Nehemiah 10:24
New International Version
Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,

New Living Translation
Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,

English Standard Version
Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,

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Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,

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Hallohesh, Pileha, Shobek,

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Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,

New American Standard Bible
Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,

NASB 1995
Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,

NASB 1977
Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,

Legacy Standard Bible
Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,

Amplified Bible
Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,

Christian Standard Bible
Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,

American Standard Version
Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,

Contemporary English Version
Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,

English Revised Version
Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,

International Standard Version
Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,

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Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,

NET Bible
Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,

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Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,

Webster's Bible Translation
Hallohesh, Pileha, Shobek,

World English Bible
Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,

Young's Literal Translation
Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,

Smith's Literal Translation
Halohesh, Pileha, Shobek,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Alohes, Phalea, Sobec,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,

New American Bible
Hallhohesh, Pilha, Shobek,

New Revised Standard Version
Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Hallosh, Pileha, Shobek,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Halush, Pelkha, Shebuq
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Aloes, Phalai, Sobec,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Signers of the Covenant
23Hoshea, Hananiah, Hasshub, 24Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek, 25Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah,…

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.”

Nehemiah 13:1-3
At that time the Book of Moses was read aloud in the hearing of the people, and in it they found the passage stating that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever enter the assembly of God, / because they had not met the Israelites with food and water, but had hired Balaam to call down a curse against them (although our God had turned the curse into a blessing). / As soon as the people heard this law, they excluded from Israel all of foreign descent.

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.

Ezra 9:4
Then everyone who trembled at the words of the God of Israel gathered around me because of the unfaithfulness of the exiles, while I sat there in horror until the evening offering.

Deuteronomy 29:12-15
so that you may enter into the covenant of the LORD your God, which He is making with you today, and into His oath, / and so that He may establish you today as His people, and He may be your God as He promised you and as He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. / I am making this covenant and this oath not only with you, ...

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.

2 Chronicles 29:10
Now it is in my heart to make a covenant with the LORD, the God of Israel, so that His fierce anger will turn away from us.

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.

Joshua 24:25
On that day Joshua made a covenant for the people, and there at Shechem he established for them a statute and ordinance.

Exodus 24:3-8
When Moses came and told the people all the words and ordinances of the LORD, they all responded with one voice: “All the words that the LORD has spoken, we will do.” / And Moses wrote down all the words of the LORD. Early the next morning he got up and built an altar at the base of the mountain, along with twelve pillars for the twelve tribes of Israel. / Then he sent out some young men of Israel, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed young bulls as peace offerings to the LORD. ...

Jeremiah 34:8-10
After King Zedekiah had made a covenant with all the people in Jerusalem to proclaim liberty, the word came to Jeremiah from the LORD / that each man should free his Hebrew slaves, both male and female, and no one should hold his fellow Jew in bondage. / So all the officials and all the people who entered into this covenant agreed that they would free their menservants and maidservants and no longer hold them in bondage. They obeyed and released them,

Psalm 119:106
I have sworn and confirmed that I will keep Your righteous judgments.

Matthew 26:28
This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

Hebrews 9:15-20
Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant. / In the case of a will, it is necessary to establish the death of the one who made it, / because a will does not take effect until the one who made it has died; it cannot be executed while he is still alive. ...

Romans 12:1-2
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. / Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.


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














Hallohesh
Hallohesh is mentioned as one of the leaders who sealed the covenant in Nehemiah 10. The name Hallohesh may mean "whisperer" or "enchanter." This reflects the importance of names in Hebrew culture, often indicating character or destiny. Hallohesh's inclusion signifies his role in the community's spiritual renewal. The act of sealing the covenant was a public declaration of commitment to God's laws, reflecting the broader theme of covenant renewal seen throughout the Old Testament, such as in Joshua 24:25 and 2 Kings 23:3.

Pilha
Pilha is another signatory of the covenant. The name Pilha is less common, and its meaning is not entirely clear, but it may be related to the Hebrew root for "wonder" or "miracle." This could symbolize the miraculous nature of the community's restoration and return from exile. The presence of Pilha in this list underscores the collective responsibility of the people to uphold the covenant, reminiscent of the communal aspects of the Mosaic Law, where the community's faithfulness was crucial for receiving God's blessings.

Shobek
Shobek is also listed among those who sealed the covenant. The name Shobek might mean "entwined" or "interwoven," suggesting a sense of unity and interconnectedness among the covenant signatories. This unity is essential for the rebuilding efforts in Jerusalem, both physically and spiritually. The act of covenant renewal in Nehemiah parallels the dedication seen in the rebuilding of the temple under Zerubbabel and the spiritual reforms under Ezra, highlighting the ongoing need for spiritual vigilance and commitment to God's commands.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Hallohesh
A leader among the people who sealed the covenant in Nehemiah 10. His name is listed among those who committed to follow God's law and separate themselves from the surrounding peoples.

2. Pilha
Another signatory of the covenant. Like Hallohesh, Pilha represents the collective commitment of the community to uphold the covenant with God.

3. Shobek
Also a signatory of the covenant. His inclusion signifies the unity and shared responsibility among the leaders and the people in renewing their commitment to God.
Teaching Points
Commitment to God’s Covenant
The act of sealing the covenant in Nehemiah 10 demonstrates a public and communal commitment to follow God's laws. As believers, we are called to renew our commitment to God regularly, both individually and as a community.

Leadership and Responsibility
The leaders listed in Nehemiah 10:24 took responsibility for guiding the people in spiritual renewal. Christian leaders today are called to lead by example, encouraging others to live according to God’s Word.

Unity in Faith
The collective action of the leaders and people in Nehemiah 10 underscores the importance of unity in faith. As a church, we should strive for unity in our commitment to God’s purposes.

Historical Continuity of God’s Covenant
The renewal of the covenant in Nehemiah reflects a continuity of God’s promises throughout history. Understanding this continuity helps us appreciate the faithfulness of God and our place in His redemptive plan.

Personal Reflection and Repentance
The covenant renewal was a time for personal and communal reflection and repentance. We should regularly examine our lives, repent of our sins, and seek to align ourselves with God’s will.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Hallohesh,
הַלּוֹחֵ֥שׁ (hal·lō·w·ḥêš)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3873: Hallohesh -- 'whisperer', a leader in Israel

Pilha,
פִּלְחָ֖א (pil·ḥā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6401: Pilha -- a postexilic Israel

Shobek,
שׁוֹבֵֽק׃ (šō·w·ḇêq)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7733: Shobek -- one who signed Nehemiah's covenant


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