Translations
Modern
…and his associates, the leaders of families—242 men; Amashai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer;
Traditional
And his brethren, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and two: and Amashai the son of Azareel, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,
Literal
…and his brothers, the heads of fathers—two hundred forty-two; and Amashai son of Azarel, son of Ahzai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer,
Latin
…et fratres ejus principes patrum: ducenti quadraginta duo. Et Amassai filius Azreel, filius Ahazi, filius Mosollamoth, filius Emmer,
Original
Hebrew
English
…and his associates, the leaders of families—242 men; Amashai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer;
Notes
The story goes back to the topic of bringing people back to live in the safe city of Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 7:1–5). The list of names is similar to the one in 1 Chronicles 9:2–17.
Theme notes and profiles
People
Adiel: A priest in Jerusalem during Nehemiah's time Immer: A priestly family in post-exilic Jerusalem Maasai: Priest during the time of David and Nehemiah Meshillemith: A priest who settled in Jerusalem after the exile Meshullam: A priest who lived in Jerusalem after the exile
Glossary
Ahasai Ahzai Amashai, Amashsai Azarel Book of Nehemiah Elah Genealogy Immer (Person) Jahzerah Meshillemoth Nethinim Overseer
Topics
Ahasai: A Grandson of Immer Amashai: A Chieftain of Judah Azareel: A Priest Immer: A Family of Priests Meshillemoth: A Priest