Nehemiah 11:9

9 And Joel son of Zicri, their chief officer; and Judah son of Hassenuah, 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

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FOOTNOTES:

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

Nehemiah 11:9 In-Context

7 These are the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, son of Joed, son of Pedaiah, son of Kolaiah, son of Maaseiah, son of Ithiel, son of Jeshaiah.

8 And [following] after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred and twenty-eight.

9 And Joel son of Zicri, their chief officer; and Judah son of Hassenuah, second [in command] over the city.

10 From the priests: Jedaiah son of Jehoiarib, Jakin,

11 Seraiah son of Hilkiah, son of Meshullam, son of Zadok, son of Meraioth, son of Ahitub--the leader of the house of God--