What does Nehemiah 11:9 mean?

Nehemiah 11:9 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

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Nehemiah 11:9 Meaning

And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer: and Judah the son of Senuah was second over the city.

Context Explained

7And these are the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jesaiah.

8And after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty and eight.

9And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer: and Judah the son of Senuah was second over the city.

10Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin.

11Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, was the ruler of the house of God.

Key Themes

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Source: Nehemiah 11:9