KJV ORIGINAL
Hariph, Anathoth, Nebai,
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Hariph, Anathoth, Nebai,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three more names of leaders who signed the covenant promising to follow God's law.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, the Jewish people had returned from exile in Babylon and were recommitting themselves to God's covenant after rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah 10 lists the names of various leaders and families, including Hariph, Anathoth, and Nebai, who sealed a formal agreement to obey God's laws and separate from foreign influences. This chapter reflects the post-exilic era's emphasis on spiritual renewal and national identity under Persian rule.
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