Nehemiah 11:9

9 Joel son of Zichri was their leader, and Judah son of Hassenuah was the second ranking official in the city.

Nehemiah 11:9 Meaning and Commentary

Nehemiah 11:9

And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer
Or chief governor of the city:

and Judah the son of Senuah was second over the city;
or the deputy governor of it; so Pitholaus is called an under governor in Jerusalem by Josephus ^F12

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FOOTNOTES:

F12 Antiqu. l. 14. c. 6. sect. 1.

Nehemiah 11:9 In-Context

7 [Members of the tribe of Benjamin:] Sallu, the son of Meshullam and grandson of Joed. His other ancestors included Pedaiah, Kolaiah, Maaseiah, Ithiel, and Jeshaiah.

8 Gabbai and Sallai, close relatives of Sallu. In all, 928 Benjaminites lived in Jerusalem.

9 Joel son of Zichri was their leader, and Judah son of Hassenuah was the second ranking official in the city.

10 [Priests:] Jedaiah son of Joiarib, and Jachin.

11 Seraiah, the son of Hilkiah and grandson of Meshullam. His ancestors included Zadok, Meraioth, and Ahitub, who was the High Priest.