Nehemiah 10:1 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Now those that sealed were, Nehemiah, the Tirshatha, the son of Hachaliah, and Zidkijah, ”

Nehemiah 10:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The “Zidkijah” of this passage is probably the same as “Zadok” Nehemiah 13:13 . “Zadok” is expressly called “the scribe,” and it was probably as the scribe who drew up the document that “Zidkijah”...
Nehemiah 10:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Nehemiah 9:38 to Nehemiah 10:39 . The Covenant. This section is probably originally from Ezra's memoirs, though it has been considerably worked over, presumably not by the Chronicler, since he w...
Nehemiah 10:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

those that sealed. These are stated by the Talmudical writings, and the unanimous voice of tradition, to have formed "The Great Synagogue". It consisted at first of 120 members, but was afterward r...
Nehemiah 10:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Now those that sealed were , Nehemiah, the Tirshatha, the son of Hachaliah, and Zidkijah, Now those that sealed - Four classes here seal. Nehemiah first, as their governor. And after him, secondly,...
Nehemiah 10:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Those that sealed were, Nehemiah, &c.— It appears from this, that the government of the Jews was an aristocracy, or a government in which the nobles were the rulers. This mode of administration...
Nehemiah 10:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Now those that sealed were, Nehemiah, the Tirshatha, the son of Hachaliah, and Zidkijah, Nehemiah, the Tirshatha. His name was first placed in the roll on account of his high official rank, a...
Nehemiah 10:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

List of Those Who Participated in the Covenant 1. Now those that sealed were ] The names that follow ZidMjah's are those of families whose living representatives sealed on behalf of their houses....
Nehemiah 10:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Zidkijah. — Probably, Zadok the scribe ( Nehemiah 13:13 ), Nehemiah’s secretary. (Comp. Ezra 4:8 .)
Nehemiah 10:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

THE COVENANT Nehemiah 10:1-39 THE tenth chapter of Nehemiah introduces us to one of the most vital crises in the History of Israel. It shows us how the secret cult of the priests of Jehovah bec...
Nehemiah 10:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Following their humiliation, the people entered into a new covenant with God. This covenant was sealed representatively by the priests (3-8), Levites (9-13), rulers (14-27). To its terms all the peop...
Nehemiah 10:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

CONTENTS This chapter records the names of them that subscribed to the covenant. And here also are the outlines of the covenant itself.
Nehemiah 10:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Now those that sealed were ,.... That sealed the covenant, made Nehemiah 9:38 . Nehemiah the Tirshatha, the son of Hachaliah ; the governor of the Jews: and Zidkijah ; who seems also to have be...
Nehemiah 10:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Now those that sealed [were], Nehemiah, the Tirshatha, the son of Hachaliah, and Zidkijah, Ver. 1. Now those that sealed were, Nehemiah, the Tirshatha ] He is first mentioned, not as a priest, but...
Nehemiah 10:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Now those that sealed Both in their own names, and in the name of all the rest. It may seem strange that Ezra doth not appear among them. But that might be because he was prevented by some sickness...
Nehemiah 10:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

THE NAMES OF THOSE WHO SEALED (vv. 1-27) Nehemiah is first mentioned as having endorsed the covenant, then 22 priests listed along with him (vv. 1-8). Then 17 Levites are listed (vv. 9-13), foll...
Nehemiah 10:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Sealing of the Covenant. B. C. 444. 1 Now those that sealed were, Nehemiah, the Ti...
Nehemiah 10:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

NEHEMIAH CHAPTER 10 The names of those that sealed the covenant, Nehemiah 10:1-27 . The rest of the people cleave to them: the covenant, Nehemiah 10:28-39 . Those that sealed, both in their...
Nehemiah 10:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Names Of The Leaders Of Families Who Sealed The Sure Agreement ( Nehemiah 10:1 ). Nehemiah 10:1 ‘Now those who sealed were:' Literally ‘on the seal were --.' The names are now given of the...
Nehemiah 10:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

EXPLANATORY NOTES.] Nehemiah 10:1-27 .] “First came the name of the governor, the Tirshatha; next Zidkijah , perhaps the secretary to the governor. Then follow twenty-one names of priests , se...
Nehemiah 10:1 - Scofield Reference Notes

Tirshatha See margin reference; ( See Scofield) - ( Nehemiah 3:26 ).
Nehemiah 10:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Nehemiah 10:1 . Those that sealed were the governor, the priests, the levites, and the chiefs or princes of the people. The more distinguished men of these several orders, with the full sanction o...
Nehemiah 10:1 - The Biblical Illustrator

Now those that sealed were, Nehemiah. Covenanting with God - I. The parties entering the covenant. 1. Nehemiah the governor. This is true greatness in the sight of God, to be foremost in con...
Nehemiah 10:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION THE NAMES OF THOSE WHO SEALED , AND THE TERMS OF THE COVENANT ( Nehemiah 10:1-16 .). The covenant which the Levites had recommended, probably at the suggestion...
Nehemiah 10:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Now, those that sealed were, literally, "those on the sealings," that is, the names of those appearing on the sealed documents: Nehemiah, the Tirshatha, he being the first signer, not only by virtu...
Nehemiah 10:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Ezra 2:63 ; Nehemiah 1:1 ; Nehemiah 7:70 ; Nehemiah 8:9 ; Nehemiah 9:38
Nehemiah 10:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Sealed — Both in their own names, and in the name of all the rest. It may seem strange that Ezra doth not appear among them. But that might be because he was prevented, by some sickness, or other e...

Nehemiah 10:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Nehemiah 10:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Nehemiah 10:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Nehemiah 10:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Nehemiah 10:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Nehemiah 10:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Nehemiah 10:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Nehemiah 10:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Nehemiah 10:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Nehemiah 10:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Nehemiah 10:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Nehemiah 10:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Nehemiah 10:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Nehemiah 10:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Nehemiah 10:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Nehemiah 10:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Nehemiah 10:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Nehemiah 10:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Nehemiah 10:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Nehemiah 10:1 - Scofield Reference Notes

Nehemiah 10:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Nehemiah 10:1 - The Biblical Illustrator

Nehemiah 10:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Nehemiah 10:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Nehemiah 10:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Nehemiah 10:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes