Nehemiah 11:13

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

Nehemiah 11:13 Meaning and Commentary

Nehemiah 11:13

And his brethren, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and
two
That is, the brethren or relations of Adaiah:

and Amashai;
called Maasiai, ( 1 Chronicles 9:12 ) , whose lineage is traced here through Azareel, Ahasai, Meshillemoth, to Immer.

Nehemiah 11:13 In-Context

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.

15 And of the Levites; Samaia, son of Esricam,