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The list of eighty-four names included:
The governor, Nehemiah (Nehemiah 10:1)
A group of priests (Nehemiah 10:2–8; compare 12:1–7)
Levites (Nehemiah 10:9–13; compare 9:4–5; 12:8–9)
Leaders (Nehemiah 10:14–27; compare 3:4–31)
The people, embracing the prayer, renewed their dedication to God and his word. They signed their names to show their commitment (Nehemiah 9:38–10:27) and took an oath to follow the covenant (10:28–39).
This section, possibly from Ezra’s personal memoirs, explains how Ezra’s teaching of God’s law renewed the people's commitment to serve God and follow his instructions. Spiritual revival occurred alongside the civic work of Ezra and Nehemiah.
People
Azariah: Priest who participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall Jeremiah: A priest who returned from the Babylonian exile Seraiah: Priest who returned from Babylonian exile
Glossary
Azariah Book of Nehemiah Genealogy Jeremiah (Person) Nehemiah (Person) Seraiah
Topics
Azariah: A Captive Returned from Babylon Decision: Israelites Ezra: A Leading Priest Among the Colonists Under Zerubbabel: Probably Identical with Azariah In Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Return from the Captivity Seraiah: One Who Sealed the Covenant with Nehemiah