Nehemiah 11:12 Meaning and Explanation
“And their brethren that did the work of the house were eight hundred twenty and two: and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchiah,”
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Read Full Chapter →822 priests carried out the temple's work, and Adaiah is named with his line.
What Does Nehemiah 11:12 Mean?
Beyond the leading priests, 822 of their kinsmen did the daily work of the temple. The register then names Adaiah and his ancestry, another head among the serving priests.
The labor of worship required many hands, from the chief priest to the hundreds who served unseen. Their large number shows a temple alive with activity, and reminds us that the service of God is sustained by faithful, often unnamed, work carried out day by day.
Nehemiah 11:12 in the Original Language
melakah (מְלָאכָה), 'work' -- assigned labor or service, the appointed duties of the temple.
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What does Nehemiah 11:12 mean?
822 priests carried out the temple's work, and Adaiah is named with his line.