Nehemiah 10:2

In Nehemiah 10:2, we see a list of the leaders who sealed the covenant with God, committing themselves to follow His laws and commands. This act of sealing the covenant symbolized their dedication and obedience to God's Word. By publicly affirming their commitment, these leaders set an example for the rest of the people to follow, emphasizing the importance of unity and faithfulness in serving the Lord. This verse highlights the significance of making a deliberate choice to live according to God's will and the accountability that comes with such a decision. It serves as a reminder for believers today to wholeheartedly commit themselves to God and His Word, aligning their lives with His principles and purposes.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

At the head of the signatures stood Nehemiah the Tirshatha, as governor of the country, and Zidkijah, a high official, of whom nothing further is known, perhaps (after the analogy of Ezr 4:9, Ezr 4:17) secretary to the governor. Then follow (in vv. 3-9) twenty-one names, with the addition: these, the priests. Of these twenty-one names, fifteen occur in Neh 12:2-7 as chiefs of the priests who came up with Joshua and Zerubbabel from Babylon, and in Neh 12:11-20 as heads of priestly houses. Hence it is obvious that all the twenty-one names are those of heads of priestly classes, who signed the agreement in the names of the houses and families of their respective classes. Seraiah is probably the prince of the house of God dwelling at Jerusalem, mentioned Neh 11:11, who signed in place of the high priest. For further remarks on the orders of priests and their heads, see Neh 12:1.