Nehemiah 12:42

Translations

Modern

…and also Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. Then the choirs sang out under the direction of Jezrahiah.

Traditional

And Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang loud, with Jezrahiah their overseer.

Literal

…and Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang out, and Jezrahiah was the overseer.

Latin

…et Maasia, et Semeia, et Eleazar, et Azzi, et Johanan, et Melchia, et Ælam, et Ezer. Et clare cecinerunt cantores, et Jezraia præpositus:

Original

Hebrew

English

…and also Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. Then the choirs sang out under the direction of Jezrahiah.

Notes

Nehemiah 12:27–43

The dedication of the new wall likely occurred soon after it was finished (Nehemiah 6:15–19). This account likely came from Nehemiah’s personal writings.

Theme notes and profiles

Nehemiah

Related verses

Psalm 81:1
For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob.
Isaiah 12:5–6
Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth.
Psalm 100:1–2
A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth.
Nehemiah 11:14
…and his associates—128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer.
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout to the Rock of our salvation!
Psalm 98:4–9
Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises!

People

Elam: A priest or Levite in Nehemiah's time Eleazar: Priest or Levite during Nehemiah's time Ezer: Levite; participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall Jehohanan: Priest during the dedication of Jerusalem's walls Jezrahiah: A leader of the singers at the wall dedication Maaseiah: Priest during the dedication of Jerusalem's wall Malchijah: Priest who participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall Shemaiah: Levite who led the singing Uzzi: Priest at the dedication of Jerusalem's wall

Glossary

Book of Nehemiah Elam (Person) Eleazar Ezer Genealogy Jehohanan Jezrahiah Maaseiah Malchijah Overseer Shemaiah Uzzi

Topics

Dedication of the Wall of Jerusalem Elam: A Levite Musician Eleazar (Eleazer): Son of Phinehas Ezer: A Priest Ezra: A Famous Scribe and Priest: Dedicates the Wall of Jerusalem Jehohanan: A Chorister in the Temple Jerusalem: Wall of, Dedicated Jezrahiah: A Leader of the Choir Maaseiah: The Name of a Number of Priests of the Exile Malchiah: A Priest Appointed to Assist in Dedicating the Walls of Jerusalem Music: Chief Musician Music: Precentor Shemaiah: The Name of Three Men Who Celebrated the Dedication of the New Wall of Jerusalem The Levites: Services of Conducting the Sacred Music Uzzi: A Priest in the Time of Nehemiah

Nehemiah 12:42

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