Nehemiah 12:11 bbe — And Joiada was the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan was the father of Jaddua.

Bible in Basic English

"And Joiada was the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan was the father of Jaddua."

— Nehemiah 12:11, Bible in Basic English

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Nehemiah 12 — Context

8

And the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who was over the music-makers, he and his brothers.

9

And Bakbukiah and Unno, their brothers, were opposite them in their watches.

10

And Jeshua was the father of Joiakim, and Joiakim was the father of Eliashib, and Eliashib was the father of Joiada,

11

And Joiada was the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan was the father of Jaddua.

12

And in the days of Joiakim there were priests, heads of families: of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah;

13

Of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;

14

Of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;

Nehemiah 12:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 12:11 say?
Nehemiah 12:11 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Joiada was the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan was the father of Jaddua.”
Where is Nehemiah 12:11 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 12:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 12, verse 11.
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 12:11.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 12:11 in?
Nehemiah 12:11 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 12:11?
Nehemiah 12:11 reads (BBE): “And Joiada was the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan was the father of Jaddua.” 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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