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Nehemiah 11:24

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24 Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the sons 1of Zerah the son of Judah, was the 2king's representative in all matters concerning the people.
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Nehemiah 11:24 Meaning and Commentary

Nehemiah 11:24

And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabeel, of the children of
Zerah, the son of Judah
The twin brother of Pharez, ( Genesis 38:30 ) was

at the king's hand in all matters concerning the people;
to speak for them to the king, as Jarchi; when they had a favour to ask of him, a petition to present to him, he delivered it for them, and by him the king returned the answer.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Nehemiah 11:24 In-Context

22 Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica, from the sons of Asaph, who were the singers for the service of the house of God.
23 For there was a commandment from the king concerning them and a firm regulation for the song leaders day by day.
24 Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the sons of Zerah the son of Judah, was the king's representative in all matters concerning the people.
25 Now as for the villages with their fields, some of the sons of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba and its towns, in Dibon and its towns, and in Jekabzeel and its villages,
26 and in Jeshua, in Moladah and Beth-pelet,

Cross References 2

  • 1. Genesis 38:30
  • 2. 1 Chronicles 18:17

Footnotes 1

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