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Nehemiah 10:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Adonijah, Bigvai, Adin,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Adonijah, Bigvai, Adin,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists three more names of leaders who signed the covenant to follow God's law.

📚 Historical Context

This is part of a list of people who signed a binding agreement to obey God's law after the Jews returned from exile in Babylon. These were likely family heads or clan leaders representing their households in this solemn commitment. The signing of this covenant was a pivotal moment in rebuilding not just Jerusalem's walls, but the spiritual foundation of the Jewish community.

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