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The chiefs of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,
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A Mix of Leaders
Scholars explain that this list of names represents the leaders of the people making the covenant. The names are a mix, representing specific individuals, entire families or clans, and even places. This shows a broad-based commitment from different segments of the community.
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Nehemiah
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19th Century
Anglican
The chief of the people. —Some of the names are personal, some belong to families, some represent places, and some are independent…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on Nehemiah 10:1).
Presbyterian
Conversion is separating from the course and custom of this world, devoting ourselves to the conduct directed by the word of God. When we bind ours…