King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Colhozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of Shiloni.
Complete Jewish Bible:
and Ma'aseiyah the son of Barukh, the son of Kol-Hozeh, the son of Hazayah, the son of 'Adayah, the son of Yoyariv, the son of Z'kharyah, who belonged to the family of Shelah.
Berean Standard Bible:
and Maaseiah son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, a descendant of Shelah.
American Standard Version:
and Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of the Shilonite.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Maaseiah{H4641} the son{H1121} of Baruch{H1263}, the son{H1121} of Colhozeh{H3626}, the son{H1121} of Hazaiah{H2382}, the son{H1121} of Adaiah{H5718}, the son{H1121} of Joiarib{H3114}, the son{H1121} of Zechariah{H2148}, the son{H1121} of Shiloni{H8023}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Nehemiah 3:15
- But the gate of the fountain repaired Shallun the son of Colhozeh, the ruler of part of Mizpah; he built it, and covered it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and the wall of the pool of Siloah by the king's garden, and unto the stairs that go down from the city of David.
Numbers 26:20
- And the sons of Judah after their families were; of Shelah, the family of the Shelanites: of Pharez, the family of the Pharzites: of Zerah, the family of the Zarhites.
Genesis 38:5
- And she yet again conceived, and bare a son; and called his name Shelah: and he was at Chezib, when she bare him.
1 Chronicles 4:21
- The sons of Shelah the son of Judah [were], Er the father of Lecah, and Laadah the father of Mareshah, and the families of the house of them that wrought fine linen, of the house of Ashbea,
1 Chronicles 9:5
- And of the Shilonites; Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons.
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Commentary for Nehemiah 11:5
Nehemiah 11:5 is part of a section in the book of Nehemiah that lists the names of individuals who settled in Jerusalem after the city's walls had been rebuilt. This verse specifically mentions Maaseiah, who is identified by a lengthy patrilineal genealogy, tracing his ancestry back through several generations to Zechariah, the son of Shiloni. This detailed lineage reflects the importance of family heritage and tribal affiliations in ancient Israelite society, where one's identity and social status were often closely tied to one's ancestry.
The historical context of this verse is set during the Persian period, after the Babylonian exile. The Babylonians had destroyed Jerusalem in 586 BCE, and many Jews were taken into captivity. Decades later, under the decree of the Persian king Cyrus the Great, Jewish exiles were permitted to return to their homeland. Nehemiah, a cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes I, was instrumental in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls, which had lain in ruins for about 140 years.
After the completion of the walls, there was a need to repopulate the city to ensure its security and revitalization. The book of Nehemiah describes how the people cast lots to determine who would live in Jerusalem, with one out of every ten people being chosen (Nehemiah 11:1). Maaseiah, the individual named in Nehemiah 11:5, was one of those who accepted the responsibility of resettling in the holy city, contributing to its restoration both physically and spiritually.
The themes present in this verse include the importance of genealogy, the commitment to rebuilding the community after a period of exile, and the dedication to the holy city of Jerusalem. It also underscores the themes of faithfulness and obedience to God's commandments, as the returned exiles sought to reestablish their religious and civic life in accordance with the Torah. This verse, along with the surrounding context, highlights the communal effort and the individual sacrifices made to restore the heart of Jewish religious and political life after a time of great upheaval and displacement.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H4641
There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַעֲשֵׂיָה
Transliteration: Maʻăsêyâh
Pronunciation: mah-as-ay-yaw'
Description: or מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּ; from מַעֲשֶׂה and יָהּ; work of Jah; Maasejah, the name of sixteen Israelites; Maaseiah. - 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: H1263
There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּרוּךְ
Transliteration: Bârûwk
Pronunciation: baw-rook'
Description: passive participle from בָרַךְ; blessed; Baruk, the name of three Israelites; Baruch. - Strong's Number: H3626
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כׇּל־חֹזֶה
Transliteration: Kol-Chôzeh
Pronunciation: kol-kho-zeh'
Description: from כֹּל and חֹזֶה; every seer; Col-Chozeh, an Israelite; Col-hozeh. - Strong's Number: H2382
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֲזָיָה
Transliteration: Chăzâyâh
Pronunciation: khaz-aw-yaw'
Description: from חָזָה and יָהּ; Jah has seen; Chazajah, an Israelite; Hazaiah. - Strong's Number: H5718
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֲדָיָה
Transliteration: ʻĂdâyâh
Pronunciation: ad-aw-yaw'
Description: or עֲדָיָהוּ; from עָדָה and יָהּ; Jah has adorned; Adajah, the name of eight Israelites; Adaiah. - Strong's Number: H3114
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹיָרִיב
Transliteration: Yôwyârîyb
Pronunciation: yo-yaw-reeb'
Description: a form of יְהוֹיָרִיב; Jojarib, the name of four Israelites; Joiarib. - Strong's Number: H2148
There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זְכַרְיָה
Transliteration: Zᵉkaryâh
Pronunciation: zek-ar-yaw'
Description: or זְכַרְיָהוּ; from זָכַר and יָהּ; Jah has remembered; Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine Israelites; Zachariah, Zechariah. - Strong's Number: H8023
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שִׁלֹנִי
Transliteration: Shilônîy
Pronunciation: shee-lo-nee'
Description: the same as שִׁילוֹנִי; Shiloni, an Israelite; Shiloni.