Nehemiah 7:2

Translations

Modern

Then I put my brother Hanani in charge of Jerusalem, along with Hananiah the commander of the fortress, because he was a faithful man who feared God more than most.

Traditional

That I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.

Literal

…that I gave the charge to Hanani my brother and Hananiah the leader of the citadel of Jerusalem, for he was a faithful man and he feared God above many.

Latin

…præcepi Hanani fratri meo, et Hananiæ principi domus de Jerusalem (ipse enim quasi vir verax et timens Deum plus ceteris videbatur),

Original

Hebrew

English

Then I put my brother Hanani in charge of Jerusalem, along with Hananiah the commander of the fortress, because he was a faithful man who feared God more than most.

Notes

Nehemiah 7:2

a faithful man who feared God: He showed two leadership traits that Nehemiah and God valued (see also Nehemiah 5:9, 15; Daniel 6:4; Luke 16:10–12; 1 Peter 5:12).

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People

Hanani: Nehemiah's brother, who reported on Jerusalem's condition Hananiah: Appointed as a governor of Jerusalem by Nehemiah

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Acra Book of Ezra Hanani Hananiah Singer

Topics

Cities: Government of, by Rulers Faithfulness: Hananiah Fear of God: Conspicuous Instances of Those Who Feared: Hanani, Which Qualified Him to be Ruler Over Jerusalem Hanani: A Brother of Nehemiah and Keeper of the Gates of Jerusalem Hananiah: A Keeper of the Gates of Jerusalem Nepotism of Nehemiah Obedience: Exemplified Obedience: Hanani Palaces of Kings: Under Governors

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