Hodijah, Bani, Beninu.

NEHEMIAH 10:13KJV
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Nehemiah 10:13 (KJV)

What does Nehemiah 10:13 mean?

Nehemiah 10:13 lists three individuals—Hodijah, Bani, and Beninu—who were among the signers of the covenant described in this chapter. This verse is part of a longer list naming those who publicly committed themselves to follow God’s law after the return from exile.

The book of Nehemiah records how the Jewish community, led by Nehemiah, renewed their dedication to God after rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls. In this section, various leaders and representatives are named as signatories to a formal agreement, showing their willingness to be held accountable for keeping God’s commands. Nehemiah 10:13 simply records three of these signers, highlighting the communal and representative nature of this commitment.

Where else these words appear

“Hodijah” Hebrew H1941 · used in 5 verses

  • Nehemiah 8:7 Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law: and the people stood in their place.
  • Nehemiah 9:5 Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.
  • Nehemiah 10:10 And their brethren, Shebaniah, Hodijah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,

“Bani” Hebrew H1137 · used in 14 verses

  • 2 Samuel 23:36 Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,
  • Ezra 10:29 And of the sons of Bani; Meshullam, Malluch, and Adaiah, Jashub, and Sheal, and Ramoth.
  • Nehemiah 8:7 Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law: and the people stood in their place.