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Nehemiah 11:9

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9 Joel son of Zichri was their overseer; and Judah son of Hassenuah was second in charge of the city.
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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

FOOTNOTES:

F12 Antiqu. l. 14. c. 6. sect. 1.
Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Nehemiah 11:9 In-Context

7 And these are the Benjaminites: Sallu son of Meshullam son of Joed son of Pedaiah son of Kolaiah son of Maaseiah son of Ithiel son of Jeshaiah.
8 And his brothers Gabbai, Sallai: nine hundred twenty-eight.
9 Joel son of Zichri was their overseer; and Judah son of Hassenuah was second in charge of the city.
10 Of the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib, Jachin,
11 Seraiah son of Hilkiah son of Meshullam son of Zadok son of Meraioth son of Ahitub, officer of the house of God,
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