Nehemiah 11:9

9 And Joel the son of Zichri [was] their overseer: and Judah the son of Senuah [was] second 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 And these [are] the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jesaiah.
8 And after him, Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty and eight.
9 And Joel the son of Zichri [was] their overseer: and Judah the son of Senuah [was] second over the city.
10 Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin.
11 Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, [was] the ruler of the house of God.
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