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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
Hallohesh: Father of Shallum, a leader who helped repair Jerusalem's wall Pilha: Signatory to Nehemiah's covenant Shobek: Levite who signed Nehemiah's covenant
Glossary
Book of Nehemiah Genealogy Hallohesh, Halohesh Hanan Nehemiah (Person) Pilha, Pileha Shobek
Topics
Decision: Israelites Halohesh: Sealed the Covenant with Nehemiah Levites: Sealed the Covenant with Nehemiah Pileha: One of Those Who Sealed the Covenant with Nehemiah Shobek: A Jew Who Sealed the Covenant with Nehemiah