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Nehemiah 11:21–24
21 But the eNethinims dwelt in ||Ophel: and fZiha and Gispa were over the Nethinims. 22 The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of gBani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of hMattaniah, the son of hMicha. Of the sons of Asaph, the singers were over the business of the house of God. 23 For it was ithe king’s commandment concerning them, that ||a certain portion should be for the singers, kdue for every day. 24 And Pethahiah the son of lMeshezabeel, of the children of ||Zerah the son of Judah, was mat the king’s hand in all matters concerning the people.
| e | See 1 Chr. 9:2. |
| || | Or, the tower. ch. 3:26. See 2 Chr. 27:3. |
| f | Comp. Ezra 2:43. |
| g | See Ezra 2:10. |
| h | Comp. ver. 17. |
| h | Comp. ver. 17. |
| i | |
| || | Or, a sure ordinance. ch. 9:37 (Heb.). |
| k | ch. 12:47. See 2 Chr. 31:16. |
| l | |
| || | [Gen. 38:30, Zarah]. |
| m |
Nehemiah 11:21–24 — New International Version (2011) (NIV)
21 The temple servants lived on the hill of Ophel, and Ziha and Gishpa were in charge of them.
22 The chief officer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mika. Uzzi was one of Asaph’s descendants, who were the musicians responsible for the service of the house of God. 23 The musicians were under the king’s orders, which regulated their daily activity.
24 Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, one of the descendants of Zerah son of Judah, was the king’s agent in all affairs relating to the people.
Nehemiah 11:21–24 — English Standard Version (ESV)
21 But the temple servants lived on Ophel; and Ziha and Gishpa were over the temple servants.
22 The overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, son of Hashabiah, son of Mattaniah, son of Mica, of the sons of Asaph, the singers, over the work of the house of God. 23 For there was a command from the king concerning them, and a fixed provision for the singers, as every day required. 24 And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the sons of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king’s side in all matters concerning the people.
Nehemiah 11:21–24 — New Living Translation (NLT)
21 The Temple servants, however, whose leaders were Ziha and Gishpa, all lived on the hill of Ophel.
22 The chief officer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, son of Hashabiah, son of Mattaniah, son of Mica, a descendant of Asaph, whose family served as singers at God’s Temple. 23 Their daily responsibilities were carried out according to the terms of a royal command.
24 Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, a descendant of Zerah son of Judah, was the royal adviser in all matters of public administration.
Nehemiah 11:21–24 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
21 But the Nethinim dwelt in Ophel. And Ziha and Gishpa were over the Nethinim.
22 Also the overseer 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 in charge of the service of the house of God. 23 For it was the king’s command concerning them that a certain portion should be for the singers, a quota day by day. 24 Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was the king’s deputy in all matters concerning the people.
Nehemiah 11:21–24 — New Century Version (NCV)
21 The Temple servants lived on the hill of Ophel, and Ziha and Gishpa were in charge of them.
22 Uzzi son of Bani was appointed over the Levites in Jerusalem. (Bani was the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah. Mattaniah was the son of Mica.) Uzzi was one of Asaph’s descendants, who were the singers responsible for the service of the Temple. 23 The singers were under the king’s orders, which regulated them day by day.
24 Pethahiah son of Meshezabel was the king’s spokesman. (Meshezabel was a descendant of Zerah, the son of Judah.)
Nehemiah 11:21–24 — American Standard Version (ASV)
21 But the Nethinim dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gishpa were over the Nethinim.
22 The 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. 23 For there was a commandment from the king concerning them, and a settled provision for the singers, as every day required. 24 And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king’s hand in all matters concerning the people.
Nehemiah 11:21–24 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
21 And the Nethinim dwelt in Ophel; and Ziha and Gispa were over the Nethinim. 22 And 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 of God. 23 For it was the king’s commandment concerning them, and there was a settled portion for the singers, due for each day. 24 And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabeel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king’s hand in all matters concerning the people.
Nehemiah 11:21–24 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
21 But the temple servants lived on Mount Ophel with Ziha and Gishpa in charge of them.
22 The man in charge of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi, who was the son of Bani, who was the son of Hashabiah, who was the son of Mattaniah, who was the son of Mica from Asaph’s descendants who were the singers in charge of worship in God’s temple. 23 They were under orders from the king, orders that determined which duties they should perform day by day. 24 Pethahiah, son of Meshezabel, one of the descendants of Zerah, Judah’s son, was the king’s adviser on all matters concerning the people.
Nehemiah 11:21–24 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
21 The temple servants lived on Ophel; Ziha and Gishpa supervised the temple servants.
22 The leader of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, son of Hashabiah, son of Mattaniah, son of Mica, of the descendants of Asaph, who were singers for the service of God’s house. 23 There was, in fact, a command of the king regarding them, and an ordinance regulating the singers’ daily tasks. 24 Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, of the descendants of Zerah son of Judah, was the king’s agent in every matter concerning the people.
Nehemiah 11:21–24 — New Revised Standard Version: Updated Edition (NRSVue)
21 But the temple servants lived on Ophel, and Ziha and Gishpa were over the temple servants.
22 The overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani son of Hashabiah son of Mattaniah son of Mica, of the descendants of Asaph, the singers, in charge of the work of the house of God. 23 For there was a command from the king concerning them and a settled provision for the singers, as was required every day. 24 And Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, of the descendants of Zerah son of Judah, was at the king’s hand in all matters concerning the people.
Nehemiah 11:21–24 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
21 But the temple servants were living on the Ophel; Ziha and Gishpa were over the temple servants.
22 The chief officer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, son of Hashabiah, son of Mattaniah, son of Mica, from the descendants of Asaph, the singers over the work of the house of God. 23 For there was a command of the king concerning them and a regulation concerning the singers, required day by day. 24 And Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, from the descendants of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the hand of the king in all matters concerning the people.
Nehemiah 11:21–24 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
21 The temple servants lived on the hill of Ophel. Ziha and Gishpa were in charge of them.
22 Uzzi was the chief officer of the Levites in Jerusalem. He was the son of Bani. Bani was the son of Hashabiah. Hashabiah was the son of Mattaniah. Mattaniah was the son of Mica. Uzzi was one of the members of Asaph’s family line. They were singers. They were in charge of the worship services at God’s house. 23 The singers received their orders from the Persian king. He told them what they should do every day.
24 Pethahiah worked for the king in all matters that were connected with the people. He was the son of Meshezabel. Meshezabel belonged to the family line of Zerah. Zerah was the son of Judah.
Nehemiah 11:21–24 — New American Standard Bible (1995) (NASB95)
21 But the temple servants were living in Ophel, and Ziha and Gishpa were in charge of the temple servants.
22 Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica, from the sons of Asaph, who were the singers for the service of the house of God.
23 For there was a commandment from the king concerning them and a firm regulation for the song leaders day by day.
24 Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the sons of Zerah the son of Judah, was the king’s representative in all matters concerning the people.
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