Nehemiah 12:9

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brethren, [were] over against them in the watches.

Complete Jewish Bible:

with Bakbukyah and 'Uni, their kinsmen, singing antiphonally with them in the service.

Berean Standard Bible:

Bakbukiah and Unni, their associates, stood across from them in the services.

American Standard Version:

Also Bakbukiah and Unno, their brethren, were over against them according to their offices.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Also Bakbukiah{H1229} and Unni{H6042}, their brethren{H251}, were over against them in the watches{H4931}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Nehemiah 12:24

  • And the chief of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brethren over against them, to praise [and] to give thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, ward over against ward.

Psalms 134:1

  • ¶ A Song of degrees. Behold, bless ye the LORD, all [ye] servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD.

Psalms 134:3

  • The LORD that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion.

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Commentary for Nehemiah 12:9

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H1229
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בַּקְבֻּקְיָה
    Transliteration: Baqbuqyâh
    Pronunciation: bak-book-yaw'
    Description: xlit Baqbukyâh corrected to Baqbuqyâh; from בַּקְבֻּקxlit baqbûk corrected to baqbuq and יָהּ; emptying (i.e. wasting) of Jah; Bakbukjah, an Israelite; Bakbukiah.
  2. Strong's Number: H6042
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עֻנִּי
    Transliteration: ʻUnnîy
    Pronunciation: oon-nee'
    Description: from עָנָה; afflicted; Unni, the name of two Israelites; Unni.
  3. 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-'.
  4. Strong's Number: H4931
    There are 69 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מִשְׁמֶרֶת
    Transliteration: mishmereth
    Pronunciation: mish-mer'-reth
    Description: feminine of מִשְׁמָר; watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly) duty or (objectively) a usage or party; charge, keep, or to be kept, office, ordinace, safeguard, ward, watch.