Nehemiah 11:9
“And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer: and Judah the son of Senuah was second over the city.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And his brethren, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and two,.... That is, the brethren or relations of Adaiah:…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Nehemiah 11:4-19
See the margin reference notes. Both accounts appear to be extracts from a public official register which Nehemiah…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And Joel - was their overseer - Joel was chief or magistrate over those, and Judah was his second or deputy. Perhaps…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Nehemiah 11:1-19
Jerusalem is called here the holy city (Neh 11:1), because there the temple was, and that was the place God had chosen…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And Joel, &c. There is nothing in the 1 Chron. list corresponding with this verse.
overseer Apparently the members of…