hundred forty and two: and Amashai son of Azareel, son of Ahazai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And his brethren the chiefs of the fathers: two hundred forty-two. And Amassai the son of Azreel, the son of Ahazi, the son of Mosollamoth, the son of Emmer,

Catholic Public Domain Version
and his brothers, the leaders among the fathers: two hundred forty-two. And Amassai, the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

New American Bible
and his kinsmen, heads of ancestral houses, two hundred and forty-two; and Amasai, son of Azarel, son of Ahzai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer,

New Revised Standard Version
and his associates, heads of ancestral houses, two hundred forty-two; and Amashsai son of Azarel son of Ahzai son of Meshillemoth son of Immer,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And their brethren, chiefs of their fathers, two hundred and forty-two; and Amashai the son of Azarael, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And their brethren, the Heads of the house of their fathers, two hundred and forty and two, and Amshi, son of Azrayl, son of Akhzay, son of Mashelemuth, son of Amir.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and his brethren, chiefs of fathers' houses, two hundred forty and two; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and his brethren, chiefs of families, two hundred and forty-two: and Amasia son of Esdriel, son of Mesarimith, son of Emmer,

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Context
The New Settlers in Jerusalem
12and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; 13and his associates, the leaders of families— 242 men; Amashai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer; 14and his associates—128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer.…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 9:12
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;

Ezra 2:36-39
The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ...

Nehemiah 7:39-42
The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ...

1 Chronicles 24:1-19
These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ...

1 Chronicles 23:1-6
When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. / Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. / The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. ...

1 Chronicles 6:1-15
The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. / The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. ...

1 Chronicles 6:50-53
These were the descendants of Aaron: Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son, / Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son, / Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son, ...

1 Chronicles 12:26-28
From Levi: 4,600, / including Jehoiada, leader of the house of Aaron, with 3,700 men, / and Zadok, a mighty young man of valor, with 22 commanders from his own family.

2 Chronicles 31:2
Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.

2 Chronicles 35:3-5
To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. / Prepare yourselves by families in your divisions, according to the instructions written by David king of Israel and Solomon his son. / Moreover, stand in the Holy Place by the divisions of the families of your kinsmen the lay people, and by the divisions of the families of the Levites.

Matthew 23:2-3
“The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. / So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.

Luke 1:5
In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron.

Acts 6:7
So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.

Hebrews 7:11-12
Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.

Hebrews 7:23-28
Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office. / But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood. / Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And his brothers, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and two: and Amashai the son of Azareel, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

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Nehemiah 11
1. The rulers, voluntary men, and the tenth man chosen by lot, dwell at Jerusalem.
3. A catalogue of their names.
20. Those who remain dwell in other cities.














and his associates
This phrase refers to the companions or colleagues of a particular leader or priestly figure. In the context of Nehemiah, these associates are likely fellow priests or Levites who are part of the religious and communal leadership in Jerusalem. The Hebrew word for "associates" can imply a close working relationship, emphasizing the unity and cooperation necessary for the restoration and governance of the city.

heads of families
The term "heads of families" indicates leaders or patriarchs of extended family groups. In ancient Israel, family heads held significant authority and responsibility, both spiritually and socially. They were crucial in maintaining the lineage and heritage of the tribes of Israel. This phrase underscores the importance of family leadership in the re-establishment of Jerusalem's community.

242 men
This specific number highlights the organized and structured nature of the community being rebuilt. Each individual counted represents a family or household, contributing to the collective effort of restoring Jerusalem. The precision of the number reflects the meticulous record-keeping and the importance of each person's role in the community.

Amashsai son of Azarel
Amashsai is identified here as a significant figure, likely a priest or leader. The mention of his lineage, "son of Azarel," serves to establish his credentials and heritage. In Hebrew culture, lineage was crucial for establishing one's role and authority, especially in religious contexts. Azarel, meaning "God has helped," suggests a divine favor or blessing upon this family line.

the son of Ahzai
Continuing the genealogical record, Ahzai is another ancestor in Amashsai's lineage. Each name in this genealogy serves to connect the present community with its historical and spiritual roots. The name Ahzai, which can mean "my grasp" or "my possession," may imply a sense of belonging or divine inheritance.

the son of Meshillemoth
Meshillemoth is another ancestor, further establishing the priestly or Levitical heritage of Amashsai. The name Meshillemoth, meaning "recompense" or "reward," could suggest a family history of faithfulness and divine blessing. This lineage emphasizes the continuity of God's promises through generations.

the son of Immer
The mention of Immer ties Amashsai to a known priestly family. The Immer family is one of the priestly divisions established by King David (1 Chronicles 24:14). This connection underscores the legitimacy and authority of Amashsai's role in the community. The name Immer, meaning "he has said" or "he has spoken," may reflect the family's role in proclaiming God's word and will.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and his associates,
וְאֶחָיו֙ (wə·’e·ḥāw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 251: A brother, )

the leaders
רָאשִׁ֣ים (rā·šîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 7218: The head

of families—
לְאָב֔וֹת (lə·’ā·ḇō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1: Father

242 men;
מָאתַ֖יִם (mā·ṯa·yim)
Number - fd
Strong's 3967: A hundred

and Amashai
וַעֲמַשְׁסַ֧י (wa·‘ă·maš·say)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6023: Amashsai -- an Israelite priest

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Azarel,
עֲזַרְאֵ֛ל (‘ă·zar·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5832: Azarel -- 'God has helped', the name of several Israelites

the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Ahzai,
אַחְזַ֥י (’aḥ·zay)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 273: Ahzai -- 'Yah has grasped', an Israelite name

the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Meshillemoth,
מְשִׁלֵּמ֖וֹת (mə·šil·lê·mō·wṯ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4919: Meshillemoth -- an Ephraimite, also an Israelite priest

the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Immer,
אִמֵּֽר׃ (’im·mêr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 564: Immer -- the name of several Israelites, perhaps also a place in Babylon


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