KJV ORIGINAL
And Ahijah, Hanan, Anan,
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And Ahijah, Hanan, Anan,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three more names of leaders who were part of making a sacred promise to God.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, the Jewish people had returned from Babylonian exile and rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem, seeking to restore their community and faith. They gathered to make a formal covenant, pledging to obey God's laws and separate themselves from foreign influences. Nehemiah 10 lists the names of leaders and individuals, like Ahijah, Hanan, and Anan, who sealed this agreement as a sign of collective commitment to spiritual renewal.
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