Nehemiah 12:3

“Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth,”

"Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth," - Nehemiah 12:3
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What does Nehemiah 12:3 mean?

Nehemiah 12:3 (KJV) reads, "Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth," In order to understand the significance of this verse, it is important to first look at the context in which it is found. The book of Nehemiah is a historical account of the efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem…

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Restoring the Walls: A Community Rebuilt in Worship and Obedience

In the book of Nehemiah, we find a powerful narrative about community, dedication, and spiritual renewal. One particular verse, Nehemiah 12:3, states, "Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth," a simple yet profound representation of leadership and commitment during a time of restoration…

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A Prayer for Leadership and Unity in God’s Work

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the profound moment captured in Nehemiah 12:3, which speaks of the lineage of those who stood faithfully in service: "Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth." Each name represents not just a mere identity but a rich history…

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Nehemiah 12:3 - "Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth,"
Nehemiah 3:12 - "And next unto him repaired Shallum the son of Halohesh, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem, he and his daughters."
Nehemiah 12:26 - "These were in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and of Ezra the priest, the scribe."
Nehemiah 12:5 - "Miamin, Maadiah, Bilgah,"
Nehemiah 12:33 - "And Azariah, Ezra, and Meshullam,"
Nehemiah 12:4 - "Iddo, Ginnetho, Abijah,"
Nehemiah 12:2 - "Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,"
Nehemiah 10:12 - "Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,"
Nehemiah 12:6 - "Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah,"
Nehemiah 12:12 - "And in the days of Joiakim were priests, the chief of the fathers: of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah;"
Nehemiah 12:13 - "Of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;"
Nehemiah 12:16 - "Of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;"
Nehemiah 12:20 - "Of Sallai, Kallai; of Amok, Eber;"
Nehemiah 12:19 - "And of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;"
Nehemiah 12:34 - "Judah, and Benjamin, and Shemaiah, and Jeremiah,"
Nehemiah 12:15 - "Of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;"
Nehemiah 12:18 - "Of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;"
Nehemiah 12:21 - "Of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethaneel."
Nehemiah 12:14 - "Of Melicu, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph;"
Nehemiah 12:17 - "Of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;"
Nehemiah 12:11 - "And Joiada begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua."
Nehemiah 10:3 - "Pashur, Amariah, Malchijah,"
"And next unto him repaired Shallum the son of Halohesh, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem, he and his daughters." - Nehemiah 3:12
Nehemiah 7:12 - "The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four."
Nehemiah 12:32 - "And after them went Hoshaiah, and half of the princes of Judah,"
"Miamin, Maadiah, Bilgah," - Nehemiah 12:5
"Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah," - Nehemiah 12:6
"Iddo, Ginnetho, Abijah," - Nehemiah 12:4
"Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah," - Nehemiah 10:12