Nehemiah 10:24
What does Nehemiah 10:24 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 10:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 10:24 means
Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek are named, again pointing to the breadth of the chiefs’ participation. Their sealing signals that public life—markets, gates, disputes—will be governed by God’s standards. The covenant is a pledge to reorder society according to the law, not just to heighten private devotion. When chiefs bind themselves, they commit to applying justice and protecting holy time and holy things in their spheres of influence.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,
KJV
King James Version · 1611Hallohesh, Pileha, Shobek,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Alohes, Phalea, Sobec,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek,
Context
Only a few names remain in the chiefs’ list. The text is moving toward closure of the roster and then to the people’s corporate decision and the covenant’s specific clauses. The emphasis on civic leaders prepares the reader for vows that will require social coordination—especially Sabbath practices and financial support for the temple. The stage is almost set for the transition from who to what.
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