Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, one of the descendants of Zerah son of Judah, was the king’s agent in all affairs relating to the people. New Living Translation Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, a descendant of Zerah son of Judah, was the royal adviser in all matters of public administration. English Standard Version And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the sons of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king’s side in all matters concerning the people. Berean Standard Bible Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, a descendant of Zerah son of Judah, was the king’s agent in every matter concerning the people. King James Bible And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabeel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king's hand in all matters concerning the people. New King James Version Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was the king’s deputy in all matters concerning the people. New American Standard Bible And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the sons of Zerah the son of Judah, was the king’s representative for every matter concerning the people. NASB 1995 Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the sons of Zerah the son of Judah, was the king’s representative in all matters concerning the people. NASB 1977 And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the sons of Zerah the son of Judah, was the king’s representative in all matters concerning the people. Legacy Standard Bible Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the sons of Zerah the son of Judah, was the king’s representative in all matters concerning the people. Amplified Bible Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the sons of Zerah the son of Judah, was the king’s representative in all matters concerning the people. Christian Standard Bible Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, of the descendants of Zerah son of Judah, was the king’s agent in every matter concerning the people. Holman Christian Standard Bible Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, of the descendants of Zerah son of Judah, was the king’s agent in every matter concerning the people. American Standard Version And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king's hand in all matters concerning the people. Contemporary English Version The people of Israel were represented at the Persian court by Pethahiah son of Meshezabel from the Zerah clan of the Judah tribe. English Revised Version And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king's hand in all matters concerning the people. GOD'S WORD® Translation Pethahiah, son of Meshezabel, one of the descendants of Zerah, Judah's son, was the king's adviser on all matters concerning the people. Good News Translation Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, of the clan of Zerah and the tribe of Judah, represented the people of Israel at the Persian court. International Standard Version Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, a descendant of Zerah son of Judah, represented the king in all matters concerning the people. Majority Standard Bible Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, a descendant of Zerah son of Judah, was the king?s agent in every matter concerning the people. NET Bible Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, one of the descendants of Zerah son of Judah, was an adviser to the king in every matter pertaining to the people. New Heart English Bible Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the descendants of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king's hand in all matters concerning the people. Webster's Bible Translation And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabeel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah was at the king's hand in all matters concerning the people. World English Bible Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king’s hand in all matters concerning the people. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Pethahiah son of Meshezabeel, of the sons of Zerah, son of Judah, [is] by the hand of the king, for every matter of the people. Young's Literal Translation And Pethahiah son of Meshezabeel, of the sons of Zerah, son of Judah, is by the hand of the king, for every matter of the people. Smith's Literal Translation And Pethahiah son of Meshezaheel, from the sons of Zerah son of Judah, at the hand of the king for every word to the people. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Phathahia the son of Mesezebel of the children of Zara the son of Juda was at the hand of the king, in all matters concerning the people, Catholic Public Domain Version And Pethahiah, the son of Meshezabel, from the sons of Zerah, the son of Judah, was at the hand of the king concerning every word of the people, New American Bible Pethahiah, son of Meshezabel, a descendant of Zerah, son of Judah, was royal deputy in all affairs that concerned the people. New Revised Standard Version And Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, of the descendants of Zerah son of Judah, was at the king’s hand in all matters concerning the people. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Pethahiah the son of Meshumael, of the descendants of Zerah, the son of Judah, was in charge of whatever the king had commanded concerning every man and over the numbering of the people Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Petakhya, son of Meshuzphayel of the sons of Zarakh, son of Yehuda, was authorized over everything whatever the King said about all the counting of the people OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king's hand in all matters concerning the people. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Phathaia son of Baseza was in attendance on the king in every matter for the people, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Residents Outside Jerusalem…23For there was a command from the king concerning the singers, an ordinance regulating their daily activities. 24Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, a descendant of Zerah son of Judah, was the king’s agent in every matter concerning the people. 25As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages;… Cross References 1 Chronicles 27:25-31 Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses. / Ezri son of Chelub was in charge of the workers in the fields who tilled the soil. / Shimei the Ramathite was in charge of the vineyards. Zabdi the Shiphmite was in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine vats. ... 1 Kings 4:5-7 Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the governors; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king; / Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor. / Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, 2 Samuel 8:15-18 Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: / Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe; ... 1 Chronicles 18:14-17 Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: / Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was the scribe; ... 1 Kings 4:1-6 So King Solomon ruled over Israel, / and these were his chief officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest; / Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; ... 1 Chronicles 9:22-24 The number of those chosen to be gatekeepers at the thresholds was 212. They were registered by genealogy in their villages. David and Samuel the seer had appointed them to their positions of trust. / So they and their descendants were assigned to guard the gates of the house of the LORD—the house called the Tent. / The gatekeepers were stationed on the four sides: east, west, north, and south. 2 Chronicles 8:9-10 But Solomon did not consign any of the Israelites to slave labor, because they were his men of war, the leaders of his captains, and the commanders of his chariots and cavalry. / They were also the chief officers for King Solomon: 250 supervisors. 1 Chronicles 23:4 “Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, 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!” Ezra 7:25 And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God, which you possess, are to appoint magistrates and judges to judge all the people west of the Euphrates—all who know the laws of your God. And you are to teach these laws to anyone who does not know them. Romans 13:1-7 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. / For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. ... 1 Timothy 2:1-2 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— / for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity. Titus 3:1 Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work, 1 Peter 2:13-14 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. Treasury of Scripture And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabeel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king's hand in all matters concerning the people. Meshezabeel. Nehemiah 10:21 Meshezabeel, Zadok, Jaddua, Zerah. Genesis 38:30 And afterward came out his brother, that had the scarlet thread upon his hand: and his name was called Zarah. Zarah. Numbers 26:20 And the sons of Judah after their families were; of Shelah, the family of the Shelanites: of Pharez, the family of the Pharzites: of Zerah, the family of the Zarhites. Matthew 1:3 And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram; Zara. 1 Chronicles 18:17 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king. 1 Chronicles 23:28 Because their office was to wait on the sons of Aaron for the service of the house of the LORD, in the courts, and in the chambers, and in the purifying of all holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God; Jump to Previous Affairs Agent Children Descendants Hand Judah King's Matter Matters Meshezabeel Meshezabel Meshez'abel Pethahiah Pethahi'ah Relating Representative Servant ZerahJump to Next Affairs Agent Children Descendants Hand Judah King's Matter Matters Meshezabeel Meshezabel Meshez'abel Pethahiah Pethahi'ah Relating Representative Servant ZerahNehemiah 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. Pethahiah son of Meshezabel Pethahiah is a figure mentioned in the context of the post-exilic community in Jerusalem. His name means "Yahweh has opened," which may indicate a role of divine communication or insight. Meshezabel, his father, is not widely known outside of this reference, suggesting that Pethahiah's significance is more tied to his role and lineage than to his immediate family. a descendant of Zerah son of Judah was the king’s agent in every matter concerning the people Persons / Places / Events 1. PethahiahA key figure in this verse, Pethahiah is identified as the son of Meshezabel and a descendant of Zerah, son of Judah. His role as the king's agent indicates a position of significant responsibility and trust. 2. Meshezabel The father of Pethahiah, though not much is detailed about him in the Bible, his mention signifies the importance of lineage and heritage in Jewish culture. 3. Zerah A son of Judah, Zerah's lineage is notable in the context of the tribes of Israel. His descendants, including Pethahiah, played roles in the governance and religious life of the community. 4. Judah One of the twelve tribes of Israel, Judah holds a prominent place in biblical history, being the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended. 5. The King’s Agent This role involved managing affairs on behalf of the king, indicating a position of authority and influence within the community. Teaching Points The Importance of Lineage and HeritageUnderstanding one's heritage can provide a sense of identity and purpose. Pethahiah's lineage from Judah highlights the importance of family and tribal connections in fulfilling God's purposes. Roles and Responsibilities in Leadership Pethahiah's role as the king's agent underscores the importance of faithful service and stewardship in positions of authority. Leaders are called to act justly and represent the interests of those they serve. Faithfulness in Administration The administrative role of Pethahiah reminds us of the need for integrity and diligence in managing affairs, whether in secular or religious contexts. God’s Sovereignty in Appointing Leaders The appointment of leaders like Pethahiah reflects God's sovereignty in placing individuals in positions where they can influence and guide His people.(24) Of the children of Zerah.--This makes the absence of Zerah in the beginning of the chapter very remarkable, and suggests some accidental omission. At the king's hand.--Pethahiah was the king's agent in all the country matters of the "province." Verse 24. - Pethahiah... of the children of Zerah. We have here an indication of the imperfection of the preceding catalogue, which has mentioned no descendants of Zerah among the Jews dwelling in Jerusalem, but made them all sons of Perez (ver. 6). As already observed, a verse equivalent to 1 Chronicles 6:9 must have fallen out between vers. 6 and 7 of this chapter. The exact office borne by Pethahiah cannot be determined; but he evidently held a confidential position, which made him an intermediary for certain purposes between the Persian king and the Jewish people. Perhaps he received and forwarded petitions and complaints.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Pethahiahוּפְתַֽחְיָ֨ה (ū·p̄ə·ṯaḥ·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6611: Pethahiah -- three Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Meshezabel, מְשֵֽׁיזַבְאֵ֜ל (mə·šê·zaḇ·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4898: Meshezabel -- 'God delivers', an Israelite name a descendant מִבְּנֵי־ (mib·bə·nê-) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Zerah זֶ֤רַח (ze·raḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2226: Zerah -- three Israelites, also an Edomite, also an Ethiopian son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Judah, יְהוּדָה֙ (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites was the king’s הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king agent לְיַ֣ד (lə·yaḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand in every לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every matter דָּבָ֖ר (dā·ḇār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause concerning the people. לָעָֽם׃ (lā·‘ām) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock Links Nehemiah 11:24 NIVNehemiah 11:24 NLT Nehemiah 11:24 ESV Nehemiah 11:24 NASB Nehemiah 11:24 KJV Nehemiah 11:24 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 11:24 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 11:24 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 11:24 French Bible Nehemiah 11:24 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 11:24 Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel (Neh Ne) |
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