Albert Barnes Commentary Nehemiah 7:2

"that I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the governor of the castle, charge over Jerusalem; for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many." — Nehemiah 7:2 (ASV)

My brother Hanani - See Nehemiah 1:2.

The ruler of the palace - Or, “the governor of the fortress.” See the marginal reference note.

He - i.e., Hananiah.