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“These Are the Heads of the Priests”: Apposition and Leadership Lists in Neḥemyah 12:7

Introduction to Neḥemyah 12:7: Structuring Authority Through Syntactic Chains Neḥemyah 12:7 is part of a carefully preserved genealogical and administrative record. These priestly lists served to validate religious authority and temple function during the post-exilic period. The phrase אֵ֣לֶּה רָאשֵׁ֧י … Continue reading

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The Hifil Verb וַיַּלְעֵג in Nehemiah 4:1

Introduction to Nehemiah 4:1 Nehemiah 4:1 describes the reaction of Sanballat upon hearing that the Israelites were rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem. His response is one of anger and mockery, as captured by the Hifil verb וַיַּלְעֵג (vayyilʿēg). This verb … Continue reading

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