Nehemiah 12:14
New International Version
of Malluk’s, Jonathan; of Shekaniah’s, Joseph;

New Living Translation
Jonathan was leader of the family of Malluch. Joseph was leader of the family of Shecaniah.

English Standard Version
of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;

Berean Standard Bible
of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;

King James Bible
Of Melicu, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;

New King James Version
of Melichu, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;

New American Standard Bible
of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;

NASB 1995
of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;

NASB 1977
of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;

Legacy Standard Bible
of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;

Amplified Bible
of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;

Christian Standard Bible
Jonathan of Malluchi, Joseph of Shebaniah,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Jonathan of Malluchi, Joseph of Shebaniah,

American Standard Version
of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;

Contemporary English Version
Jonathan of Malluchi, Joseph of Shebaniah,

English Revised Version
of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
from Malluchi, Jonathan; from Shebaniah, Joseph;

International Standard Version
of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;

Majority Standard Bible
of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;

NET Bible
of Malluch, Jonathan; of Shecaniah, Joseph;

New Heart English Bible
of Malluch, Jonathan; of Shecaniah, Joseph;

Webster's Bible Translation
Of Melicu, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;

World English Bible
of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
of Melicu, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;

Young's Literal Translation
of Melicu, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;

Smith's Literal Translation
To Melicu, Jonathan; to Shebaniah, Joseph;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of Milicho, Jonathan: of Sebenia, Joseph:

Catholic Public Domain Version
of Maluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;

New American Bible
for Malluchi, Jonathan; for Shebaniah, Joseph;

New Revised Standard Version
of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Malchiah, Jonathan, Shechaniah, Joseph;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Melakya, Yunathan, Shekania, Yoseph
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
of Melicu, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
to Amaluch, Jonathan; to Sechenia, Joseph;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Priests and Levites who Returned
13of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan; 14of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph; 15of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;…

Cross References
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; ...

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; ...

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 9:10-13
From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin; / Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple; / 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; ...

Nehemiah 11:10-14
From the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib; Jachin; / Seraiah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of the house of God; / and 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; ...

2 Chronicles 31:15-19
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— / and to the priests enrolled according to their families in the genealogy, as well as to the Levites twenty years of age or older, according to their responsibilities and divisions. ...

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 6:54-60
Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. ...

1 Chronicles 6:31-32
These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them.

2 Chronicles 8:14
In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God.

Matthew 1:1-17
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...

Luke 3:23-38
Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...

Hebrews 7:11-28
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. / He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. ...

Hebrews 5:1-10
Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. ...

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.


Treasury of Scripture

Of Melicu, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;

Melicu.

Nehemiah 12:2
Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,

Malluch.

Nehemiah 12:3
Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth,

Shechaniah.

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Nehemiah 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.














of Malluchi, Jonathan;
Malluchi is a name that appears in the genealogical records of the priests who returned from the Babylonian exile. The mention of Jonathan as a descendant or associate of Malluchi highlights the continuity of the priestly line, which was crucial for maintaining the religious and cultural identity of the Jewish people. The name Jonathan, meaning "Yahweh has given," is significant in biblical history, often associated with loyalty and faithfulness, as seen in the friendship between Jonathan, the son of King Saul, and David. This connection underscores the importance of faithfulness in leadership and service to God.

of Shebaniah, Joseph;
Shebaniah is another priestly figure, and his association with Joseph in this context emphasizes the restoration and reestablishment of the priestly duties after the exile. The name Joseph, meaning "He will add," is reminiscent of the patriarch Joseph, who played a pivotal role in the survival and prosperity of the Israelites in Egypt. This connection may symbolize hope and divine provision for the post-exilic community. The listing of these names in Nehemiah reflects the meticulous record-keeping and the importance of lineage in maintaining the integrity and purity of the priesthood, which was essential for the proper worship and service in the rebuilt temple.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Malluch
A priestly figure mentioned in the genealogical records of Nehemiah. His name is associated with the priestly lineage, emphasizing the continuity and faithfulness of the priestly duties during the time of the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls.

2. Jonathan
Another priestly figure, possibly a descendant of Malluch, indicating the importance of family lineage in maintaining religious duties and traditions.

3. Shecaniah
A name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, often associated with leadership and priestly roles. In this context, it highlights the role of the priesthood in the restoration of Jerusalem.

4. Joseph
A priestly figure linked to Shecaniah, representing the continuation of priestly service and the importance of maintaining religious order and tradition.

5. Jerusalem
The central place of worship and the focal point of Nehemiah's mission to restore the city and its religious practices.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Lineage and Heritage
The genealogical records in Nehemiah emphasize the importance of maintaining a spiritual heritage. As Christians, we are called to uphold and pass down our faith to future generations.

Faithfulness in Service
The priests listed in Nehemiah 12:14 exemplify faithfulness in their service to God. We are encouraged to remain steadfast in our own service, regardless of our role in the church.

Restoration and Renewal
The rebuilding of Jerusalem and the reestablishment of the priesthood symbolize spiritual renewal. We are reminded of the need for personal and communal renewal in our walk with God.

Community and Leadership
The collaboration among the priests and leaders in Nehemiah highlights the importance of community and leadership in achieving God's purposes. We should seek to work together in unity within the body of Christ.(14) Melicu is the "Malluch" of Nehemiah 12:2, and Hattush is omitted. Other anomalies of this kind may be noticed, of which no account can now be given.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
of Melichu,
לִמְלִ֙יכוּ֙ (lim·lî·ḵū)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4409: Malluch -- the name of several Israelites

Jonathan;
יֽוֹנָתָ֔ן (yō·w·nā·ṯān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3129: Jonathan

of Shebaniah,
לִשְׁבַנְיָ֖ה (liš·ḇan·yāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7645: Shebaniah -- the name of several Israelites

Joseph;
יוֹסֵֽף׃ (yō·w·sêp̄)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites


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