Nehemiah 12:22
“The Levites in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua, were recorded chief of the fathers: also the priests, to the reign of Darius the Persian.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
The sons of Levi, the chief of the fathers, were written in the book of the chronicles,.... Some think this refers to…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Nehemiah 12:22-23
These verses interrupt the account of the church officers in the time of Joiakim, resumed in Neh 12:24. They appear to…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Jaddua - This was probably the high priest who went in his pontifical robes, accompanied by his brethren, to meet…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Nehemiah 12:1-26
We have here the names, and little more than the names, of a great many priests and Levites, that were eminent in their…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
were recorded chief of the fathers R.V. were recorded heads of fathers" houses. The language is obscure on account of…