Their chief officer was Joel son of Zicri, who was assisted by Judah son of Hassenuah, second-in-command over the city.
Parallel translations
- WEB Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer; and Judah the son of Hassenuah was second over the city.
- KJV And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer: and Judah the son of Senuah was second over the city.
- BSB Joel son of Zichri was the officer over them, and Judah son of Hassenuah was over the Second District of the city.
- NKJV Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer, and Judah the son of Senuah was second over the city.
- NASB Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer, and Judah the son of Hassenuah was second in command of the city.
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Quick answer
Joel oversaw the Benjamites, and Judah son of Hassenuah was second in charge of the city. Ordered leadership governed the resettled community.
Overview
Appointed overseers gave structure to the newly populated city, with Joel leading and Judah serving as deputy over Jerusalem. Good order and clear authority enabled the community to function and be defended. Scripture's attention to such arrangements reflects that God is a God of order, and that his people flourish under faithful, accountable leadership.
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- 1 Chr 9:7Of the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hassenuah,
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