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Family Representatives
One key insight from commentators is that the names listed here, such as Meshullam, Abijah, and Mijamin, likely represent entire priestly families rather than just individuals. This highlights that the covenant renewal was a corporate commitment, with the heads of clans sealing the agreement on behalf of their whole lineage.
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Albert Barnes
On Nehemiah 10:2–8
18th Century
Theologian
The names are not personal, but designate families. The seal of the high-priestly house of Seraiah was probably appended either by Ezra or Eliashib…
John Gill
On Nehemiah 10:7
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on Nehemiah 10:1).
Matthew Henry
On Nehemiah 10:1–31
17th Century
Minister
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…