Nehemiah 10:21

Study note

Setting — The text continues a formal roster of covenant signatories in Nehemiah 10. The names appear between the preceding group in Nehemiah 10:20 and the succeeding group in Nehemiah 10:22.

The words — צָד֖וֹק (tza.Dok) translates literally to "Zadok," a proper name meaning "righteous" or "just." מְשֵׁיזַבְאֵ֥ל (me.shei.zav.'El) renders as "Meshezabel," a theophoric name meaning "God has delivered."

The thread — This verse functions as a structural link within the sequential roster of covenant adherents in Nehemiah 10. The pattern of naming individuals continues across Nehemiah 10:20 through Nehemiah 10:22 to document the collective agreement.

Why it lands — The text requires the reader to recognize the verse as a formal attestation of individual commitment within a broader communal covenant. It demands attention to the specific names that validate the agreement rather than abstract theological claims.

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