Nehemiah 11:12

12 And their brethren doing the work of the house were eight hundred and twenty-two: and Adaia son of Jeroam, son of Phalalia, son of Amasi, son of Zacharia, son of Phassur, son of Melchia,

Nehemiah 11:12 Meaning and Commentary

Nehemiah 11:12

And their brethren that did the work of the house were eight
hundred twenty and two
That offered the sacrifices, burnt incense, set on the shewbread, lighted the lamps

and Adaiah the son of Jeroham;
see ( 1 Chronicles 9:12 ) whose genealogy is traced here through Pelaliah, Amzi, Zechariah, Pashur, to Malchiah.

Nehemiah 11:12 In-Context

10 Of the priests: both Jadia son of Joarib, and Jachin.

11 Saraia, son of Elchia, son of Mesulam, son of Sadduc, son of Marioth, son of Aetoth, was over the house of God.

12 And their brethren doing the work of the house were eight hundred and twenty-two: and Adaia son of Jeroam, son of Phalalia, son of Amasi, son of Zacharia, son of Phassur, son of Melchia,

13 and his brethren, chiefs of families, two hundred and forty-two: and Amasia son of Esdriel, son of Mesarimith, son of Emmer,

14 and his brethren, mighty men of war, a hundred and twenty-eight: and overseer Badiel son of great men.