Nehemiah 10:26
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Ahiah, Hanan, Anan,

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Ahiah, Hanan, Anan,

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Ahiah, Hanan, Anan,

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Ahijah, Hanan, Anan,

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And Ahijah, Hanan, Anan,

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Ahijah, Hanan, Anan,

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Ahiah, Hanan, Anan,

NASB 1995
Ahiah, Hanan, Anan,

NASB 1977
Ahiah, Hanan, Anan,

Legacy Standard Bible
Ahiah, Hanan, Anan,

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Ahiah, Hanan, Anan,

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Ahijah, Hanan, Anan,

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Ahijah, Hanan, Anan,

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and Ahiah, Hanan, Anan,

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Ahiah, Hanan, Anan,

English Revised Version
and Ahiah, Hanan, Anan;

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Ahiah, Hanan, Anan,

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Ahiah, Hanan, Anan,

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Ahijah, Hanan, Anan,

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Ahiah, Hanan, Anan,

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and Ahiah, Hanan, Anan,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Ahijah, Hanan, Anan,

World English Bible
Ahiah, Hanan, Anan,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Ahijah, Hanan, Anan,

Young's Literal Translation
and Ahijah, Hanan, Anan,

Smith's Literal Translation
Ahijah, Hanan, Anan,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Echaia, Hanan, Anan,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Ahiah, Hanan, Anan,

New American Bible
Ahiah, Hanan, Anan,

New Revised Standard Version
Ahiah, Hanan, Anan,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Ahijah, Hanan, Anan,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Akhiyah, Khanani, Enan
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Ahiah, Hanan, Anan;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Aia, Aenan, Enam,

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Context
Signers of the Covenant
25Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah, 26Ahijah, Hanan, Anan, 27Malluch, Harim, and Baanah.…

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 11:1-2
Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city of Jerusalem, while the remaining nine were to dwell in their own towns. / And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.

Ezra 10:19
They pledged to send their wives away, and for their guilt they presented a ram from the flock as a guilt offering.

Ezra 10:25
And among the other Israelites, from the descendants of Parosh: Ramiah, Izziah, Malchijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Malchijah, and Benaiah.

Ezra 10:29
From the descendants of Bani: Meshullam, Malluch, Adaiah, Jashub, Sheal, and Jeremoth.

Ezra 10:44
All these men had married foreign women, and some of them had children by these wives.

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, ...

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.

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.

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.

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

Luke 22:20
In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you.


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Ahijah
The name "Ahijah" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "brother of Yahweh" or "Yahweh is my brother." This name reflects a deep connection to God, emphasizing the familial relationship that the Israelites felt with their Creator. In the context of Nehemiah, the mention of Ahijah signifies the importance of individuals who were committed to the covenant renewal. Historically, names like Ahijah were common among the Israelites, reflecting their devotion and the theocentric nature of their society. The presence of such a name in the covenant list underscores the personal commitment to God that was expected of each individual.

Hanan
The name "Hanan" means "gracious" or "merciful" in Hebrew. This name is a reminder of God's character, as He is often described as gracious and merciful throughout the Scriptures. In the context of Nehemiah, Hanan's inclusion in the list of signatories to the covenant renewal highlights the community's reliance on God's grace and mercy as they sought to restore their relationship with Him. Historically, the period of Nehemiah was one of rebuilding and renewal, both physically and spiritually, and names like Hanan would have served as a constant reminder of the divine attributes they aspired to emulate.

Anan
The name "Anan" is derived from the Hebrew word for "cloud." In biblical symbolism, clouds often represent the presence and glory of God, as seen in the cloud that led the Israelites through the wilderness and the cloud that filled the temple. Anan's inclusion in the covenant list may symbolize the community's desire to dwell under God's presence and guidance. The historical context of Nehemiah's time was one of seeking divine direction and favor as the Israelites rebuilt Jerusalem and reestablished their identity as God's chosen people. The name Anan serves as a metaphor for the protective and guiding presence of God that the community earnestly sought.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Ahijah,
וַאֲחִיָּ֥ה (wa·’ă·ḥî·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 281: Ahijah -- 'brother of Yah', an Israelite name

Hanan,
חָנָ֖ן (ḥā·nān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2605: Hanan -- 'gracious', the name of several Israelites

Anan,
עָנָֽן׃ (‘ā·nān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6052: Anan -- an Israelite


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