KJV ORIGINAL
Maaziah, Bilgai, Shemaiah: these were the priests.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Maaziah, Bilgai, Shemaiah: these were the priests.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three more priests who were part of the covenant ceremony in Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a longer list documenting the religious and civic leaders who signed a covenant to follow God's law after the Jews returned from Babylonian exile. Nehemiah was leading efforts to rebuild Jerusalem's walls and restore proper worship, and this formal agreement represented the community's commitment to obey God's commands. The careful recording of names shows how important it was to have official witnesses to this sacred promise.
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