Nehemiah 10:14
What does Nehemiah 10:14 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 10:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 10:14 means
The chiefs of the people begin with Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani. These heads represent clans and districts, not merely individuals. Their sealing indicates that households and local communities across Judah are binding themselves to God’s law. Civic leaders agree to enforce and embody covenant obligations—guarding the Sabbath, rejecting intermarriage, and supporting the temple. Their names show that the covenant reaches the marketplace and the home, not just the sanctuary. Public authority submits to divine authority.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The chiefs of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,
KJV
King James Version · 1611The chief of the people; Parosh, Pahath–moab, Elam, Zatthu, Bani,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The chiefs of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The chiefs of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Heads of the people: Parosh, Pahath-Moab, Elam, Zatthu, Bani,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The heads of the people, Pharos, Phahath Moab, Elam, Zethu, Bani,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890— The chief of the people: Parosh, Pahath-Moab, Elam, Zatthu, Bani,
Context
Having recorded religious leaders, the writer names civic chiefs. This widening circle of accountability prepares for vows that involve social and economic practices. The chiefs’ participation is vital because they influence marriage arrangements, commercial activity, and community collections. As the list extends through verse 27, the reader sees that the covenant is broadly owned. After the roster, verses 28–39 will summarize the people’s participation and spell out specific commitments.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Nehemiah 7:11
The children of Pahath-moab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand and eight hundredandeighteen.
- Ezra 2:3
The children of Parosh, two thousand a hundred seventy and two.
- Nehemiah 7:15
The children of Binnui, six hundred forty and eight.
- Nehemiah 3:11
Malchijah the son of Harim, and Hasshub the son of Pahath-moab, repaired another portion, and the tower of the furnaces.
- Nehemiah 7:8
The children of Parosh, two thousand a hundred and seventy and two.
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