Nehemiah 11:14 net — and his colleagues who were exceptional men– 128. The officer over them was Zabdiel the son of Haggedolim.

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"and his colleagues who were exceptional men– 128. The officer over them was Zabdiel the son of Haggedolim."

— Nehemiah 11:14, NET Bible

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Nehemiah 11 — Context

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Seraiah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, supervisor in the temple of God,

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and their colleagues who were carrying out work for the temple– 822; and Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malkijah,

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and his colleagues who were heads of families– 242; and Amashsai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

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and his colleagues who were exceptional men– 128. The officer over them was Zabdiel the son of Haggedolim.

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From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;

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Shabbethai and Jozabad, leaders of the Levites, were in charge of the external work for the temple of God;

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Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, the praise leader who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his colleagues; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.

Nehemiah 11:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 11:14 say?
Nehemiah 11:14 in the NET Bible reads: “and his colleagues who were exceptional men– 128. The officer over them was Zabdiel the son of Haggedolim.”
Where is Nehemiah 11:14 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 11:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 11, verse 14.
Who wrote Nehemiah?
Nehemiah is traditionally attributed to Nehemiah (largely from his memoirs). It was written c. 445–425 BC.
What is the book of Nehemiah about?
Nehemiah, cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes, leads the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls against fierce opposition. The book combines stirring leadership with covenant renewal, ending with reform of priesthood, sabbath, and intermarriage.
What are the major themes of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah explores themes including Leadership, Prayer, Rebuilding, Opposition, Covenant Renewal. These themes shape the meaning and context of Nehemiah 11:14.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 11:14 in?
Nehemiah 11:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Nehemiah 11:14?
Nehemiah 11:14 reads (NET): “and his colleagues who were exceptional men– 128. The officer over them was Zabdiel the son of Haggedolim.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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