Nehemiah 10:1

Translations

Modern

Now these were the ones who sealed the document: Nehemiah the governor, son of Hacaliah, and also Zedekiah,

Traditional

Now those that sealed were, Nehemiah, the Tirshatha, the son of Hachaliah, and Zidkijah,

Literal

And upon the seals were: Nehemiah the Tirshatha, son of Hachaliah, and Zedekiah,

Latin

Signatores autem fuerunt Nehemias, Athersatha filius Hachelai, et Sedecias,

Original

Hebrew

English

Now these were the ones who sealed the document: Nehemiah the governor, son of Hacaliah, and also Zedekiah,

Notes

Nehemiah 10:1–27

The list of eighty-four names included:

The governor, Nehemiah (Nehemiah 10:1)
A group of priests (Nehemiah 10:2–8; compare 12:1–7)
Levites (Nehemiah 10:9–13; compare 9:4–5; 12:8–9)
Leaders (Nehemiah 10:14–27; compare 3:4–31)

Nehemiah 9:38–10:39

The people, embracing the prayer, renewed their dedication to God and his word. They signed their names to show their commitment (Nehemiah 9:38–10:27) and took an oath to follow the covenant (10:28–39).

Nehemiah 7:73–10:39

This section, possibly from Ezra’s personal memoirs, explains how Ezra’s teaching of God’s law renewed the people's commitment to serve God and follow his instructions. Spiritual revival occurred alongside the civic work of Ezra and Nehemiah.

Theme notes and profiles

Nehemiah God's Word at the Center

Related verses

Nehemiah 9:38
In view of all this, we make a binding agreement, putting it in writing and sealing it with the names of our leaders, Levites, and priests.”
Nehemiah 8:9
Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all of them, “This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the Law.
Nehemiah 1:1
These are the words of Nehemiah son of Hacaliah: In the month of Chislev, in the twentieth year, while I was in the citadel of Susa,
Nehemiah 7:70
Some of the heads of the families contributed to the project. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments.
Ezra 2:63
The governor ordered them not to eat the most holy things until there was a priest to consult the Urim and Thummim.

People

Hacaliah: Father of Nehemiah, the governor of Judah Nehemiah: Governor of Judah, rebuilt Jerusalem's walls Zedekiah: Priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah

Glossary

Azbuk Book of Nehemiah Genealogy Hacaliah Nehemiah (Person) Tirshatha Zedekiah Zidkijah

Topics

Covenant of Man with God: Nehemiah Covenants: Conditions of Written and Sealed Decision: Israelites Hachaliah: Father of Nehemiah Nehemiah: Son of Hachaliah: His Administration As Ruler of the People Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Return from the Captivity Prophecies Concerning Israel: Captivity of Solemn Feast is Kept Seal: A Stamp Used for Signifying Documents: Covenants Seals: Impressions of Attached to Covenants Zidkijah: A Chief Prince of the Exiles Who Returned to Jerusalem

Nehemiah 10:1

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