Nehemiah 11:24

24 et Fataia filius Mesezebel de filiis Zera filii Iuda in manu regis iuxta omne verbum populi

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 et episcopus Levitarum in Hierusalem Azzi filius Bani filius Asabiae filius Matthaniae filius Michae de filiis Asaph cantores in ministerio domus Dei

23 praeceptum quippe regis super eos erat et ordo in cantoribus per dies singulos

24 et Fataia filius Mesezebel de filiis Zera filii Iuda in manu regis iuxta omne verbum populi

25 et in domibus per omnes regiones eorum de filiis Iuda habitaverunt in Cariatharbe et in filiabus eius et in Dibon et in filiabus eius et in Capsel et in viculis eius

26 et in Iesue et in Molada et in Bethfaleth