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◄ Nehemiah 11:13►

New International Version
and his associates, who were heads of families—242 men; Amashsai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

New Living Translation
along with 242 of his associates, who were heads of their families. Also Amashsai son of Azarel, son of Ahzai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer,

English Standard Version
and his brothers, heads of fathers’ houses, 242; and Amashsai, the son of Azarel, son of Ahzai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer,

Berean Standard Bible
and his associates, the leaders of families—242 men; Amashai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer;

King James Bible
And his brethren, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and two: and Amashai the son of Azareel, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

New King James Version
and his brethren, heads of the fathers’houses, were two hundred and forty-two; and Amashai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

New American Standard Bible
and his kinsmen, heads of fathers’households, 242; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

NASB 1995
and his kinsmen, heads of fathers’ households, 242; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

NASB 1977
and his kinsmen, heads of fathers’households, 242; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

Legacy Standard Bible
and his relatives, heads of fathers’households, 242; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

Amplified Bible
and his brothers, heads of fathers’households, 242; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

Christian Standard Bible
and his relatives, the heads of families: 242. Amashsai son of Azarel, son of Ahzai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and his relatives, the leaders of families: 242. Amashsai son of Azarel, son of Ahzai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer,

American Standard Version
and his brethren, chiefs of fathers' houses, two hundred forty and two; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

Contemporary English Version
Altogether, there were 242 clan leaders among his relatives. The fourth priest to settle there was Amashsai son of Azarel. His ancestors were Ahzai, Meshillemoth, and Immer.

English Revised Version
and his brethren, chiefs of fathers' houses, two hundred forty and two: and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Adaiah's relatives, the heads of the families, totaled 242. Amashsai was the son of Azarel, who was the son of Ahzai, who was the son of Meshillemoth, who was the son of Immer.

Good News Translation
In all, 242 members of this clan were heads of families. Amashsai, the son of Azarel and grandson of Ahzai. His ancestors included Meshillemoth and Immer.

International Standard Version
along with his associates, the leaders of the families, numbered 242, along with Amashsai, the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

NET Bible
and his colleagues who were heads of families--242; and Amashsai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

New Heart English Bible
and his brothers, chiefs of ancestral houses, two hundred forty-two; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

Webster's Bible Translation
And his brethren, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and two: and Amashai the son of Azareel, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
and his associates, the leaders of families—242 men; Amashai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer;

World English Bible
and his brothers, chiefs of fathers’ households, two hundred forty-two; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and his brothers, heads of fathers, two hundred forty-two; and Amashsai son of Azareel, son of Ahazai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer,

Young's Literal Translation
and his brethren, heads of fathers, two hundred forty and two; and Amashsai son of Azareel, son of Ahazai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer,

Smith's Literal Translation
And his brethren chiefs to the fathers, two hundred forty and two: and Amashai son of Azareel, son of Ahazai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer,

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And his brethren the chiefs of the fathers: two hundred forty-two. And Amassai the son of Azreel, the son of Ahazi, the son of Mosollamoth, the son of Emmer,

Catholic Public Domain Version
and his brothers, the leaders among the fathers: two hundred forty-two. And Amassai, the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

New American Bible
and his kinsmen, heads of ancestral houses, two hundred and forty-two; and Amasai, son of Azarel, son of Ahzai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer,

New Revised Standard Version
and his associates, heads of ancestral houses, two hundred forty-two; and Amashsai son of Azarel son of Ahzai son of Meshillemoth son of Immer,

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And their brethren, chiefs of their fathers, two hundred and forty-two; and Amashai the son of Azarael, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And their brethren, the Heads of the house of their fathers, two hundred and forty and two, and Amshi, son of Azrayl, son of Akhzay, son of Mashelemuth, son of Amir.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
and his brethren, chiefs of fathers' houses, two hundred forty and two; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and his brethren, chiefs of families, two hundred and forty-two: and Amasia son of Esdriel, son of Mesarimith, son of Emmer,

Additional Translations ...

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Context

The New Settlers in Jerusalem
…12and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah;13and his associates,the leaders of families—242 men;Amashai son of Azarel,the son of Ahzai,the son of Meshillemoth,the son of Immer;14and his associates—128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer.…

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 9:12
Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;

Ezra 2:36-39
The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ...

Nehemiah 7:39-42
The priests: the descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ...

1 Chronicles 24:1-19
These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ...

1 Chronicles 23:1-6
When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. / Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. / The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. ...

1 Chronicles 6:1-15
The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. / The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. ...

1 Chronicles 6:50-53
These were the descendants of Aaron: Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son, / Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son, / Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son, ...

1 Chronicles 12:26-28
From Levi: 4,600, / including Jehoiada, leader of the house of Aaron, with 3,700 men, / and Zadok, a mighty young man of valor, with 22 commanders from his own family.

2 Chronicles 31:2
Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.

2 Chronicles 35:3-5
To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. / Prepare yourselves by families in your divisions, according to the instructions written by David king of Israel and Solomon his son. / Moreover, stand in the Holy Place by the divisions of the families of your kinsmen the lay people, and by the divisions of the families of the Levites.

Matthew 23:2-3
“The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. / So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.

Luke 1:5
In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron.

Acts 6:7
So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.

Hebrews 7:11-12
Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.

Hebrews 7:23-28
Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office. / But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood. / Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. ...

Treasury of Scripture

And his brothers, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and two: and Amashai the son of Azareel, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

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Nehemiah 11

1.The rulers, voluntary men, and the tenth man chosen by lot, dwell at Jerusalem.
3.A catalogue of their names.
20.Those who remain dwell in other cities.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

and his associates, the leaders of families—242 men;
This phrase highlights the importance of family leadership within the community of Jerusalem. The leaders of families were crucial in maintaining the social and religious structure of the Jewish people. The number 242 signifies a substantial group, indicating a strong presence and commitment to the rebuilding and repopulation efforts in Jerusalem. This reflects the broader biblical theme of the importance of family and community in God's plan, as seen in other passages likeGenesis 12:3, where God promises to bless all families of the earth through Abraham.

Amashai son of Azarel,
Amashai is identified as a key figure among the priests, emphasizing the role of the priesthood in the restoration of Jerusalem. The name Amashai means "burden-bearer," which could symbolize the responsibility he carried in the spiritual leadership of the people. Azarel, meaning "God has helped," suggests a lineage of divine assistance and favor, which is a recurring theme in the history of Israel, as seen in the stories of leaders like Moses and Joshua.

the son of Ahzai,
Ahzai, whose name means "my grasp" or "my possession," indicates a heritage of holding onto God's promises. This lineage underscores the continuity of faith and dedication to God's covenant, which is a central theme throughout the Old Testament. The genealogical record serves to authenticate the priestly line, ensuring that those serving in the temple were legitimate descendants, as required by the Law (Numbers 3:10).

the son of Meshillemoth,
Meshillemoth, meaning "recompense" or "reward," suggests a family history of receiving God's blessings and rewards for faithfulness. This name may also imply a prophetic element, as the restoration of Jerusalem and the temple was seen as a fulfillment of God's promises to His people. The concept of recompense is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are promised rewards for their faithfulness (Matthew 5:12).

the son of Immer;
Immer was one of the original priestly divisions established by King David (1 Chronicles 24:14). This connection to the division of Immer highlights the continuity and preservation of the priestly order despite the exile. The name Immer means "he has said" or "he has spoken," which can be seen as a reminder of God's spoken promises and the fulfillment of His word. This lineage emphasizes the legitimacy and authority of the priestly service in the restored temple, aligning with the prophetic vision of a renewed Jerusalem found in books like Isaiah and Ezekiel.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Amashsai
A leader among the priests, noted for his lineage and role in the community.

2.Azarel
Father of Amashsai, part of the priestly lineage.

3.Ahzai
Grandfather of Amashsai, continuing the priestly line.

4.Meshillemoth
Great-grandfather of Amashsai, indicating a heritage of service.

5.Immer
Ancestral head of the family, a priestly division mentioned in other parts of the Bible.

Teaching Points

Importance of Lineage and Heritage
The detailed genealogies highlight the importance of family heritage and continuity in God's plan. This reminds us to value our spiritual heritage and the legacy we leave for future generations.

Role of Leadership in Community Restoration
The mention of heads of families underscores the role of leadership in rebuilding and restoring communities. We are called to be leaders in our own spheres, contributing to the spiritual and moral rebuilding of our communities.

Faithfulness Across Generations
The passage reflects the faithfulness of families serving God across generations. It challenges us to remain faithful in our service to God, ensuring that our faith is passed down to future generations.

God's Sovereignty in Appointing Leaders
The selection of leaders from specific lineages shows God's sovereignty in appointing those who will serve Him. We should trust in God's wisdom in choosing leaders and support them in their roles.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Nehemiah 11:13?

2.How does Nehemiah 11:13 demonstrate the importance of leadership in God's work?

3.What can we learn from the dedication of "Amashsai" in serving God?

4.How does Nehemiah 11:13 connect with the broader theme of community restoration?

5.How can we apply the commitment of Nehemiah's leaders to our church today?

6.What qualities from Nehemiah 11:13 should we seek in our spiritual leaders?

7.What is the significance of Nehemiah 11:13 in the context of Jerusalem's restoration?

8.How does Nehemiah 11:13 reflect the importance of priestly lineage in biblical history?

9.Why are specific genealogies, like in Nehemiah 11:13, crucial to understanding biblical narratives?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 11?

11.If the return from exile was as significant as Nehemiah 13 suggests, why do some archaeological records remain silent about these sweeping religious and social reforms?

12.How can we reconcile Nehemiah 13:1-3 banning Ammonites and Moabites from the assembly with earlier passages showing Ruth, a Moabite, fully accepted among God's people?

13.Nehemiah 4:1-3: How reliable is the account of mocking enemies if there's limited external historical evidence of such opposition during the wall's rebuilding?

14.What is the order of the Bible's books?

What Does Nehemiah 11:13 Mean

and his associates

• Nehemiah is cataloging the priests who settled inside the rebuilt city. The phrase “and his associates” points back to the priest in the previous verse, showing he was not ministering alone but with a brotherhood of coworkers (Nehemiah 11:12;Philippians 1:5).

• Ministry in Scripture is consistently portrayed as a team effort—Moses had Aaron and Hur (Exodus 17:10-12), Paul traveled with Silas and Timothy (Acts 16:1-3). Here, the priestly associates model the same principle of shared service around God’s house.

the leaders of families—242 men

• These 242 represent the “heads of fathers’ households” (cf.1 Chronicles 9:13). Their leadership was both spiritual and practical:

– guarding purity in worship (2 Chronicles 23:18)

– teaching the Law (Leviticus 10:11)

– overseeing offerings and temple finances (Nehemiah 12:44)

• The specific number underscores order and accountability, much like the enumerated Levites inNumbers 4. God’s people were not an anonymous crowd; every family line and every man counted (Luke 12:7).

Amashai son of Azarel

• By naming Amashai, Scripture highlights personal commitment. God’s record books are particular, not vague (Malachi 3:16;Revelation 3:5).

• “Amashai” means “the Lord has borne,” echoing how the Lord carried His people through exile to restoration (Isaiah 46:3-4).

• His inclusion affirms that individual faithfulness matters, even within a large company (2 Chronicles 16:9).

the son of Ahzai

• Ahzai (“the Lord has grasped”) shows a second generation tied to God’s hand. Generational continuity is a major theme in covenant life (Deuteronomy 6:6-7;2 Timothy 1:5).

• The verse reminds us that heritage can be a conduit of blessing when each generation chooses obedience (Psalm 78:4-7).

the son of Meshillemoth

• Meshillemoth’s name surfaces earlier among returning priests (Ezra 8:33). That link back to Ezra’s day forms a chain of proven reliability over decades (Hebrews 6:10).

• God honors record-keeping that tracks long-term loyalty (Nehemiah 7:5;Malachi 3:16).

the son of Immer

• Immer was one of the twenty-four priestly divisions established by David (1 Chronicles 24:14). The lineage anchors Amashai in a legitimate priestly course.

• The Immer line had both failure (Jeremiah 20:1-2, Pashhur son of Immer) and restoration (Ezra 2:37). God’s grace allows a family with a checkered past to stand renewed in temple service—an echo ofRomans 5:20.

summary

Nehemiah 11:13 records more than a dry census. It showcases a team of priests, led by 242 recognized family heads, rooted in a verified lineage all the way back to David’s divisions. By spotlighting Amashai and his forefathers—Azarel, Ahzai, Meshillemoth, and Immer—Scripture underlines individual faithfulness, generational continuity, and the orderly structure God desires for worship. Each name, each number, and each family reminds us that the Lord values both the community and the individual, calling every generation to stand ready for His service in the place He assigns.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

and his associates,
וְאֶחָיו֙(wə·’e·ḥāw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 251:A brother, )

the leaders
רָאשִׁ֣ים(rā·šîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 7218:The head

of families—
לְאָב֔וֹת(lə·’ā·ḇō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1:Father

242 men;
מָאתַ֖יִם(mā·ṯa·yim)
Number - fd
Strong's 3967:A hundred

and Amashai
וַעֲמַשְׁסַ֧י(wa·‘ă·maš·say)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6023:Amashsai -- an Israelite priest

son
בֶּן־(ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121:A son

of Azarel,
עֲזַרְאֵ֛ל(‘ă·zar·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5832:Azarel -- 'God has helped', the name of several Israelites

the son
בֶּן־(ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121:A son

of Ahzai,
אַחְזַ֥י(’aḥ·zay)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 273:Ahzai -- 'Yah has grasped', an Israelite name

the son
בֶּן־(ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121:A son

of Meshillemoth,
מְשִׁלֵּמ֖וֹת(mə·šil·lê·mō·wṯ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4919:Meshillemoth -- an Ephraimite, also an Israelite priest

the son
בֶּן־(ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121:A son

of Immer,
אִמֵּֽר׃(’im·mêr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 564:Immer -- the name of several Israelites, perhaps also a place in Babylon

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OT History: Nehemiah 11:13 And his brothers chiefs of fathers' houses (Neh Ne)