Néhémie - Caput 12

Néhémie 12.1 hii autem sacerdotes et Levitae qui ascenderunt cum Zorobabel filio Salathihel et Iosue Saraia Hieremias Ezra Néhémie 12.2 Amaria Melluch Attus Néhémie 12.3 Sechenia Reum Meremuth Néhémie 12.4 Addo Genthon Abia Néhémie 12.5 Miamin Madia Belga Néhémie 12.6 Semaia et Ioarib Idaia Sellum Amoc Elceia Néhémie 12.7 Idaia isti principes sacerdotum et fratres eorum in diebus Iosue Néhémie 12.8 porro Levitae Iesua Bennui Cedmihel Sarabia Iuda Mathanias super hymnos ipsi et fratres eorum Néhémie 12.9 et Becbecia atque et Hanni fratres eorum unusquisque in officio suo Néhémie 12.10 Hiesue autem genuit Ioachim et Ioachim genuit Eliasib et Eliasib genuit Ioiada Néhémie 12.11 et Ioiada genuit Ionathan et Ionathan genuit Ieddoa Néhémie 12.12 in diebus autem Ioachim erant sacerdotes principes familiarum Saraiae Amaria Hieremiae Anania Néhémie 12.13 Ezrae Mosollam Amariae Iohanan Néhémie 12.14 Milico Ionathan Sebeniae Ioseph Néhémie 12.15 Arem Edna Maraioth Elci Néhémie 12.16 Addaiae Zaccharia Genthon Mosollam Néhémie 12.17 Abiae Zecheri Miamin et Moadiae Felti Néhémie 12.18 Belgae Sammua Semaiae Ionathan Néhémie 12.19 Ioiarib Matthanai Iadaiae Azzi Néhémie 12.20 Sellaiae Celai Amoc Eber Néhémie 12.21 Elciae Asebia Idaiae Nathanahel Néhémie 12.22 Levitae in diebus Eliasib et Ioiada et Ionan et Ieddoa scripti principes familiarum et sacerdotes in regno Darii Persae Néhémie 12.23 filii Levi principes familiarum scripti in libro verborum dierum et usque ad dies Ionathan filii Eliasib Néhémie 12.24 et principes Levitarum Asebia Serebia et Iesue filius Cedmihel et fratres eorum per vices suas ut laudarent et confiterentur iuxta praeceptum David viri Dei et observarent aeque per ordinem Néhémie 12.25 Matthania et Becbecia Obedia Mosollam Thelmon Accub custodes portarum et vestibulorum ante portas Néhémie 12.26 hii in diebus Ioachim filii Iesue filii Iosedech et in diebus Neemiae ducis et Ezrae sacerdotis scribaeque Néhémie 12.27 in dedicatione autem muri Hierusalem requisierunt Levitas de omnibus locis suis ut adducerent eos in Hierusalem et facerent dedicationem et laetitiam in actione gratiarum et in cantico in cymbalis psalteriis et citharis Néhémie 12.28 congregati sunt ergo filii cantorum et de campestribus circa Hierusalem et de villis Netuphati Néhémie 12.29 et de domo Galgal et de regionibus Geba et Azmaveth quoniam villas aedificaverunt sibi cantores in circuitu Hierusalem Néhémie 12.30 et mundati sunt sacerdotes et Levitae et mundaverunt populum et portas et murum Néhémie 12.31 ascendere autem feci principes Iuda super murum et statui duos choros laudantium magnos et ierunt ad dexteram super murum ad portam Sterquilinii Néhémie 12.32 et ivit post eos Osaias et media pars principum Iuda Néhémie 12.33 et Azarias Ezras et Mosollam Néhémie 12.34 Iuda et Beniamin et Semeia et Hieremia Néhémie 12.35 et de filiis sacerdotum in tubis Zaccharias filius Ionathan filius Semeiae filius Mathaniae filius Michaiae filius Zecchur filius Asaph Néhémie 12.36 et fratres eius Semeia et Azarel Malalai Galalai Maai Nathanel et Iuda et Anani in vasis cantici David viri Dei et Ezras scriba ante eos in porta Fontis Néhémie 12.37 et contra eos ascenderunt in gradibus civitatis David in ascensu muri super domum David et usque ad portam Aquarum ad orientem Néhémie 12.38 et chorus secundus gratias referentium ibat ex adverso et ego post eum et media pars populi super murum et super turrem Furnorum et usque ad murum latissimum Néhémie 12.39 et super portam Ephraim et super portam Antiquam et super portam Piscium et turrem Ananehel et turrem Ema et usque ad portam Gregis et steterunt in porta Custodiae Néhémie 12.40 steteruntque duo chori laudantium in domo Dei et ego et dimidia pars magistratuum mecum Néhémie 12.41 et sacerdotes Eliachim Maasia Miniamin Michea Elioenai Zaccharia Anania in tubis Néhémie 12.42 et Maasia et Semea et Eleazar et Azi et Iohanan et Melchia et Elam et Ezer et clare cecinerunt cantores et Iezraia praepositus Néhémie 12.43 et immolaverunt in die illa victimas magnas et laetati sunt Deus enim laetificaverat eos laetitia magna sed et uxores eorum et liberi gavisi sunt et audita est laetitia Hierusalem procul Néhémie 12.44 recensuerunt quoque in die illa viros super gazofilacia thesauri ad libamina et ad primitias et ad decimas ut introferrent per eos principes civitatis in decore gratiarum actionis sacerdotes et Levitas quia laetatus est Iuda in sacerdotibus et Levitis adstantibus Néhémie 12.45 et custodierunt observationem Dei sui et observationem expiationis et cantores et ianitores iuxta praeceptum David et Salomonis filii eius Néhémie 12.46 quia in diebus David et Asaph ab exordio erant principes constituti cantorum in carmine laudantium et confitentium Deo Néhémie 12.47 et omnis Israhel in diebus Zorobabel et in diebus Neemiae dabat partes cantoribus et ianitoribus per dies singulos et sanctificabant Levitas et Levitae sanctificabant filios Aaron

Néhémie : Caput 12

Nehemiah 12: The Genealogy of the Priests and Levites

Chapter 12 of the book of Nehemiah presents us with a valuable enumeration of the priests and Levites. This genealogy is of capital importance for the restored cult, as it underlines the continuity and legitimacy of the priesthood in the context of the nation's spiritual restoration. The spiritual leaders, who returned with Zerubbabel, are thus recognized as the pillars of the faith, guaranteeing the transmission of sacred traditions.

The Festive Dedication of the Walls of Jerusalem

This chapter reaches its climax with the festive dedication of the walls of Jerusalem. This event symbolizes not only the physical renewal of the city, but also the spiritual renewal of an entire people. The dedication is a key moment that reminds everyone of the importance of praise and worship, central elements in the lives of restored believers.

Themes of Spiritual Leadership and Community Worship

Nehemiah 12 highlights essential themes such as spiritual leadership and community worship. These elements are crucial for the strength of collective faith. Throughout this chapter, we are invited to delve into several biblical passages that enrich our understanding of these themes.

Enlightening Bible Passages

Psalm 30:1: "I will exalt you, O Lord, for you have lifted me up and have not suffered my enemies to delight in me." This dedicatory psalm captures the spirit of praise and gratitude that emanated from the dedication of the walls in Nehemiah 12.

1 Chronicles 25:1: "David, along with the commanders of the army, appointed certain of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun, to prophesy, accompanied by harps, lyres, and cymbals." This verse illustrates the organization of musicians in the temple, which is echoed in the practices described in Nehemiah 12.

Ezra 3:10-11: "When the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the Lord, the priests in their robes and with trumpets, and the Levites who had come down from Asaph with cymbals, stood to praise the Lord, as David king of Israel had commanded." This passage recalls a similar dedication ceremony, reinforcing the pattern of celebration during the restoration of Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 5:13: "The trumpeters and singers gathered together to give praise and thanks to the Lord. With the sound of trumpets, cymbals, and other instruments, they lifted their voices in praise of the Lord and sang, 'He is good; your love endures forever.'" This verse, which describes the dedication of Solomon's Temple, draws a historical parallel with the dedication of the walls in Nehemiah 12.

Psalm 147:2: "The Lord builds Jerusalem; he gathers the outcasts of Israel." This psalm celebrates the rebuilding of Jerusalem, reflecting the spirit of restoration present in Nehemiah 12.

In conclusion, Nehemiah 12 reminds us of the importance of praise and unity in faith. Through the recognition of spiritual leaders and the commitment to communal worship, we find an invitation to renew our own devotion and to celebrate together God's miracles in our lives.