Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah,
Parallel translations
- WEB Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah,
- BSB Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah,
- NKJV Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah,
- NASB Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah,
- NLT The following priests: Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah,
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Quick answer
Seraiah, Azariah, and Jeremiah are named among those who sealed the covenant. It matters because each represents real people binding themselves to obey God.
Overview
These priestly names continue the roster of covenant signatories. Such lists, though brief, testify that the renewal was concrete and corporate, not vague sentiment. Every name recorded reflects God's care for individuals within his covenant community, a care perfected in Christ, who knows his own by name.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Neh 12:33–34And Azariah, Ezra, and Meshullam,
- Neh 12:1Now these are the priests and the Levites that went up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,
- Neh 11:11Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, was the ruler of the house of God.
- Neh 3:23After him repaired Benjamin and Hashub over against their house. After him repaired Azariah the son of Maaseiah the son of Ananiah by his house.
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