King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,
Complete Jewish Bible:
Amaryah, Malukh, Hatush,
Berean Standard Bible:
Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,
American Standard Version:
Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Amariah{H568}, Malluch{H4409}, Hattush{H2407},
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Commentary for Nehemiah 12:2
Nehemiah 12:27 provides a snapshot of the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem after its reconstruction, a significant event in the history of Judah during the post-exilic period. The verse specifically mentions the involvement of three priests—Amariah, Malluch, and Hattush—who were part of the ceremonial procession. These men are described as heads of the priestly families, indicating their leadership roles within the temple service and the community. Their participation underscores the religious and civic importance of the occasion, as the wall's completion was not only a physical restoration of Jerusalem's defenses but also a symbolic renewal of the city's identity as the center of Jewish worship and life.
The historical context of this event is set during the time of Nehemiah, who was a cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes I and later became the governor of Judah. Under his leadership, the Jewish people, who had returned from exile in Babylon, worked together to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem despite facing opposition from neighboring peoples. The dedication ceremony, which included these priests along with other religious and civic leaders, was a moment of great rejoicing and religious fervor, as it marked a new beginning for the inhabitants of Jerusalem and a restoration of their national and spiritual heritage.
In summary, Nehemiah 12:27 captures a moment of communal celebration and religious dedication, reflecting the themes of restoration, leadership, and the centrality of Jerusalem in Jewish religious life. The verse highlights the roles of Amariah, Malluch, and Hattush as representative of the priestly class, integral to the ritual life of the community and the commemoration of this pivotal moment in their history.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H568
There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֲמַרְיָה
Transliteration: ʼĂmaryâh
Pronunciation: am-ar-yaw'
Description: or prolonged אֲמַרְיָהוּ; from אָמַר and יָהּ; Jah has said (i.e. promised); Amarjah, the name of nine Israelites; Amariah. - Strong's Number: H4409
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַלּוּךְ
Transliteration: Mallûwk
Pronunciation: mal-luke'
Description: or מַלּוּכִי; (Nehemiah 12:14), from מָלַךְ; remnant; Malluk, the name of five Israelites; Malluch, Melichu (from the margin). - Strong's Number: H2407
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חַטּוּשׁ
Transliteration: Chaṭṭûwsh
Pronunciation: khat-toosh'
Description: from an unused root of uncertain signification; Chattush, the name of four or five Israelites; Hattush.