Nehemiah 12:12-21

12 Here are the names of the family leaders of the priests. They were the leaders in the days of Joiakim. Meraiah was from Seraiah's family. Hananiah was from Jeremiah's family.

13 Meshullam was from Ezra's family. Jehohanan was from Amariah's family.

14 Jonathan was from Malluch's family. Joseph was from Shecaniah's family.

15 Adna was from Harim's family. Helkai was from Meremoth's family.

16 Zechariah was from Iddo's family. Meshullam was from Ginnethon's family.

17 Zicri was from Abijah's family. Piltai was from Miniamin's and Moadiah's family.

18 Shammua was from Bilgah's family. Jehonathan was from Shemaiah's family.

19 Mattenai was from Joiarib's family. Uzzi was from Jedaiah's family.

20 Kallai was from Sallu's family. Eber was from Amok's family.

21 Hashabiah was from Hilkiah's family. And Nethanel was 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.