Nehemiah 11:16 cpdv — and Shabbethai and Jozabad, who were over all the works which were exterior to the house of God, from among the leaders…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"and Shabbethai and Jozabad, who were over all the works which were exterior to the house of God, from among the leaders of the Levites. "

— Nehemiah 11:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Nehemiah 11 — Context

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and his brothers, the leaders among the fathers: two hundred forty-two. And Amassai, the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

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and their brothers, who were very powerful: one hundred twenty-eight. And their foremost leader was Zabdiel, the son of the powerful.

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And from the Levites, there were Shemaiah, the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni,

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and Shabbethai and Jozabad, who were over all the works which were exterior to the house of God, from among the leaders of the Levites.

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And Mattaniah, the son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was the leader of praise and confession in prayer, with Bakbukiah, second among his brothers, and Abda, the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.

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All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred eighty-four.

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And the gatekeepers, Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers, who guarded the doorways, were one hundred seventy-two.

Nehemiah 11:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 11:16 say?
Nehemiah 11:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “and Shabbethai and Jozabad, who were over all the works which were exterior to the house of God, from among the leaders of the Levites. ”
Where is Nehemiah 11:16 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 11:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 11, verse 16.
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 11:16.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 11:16 in?
Nehemiah 11:16 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 11:16?
Nehemiah 11:16 reads (CPDV): “and Shabbethai and Jozabad, who were over all the works which were exterior to the house of God, from among the leaders of the Levites. ” 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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