11:24 Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, one of the descendants of Zerah son of Judah, was an adviser to the king 6 in every matter pertaining to the people.
1 tn The first words of v. 17, “who were rebuilding the wall,” should be taken with the latter part of v. 16.
2 tn Heb “were carrying loads.” The LXX reads ἐν ὅπλοις (en hoplois, “with weapons”).
3 tn Heb “cause to stand on us.”
4 tc The MT reads “to give upon us.” However, the term עָלֵינוּ (’alenu, “upon us”) should probably be deleted, following a few medieval Hebrew
5 tn Heb “house” (also in vv. 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39).
6 tn Heb “to the hand of the king.”
7 tn Heb “people and people.”