Bible Strands
Nehemiah 12:20
of Sallai, Kallai; of Amok, Eber;
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The text appears in Nehemiah’s priestly genealogy, listing descendants during the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls and the restoration of temple worship.
The words — The Hebrew לְסַלַּי (le./sa.Lai) and לְעָמ֥וֹק (le./'a.Mok) use the preposition לְ (of) to link fathers to sons, while קַלָּ֖י (ka.Lai) and עֵֽבֶר (E.ver) appear as patronymic markers or alternative names for the same lineage.
The thread — This verse continues the alternating father-son pattern established in Nehemiah 12:19 and immediately followed by Nehemiah 12:21.
Why it lands — The text records specific familial connections to verify priestly lineage, requiring the reader to acknowledge the historical continuity of the temple roster.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Of Sallai, Kallai; of Amok, Eber;