Bible Strands
Nehemiah 11:22
Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. He was one of Asaph’s descendants, who were the singers in charge of the service of the house of God.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Nehemiah records administrative details for the restored community in Jerusalem, specifically noting the leadership structure for Levitical duties after the wall's completion.
The words — The text identifies Uzzi as the פְקִיד (peqid), meaning "overseer" or "commander," of the Levites in Jerusalem. It repeatedly uses בֶן (ben), "son of," to link Uzzi to Bani, Hashabiah, Mattaniah, and Mica.
The thread — This lineage and Levitical role connect to the priestly and musical records in 1 Chronicles 9:15 and 1 Chronicles 25:1, and Uzzi appears again among the singers in Nehemiah 12:42.
Why it lands — The passage establishes that sacred service requires verified lineage and appointed leadership, demanding readers recognize that institutional continuity depends on documented succession rather than spontaneous appointment.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micha. Of the sons of Asaph, the singers were over the business of the house of God.
Cross-references
- Nehemiah 12:42 and also Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. Then the choirs sang out under the direction of Jezrahiah.
- 1 Chronicles 9:15 Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;
- 1 Chronicles 25:1 Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service:
- Ezra 8:19 also Hashabiah, together with Jeshaiah, from the descendants of Merari, and his brothers and their sons, 20 men.
- Nehemiah 3:17 Next to him, the Levites made repairs under Rehum son of Bani, and next to him, Hashabiah, ruler of a half-district of Keilah, made repairs for his district.
- Nehemiah 8:7 The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—instructed the people in the Law as they stood in their places.
- Nehemiah 9:4 And the Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani—stood on the raised platform and cried out in a loud voice to the LORD their God.
- Nehemiah 10:11 Mica, Rehob, Hashabiah,
- Nehemiah 10:13 Hodiah, Bani, and Beninu.
- Nehemiah 11:9 Joel son of Zichri was the officer over them, and Judah son of Hassenuah was over the Second District of the city.