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,

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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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Ahijah, Hanan, Anan,

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and Ahiah, Hanan, Anan,

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Ahiah, Hanan, Anan,

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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,

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And Ahijah, Hanan, Anan,

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














Ahijah
Ahijah is a name that appears several times in the Old Testament, often associated with prophetic figures. The name means "brother of Yahweh" or "Yahweh is my brother," reflecting a close relationship with God. In the context of Nehemiah 10, Ahijah is listed among those who sealed the covenant, indicating his commitment to the renewed dedication to God's law. This reflects the broader theme of covenant renewal found throughout the Old Testament, such as in the time of Joshua (Joshua 24:25) and King Josiah (2 Kings 23:3).

Hanan
Hanan is another name that appears multiple times in the Bible, often associated with individuals who served in various capacities, such as temple servants or leaders. The name means "gracious" or "merciful," which may reflect the character or hoped-for qualities of the individual. In Nehemiah 10, Hanan's inclusion in the list of covenant signers underscores the communal nature of the commitment to follow God's law, a theme that resonates with the collective responsibility emphasized in the Mosaic Law (Deuteronomy 29:10-15).

Anan
Anan is a less common biblical name, meaning "cloud" or "covering." His presence in the list of those who sealed the covenant in Nehemiah 10 highlights the diverse group of leaders and representatives involved in this significant moment of spiritual renewal. This act of sealing the covenant is reminiscent of other biblical covenants, such as the one made with Abraham (Genesis 15) and the Sinai covenant (Exodus 24:7-8), where a formal agreement is made between God and His people, often involving a written document or symbolic act.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ahijah
A name meaning "brother of Yahweh" or "Yahweh is my brother." In the context of Nehemiah 10, Ahijah is one of the signatories of the covenant, representing a commitment to follow God's law.

2. Hanan
This name means "gracious" or "merciful." Hanan is another signatory of the covenant, indicating a personal and communal dedication to the reforms and spiritual renewal led by Nehemiah.

3. Anan
The name Anan means "cloud." Anan is also listed among those who sealed the covenant, showing his role in the collective effort to restore and uphold the laws of God.

4. The Covenant
The event in Nehemiah 10 is the sealing of a covenant by the leaders, Levites, and priests to obey God's law, which was a significant moment of spiritual renewal and commitment for the Israelites.

5. Jerusalem
The setting for these events, Jerusalem is the city where the Israelites are rebuilding their community and faith after the Babylonian exile.
Teaching Points
Commitment to God's Word
The act of sealing the covenant demonstrates a deep commitment to living according to God's Word. As believers, we are called to continually renew our dedication to Scripture and its teachings.

Community and Accountability
The collective nature of the covenant highlights the importance of community in spiritual growth. We are encouraged to hold each other accountable and support one another in our faith journeys.

Names and Identity in God
The meanings of the names Ahijah, Hanan, and Anan remind us of our identity in God. Our names and actions should reflect our relationship with Him and His attributes.

Historical Continuity of Faith
The covenant renewal in Nehemiah 10 is part of a long history of God's people returning to Him. This continuity encourages us to learn from the past and remain steadfast in our faith.

Personal and Communal Renewal
Just as the Israelites renewed their covenant, we too must seek personal and communal renewal in our relationship with God, especially during times of spiritual complacency.

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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