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Introduction to Nehemiah 10:1 Nehemiah 10:1 marks the beginning of a covenant renewal document, listing the names of those who sealed the agreement. The verse highlights Nehemiah’s leadership role and the official nature of the document. This passage reflects the administrative and legal language of post-exilic Judaism, where written agreements and recorded signatories were central to religious and political life. The passage consists of: An introductory phrase marking the list of signatories (וְעַ֖ל הַחֲתוּמִ֑ים, “And upon the sealed ones”). The title and name of the first signatory (נְחֶמְיָ֧ה הַתִּרְשָׁ֛תָא, “Nehemiah the Tirshatha”).… Learn Hebrew