Judah (Nehemiah 12:36)

A priest and trumpeter who participated in the dedication of the post-exilic temple, mentioned in Nehemiah 12:36.

About Judah (Nehemiah 12:36)

The fourth of Jacob’s 12 sons (Genesis 35:23; 1 Chronicles 2:1) and Leah and Jacob's fourth son. Leah named him Judah, which means “praise,” because she was excited to give Jacob another son (Genesis 29:35). Judah had five sons:

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Judah, Tribe of Article

One of the 12 tribes of Israel. The frontiers of Judah are well defined in Joshua 15 , which describes the inheritance of the tribe after the Conquest. Second Kings 23:8...

Family Relationships

Parents
Jonathan (Nehemiah 12:35)
Half-siblings 8
Zechariah (Nehemiah 12:35), Shemaiah (Nehemiah 12:36), Azarel (Nehemiah 12:36), Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel (Nehemiah 12:36), Hanani (Nehemiah 12:36)

Key References

Nehemiah 12:36

and his associates—Shemaiah, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, Judah, and Hanani—with the musical instruments prescribed by David the man of God. Ezra the scribe led the procession.

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Nehemiah 12:36

and his associates—Shemaiah, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, Judah, and Hanani—with the musical instruments prescribed by David the man of God. Ezra the scribe led the procession.