KJV ORIGINAL
Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three more names of leaders who committed to following God's law alongside Nehemiah.
📚 Historical Context
These are names of priests and Levites who signed a covenant to obey God's law after the Jewish people returned from exile in Babylon. This was part of a spiritual renewal where the community leaders publicly committed to following God's commands and supporting the rebuilt temple in Jerusalem.
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