Nehemiah 11:10
Nehemiah 11:10 Meaning and Explanation
“Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The list of priests living in Jerusalem begins with Jedaiah, Joiarib, and Jachin.
What Does Nehemiah 11:10 Mean?
Attention shifts from the lay tribes to the priests who settled in the holy city. The register opens with the names Jedaiah, Joiarib, and Jachin, heads of priestly houses.
A restored Jerusalem needed its priests near the temple to lead worship and offer the appointed sacrifices. Placing their names at the head of this section underscores that the city's true center was the house of God and the service rendered there.
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What does Nehemiah 11:10 mean?
The list of priests living in Jerusalem begins with Jedaiah, Joiarib, and Jachin.