King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And Jeshua begat Joiakim, Joiakim also begat Eliashib, and Eliashib begat Joiada,
Complete Jewish Bible:
Yeshua was the father of Yoyakim, Yoyakim was the father of Elyashiv, Elyashiv was the father of Yoyada,
Berean Standard Bible:
Jeshua was the father of Joiakim, Joiakim was the father of Eliashib, Eliashib was the father of Joiada,
American Standard Version:
And Jeshua begat Joiakim, and Joiakim begat Eliashib, and Eliashib begat Joiada,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Jeshua{H3442} begat{H3205} Joiakim{H3113}, Joiakim{H3113} also begat{H3205} Eliashib{H475}, and Eliashib{H475} begat{H3205} Joiada{H3111},
Cross-References (KJV):
Nehemiah 13:28
- And [one] of the sons of Joiada, the son of Eliashib the high priest, [was] son in law to Sanballat the Horonite: therefore I chased him from me.
Nehemiah 13:7
- And I came to Jerusalem, and understood of the evil that Eliashib did for Tobiah, in preparing him a chamber in the courts of the house of God.
1 Chronicles 6:3
- And the children of Amram; Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam. The sons also of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
1 Chronicles 6:15
- And Jehozadak went [into captivity], when the LORD carried away Judah and Jerusalem by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.
Nehemiah 13:4
- And before this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, [was] allied unto Tobiah:
Nehemiah 12:26
- These [were] in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and of Ezra the priest, the scribe.
Nehemiah 3:1
- ¶ Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even unto the tower of Meah they sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananeel.
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Commentary for Nehemiah 12:10
Nehemiah 12:10 is a verse from a section of the book that lists the names of high priests and other leaders during the post-exilic period of Judah's history. This period follows the return of the Jews from their Babylonian exile, which began in 586 BCE when King Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon destroyed Jerusalem and the First Temple.
The verse specifically mentions a genealogical line of high priests: Jeshua (also known as Joshua), who was the high priest during the initial return from exile; his son Joiakim; his grandson Eliashib; and his great-grandson Joiada. These names are significant as they represent the spiritual leadership of the Jewish community during a critical time of rebuilding and religious reform.
Jeshua, the first mentioned, is particularly important as he was instrumental in the rebuilding of the Second Temple, which was completed around 516 BCE. This temple was a central focus of the community's religious life and marked a significant step in the restoration of Jerusalem.
The historical context of Nehemiah 12:10 is set during the time of Nehemiah, who came to Jerusalem in 445 BCE to serve as governor and to rebuild the city walls, which had lain in ruins for over 140 years. The book of Nehemiah documents these efforts, the opposition they faced, and the eventual completion of the walls despite significant adversity.
In summary, Nehemiah 12:10 is a brief record of the high priestly lineage during a pivotal period in Jewish history. It reflects the continuity of religious leadership and the importance of the priesthood in maintaining the identity and faith of the Jewish people as they sought to reestablish their nation and religious practices after the devastation of exile. The verse underscores themes of restoration, continuity, and the central role of the Temple and priesthood in the life of post-exilic Judah.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3442
There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יֵשׁוּעַ
Transliteration: Yêshûwaʻ
Pronunciation: yay-shoo'-ah
Description: for יְהוֹשׁוּעַ; he will save; Jeshua, the name of ten Israelites, also of a place in Palestine; Jeshua. - Strong's Number: H3205
There are 403 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָלַד
Transliteration: yâlad
Pronunciation: yaw-lad'
Description: a primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage; bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). - Strong's Number: H3113
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹיָקִים
Transliteration: Yôwyâqîym
Pronunciation: yo-yaw-keem'
Description: a form of יְהוֹיָקִים; Jojakim, an Israelite; Joiakim. Compare יוֹקִים. - Strong's Number: H475
There are 163 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶלְיָשִׁיב
Transliteration: ʼElyâshîyb
Pronunciation: el-yaw-sheeb'
Description: from אֵל and שׁוּב; God will restore; Eljashib, the name of six Israelites; Eliashib. - Strong's Number: H3111
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹיָדָע
Transliteration: Yôwyâdâʻ
Pronunciation: yo-yaw-daw'
Description: a form of יְהוֹיָדָע; Jojada, the name of two Israelites; Jehoiada, Joiada.