Nehemiah 11:9

9 Joel son of Zicri was appointed over them, and Judah son of Hassenuah was second in charge of the new area of 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 descendants of Benjamin who moved into Jerusalem. There was Sallu son of Meshullam. (Meshullam was the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah. Pedaiah was the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah. Maaseiah was the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah.)
8 Following him were Gabbai and Sallai, for a total of 928 men.
9 Joel son of Zicri was appointed over them, and Judah son of Hassenuah was second in charge of the new area of the city.
10 These are the priests who moved into Jerusalem. There was Jedaiah son of Joiarib, Jakin,
11 and Seraiah son of Hilkiah, the supervisor in the Temple. (Hilkiah was the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok. Zadok was the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub.)
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