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Nehemiah 12:18 kjv — Of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;

King James Version

"Of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;"

— Nehemiah 12:18, King James Version

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Nehemiah 12 — Context

15

Of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;

16

Of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;

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Of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;

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Of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;

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And of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;

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Of Sallai, Kallai; of Amok, Eber;

21

Of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethaneel.

Nehemiah 12:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 12:18 say?
Nehemiah 12:18 in the King James Version reads: “Of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;”
Where is Nehemiah 12:18 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 12:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 12, verse 18.
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 12:18.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 12:18 in?
Nehemiah 12:18 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 12:18?
Nehemiah 12:18 reads (KJV): “Of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;” 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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