Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and also Mattaniah, who, together with his associates, was in charge of the songs of thanksgiving. New Living Translation The Levites who returned with them were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who with his associates was in charge of the songs of thanksgiving. English Standard Version And the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who with his brothers was in charge of the songs of thanksgiving. Berean Standard Bible The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving. King James Bible Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, which was over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren. New King James Version Moreover the Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah who led the thanksgiving psalms, he and his brethren. New American Standard Bible And the Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah who was in charge of the songs of thanksgiving, he and his brothers. NASB 1995 The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah who was in charge of the songs of thanksgiving, he and his brothers. NASB 1977 And the Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah who was in charge of the songs of thanksgiving, he and his brothers. Legacy Standard Bible The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah who was over of the songs of thanksgiving, he and his brothers. Amplified Bible The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah who was in charge of the songs of thanksgiving and praise, he and his brothers. Christian Standard Bible The Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah — he and his relatives were in charge of the songs of praise. Holman Christian Standard Bible The Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah— he and his relatives were in charge of the praise songs. American Standard Version Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who was over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren. Contemporary English Version The Levites who returned were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah. They and their assistants were responsible for the songs of praise, English Revised Version Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, which was over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren. GOD'S WORD® Translation The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who with his relatives was in charge of the thanksgiving hymns. Good News Translation Levites: The following were in charge of the singing of hymns of thanksgiving: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah. International Standard Version The descendants of Levi included Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who with his associates was in charge of the songs of thanksgiving. Majority Standard Bible The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving. NET Bible And the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who together with his colleagues was in charge of the songs of thanksgiving. New Heart English Bible Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who was over the thanksgiving, he and his brothers. Webster's Bible Translation Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who was over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren. World English Bible Moreover the Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who was over the thanksgiving songs, he and his brothers. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, Mattaniah, he [is] over the thanksgiving, and his brothers, Young's Literal Translation And the Levites are Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, Mattaniah, he is over the thanksgiving, and his brethren, Smith's Literal Translation And the Levites: Joshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, Mattaniah, over the choirs, he and his brethren. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Levites, Jesua, Bennui, Cedmihel, Sarebia, Juda, Mathanias, they and their brethren were over the hymns: Catholic Public Domain Version And the Levites, Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, Mattaniah, they and their brothers were over the hymns, New American Bible The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, Mattaniah, who, together with his kinsmen, was in charge of the thanksgiving hymns, New Revised Standard Version And the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who with his associates was in charge of the songs of thanksgiving. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMoreover the Levites: Joshua and his sons, Kadmiah, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who were in charge to begin the thanksgiving, he and his brethren. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The Levites: Yeshua and his sons, Qadmiah, Sherabiah, Yehuda, Methanya, Khudith, he and his brothers. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who was over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Levites were, Jesus, Banui, Cadmiel, Sarabia, Jodae, Matthania: he was over the bands, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Priests and Levites who Returned…7Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah. These were the leaders of the priests and their associates in the days of Jeshua. 8The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving. 9Bakbukiah and Unni, their associates, stood across from them in the services.… Cross References 1 Chronicles 25:1-8 Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ... 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. 1 Chronicles 9:33 Those who were musicians, the heads of Levite families, stayed in the temple chambers and were exempt from other duties because they were on duty day and night. 2 Chronicles 29:25-30 Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. / And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. ... Ezra 3:10-11 When the builders had laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites (the sons of Asaph) with cymbals, took their positions to praise the LORD, as David king of Israel had prescribed. / And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid. 1 Chronicles 16:4-6 David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel. / Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals / and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God. 1 Chronicles 23:5 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.” 2 Chronicles 5:12-13 all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. / The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud 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. 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. Psalm 134:1-2 A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! / Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD! Psalm 135:1-3 Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD. Give praise, O servants of the LORD, / who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God. / Hallelujah, for the LORD is good; sing praises to His name, for it is lovely. Psalm 136:1-3 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. / Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever. / Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His loving devotion endures forever. Psalm 137:1-4 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. / There on the willows we hung our harps, / for there our captors requested a song; our tormentors demanded songs of joy: “Sing us a song of Zion.” ... Psalm 138:1-2 Of David. I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises. / I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness; You have exalted Your name and Your word above all else. Treasury of Scripture Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, which was over the thanksgiving, he and his brothers. Jeshua. Nehemiah 7:48 The children of Lebana, the children of Hagaba, the children of Shalmai, Nehemiah 9:4 Then stood up upon the stairs, of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani, and cried with a loud voice unto the LORD their God. Nehemiah 10:9-13 And the Levites: both Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel; … Mattaniah. Nehemiah 11:17,22 And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun… the thanksgiving. Nehemiah 12:24 And the chief of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brethren over against them, to praise and to give thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, ward over against ward. 1 Chronicles 9:33 And these are the singers, chief of the fathers of the Levites, who remaining in the chambers were free: for they were employed in that work day and night. Jump to Previous Associates Binnui Bin'nui Charge Jeshua Judah Kadmiel Kad'mi-El Levites Mattaniah Mattani'ah Moreover Music-Makers Sherebiah Sherebi'ah Songs Thanksgiving TogetherJump to Next Associates Binnui Bin'nui Charge Jeshua Judah Kadmiel Kad'mi-El Levites Mattaniah Mattani'ah Moreover Music-Makers Sherebiah Sherebi'ah Songs Thanksgiving TogetherNehemiah 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. The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah The Levites played a crucial role in the religious life of Israel, serving as assistants to the priests and caretakers of the temple. Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah are listed among the Levites who returned from Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel and Jeshua (Ezra 2:40; Nehemiah 7:43). Their return signifies the restoration of proper worship practices in Jerusalem. Jeshua is often associated with the high priest Jeshua, who helped rebuild the temple (Ezra 3:2). Kadmiel and Binnui are mentioned in Ezra 3:9 as leaders in the rebuilding efforts. Sherebiah is noted for his role in teaching the Law (Nehemiah 8:7). The inclusion of these names highlights the continuity of Levitical service from the time of Moses through the post-exilic period. who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving Persons / Places / Events 1. JeshuaA Levite who played a significant role in the spiritual leadership of the returned exiles. He was involved in the rebuilding of the temple and the reestablishment of worship practices. 2. Binnui Another Levite mentioned in the context of the return from exile. His specific contributions are less detailed, but he was part of the group responsible for worship. 3. Kadmiel A Levite who, along with his family, was involved in the oversight of temple services and worship. 4. Sherebiah A Levite known for his teaching and leadership abilities, particularly in the reading and explanation of the Law. 5. Judah and Mattaniah Levites who were responsible for leading songs of thanksgiving, highlighting the importance of worship and praise in the community. Teaching Points The Role of Worship in Community LifeWorship is central to the life of God's people. The Levites' role in leading songs of thanksgiving underscores the importance of communal worship and gratitude. Leadership in Worship Spiritual leaders, like the Levites, are called to guide others in worship. This involves not only musical talent but also a heart dedicated to God. Thanksgiving as a Spiritual Discipline Thanksgiving is not just an act but a discipline that should be cultivated. The Levites' responsibility to lead in thanksgiving highlights its importance in maintaining a healthy spiritual life. The Importance of Order and Structure in Worship The organization of the Levites for specific roles in worship shows the value of order and structure in facilitating meaningful worship experiences. Continuity of Worship Practices The practices established by the Levites in Nehemiah's time connect to earlier traditions, showing the continuity and faithfulness of God's people in worship across generations.Verse 8. - Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, etc. Here again families are probably intended, as in Ezra 2:40; Ezra 3:9; Nehemiah 9:4, 5, etc., though it is possible that the founders of the families actually returned with Zerubbabel. Jeshua, Binnui, and Kadmiel appear as the leading Levitical families at the sealing of the covenant (Nehemiah 10:9). On Mattaniah see the comment upon Nehemiah 11:17. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The Levites [were]וְהַלְוִיִּ֗ם (wə·hal·wî·yim) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi Jeshua, יֵשׁ֧וּעַ (yê·šū·a‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3442: Jeshua Binnui, בִּנּ֛וּי (bin·nui) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1131: Binnui -- 'his son', an Israelite Kadmiel, קַדְמִיאֵ֥ל (qaḏ·mî·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6934: Kadmiel -- 'God is the ancient one', a Levite name Sherebiah, שֵׁרֵבְיָ֖ה (šê·rê·ḇə·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8274: Sherebiah -- 'Yah has sent burning heat', an Israelite name Judah, יְהוּדָ֣ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and Mattaniah, מַתַּנְיָ֑ה (mat·tan·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4983: Mattaniah -- 'gift of Yah', the last king of Judah, also a number of Israelites who, ה֥וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are with his associates, וְאֶחָֽיו׃ (wə·’e·ḥāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) led עַֽל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the songs of thanksgiving. הֻיְּד֖וֹת (h·yə·ḏō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 1960: An acclaim, a choir of singers Links Nehemiah 12:8 NIVNehemiah 12:8 NLT Nehemiah 12:8 ESV Nehemiah 12:8 NASB Nehemiah 12:8 KJV Nehemiah 12:8 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 12:8 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 12:8 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 12:8 French Bible Nehemiah 12:8 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 12:8 Moreover the Levites: Jeshua Binnui Kadmiel Sherebiah (Neh Ne) |
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