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These were in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and of Ezra the priest the scribe.
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A Historical Anchor
Commentators explain that this verse serves as a crucial historical anchor. By naming Joiakim the high priest, Nehemiah the governor, and Ezra the scribe, the author firmly places the preceding lists of religious personnel into a specific, well-known time period. This provides historical clarity and context for the reader.
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19th Century
Anglican
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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Presbyterian
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