Nehemiah 10:22 (KJV)

What does Nehemiah 10:22 mean?

Nehemiah 10:22 lists three individuals—Pelatiah, Hanan, and Anaiah—as part of a group who sealed or affirmed a covenant agreement with God. This verse is part of a longer list naming those who committed themselves to follow God's law at a key moment in Israel's history.

Nehemiah, a Jewish leader in Jerusalem after the exile, is recording the names of community leaders who publicly pledged to uphold the law of Moses. The list shows the seriousness and communal nature of the covenant, highlighting that specific people stood up to be counted. Each name represents a family or clan leader, underscoring the collective responsibility and unity of the returned exiles in renewing their commitment to God.