Nehemiah 12:22
New International Version
The family heads of the Levites in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan and Jaddua, as well as those of the priests, were recorded in the reign of Darius the Persian.

New Living Translation
A record of the Levite families was kept during the years when Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua served as high priest. Another record of the priests was kept during the reign of Darius the Persian.

English Standard Version
In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, the Levites were recorded as heads of fathers’ houses; so too were the priests in the reign of Darius the Persian.

Berean Standard Bible
In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded.

King James Bible
The Levites in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua, were recorded chief of the fathers: also the priests, to the reign of Darius the Persian.

New King James Version
During the reign of Darius the Persian, a record was also kept of the Levites and priests who had been heads of their fathers’ houses in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua.

New American Standard Bible
As for the Levites, the heads of fathers’ households were registered in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua; so were the priests in the reign of Darius the Persian.

NASB 1995
As for the Levites, the heads of fathers’ households were registered in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan and Jaddua; so were the priests in the reign of Darius the Persian.

NASB 1977
As for the Levites, the heads of fathers’ households were registered in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua; so were the priests in the reign of Darius the Persian.

Legacy Standard Bible
As for the Levites, in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan and Jaddua, the heads of fathers’ households were written down; the priests were also in the reign of Darius the Persian.

Amplified Bible
As for the Levites in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, the heads of fathers’ households were registered; so were the priests, during the reign of Darius the Persian.

Christian Standard Bible
In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded while Darius the Persian ruled.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, the leaders of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded while Darius the Persian ruled.

American Standard Version
As for the Levites, in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua, there were recorded the heads of fathers' houses; also the priests, in the reign of Darius the Persian.

Contemporary English Version
During the time of the high priests Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, and including the time that Darius was king of Persia, a record was kept of the heads of the Levite and priestly families.

English Revised Version
The Levites in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua, were recorded heads of fathers' houses: also the priests, in the reign of Darius the Persian.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[The names of] the family heads of the Levites and the priests at the time of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua were recorded until the reign of Darius the Persian.

Good News Translation
A record was kept of the heads of the Levite families and of the priestly families during the lifetimes of the following High Priests: Eliashib, Joiada, Jonathan, and Jaddua. This record was finished when Darius was emperor of Persia.

International Standard Version
When Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua were serving, the descendants of Levi were recorded as heads of their ancestors' houses, as were the priests during the reign of Darius the Persian.

Majority Standard Bible
In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded.

NET Bible
As for the Levites, in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan and Jaddua the heads of families were recorded, as were the priests during the reign of Darius the Persian.

New Heart English Bible
As for the Levites, in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua, there were recorded the heads of ancestral houses; also the priests, in the reign of Darayavush the Persian.

Webster's Bible Translation
The Levites in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua, were recorded chief of the fathers: also the priests, to the reign of Darius the Persian.

World English Bible
As for the Levites, in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, there were recorded the heads of fathers’ households; also the priests, in the reign of Darius the Persian.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The Levites, in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua, are written, heads of fathers, and of the priests, in the kingdom of Darius the Persian.

Young's Literal Translation
The Levites, in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua, are written, heads of fathers, and of the priests, in the kingdom of Darius the Persian.

Smith's Literal Translation
The Levites in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua, being written heads of the fathers: and the priests for the kingdom of Darius the Persian.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The Levites the chiefs of the families in the days of Eliasib, and Joiada, and Johanan, and Jeddoa, were recorded, and the priests in the reign of Darius the Persian.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The Levites, in the days of Eliashib, and Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua, and the priests, were written according to the leaders of the families, during the reign of Darius the Persian.

New American Bible
In the time of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, the heads of ancestral houses of the priests were written down in the Book of Chronicles, up until the reign of Darius the Persian.

New Revised Standard Version
As for the Levites, in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, there were recorded the heads of ancestral houses; also the priests until the reign of Darius the Persian.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The Levites in the days of Eliashib, Jehoiadah, Johanan, and Jaddua, were recorded chiefs of the fathers; also the priests, to the reign of Darius the Persian.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The Levites in the days of Elishib. And Yuyada and Yokhanan and Yuyada are recorded Chiefs of the fathers and the Priests over the kingdom of Darius the Persian.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The Levites in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua, were recorded heads of fathers' houses; also the priests, in the reign of Darius the Persian.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The Levites in the days of Eliasib, Joada, and Joa, and Joanan, and Idua, were recorded heads of families: also the priests, in the reign of Darius the Persian.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Priests and Levites who Returned
21of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; and of Jedaiah, Nethanel. 22In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded. 23As for the descendants of Levi, the family heads up to the days of Johanan son of Eliashib were recorded in the Book of the Chronicles.…

Cross References
Ezra 2:2
accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:

Nehemiah 7:7
accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:

Nehemiah 10:1-8
Now these were the ones who sealed the document: Nehemiah the governor, son of Hacaliah, and also Zedekiah, / Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, / Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah, ...

Nehemiah 11:1-2
Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city of Jerusalem, while the remaining nine were to dwell in their own towns. / And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 8:9
Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all of them, “This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the Law.

Nehemiah 3:1
At the Sheep Gate, Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests began rebuilding. They dedicated it and installed its doors. After building as far as the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel, they dedicated the wall.

Nehemiah 13:13
I appointed as treasurers over the storerooms Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, with Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah, to assist them, because they were considered trustworthy. They were responsible for distributing the supplies to their fellow Levites.

1 Chronicles 9:1-2
So all Israel was recorded in the genealogies written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. / Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants.

1 Chronicles 24:6
The scribe, Shemaiah son of Nethanel, a Levite, recorded their names in the presence of the king and of the officers: Zadok the priest, Ahimelech son of Abiathar, and the heads of families of the priests and the Levites—one family being taken from Eleazar, and then one from Ithamar.

1 Chronicles 26:20
Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things.

1 Chronicles 27:22
and over Dan was Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.

Ezra 10:18-19
Among the descendants of the priests who had married foreign women were found these descendants of Jeshua son of Jozadak and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib, and Gedaliah. / They pledged to send their wives away, and for their guilt they presented a ram from the flock as a guilt offering.

Ezra 5:1-2
Later, the prophets Haggai and Zechariah son of Iddo prophesied to the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, who was over them. / Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak rose up and began to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them, helping them.

Ezra 6:14
So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia.

Ezra 7:1-5
Many years later, during the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah, / the son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub, / the son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth, ...


Treasury of Scripture

The Levites in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua, were recorded chief of the fathers: also the priests, to the reign of Darius the Persian.

Eliashib.

Nehemiah 12:10,11
And Jeshua begat Joiakim, Joiakim also begat Eliashib, and Eliashib begat Joiada, …

recorded.

Nehemiah 12:12,13
And in the days of Joiakim were priests, the chief of the fathers: of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah; …

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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.














In the days of Eliashib
The phrase "In the days of Eliashib" situates us in a specific historical context. Eliashib was a high priest during the time of Nehemiah, and his tenure is significant because it marks a period of rebuilding and restoration for the Jewish people after their return from Babylonian exile. The name Eliashib means "God restores," which is fitting for a time when the Jewish community was re-establishing itself in Jerusalem. This period is characterized by a renewed commitment to the covenant and the Law, emphasizing the importance of spiritual leadership in guiding the people.

Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua
These names represent successive generations of high priests, indicating a continuity of spiritual leadership. Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua are significant because they show the lineage of priesthood that maintained the religious practices and traditions of Israel. The mention of these leaders underscores the importance of faithful transmission of religious duties and the preservation of worship practices. Each name carries a meaning that reflects their roles: Joiada means "Yahweh knows," Johanan means "Yahweh is gracious," and Jaddua means "known." These meanings highlight the attributes of God that were central to the community's faith and worship.

during the reign of Darius the Persian
This phrase places the events within the broader context of the Persian Empire, specifically during the reign of Darius II or Darius III. The Persian period was crucial for the Jewish people, as it was under Persian rule that they were allowed to return to their homeland and rebuild the temple. The mention of Darius signifies the political backdrop against which the religious and communal life of the Jews was unfolding. It also reflects God's sovereignty in using foreign rulers to accomplish His purposes for His people.

the heads of the families of the Levites and priests
This phrase highlights the organizational structure of the religious community. The Levites and priests were responsible for the spiritual well-being of the people, and the heads of these families played a crucial role in maintaining the temple services and teaching the Law. The Levites were descendants of Levi, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and were set apart for religious duties. The priests, specifically from the line of Aaron, were tasked with offering sacrifices and performing rituals. This structure ensured that worship and adherence to the Law were central to the life of the community.

were recorded
The act of recording signifies the importance of documentation and accountability in the religious community. By keeping records, the Jewish people ensured that the lineage and duties of the Levites and priests were preserved for future generations. This practice reflects a commitment to order and continuity in worship, as well as a recognition of the importance of heritage and tradition. The recording of these leaders also serves as a testament to God's faithfulness in preserving His people and their worship practices throughout history.

(22, 23) The Levites.--Here is an evident interpolation. The writer says that the records of the heads of courses was continued down to Jaddua and Darius Codomannus.

Verse 22. - In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua. See comment on vers. 10, 11. In the reign of Darius. Rather, "to the reign." The "Darius" intended is beyond all doubt Codomannus, the adversary of Alexander the Great, who was contemporary with Jaddua. The lists went on under the four high priests down to the time when Darius Codomannus was king of Persia. It is not said that they then ceased. The Persian. Some suppose an antithesis here between this Darius and "Darius the Mede" of Daniel (Daniel 5:31; Daniel 11:1). But this is unlikely, since there was nothing to recall that unimportant personage to the thoughts of the writer. Others, with better reason, suggest a tacit allusion to the transfer of empire from Persia to Macedon, and think the date of the passage must be subsequent to B.C. 331, when the kingdom passed away from Persia

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
In the days
בִּימֵ֨י (bî·mê)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3117: A day

of Eliashib,
אֶלְיָשִׁ֜יב (’el·yā·šîḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 475: Eliashib -- 'God restores', the name of several Israelites

Joiada,
יוֹיָדָ֤ע (yō·w·yā·ḏā‘)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3111: Jehoiada -- Joiada

Johanan,
וְיוֹחָנָן֙ (wə·yō·w·ḥā·nān)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3110: Jochanan

and Jaddua,
וְיַדּ֔וּעַ (wə·yad·dū·a‘)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3037: Jaddua -- two Israelites

the heads
רָאשֵׁ֣י (rā·šê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 7218: The head

of the families
אָב֑וֹת (’ā·ḇō·wṯ)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1: Father

of the Levites
הַלְוִיִּם֩ (hal·wî·yim)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi

and priests
וְהַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים (wə·hak·kō·hă·nîm)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3548: Priest

were recorded
כְּתוּבִ֖ים (kə·ṯū·ḇîm)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural
Strong's 3789: To grave, to write

during
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the reign of
מַלְכ֖וּת (mal·ḵūṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4438: Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom

Darius
דָּרְיָ֥וֶשׁ (dā·rə·yā·weš)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1867: Darius -- the name of several person kings

the Persian.
הַפָּֽרְסִֽי׃ (hap·pā·rə·sî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6542: Persian -- inhabitant of Persia


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