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Nehemiah 11:24

King James Version (KJV)

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And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabeel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, [was] at the king’s hand in all matters concerning the people.

Nehemiah 11:24 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Nehemiah 11:24

Theological / Devotional

At the king’s hand. Pethahiah’s office was similar to that held by Ezra (see on Ezra 7:12). An intermediary between the Persian court and Judea, he may have been a courier assigned to liaison duties.

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