Nehemiah 12:17
New International Version
of Abijah’s, Zikri; of Miniamin’s and of Moadiah’s, Piltai;

New Living Translation
Zicri was leader of the family of Abijah. There was also a leader of the family of Miniamin. Piltai was leader of the family of Moadiah.

English Standard Version
of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;

Berean Standard Bible
of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai;

King James Bible
Of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;

New King James Version
of Abijah, Zichri; the son of Minjamin; of Moadiah, Piltai;

New American Standard Bible
of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;

NASB 1995
of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;

NASB 1977
of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;

Legacy Standard Bible
of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;

Amplified Bible
of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai;

Christian Standard Bible
Zichri of Abijah, Piltai of Moadiah, of Miniamin,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Zichri of Abijah, Piltai of Moadiah, of Miniamin,

American Standard Version
of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;

Contemporary English Version
Zichri of Abijah, Piltai of Moadiah,

English Revised Version
of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
from Abijah, Zichri; from Miniamin, from Moadiah, Piltai;

International Standard Version
of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;

Majority Standard Bible
of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai;

NET Bible
of Abijah, Zicri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai;

New Heart English Bible
of Abijah, Zikri; of Minjamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;

Webster's Bible Translation
Of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;

World English Bible
of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin; of Moadiah, Piltai;

Young's Literal Translation
of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin; of Moadiah, Piltai;

Smith's Literal Translation
To Abiah, Zichri; to Miniamin, to Moadiah, Piltai;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of Abia, Zechri: of Miamin and Moadia, Phelti:

Catholic Public Domain Version
of Abijah, Zichri; of Mijamin and Moadiah, Piltai;

New American Bible
for Abijah, Zichri; for Miamin,. . .; for Moadiah, Piltai;

New Revised Standard Version
of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Abijah, Zichri, Benjamin, Moadiah, Polta;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Abia, Zekri, Benyamin, Mudaiah, Pulata
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin; of Moadiah, Piltai;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
to Abia, Zechri; to Miamin, Maadai; to Pheleti, one;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Priests and Levites who Returned
16of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam; 17of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai; 18of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jonathan;…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 24:7-19
The first lot fell to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah, / the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim, / the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin, ...

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 10:2-8
Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, / Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah, / Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch, ...

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; ...

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; ...

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. ...

Ezra 8:24-30
Then I set apart twelve of the leading priests, together with Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brothers, / and I weighed out to them the contribution of silver and gold and the articles that the king, his counselors, his leaders, and all the Israelites there had offered for the house of our God. / I weighed out into their hands 650 talents of silver, articles of silver weighing 100 talents, 100 talents of gold, ...

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 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. ...

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 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.

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. ...

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.

Romans 9:4-5
the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises. / Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen.


Treasury of Scripture

Of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai:

Miniamin.

Nehemiah 12:5
Miamin, Maadiah, Bilgah,

Miamin.

Nehemiah 12:5
Miamin, Maadiah, Bilgah,

Maadiah.

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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 Abijah
The name "Abijah" is rooted in Hebrew, meaning "My Father is Yahweh." This name reflects a deep connection to God, emphasizing the importance of divine heritage and faithfulness. Historically, Abijah was one of the priestly divisions established by King David (1 Chronicles 24:10). This division's mention in Nehemiah signifies the continuity and restoration of worship practices post-exile, highlighting the community's dedication to reestablishing their spiritual identity.

Zichri
The name "Zichri" means "memorable" or "renowned" in Hebrew. It suggests a person of notable character or deeds. In the context of Nehemiah, Zichri represents the individuals who were part of the priestly lineage, ensuring the preservation of religious traditions. This highlights the importance of legacy and the role of individuals in maintaining the faith community's integrity.

of Miniamin and Moadiah
These names, "Miniamin" and "Moadiah," are less frequently mentioned in the Bible, yet they carry significance in the priestly context. "Miniamin" could be interpreted as "from the right hand," symbolizing strength or favor, while "Moadiah" means "appointed by Yahweh," indicating divine selection. Their inclusion underscores the diversity and unity within the priestly families, each contributing to the collective worship and service to God.

Piltai
The name "Piltai" is derived from a root meaning "to deliver" or "to rescue." This name encapsulates the hope and deliverance that God provides to His people. In the post-exilic period, the mention of Piltai serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness in restoring His people to their land and religious practices. It inspires believers to trust in God's providence and His ability to rescue and restore.

(17) Of Miniamin.--Some name has dropped out.

Verse 17. - Of Miniamin Rather, "of Miamin" (see ver. 5). The name of the head of the course in Joiakim's time has, by the carelessness of a copyist, fallen out.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
of Abijah,
לַאֲבִיָּ֖ה (la·’ă·ḇî·yāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 29: Abijah -- 'Yah is my father', an Israelite name

Zichri;
זִכְרִ֑י (ziḵ·rî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2147: Zichri -- the name of several Israelites

of Minjamin
לְמִ֨נְיָמִ֔ין (lə·min·yā·mîn)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4509: Miniamin -- 'from the right hand', the name of several Israelites

and of Moadiah,
לְמוֹעַדְיָ֖ה (lə·mō·w·‘aḏ·yāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4153: Moadjah

Piltai;
פִּלְטָֽי׃ (pil·ṭāy)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6408: Piltai -- an Israelite priest


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