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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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Nehemiah
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Charles Ellicott
On Nehemiah 12:12–26
19th Century
Bishop
List of representatives of Zerubbabel’s priests in the days of Joiakim, to which is added an account of the Levites in his day. Between these there…
John Gill
On Nehemiah 12:26
17th Century
Pastor
These were in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son
of Jozadak
Who was high pr…
Matthew Henry
On Nehemiah 12:1–26
17th Century
Minister
It is a debt we owe to faithful ministers, to remember our guides, who have spoken to us the word of God. It is good to know what our godly predece…