Nehemiah 10:7

Signers of the Covenant · Nehemiah 10:1–27
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Translations

Modern
Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,
Traditional
Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,
Literal
Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,
Latin
Mosollam, Abia, Miamin,

Original

Hebrew
English
Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,

Notes

The list of eighty-four names included:

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Nehemiah God's Word at the Center

People

Abijah: Priest who sealed Nehemiah's covenant Meshullam: A priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah Mijamin: A priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah

Glossary

Abijah Book of Nehemiah Genealogy Meshullam Mijamin Nehemiah (Person)

Topics

Decision: Israelites Meshullam: Two Priests Who Signed the Covenant Mijamin: A Priest Who Sealed the Covenant with Nehemiah Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Return from the Captivity