Also of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hashub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;

NEHEMIAH 11:15KJV
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Nehemiah 11:15 (KJV)

What does Nehemiah 11:15 mean?

Nehemiah 11:15 lists a specific Levite named Shemaiah, tracing his ancestry through several generations: Hashub, Azrikam, Hashabiah, and Bunni. This verse is part of a record identifying Levites who were living in Jerusalem after the return from exile.

The book of Nehemiah recounts how Jewish leaders organized the repopulation of Jerusalem. Here, Nehemiah is listing the names of Levites—members of the tribe set apart for temple duties—who were chosen to live in the city. The detailed genealogy shows the importance of family lines and the careful organization of temple service during this rebuilding period.

Where else these words appear

“Bunni” Hebrew H1138 · used in 3 verses

  • Nehemiah 9:4 Then stood up upon the stairs, of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani, and cried with a loud voice unto the LORD their God.
  • Nehemiah 10:15 Bunni, Azgad, Bebai,

“Hashub” Hebrew H2815 · used in 5 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 9:14 And of the Levites; Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari;
  • Nehemiah 3:11 Malchijah the son of Harim, and Hashub the son of Pahathmoab, repaired the other piece, and the tower of the furnaces.
  • Nehemiah 3:23 After him repaired Benjamin and Hashub over against their house. After him repaired Azariah the son of Maaseiah the son of Ananiah by his house.

“Azrikam” Hebrew H5840 · used in 6 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 3:23 And the sons of Neariah; Elioenai, and Hezekiah, and Azrikam, three.
  • 1 Chronicles 8:38 And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:44 And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.

“Hashabiah” Hebrew H2811 · used in 15 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 6:45 The son of Hashabiah, the son of Amaziah, the son of Hilkiah,
  • 1 Chronicles 26:30 And of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of valour, a thousand and seven hundred, were officers among them of Israel on this side Jordan westward in all the business of the LORD, and in the service of the king.
  • Nehemiah 3:17 After him repaired the Levites, Rehum the son of Bani. Next unto him repaired Hashabiah, the ruler of the half part of Keilah, in his part.