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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)
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).
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.
People
Azgad: Leader who sealed the covenant during Nehemiah's time Bebai: A leader who sealed Nehemiah's covenant Bunni: Israelite leader who sealed the covenant during Nehemiah's time
Glossary
Azgad Bebai (Person) Book of Nehemiah Bunni Genealogy Hodiah, Hodijah Nehemiah (Person)
Topics
Azgad: A Chief Who Signed Nehemiah's Covenant Bebai: The Name of Three Jews Whose Descendants Came from the Exile Bunni: A Family of Jews Decision: Israelites Levites: Sealed the Covenant with Nehemiah