Nehemiah 11:24

24 And Phathaia son of Baseza was in attendance on the king in every matter for the people,

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.

Nehemiah 11:24 In-Context

22 And the overseer of the Levites the son of Bani, son of Ozi, son of Asabia, the son of Micha. Of the sons of Asaph the singers over the house of God,

23 For so was the king's commandment concerning them.

24 And Phathaia son of Baseza was in attendance on the king in every matter for the people,

25 and with regard to villages in their country district: and of the children of Juda dwelt in Cariatharboc,

26 and in Jesu,