King James Version:
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And his brethren, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and two: and Amashai the son of Azareel, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,
Complete Jewish Bible:
with his kinsmen, heads of fathers' clans, 242; and 'Amash'sai the son of 'Azar'el, the son of Achzai, the son of Meshillemot, the son of Immer;
Berean Standard Bible:
Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; and his associates, the leaders of families—242 men;
American Standard Version:
and his brethren, chiefs of fathers’houses, two hundred forty and two; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And his brethren{H251}, chief{H7218} of the fathers{H1}, two{H8147} hundred{H3967} forty{H705} and two{H8147}: and Amashai{H6023} the son{H1121} of Azareel{H5832}, the son{H1121} of Ahasai{H273}, the son{H1121} of Meshillemoth{H4919}, the son{H1121} of Immer{H564},
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Commentary for Nehemiah 11:13
Nehemiah 11:13 is a verse that falls within a section of the book detailing the repopulation of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. The historical context is the period following the return of the Jews from Babylon, when efforts were underway to rebuild the city of Jerusalem, including its walls and population. The verse specifically lists the heads of families, numbering 242, who were part of this repopulation effort. Additionally, it mentions Amashai, a descendant of Immer, who is part of a priestly lineage.
The themes present in this verse include the importance of community leadership, as the "brethren, chief of the fathers" were likely community leaders and heads of households responsible for guiding and reestablishing the Jewish community in Jerusalem. The mention of Amashai and his ancestry highlights the continuity of priestly lineage, emphasizing the significance of heritage and religious roles within the community. This also reflects the broader theme of restoration, not just of physical structures like the city walls, but also of social, religious, and familial structures that were integral to Jewish identity and communal life.
In summary, Nehemiah 11:13 underscores the communal and religious organization necessary for the resettlement and restoration of Jerusalem after a period of exile. It reflects the themes of leadership, priestly lineage, and the broader narrative of the Jewish people's return to their homeland and the reestablishment of their cultural and religious practices.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H251
There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָח
Transliteration: ʼâch
Pronunciation: awkh
Description: a primitive word; a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father)); another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. - Strong's Number: H7218
There are 548 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֹאשׁ
Transliteration: rôʼsh
Pronunciation: roshe
Description: from an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.); band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. - Strong's Number: H1
There are 15773 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָב
Transliteration: ʼâb
Pronunciation: awb
Description: a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application; chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. - Strong's Number: H8147
There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁנַיִם
Transliteration: shᵉnayim
Pronunciation: shen-ah'-yim
Description: dual of שֵׁנִי; feminine שְׁתַּיִם; two; also (as ordinal) twofold; both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. - Strong's Number: H3967
There are 512 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֵאָה
Transliteration: mêʼâh
Pronunciation: may-aw'
Description: or מֵאיָה; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction; hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. - Strong's Number: H705
There are 178 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַרְבָּעִים
Transliteration: ʼarbâʻîym
Pronunciation: ar-baw-eem'
Description: multiple of אַרְבַּע; forty; -forty. - Strong's Number: H6023
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֲמַשְׁסַי
Transliteration: ʻĂmashçay
Pronunciation: am-ash-sah'-ee
Description: probably from עָמַס; burdensome; Amashsay, an Israelite; Amashai. - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H5832
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֲזַרְאֵל
Transliteration: ʻĂzarʼêl
Pronunciation: az-ar-ale'
Description: from עָזַר and אֵל; God has helped; Azarel, the name of five Israelites; Azarael, Azareel. - Strong's Number: H273
There are 113 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַחְזַי
Transliteration: ʼAchzay
Pronunciation: akh-zah'ee
Description: from אָחַז; seizer; Achzai, an Israelite; Ahasai. - Strong's Number: H4919
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מְשִׁלֵּמוֹת
Transliteration: Mᵉshillêmôwth
Pronunciation: mesh-il-lay-mohth'
Description: plural from שָׁלַם; reconciliations; Meshillemoth, an Israelite; Meshillemoth. Compare מְשִׁלֵּמִית. - Strong's Number: H564
There are 468 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אִמֵּר
Transliteration: ʼImmêr
Pronunciation: im-mare'
Description: from אָמַר; talkative; Immer, the name of five Israelites; Immer.