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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
Baruch: A priest who sealed Nehemiah's covenant Daniel: Priest who returned from Babylonian exile Ginnethon: A priest who sealed the covenant during Nehemiah's time
Glossary
Baruch Book of Nehemiah Daniel (Person) Genealogy Ginnethon Nehemiah (Person)
Topics
Baruch: Son of Labai Daniel: A Descendant of Ithamar, and a Companion of Ezra Decision: Israelites Ginnethon: Also Called Ginnetho, a Companion of Nehemiah Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Return from the Captivity