KJV ORIGINAL
Hodijah, Hashum, Bezai,
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Hodijah, Hashum, Bezai,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three more Jewish leaders who publicly committed to following God's laws after returning from exile.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a list of leaders who signed a covenant to obey God's law after the Jewish people returned from Babylonian exile around 445 BC. Nehemiah had led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls, and now the people were making a formal commitment to follow God's commands. These men were likely heads of families or clans who represented their communities in this sacred agreement.
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