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Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer; and Judah the son of Hassenuah was second over the city.
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Godly Civic Leadership
Commentators explain that this verse outlines a clear leadership structure for Jerusalem. Joel son of Zichri served as the chief overseer or governor, while Judah son of Hassenuah was his deputy. This demonstrates that the restored community was not just a random collection of people, but an organized society with appointed leaders responsible for its governance and well-being.
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Nehemiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
See the marginal reference notes. Both accounts appear to be extracts from a public official register that Nehemiah had prepared for his census. Th…
19th Century
Anglican
The heads in Jerusalem: the list, as compared with 1 Chronicles 9:0, is by no means complete. Judah and Benjamin are represented, with …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer Or chief governor of the city:
and Judah the son of…
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