Nehemiah 11:22
What does Nehemiah 11:22 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 11:22 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 11:22 means
Uzzi, descended from Asaph, is named as the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem, specifically among the singers, managing matters related to the house of God. This highlights the centrality of music and praise in temple life. Asaph’s line was renowned for worship leadership, and placing an Asaphite over the singers linked the present service to long-standing tradition. Administration of the singers ensured regular, orderly praise, reminding the community that thanksgiving and worship were not occasional extras but daily essentials in the life of the holy city.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica, of the sons of Asaph, the singers, over the business of the house of God.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micha. Of the sons of Asaph, the singers were over the business of the house of God.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica, of the sons of Asaph, the singers, over the business of the house of God.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And the overseer of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi, the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica, of the sons of Asaph, the music-makers, who was over the business of the house of God.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem <FI>is<Fi> Uzzi son of Bani, son of Hashabiah, son of Mattaniah, son of Micha: of the sons of Asaph, the singers <FI>are<Fi> over-against the work of the house of God,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem, was Azzi the son of Bani, the son of Hasabia, the son of Mathania, the son of Micha. Of the sons of Asaph, were the singing men in the ministry of the house of God.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And the overseer of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica, of the sons of Asaph, the singers, for the work of the house ofGod.
Context
Continuing the focus on temple personnel, verse 22 identifies the overseer responsible for the singers, tying him to the Asaph family. This naturally leads into verse 23, which notes a royal command regarding provisions for the singers. The pairing shows both internal leadership and external support for worship. Verse 24 will then mention a royal liaison who handled matters concerning the people, concluding the section on Jerusalem’s internal organization before the narrative moves out to describe surrounding settlements in Judah and Benjamin (vv. 25–36).
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 20:28
Take heed unto yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit hath made you bishops, to feed the church of the Lord which he purchased with his own blood.
- Nehemiah 11:11
Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of the house of God,
- Nehemiah 12:42
and Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang loud, with Jezrahiah their overseer.
- Nehemiah 11:14
and their brethren, mighty men of valor, a hundred twenty and eight; and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of Haggedolim.
- Nehemiah 10:13
Hodiah, Bani, Beninu.
- 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.
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