Nehemiah 6:18
6:18 For many in Judah had sworn allegiance to him, 1 because he was the son-in-law of Shecaniah son of Arah. His son Jonathan had married the daughter of Meshullam son of Berechiah.
Nehemiah 7:2
7:2 I then put in charge over Jerusalem 2 my brother Hanani and Hananiah 3 the chief of the citadel, for he was a faithful man and feared God more than many do.
Nehemiah 9:30
9:30 You prolonged your kindness 4 with them for many years, and you solemnly admonished them by your Spirit through your prophets. Still they paid no attention, 5 so you delivered them into the hands of the neighboring peoples. 6
1 tn Heb “were lords of oath.”
2 map For location see Map5-B1; Map6-F3; Map7-E2; Map8-F2; Map10-B3; JP1-F4; JP2-F4; JP3-F4; JP4-F4.
3 tn Some have suggested that “Hananiah” is another name for Hanani, Nehemiah’s brother, so that only one individual is mentioned here. However, the third person plural in v. 3 indicates two people are in view.
4 tn The Hebrew expression here is elliptical. The words “your kindness” are not included in the Hebrew text, but have been supplied in the translation for clarity.
5 tn Heb “did not give ear to.”
6 tn Heb “the peoples of the lands.”