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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
Anaiah: Priest who sealed the covenant Hanan: A Levite who signed Nehemiah's covenant Pelatiah: Priest who signed Nehemiah's covenant
Glossary
Anaiah Book of Nehemiah Genealogy Hanan Nehemiah (Person) Pelatiah
Topics
Anaiah: A Priest, Probably, Who Stood by Ezra While Reading the Law Decision: Israelites Hanan: A Levite: A Chief Who Sealed the Covenant with Nehemiah Levites: Sealed the Covenant with Nehemiah Pelatiah: One of Those Who Signed the Covenant with Nehemiah