Nehemiah 11:9

9 Joel, son of Zichri, was in charge, and Judah, son of Senuah, was second-in-command over 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


FOOTNOTES:

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

Nehemiah 11:9 In-Context

7 These are the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu, who was the son of Meshullam, who was the son of Joed, who was the son of Pedaiah, who was the son of Kolaiah, who was the son of Maaseiah, who was the son of Ithiel, who was the son of Jeshaiah,
8 and after him, Gabbai [and] Sallai. [The number of Benjamin's descendants] totaled 928.
9 Joel, son of Zichri, was in charge, and Judah, son of Senuah, was second-in-command over the city.
10 These were the priests: Jedaiah (son of Joiarib), Jachin,
11 Seraiah, who was the son of Hilkiah, who was the son of Meshullam, who was the son of Zadok, who was the son of Meraioth, who was the son of Ahitub, who was the supervisor of God's temple.
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