The Levites: Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, and Kadmiel.
Parallel translations
- WEB The Levites: namely, Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;
- KJV And the Levites: both Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;
- BSB The Levites: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel,
- NASB And the Levites: Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, and Kadmiel;
- NLT The following Levites: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui from the family of Henadad, Kadmiel,
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Quick answer
The Levites who sealed the covenant include Jeshua, Binnui, and Kadmiel. It matters because the Levites, leaders of worship, also bound themselves to obey.
Overview
The list now turns to the Levites, who assisted in temple service and taught the law. Their commitment models that those who lead in worship must also submit to God's word. Such devotion anticipates the worship of God's people gathered around Christ, the true temple and mediator.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Neh 7:43The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of the children of Hodevah, seventy-four.
- Neh 3:24After him, Binnui the son of Henadad repaired another portion, from the house of Azariah to the turning of the wall, and to the corner.
- Neh 12:8Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who was over the thanksgiving, he and his brothers.
- Neh 8:7Also Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law; and the people stayed in their place.
- Neh 12:24The chiefs of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brothers close to them, to praise and give thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, watch next to watch.
- Neh 3:18–19After him, their brothers, Bavvai the son of Henadad, the ruler of half the district of Keilah made repairs.
- Neh 9:4Then Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani of the Levites stood up on the stairs, and cried with a loud voice to Yahweh their God.
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