Of Melicu, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;

NEHEMIAH 12:14KJV
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Nehemiah 12:14 (KJV)

What does Nehemiah 12:14 mean?

Nehemiah 12:14 lists the leaders responsible for specific priestly families after the return from exile, naming Jonathan as the head of Melicu’s family and Joseph as the head of Shebaniah’s family. This verse is part of a record showing the organization and continuity of the priesthood in Jerusalem during Nehemiah’s time.

Nehemiah, likely compiling official records, is documenting which individuals were in charge of each priestly family when the returned exiles were reestablishing temple worship. The verse is one link in a longer list, emphasizing the careful tracking of priestly lines and responsibilities as the community rebuilt its religious life.

Where else these words appear

“Melicu” Hebrew H4409 · used in 7 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 6:44 And their brethren the sons of Merari stood on the left hand: Ethan the son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch,
  • Ezra 10:32 Benjamin, Malluch, and Shemariah.
  • Nehemiah 10:27 Malluch, Harim, Baanah.

“Shebaniah” Hebrew H7645 · used in 7 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 15:24 And Shebaniah, and Jehoshaphat, and Nethaneel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, did blow with the trumpets before the ark of God: and Obededom and Jehiah were doorkeepers for the ark.
  • 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,

“Jonathan” Hebrew H3129 · used in 35 verses

  • 1 Samuel 13:2 Saul chose him three thousand men of Israel; whereof two thousand were with Saul in Michmash and in mount Bethel, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin: and the rest of the people he sent every man to his tent.
  • 1 Samuel 14:21 Moreover the Hebrews that were with the Philistines before that time, which went up with them into the camp from the country round about, even they also turned to be with the Israelites that were with Saul and Jonathan.
  • 1 Samuel 19:1 And Saul spake to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, that they should kill David.