Nehemiah 10:1
New International Version
Those who sealed it were: Nehemiah the governor, the son of Hakaliah. Zedekiah,

New Living Translation
The document was ratified and sealed with the following names: The governor: Nehemiah son of Hacaliah, and also Zedekiah.

English Standard Version
“On the seals are the names of Nehemiah the governor, the son of Hacaliah, Zedekiah,

Berean Standard Bible
Now these were the ones who sealed the document: Nehemiah the governor, son of Hacaliah, and also Zedekiah,

King James Bible
Now those that sealed were, Nehemiah, the Tirshatha, the son of Hachaliah, and Zidkijah,

New King James Version
Now those who placed their seal on the document were: Nehemiah the governor, the son of Hacaliah, and Zedekiah,

New American Standard Bible
Now on the sealed document were the names of: Nehemiah the governor, the son of Hacaliah, and Zedekiah,

NASB 1995
Now on the sealed document were the names of: Nehemiah the governor, the son of Hacaliah, and Zedekiah,

NASB 1977
Now on the sealed document were the names of: Nehemiah the governor, the son of Hacaliah, and Zedekiah,

Legacy Standard Bible
Now on the sealed document were the following names: Nehemiah the governor, the son of Hacaliah, and Zedekiah,

Amplified Bible
Now these were the names on the sealed document: Nehemiah the governor, the son of Hacaliah. And Zedekiah,

Christian Standard Bible
Those whose seals were on the document were the governor Nehemiah son of Hacaliah, and Zedekiah,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Those whose seals were on the document were: Nehemiah the governor, son of Hacaliah, and Zedekiah,

American Standard Version
Now those that sealed were: Nehemiah the governor, the son of Hacaliah, and Zedekiah,

Contemporary English Version
As governor, I signed the agreement together with Zedekiah and the following priests:

English Revised Version
Now those that sealed were, Nehemiah the Tirshatha, the son of Hacaliah, and Zedekiah;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The following people sealed the agreement: Governor Nehemiah (son of Hacaliah), Zedekiah,

Good News Translation
The first to sign was the governor, Nehemiah son of Hacaliah, and then Zedekiah signed. The following also signed:

International Standard Version
Here is a list of those who signed: Hacaliah's son Nehemiah the governor, Zedekiah,

Majority Standard Bible
Now these were the ones who sealed the document: Nehemiah the governor, son of Hacaliah, and also Zedekiah,

NET Bible
On the sealed documents were the following names: Nehemiah the governor, son of Hacaliah, along with Zedekiah,

New Heart English Bible
Now those who sealed were: Nehemiah the governor, the son of Hacaliah, and Zedekiah,

Webster's Bible Translation
Now those that sealed were, Nehemiah, the Tirshatha, the son of Hachaliah, and Zidkijah,

World English Bible
Now those who sealed were: Nehemiah the governor, the son of Hacaliah, and Zedekiah,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And over those sealed [are] Nehemiah the Tirshatha, son of Hachaliah, and Zidkijah,

Young's Literal Translation
And over those sealed are Nehemiah the Tirshatha, son of Hachaliah, and Zidkijah,

Smith's Literal Translation
And upon the seelings, Nehemiah the Tirshatha, son of Hachaliah, and Zidkijah,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the subscribers were Nehemias, Athersatha the son of Hachelai, and Sedecias,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the signatories were: Nehemiah, the cupbearer, the son of Hacaliah, and Zedekiah,

New American Bible
On the sealed document: the governor Nehemiah, son of Hacaliah, and Zedekiah.

New Revised Standard Version
Upon the sealed document are the names of Nehemiah the governor, son of Hacaliah, and Zedekiah;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
NOW those who took an oath and sealed it were: Nehemiah, the elder, the son of Hananiah, the high priest, and Zerahiah,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Nekhemiah the Elder, son of KhananYah Chief of the Priests and Zerakhyah
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Now those that set their seal were: Nehemiah the Tirshatha, the son of Hachaliah, and Zedekiah;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And over them that sealed were Neemias the Artasastha, son of Achalia, and Zedekias,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Signers of the Covenant
1Now these were the ones who sealed the document: Nehemiah the governor, son of Hacaliah, and also Zedekiah, 2Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah,…

Cross References
Nehemiah 9:38
In view of all this, we make a binding agreement, putting it in writing and sealing it with the names of our leaders, Levites, and priests.”

Ezra 10:3
So now let us make a covenant before our God to send away all the foreign wives and their children, according to the counsel of my lord and of those who tremble at the command of our God. Let it be done according to the Law.

Nehemiah 1:1
These are the words of Nehemiah son of Hacaliah: In the month of Chislev, in the twentieth year, while I was in the citadel of Susa,

Nehemiah 2:1
Now in the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was set before him, I took the wine and gave it to the king. I had never been sad in his presence,

Nehemiah 7:2
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.

Nehemiah 8:9
Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all of them, “This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the Law.

Nehemiah 12:26
They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe.

Nehemiah 13:6
While all this was happening, I was not in Jerusalem, because I had returned to Artaxerxes king of Babylon in the thirty-second year of his reign. Some time later I obtained leave from the king

Ezra 7:6
this Ezra came up from Babylon. He was a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses, which the LORD, the God of Israel, had given. The king had granted Ezra all his requests, for the hand of the LORD his God was upon him.

Ezra 8:18
And since the gracious hand of our God was upon us, they brought us Sherebiah—a man of insight from the descendants of Mahli son of Levi, the son of Israel—along with his sons and brothers, 18 men;

Ezra 9:1-2
After these things had been accomplished, the leaders approached me and said, “The people of Israel, including the priests and Levites, have not kept themselves separate from the surrounding peoples whose abominations are like those of the Canaanites, Hittites, Perizzites, Jebusites, Ammonites, Moabites, Egyptians, and Amorites. / Indeed, the Israelites have taken some of their daughters as wives for themselves and their sons, so that the holy seed has been mixed with the people of the land. And the leaders and officials have taken the lead in this unfaithfulness!”

2 Chronicles 34:31
So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book.

2 Kings 23:3
So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant.

Jeremiah 34:8
After King Zedekiah had made a covenant with all the people in Jerusalem to proclaim liberty, the word came to Jeremiah from the LORD

Jeremiah 50:5
They will ask the way to Zion and turn their faces toward it. They will come and join themselves to the LORD in an everlasting covenant that will never be forgotten.


Treasury of Scripture

Now those that sealed were, Nehemiah, the Tirshatha, the son of Hachaliah, and Zidkijah,

those that sealed.

Nehemiah 9:38
And because of all this we make a sure covenant, and write it; and our princes, Levites, and priests, seal unto it.

Nehemiah.

Nehemiah 8:9
And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day is holy unto the LORD your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law.

Tirshatha.

Nehemiah 7:70
And some of the chief of the fathers gave unto the work. The Tirshatha gave to the treasure a thousand drams of gold, fifty basons, five hundred and thirty priests' garments.

Ezra 2:63
And the Tirshatha said unto them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, till there stood up a priest with Urim and with Thummim.

son of Hachaliah.

Nehemiah 1:1
The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. And it came to pass in the month Chisleu, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the palace,

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Nehemiah 10
1. The names of those who sealed the covenant.
29. The points of the covenant.














Now these were the ones who sealed the document
This phrase introduces a significant moment in the narrative of Nehemiah, where the leaders of the people of Israel are making a formal commitment to follow God's law. The act of sealing a document in ancient times was a solemn and binding agreement, akin to signing a contract today. The Hebrew word for "sealed" is "ḥātam," which implies a sense of finality and authority. This act of sealing signifies the leaders' dedication to uphold the covenant with God, reflecting a deep spiritual renewal and commitment among the Israelites.

Nehemiah the governor
Nehemiah is identified here by his official title, "the governor," which underscores his leadership role and authority in the community. The Hebrew name "Nehemiah" means "Yahweh comforts," which is fitting given his mission to restore Jerusalem and its people. As governor, Nehemiah was responsible for the political and spiritual welfare of the people, and his leadership was crucial in guiding them back to faithfulness. His role as a governor also highlights the integration of faith and governance, demonstrating that leadership should be rooted in a commitment to God's principles.

son of Hacaliah
This phrase provides a genealogical context, linking Nehemiah to his family lineage. The mention of his father, Hacaliah, serves to authenticate Nehemiah's identity and heritage. In the Hebrew tradition, lineage was important for establishing one's place within the community and God's covenant people. It also emphasizes the continuity of faith and responsibility passed down through generations, reminding readers of the importance of family in nurturing and sustaining spiritual values.

and Zedekiah
The inclusion of Zedekiah, whose name means "Yahweh is righteous," suggests that he was a significant figure in this covenant renewal. While not much is known about this particular Zedekiah, his presence alongside Nehemiah indicates a collective leadership effort. The name itself reflects a theological truth about God's nature and serves as a reminder of the righteousness that the people are called to emulate. This partnership in leadership underscores the communal aspect of the covenant, where multiple leaders come together to guide the people in faithfulness to God.

(1) Zidkijah.--Probably, Zadok the scribe (Nehemiah 13:13), Nehemiah's secretary. (Comp. Ezra 4:8.)

Verse 1. - Nehemiah, as Tirshatha, or civil ruler, naturally appended his seal first of all. He was followed by Zidkijah, or Zadok, probably his secretary (Nehemiah 13:13).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Now
וְעַ֖ל (wə·‘al)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

those who sealed [the document were]:
הַחֲתוּמִ֑ים (ha·ḥă·ṯū·mîm)
Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural
Strong's 2856: To seal, affix a seal, seal up

Nehemiah
נְחֶמְיָ֧ה (nə·ḥem·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5166: Nehemiah -- 'Yah comforts', three Israelites

the governor,
הַתִּרְשָׁ֛תָא (hat·tir·šā·ṯā)
Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 8660: (a person title) governor

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Hacaliah,
חֲכַלְיָ֖ה (ḥă·ḵal·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2446: Hacaliah -- perhaps 'wait for Yah', father of Nehemiah

and also Zedekiah,
וְצִדְקִיָּֽה׃ (wə·ṣiḏ·qî·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6667: Zedekiah -- 'Yah is righteousness', six Israelites


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