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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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