KJV ORIGINAL
Now those that sealed were, Nehemiah, the Tirshatha, the son of Hachaliah, and Zidkijah,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The people who signed and sealed the agreement were: Nehemiah the governor, son of Hachaliah, and Zedekiah,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse begins listing the leaders who officially signed a covenant agreement with God, starting with Nehemiah the governor.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place after the Jewish people returned from exile in Babylon and rebuilt Jerusalem's walls under Nehemiah's leadership. The people had just renewed their commitment to follow God's law after Ezra read it publicly, and now they were making it official by signing a written covenant. 'Tirshatha' was a Persian title meaning 'governor,' showing that Nehemiah served under Persian authority while leading the Jewish community.
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