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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
Hezir: A priest who sealed the covenant Magpiash: One who sealed the covenant during Nehemiah's time Meshullam: A leader who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
Glossary
Book of Nehemiah Genealogy Hezir Magpiash Meshullam Nehemiah (Person)
Topics
Decision: Israelites Hezir: A Prince of Judah Levites: Sealed the Covenant with Nehemiah Magpiash: A Person or Family Meshullam: Two Priests Who Signed the Covenant