Nehemiah 12:12-21

12 In the days of Joiakim, these priests were the leaders of the families of priests: Meraiah, from Seraiah's family; Hananiah, from Jeremiah's family;

13 Meshullam, from Ezra's family; Jehohanan, from Amariah's family;

14 Jonathan, from Malluch's family; Joseph, from Shecaniah's family;

15 Adna, from Harim's family; Helkai, from Meremoth's family;

16 Zechariah, from Iddo's family; Meshullam, from Ginnethon's family;

17 Zicri, from Abijah's family; Piltai, from Miniamin's and Moadiah's families;

18 Shammua, from Bilgah's family; Jehonathan, from Shemaiah's family;

19 Mattenai, from Joiarib's family; Uzzi, from Jedaiah's family;

20 Kallai, from Sallu's family; Eber, from Amok's family;

21 Hashabiah, from Hilkiah's family; and Nethanel, from Jedaiah's family.

Nehemiah 12:12-21 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO NEHEMIAH 12

This chapter gives an account of the chief of the priests and Levites in the days of Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Joiakim, Eliashib, and Nehemiah, Ne 12:1-26, of the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, and of the joy expressed on that occasion, Ne 12:27-43, and of the appointment of some persons over the treasuries for the priests, Levites, singers, and porters, Ne 12:44-47.