Nehemiah 10:8

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Nehemiah 10:8 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Maaziah, Bilgai, Shemaiah; these were the priests.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Maaziah, Bilgai, Shemaiah; these were the priests.
Nehemiah 10:8 — American Standard Version

Context — Nehemiah 10

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
8Maaziah, Bilgai, Shemaiah; these were the priests.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The names are not personal, but designate families. The seal of the high-priestly house of Seraiah was probably appended either by Ezra or Eliashib, both of whom belonged to it. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Bilgai: Neh 12:5, Bilgah Shemaiah: Neh 3:29, Neh 12:6, Neh 12:18, Neh 12:42; Ezr 10:21 Nehemiah 10:9”
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