Nehemiah 12

Nehemiah 12:1

AMP: Now these are the priests and Levites who came up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,

ASV: Now these are the priests and the Levites that went up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,

BSB: Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua:Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,

DARBY: And these are the priests and the Levites that went up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,

DRA: Now these are the priests and the Levites, that went up with Zorobabel the son of Salathiel, and Josue: Saraia, Jeremias, Esdras,

KJV: Now these are the priests and the Levites that went up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,

Nehemiah 12:2

AMP: Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,

ASV: Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,

BSB: Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,

DARBY: Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,

DRA: Amaria, Melluch, Hattus,

KJV: Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,

Nehemiah 12:3

AMP: Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth,

ASV: Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth,

BSB: Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth,

DARBY: Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth,

DRA: Sebenias, Rheum, Merimuth,

KJV: Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth,

Nehemiah 12:4

AMP: Iddo, Ginnethoi, Abijah,

ASV: Iddo, Ginnethoi, Abijah,

BSB: Iddo, Ginnethon, Abijah,

DARBY: Iddo, Ginnethoi, Abijah,

DRA: Addo, Genthon, Abia,

KJV: Iddo, Ginnetho, Abijah,

Nehemiah 12:5

AMP: Mijamin, Maadiah, Bilgah,

ASV: Mijamin, Maadiah, Bilgah,

BSB: Mijamin, Maadiah, Bilgah,

DARBY: Mijamin, Maadiah, Bilgah,

DRA: Miamin, Madia, Belga,

KJV: Miamin, Maadiah, Bilgah,

Nehemiah 12:6

AMP: Shemaiah, Joiarib, Jedaiah,

ASV: Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah.

BSB: Shemaiah, Joiarib, Jedaiah,

DARBY: Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah,

DRA: Semeia, and Joiarib, Idaia, Sellum, Amoc, Helcias,

KJV: Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah,

Nehemiah 12:7

AMP: Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah. These were the heads of the priests and their kinsman in the days of Jeshua.

ASV: Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah. These were the chiefs of the priests and of their brethren in the days of Jeshua.

BSB: Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah.These were the leaders of the priests and their associates in the days of Jeshua.

DARBY: Sallu, Amok, Hilkijah, Jedaiah. These were the chief of the priests and of their brethren in the days of Jeshua.

DRA: Idaia. These were the chief of the priests, and of their brethren in the days of Josue.

KJV: Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah. These were the chief of the priests and of their brethren in the days of Jeshua.

Nehemiah 12:8

AMP: The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah who was in charge of the songs of thanksgiving and praise, he and his brothers.

ASV: Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, [and] Mattaniah, who was over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren.

BSB: The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving.

DARBY: And the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, Mattaniah, [who was] over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren;

DRA: And the Levites, Jesua, Bennui, Cedmihel, Sarebia, Juda, Mathanias, they and their brethren were over the hymns:

KJV: Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, which was over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren.

Nehemiah 12:9

AMP: Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brothers, stood opposite them in their divisions of service.

ASV: Also Bakbukiah and Unno, their brethren, were over against them according to their offices.

BSB: Bakbukiah and Unni, their associates, stood across from them in the services.

DARBY: and Bakbukiah and Unni, their brethren, were over against them as watches.

DRA: And Becbecia, and Hanni, and their brethren every one in his office.

KJV: Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brethren, were over against them in the watches.

Nehemiah 12:10

AMP: Now Jeshua became the father of Joiakim, Joiakim of Eliashib, Eliashib of Joiada,

ASV: And Jeshua begat Joiakim, and Joiakim begat Eliashib, and Eliashib begat Joiada,

BSB: Jeshua was the father of Joiakim,Joiakim was the father of Eliashib,Eliashib was the father of Joiada,

DARBY: And Jeshua begot Joiakim, and Joiakim begot Eliashib, and Eliashib begot Joiada,

DRA: And Josue beget Joacim, and Joacim beget Eliasib, and Eliasib beget Joiada,

KJV: And Jeshua begat Joiakim, Joiakim also begat Eliashib, and Eliashib begat Joiada,

Nehemiah 12:11

AMP: and Joiada became the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan of Jaddua.

ASV: and Joiada begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua.

BSB: Joiada was the father of Jonathan,and Jonathan was the father of Jaddua.

DARBY: and Joiada begot Jonathan, and Jonathan begot Jaddua.

DRA: And Joiada beget Jonathan, and Jonathan beget Jeddoa.

KJV: And Joiada begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua.

Nehemiah 12:12

AMP: And in the days of Joiakim, the priests, the heads of fathers’ households were: of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah;

ASV: And in the days of Joiakim were priests, heads of fathers` [houses]: of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah;

BSB: In the days of Joiakim, these were the heads of the priestly families:of the family of Seraiah, Meraiah;of Jeremiah, Hananiah;

DARBY: And in the days of Joiakim were priests, chief fathers: of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah;

DRA: And in the days of Joacim the priests and heads of the families were : Of Saraia, Maraia: of Jeremias, Hanania:

KJV: And in the days of Joiakim were priests, the chief of the fathers: of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah;

Nehemiah 12:13

AMP: of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;

ASV: of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;

BSB: of Ezra, Meshullam;of Amariah, Jehohanan;

DARBY: of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;

DRA: Of Esdras, Mosollam: and of Amaria, Johanan:

KJV: Of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;

Nehemiah 12:14

AMP: of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;

ASV: of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;

BSB: of Malluchi, Jonathan;of Shebaniah, Joseph;

DARBY: of Melicu, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;

DRA: Of Milicho, Jonathan: of Sebenia, Joseph:

KJV: Of Melicu, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;

Nehemiah 12:15

AMP: of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;

ASV: of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;

BSB: of Harim, Adna;of Meraioth, Helkai;

DARBY: of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;

DRA: Of Haram, Edna: of Maraioth, Helci:

KJV: Of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;

Nehemiah 12:16

AMP: of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;

ASV: of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;

BSB: of Iddo, Zechariah;of Ginnethon, Meshullam;

DARBY: of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;

DRA: Of Adaia, Zacharia: of Genthon, Mosollam:

KJV: Of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;

Nehemiah 12:17

AMP: of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai;

ASV: of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;

BSB: of Abijah, Zichri;of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai;

DARBY: of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin [and] Moadiah, Piltai;

DRA: Of Abia, Zechri: of Miamin and Moadia, Phelti:

KJV: Of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;

Nehemiah 12:18

AMP: of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;

ASV: of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;

BSB: of Bilgah, Shammua;of Shemaiah, Jonathan;

DARBY: of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;

DRA: Of Belga, Sammua of Semaia, Jonathan:

KJV: Of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;

Nehemiah 12:19

AMP: of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;

ASV: and of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;

BSB: of Joiarib, Mattenai;of Jedaiah, Uzzi;

DARBY: and of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;

DRA: Of Joiarib, Mathanai: of Jodaia, Azzi:

KJV: And of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;

Nehemiah 12:20

AMP: of Sallai, Kallai; of Amok, Eber;

ASV: of Sallai, Kallai; of Amok, Eber;

BSB: of Sallai, Kallai;of Amok, Eber;

DARBY: of Sallai, Kallai; of Amok, Eber;

DRA: Of Sellai, Celai: of Amoc, Heber:

KJV: Of Sallai, Kallai; of Amok, Eber;

Nehemiah 12:21

AMP: of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethanel.

ASV: of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethanel.

BSB: of Hilkiah, Hashabiah;and of Jedaiah, Nethanel.

DARBY: of Hilkijah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethaneel.

DRA: Of Helcias, Hasebia: of Idaia, Nathanael.

KJV: Of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethaneel.

Nehemiah 12:22

AMP: As for the Levites in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, the heads of fathers’ households were registered; so were the priests, during the reign of Darius the Persian.

ASV: As for the Levites, in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua, there were recorded the heads of fathers` [houses]; also the priests, in the reign of Darius the Persian.

BSB: In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded.

DARBY: of the Levites, the chief fathers were recorded in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua, and the priests, until the reign of Darius the Persian.

DRA: The Levites the chiefs of the families in the days of Eliasib, and Joiada, and Johanan, and Jeddoa, were recorded, and the priests in the reign of Darius the Persian.

KJV: The Levites in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua, were recorded chief of the fathers: also the priests, to the reign of Darius the Persian.

Nehemiah 12:23

AMP: The sons of Levi, heads of fathers’ households, were recorded in the Book of the Chronicles until the days of Johanan the son of Eliashib.

ASV: The sons of Levi, heads of fathers` [houses], were written in the book of the chronicles, even until the days of Johanan the son of Eliashib.

BSB: As for the descendants of Levi, the family heads up to the days of Johanan son of Eliashib were recorded in the Book of the Chronicles.

DARBY: The children of Levi, the chief fathers, were recorded in the book of the chronicles, even until the days of Johanan the son of Eliashib.

DRA: The sons of Levi, heads of the families were written in the book of Chronicles, even unto the days of Jonathan the son of Eliasib.

KJV: The sons of Levi, the chief of the fathers, were written in the book of the chronicles, even until the days of Johanan the son of Eliashib.

Nehemiah 12:24

AMP: The heads of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, and their brothers opposite them, to praise and to give thanks, as commanded by David the man of God, [one] division [singing] in response to [the men in the opposite] division.

ASV: 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.

BSB: The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God.

DARBY: And the chief Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brethren over against them, to praise [and] to give thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, ward over against ward.

DRA: Now the chief of the Levites were Hasebia, Serebia, and Josue the son of Cedmihel: and their brethren by their courses, to praise and to give thanks ac- cording to the commandment of David the man of God, and to wait equally in order.

KJV: And the chief of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brethren over against them, to praise and to give thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, ward over against ward.

Nehemiah 12:25

AMP: Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers keeping watch at the storehouses of the gates.

ASV: Mattaniah, and Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, Akkub, were porters keeping the watch at the store-houses of the gates.

BSB: Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates.

DARBY: Mattaniah and Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, Akkub, were doorkeepers keeping the ward at the storehouses of the gates.

DRA: Mathania, and Becbecia, Obedia, and Mosollam, Telmon, Accub, were keepers of the gates and of the entrances before the gates.

KJV: Mattaniah, and Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, Akkub, were porters keeping the ward at the thresholds of the gates.

Nehemiah 12:26

AMP: These men served in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe.

ASV: These were in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and of Ezra the priest the scribe.

BSB: They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe.

DARBY: These were in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and of Ezra the priest, the scribe.

DRA: These were in the days of Joacim the son of Josue, the son of Josedec, and in the days of Nehemias the governor, and of Esdras the priest and scribe.

KJV: These were in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and of Ezra the priest, the scribe.

Nehemiah 12:27

AMP: Now at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought out the Levites from all their places in order to bring them to Jerusalem to celebrate the dedication with gladness, with hymns of thanksgiving, and with songs to the accompaniment of cymbals, harps, and lyres.

ASV: And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to keep the dedication with gladness, both with thanksgivings, and with singing, with cymbals, psalteries, and with harps.

BSB: At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres.

DARBY: And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to hold the dedication with gladness, both with thanksgivings, and with singing, [with] cymbals, lutes and harps.

DRA: And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, and to keep the dedication, and to rejoice with thanksgiving, and with singing, and with cymbals, and psalteries and harps.

KJV: And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to keep the dedication with gladness, both with thanksgivings, and with singing, with cymbals, psalteries, and with harps.

Nehemiah 12:28

AMP: So the sons of the singers gathered together from the district around Jerusalem, and from the villages of the Netophathites,

ASV: And the sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both out of the plain round about Jerusalem, and from the villages of the Netophathites;

BSB: The singers were also assembled from the region around Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites,

DARBY: And the children of the singers were assembled, both from the plain [of Jordan] round about Jerusalem, and from the villages of the Netophathites,

DRA: And the sons of the singing men were gathered together out of the plain country about Jerusalem, and out of the villages of Nethuphati,

KJV: And the sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both out of the plain country round about Jerusalem, and from the villages of Netophathi;

Nehemiah 12:29

AMP: from Beth-gilgal and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for the singers had built villages for themselves around Jerusalem.

ASV: also from Beth-gilgal, and out of the fields of Geba and Azmaveth: for the singers had builded them villages round about Jerusalem.

BSB: from Beth-gilgal, and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for they had built villages for themselves around Jerusalem.

DARBY: also from Beth-Gilgal, and out of the fields of Geba and Azmaveth; for the singers had built themselves hamlets round about Jerusalem.

DRA: And from the house of Galgal, and from the countries of Geba and Azmaveth: for the singing men had built themselves villages round about Jerusalem.

KJV: Also from the house of Gilgal, and out of the fields of Geba and Azmaveth: for the singers had builded them villages round about Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 12:30

AMP: The priests and the Levites purified themselves; they also purified the people, the gates, and the wall.

ASV: And the priests and the Levites purified themselves; and they purified the people, and the gates, and the wall.

BSB: After the priests and Levites had purified themselves, they purified the people, the gates, and the wall.

DARBY: And the priests and the Levites purified themselves; and they purified the people, and the gates and the wall.

DRA: And the priests and the Levites purified, and they purified the people, and the gates, and the wall.

KJV: And the priests and the Levites purified themselves, and purified the people, and the gates, and the wall.

Nehemiah 12:31

AMP: Then I had the leaders of Judah come up on the wall, and I appointed two large thanksgiving choirs, the first one proceeding to the right on top of the wall toward the Refuse Gate.

ASV: Then I brought up the princes of Judah upon the wall, and appointed two great companies that gave thanks and went in procession; [whereof one went] on the right hand upon the wall toward the dung gate:

BSB: Then I brought the leaders of Judah up on the wall, and I appointed two great thanksgiving choirs. One was to proceed along the top of the wall to the right, toward the Dung Gate.

DARBY: And I brought up the princes of Judah upon the wall, and appointed two great choirs and processions, on the right hand upon the wall towards the dung-gate.

DRA: And I made the princes of Juda go up upon the wall, and I appointed two great choirs to give praise. And they went on the right hand upon the wall toward the dunghill gate.

KJV: Then I brought up the princes of Judah upon the wall, and appointed two great companies of them that gave thanks, whereof one went on the right hand upon the wall toward the dung gate:

Nehemiah 12:32

AMP: Hoshaiah and half of the leaders of Judah followed them,

ASV: and after them went Hoshaiah, and half of the princes of Judah,

BSB: Hoshaiah and half the leaders of Judah followed,

DARBY: And after them went Hoshaiah, and half of the princes of Judah,

DRA: And after them went Osaias, and half of the princes of Juda,

KJV: And after them went Hoshaiah, and half of the princes of Judah,

Nehemiah 12:33

AMP: with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam,

ASV: and Azariah, Ezra, and Meshullam,

BSB: along with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam,

DARBY: and Azariah, Ezra, and Meshullam,

DRA: And Azarias, Esdras, and Mosollam, Judas, and Benjamin, and Semeia, and Jeremias.

KJV: And Azariah, Ezra, and Meshullam,

Nehemiah 12:34

AMP: Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, and Jeremiah,

ASV: Judah, and Benjamin, and Shemaiah, and Jeremiah,

BSB: Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, Jeremiah,

DARBY: Judah and Benjamin, and Shemaiah, and Jeremiah,

DRA: And of the sons of the priests with trumpets, Zacharias the son of Jonathan. the son of Semeia, the son of Mathania; the son of Michaia, the son of Zechur, the son of Asaph,

KJV: Judah, and Benjamin, and Shemaiah, and Jeremiah,

Nehemiah 12:35

AMP: and some of the priests’ sons with trumpets, and Zechariah the son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph,

ASV: and certain of the priests` sons with trumpets: Zechariah the son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph;

BSB: and some of the priests with trumpets, and also Zechariah son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph,

DARBY: and [certain] of the priests' sons with trumpets: Zechariah the son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph;

DRA: And his brethren Semeia, and Azareel Malalai, Galalai, Maai, Nathanael, and Judas, and Hanani, with the musical instruments of David the man of God: and Esdras the scribe before them at the fountain gate.

KJV: And certain of the priests’ sons with trumpets; namely, Zechariah the son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Michaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph:

Nehemiah 12:36

AMP: and his brothers, Shemaiah, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, Judah, and Hanani, with the musical instruments of David the man of God. And Ezra the scribe went in front of them.

ASV: and his brethren, Shemaiah, and Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, and Judah, Hanani, with the musical instruments of David the man of God; and Ezra the scribe was before them.

BSB: and his associates— Shemaiah, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, Judah, and Hanani— with the musical instruments prescribed by David the man of God. Ezra the scribe led the procession.

DARBY: and his brethren, Shemaiah, and Azareel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethaneel, and Judah, Hanani, with the musical instruments of David the man of God; and Ezra the scribe before them.

DRA: And they went up over against them by the stairs of the city of David, at the going up of the wall of the house of David, and to the water gate eastward:

KJV: And his brethren, Shemaiah, and Azarael, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethaneel, and Judah, Hanani, with the musical instruments of David the man of God, and Ezra the scribe before them.

Nehemiah 12:37

AMP: At the Fountain Gate they went directly up the steps of the City of David by the stairway of the wall above David’s house to the Water Gate on the east.

ASV: And by the fountain gate, and straight before them, they went up by the stairs of the city of David, at the ascent of the wall, above the house of David, even unto the water gate eastward.

BSB: At the Fountain Gate they went directly up the steps of the City of David on the ascent to the wall and passed above the house of David to the Water Gate on the east.

DARBY: And at the fountain-gate, and over against them, they went up by the stairs of the city of David, at the ascent of the wall, above the house of David, even to the water-gate eastward.

DRA: And the second choir of them that gave thanks went on the opposite side, and I after them, and the half of the people upon the wall, and upon the tower of the furnaces, even to the broad wall,

KJV: And at the fountain gate, which was over against them, they went up by the stairs of the city of David, at the going up of the wall, above the house of David, even unto the water gate eastward.

Nehemiah 12:38

AMP: The second choir went to the left; I followed with half of the people on the wall, above the Tower of the Furnaces, to the Broad Wall,

ASV: And the other company of them that gave thanks went to meet them, and I after them, with the half of the people, upon the wall, above the tower of the furnaces, even unto the broad wall,

BSB: The second thanksgiving choir proceeded to the left, and I followed it with half the people along the top of the wall, past the Tower of the Ovens to the Broad Wall,

DARBY: And the second choir went in the opposite direction upon the wall, and I after them, and the half of the people, from beyond the tower of the furnaces even to the broad wall;

DRA: And above the gate of Ephraim, and above the old gate, and above the fish gate and the tower of Hananeel, and the tower of Emath, and even to the flock gate: and they stood still in the watch gate.

KJV: And the other company of them that gave thanks went over against them, and I after them, and the half of the people upon the wall, from beyond the tower of the furnaces even unto the broad wall;

Nehemiah 12:39

AMP: and above the Gate of Ephraim, and by the Old Gate, by the Fish Gate, by the Tower of Hananel and the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Sheep Gate; and they stopped at the Gate of the Guard.

ASV: and above the gate of Ephraim, and by the old gate, and by the fish gate, and the tower of Hananel, and the tower of Hammeah, even unto the sheep gate: and they stood still in the gate of the guard.

BSB: over the Gate of Ephraim, the Jeshanah Gate, the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Sheep Gate. And they stopped at the Gate of the Guard.

DARBY: and from above the gate of Ephraim, and above the gate of the old [wall], and above the fish-gate, and the tower of Hananeel, and the tower of Meah, even to the sheep-gate; and they stood still in the prison-gate.

DRA: And the two choirs of them that gave praise stood still at the house of God, and I and the half of the magistrates with me.

KJV: And from above the gate of Ephraim, and above the old gate, and above the fish gate, and the tower of Hananeel, and the tower of Meah, even unto the sheep gate: and they stood still in the prison gate.

Nehemiah 12:40

AMP: Then the two choirs stood in the house of God. So did I, and half of the officials with me;

ASV: So stood the two companies of them that gave thanks in the house of God, and I, and the half of the rulers with me;

BSB: The two thanksgiving choirs then stood in the house of God, as did I, along with the half of the officials accompanying me,

DARBY: And both choirs stood in the house of God, and I, and the half of the rulers with me;

DRA: And the priests, Eliachim, Maasia, Miamin, Michea, Elioenai, Zacharia, Hanania with trumpets,

KJV: So stood the two companies of them that gave thanks in the house of God, and I, and the half of the rulers with me:

Nehemiah 12:41

AMP: and the priests Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah and Hananiah, with trumpets;

ASV: and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;

BSB: as well as the priests with their trumpets — Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah —

DARBY: and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, Hananiah, with trumpets;

DRA: And Maasia, and Semeia, and Eleazar, and Azzi, and Johanan, and Melchia, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sung loud, and Jezraia was their overseer:

KJV: And the priests; Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;

Nehemiah 12:42

AMP: and Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang, with Jezrahiah as their leader.

ASV: 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.

BSB: and also Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. Then the choirs sang out under the direction of Jezrahiah.

DARBY: and Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang loud; and Jizrahiah was their overseer.

DRA: And they sacrificed on that day great sacrifices, and they rejoiced: for God had made them joyful with great joy: their wives also and their children rejoiced, and the joy of Jerusalem was heard afar off.

KJV: 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 12:43

AMP: Also on that day they offered great sacrifices and rejoiced because God had given them great joy; the women and children also rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard from far away.

ASV: And they offered great sacrifices that day, and rejoiced; for God had made them rejoice with great joy; and the women also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off.

BSB: On that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard from afar.

DARBY: And that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced: for God had made them rejoice with great joy; and also the women and the children rejoiced. And the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off.

DRA: They appointed also in that day men over the storehouses of the treasure, for the libations, and for the firstfruits, and for the tithes, that the rulers of the city might bring them in by them in honour of thanksgiving, for the priests and Levites: for Juda was joyful in the priests and Levites that assisted.

KJV: Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced: for God had made them rejoice with great joy: the wives also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off.

Nehemiah 12:44

AMP: On that day men were appointed over the chambers for the stores, the contributions, the first fruits, and the tithes, to gather into them from the fields of the cities the portions required by the law for the priests and the Levites; for Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who served.

ASV: And on that day were men appointed over the chambers for the treasures, for the heave-offerings, for the first-fruits, and for the tithes, to gather into them, according to the fields of the cities, the portions appointed by the law for the priests and Levites: for Judah rejoiced for the priests and for the Levites that waited.

BSB: And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving.

DARBY: And at that time men were appointed over the chambers of the treasures for the heave-offerings, for the first-fruits, and for the tithes, to gather into them, out of the fields of the cities, the portions assigned by the law for the priests and the Levites; for Judah rejoiced over the priests, and over the Levites that waited.

DRA: And they kept the watch of their God, and the observance of expiation, and the singing men, and the porters, according to the commandment of David, and of Solomon his son.

KJV: And at that time were some appointed over the chambers for the treasures, for the offerings, for the firstfruits, and for the tithes, to gather into them out of the fields of the cities the portions of the law for the priests and Levites: for Judah rejoiced for the priests and for the Levites that waited.

Nehemiah 12:45

AMP: And they performed the worship of their God and the service of purification; so did the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had commanded.

ASV: And they kept the charge of their God, and the charge of the purification, and [so did] the singers and the porters, according to the commandment of David, and of Solomon his son.

BSB: They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed.

DARBY: And, with the singers and the doorkeepers, they kept the ward of their God, and the ward of the purification, according to the commandment of David [and] of Solomon his son.

DRA: For in the days of David and Asaph from the beginning there were chief singers appointed, to praise with canticles, and give thanks to God.

KJV: And both the singers and the porters kept the ward of their God, and the ward of the purification, according to the commandment of David, and of Solomon his son.

Nehemiah 12:46

AMP: For in the days of David and Asaph, in ancient times, there were leaders of singers, songs of praise and hymns of thanksgiving to God.

ASV: For in the days of David and Asaph of old there was a chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God.

BSB: For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.

DARBY: For of old, in the days of David and Asaph, there were the chiefs of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgivings to God.

DRA: And all Israel, in the days of Zorobabel, and in the days of Nehemias gave portions to the singing men, and to the porters, day by day, and they sanctified the Levites, and the Levites sanctified the sons of Aaron.

KJV: For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God.

Nehemiah 12:47

AMP: So in the days of Zerubbabel and [later of] Nehemiah, all Israel would give the daily portions for the singers and the gatekeepers; and they set apart the consecrated portion for the Levites, and the Levites set apart the consecrated portion for the sons of Aaron [the priests].

ASV: And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah, gave the portions of the singers and the porters, as every day required: and they set apart [that which was] for the Levites; and the Levites set apart [that which was] for the sons of Aaron.

BSB: So in the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah, all Israel contributed the daily portions for the singers and gatekeepers. They also set aside daily portions for the Levites, and the Levites set aside daily portions for the descendants of Aaron.

DARBY: And all Israel, in the days of Zerubbabel and in the days of Nehemiah, gave the portions of the singers and the doorkeepers, every day what was needed, and they consecrated things for the Levites; and the Levites consecrated for the children of Aaron.

KJV: And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah, gave the portions of the singers and the porters, every day his portion: and they sanctified holy things unto the Levites; and the Levites sanctified them unto the children of Aaron.