Nehemiah 10:9
What does Nehemiah 10:9 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 10:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 10:9 means
Attention shifts to the Levites—Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel. Levites assist in teaching, guarding, and serving the temple. Their sealing shows they embrace both their supporting role and the authority of God’s law. As with the priests, their names underscore accountability: those who handle tithes, music, and instruction are pledging integrity. The mention of family lines reminds us that obedience is to outlast one generation; these men are anchoring their houses to covenant faithfulness.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And the Levites: namely, Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;
KJV
King James Version · 1611And the Levites: both Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And the Levites: namely, Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And the Levites: by name, Jeshua, the son of Azaniah, Binnui, of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And the Levites: both Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And the Levites, Josue the son of Azanias, Bennui of the sons of Henadad, Cedmihel,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890— And the Levites: Jeshua the son of Azaniah; Binnui, of the sons of Henadad; Kadmiel,
Context
After the priests, the list proceeds to the Levites, whose ministries will feature prominently in the detailed commitments about tithes and temple logistics. The focus on Levites sets up verses 37–38, where their duty to receive tithes and bring a tithe of the tithes to the temple is spelled out. This sequencing shows that the covenant will be implemented through clearly recognized offices, not diffuse goodwill alone.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Nehemiah 12:24
And the chiefs of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brethren over against them, to praise and give thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, watch next to watch.
- Nehemiah 7:43
The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of the children of Hodevah, seventy and four.
- Nehemiah 8:7
Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law: and the people stood in their place.
- Nehemiah 3:18
After him repaired their brethren, Bavvai the son of Henadad, the ruler of half the district of Keilah.
- Nehemiah 3:24
After him repaired Binnui the son of Henadad another portion, from the house of Azariah unto the turning of the wall, and unto the corner.
- Nehemiah 12:8
Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, andMattaniah, who was over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren.
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