Nehemiah 11:15

15 The Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, son of Azrikam, son of Hashabiah, son of Bunni;

Nehemiah 11:15 Meaning and Commentary

Nehemiah 11:15

Also of the Levites
Who dwelt in Jerusalem:

Shemaiah the son of Hashub:
traced from him through Azrikam and Hashabiah to Bunni; these were of the sons of Merari, the third son of Levi, see ( 1 Chronicles 9:14 ) .

Nehemiah 11:15 In-Context

13 and his relatives, the leaders of families: 242. Amashsai son of Azarel, son of Ahzai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer,

14 and their relatives, capable men: 128. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim, was their chief.

15 The Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, son of Azrikam, son of Hashabiah, son of Bunni;

16 and Shabbethai and Jozabad, from the leaders of the Levites, who supervised the work outside the house of God;

17 Mattaniah son of Mica, son of Zabdi, son of Asaph, the leader who began the thanksgiving in prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his relatives; and Abda son of Shammua, son of Galal, son of Jeduthun.