Nehemiah 7:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Nehemiah 7:1-2

Nehemiah 7:1-2. And the Levites were appointed When I had given orders that the Levites should be summoned from all places to celebrate the dedication of the wall, as was done, Nehemiah 12:27. I gave my brother Hanani Of whom see Nehemiah 1:1-2. And Hananiah, the ruler of the palace Of Nehemiah’s court, justly called a palace, because he lived in great splendour, like a viceroy, though it was wholly at his own cost. Charge over Jerusalem To preserve its peace and safety, and to take... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 7:1-73

The wall completed (6:1-7:73)With the wall nearing completion, the enemies saw that their only hope lay in getting rid of Nehemiah himself. They tried to draw him out into the country where they could murder him, but Nehemiah was aware of their tricks (6:1-4). They then spread rumours, by means of an open letter, that Nehemiah was planning a revolt against Persia, but their efforts came to nothing (5-9).The enemies thought of yet another plan. They tried to make Nehemiah act in a way that would... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Nehemiah 7:2

Hanani. He must have returned to Jerusalem with Nehemiah. Compare Nehemiah 1:2 . and = even. Compare Nehemiah 1:2 . palace = stronghold. Compare Nehemiah 2:8 . North of Temple area. was a faithful man = was as [it were]truth's own man, man. feared = revered. God. Hebrew. 'eth - ha 'elohim = the [true, or triune] God. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Nehemiah 7:2

"I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the governor of the castle, charge over Jerusalem, for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many."Hanani here is the same person who brought Nehemiah the sad news about the state of Jerusalem while Nehemiah was still cupbearer to king Artaxerxes, Scholars are in disagreement on whether there is one man mentioned in this verse or two. As the translators have it, there are clearly two persons, Nehemiah's brother, and another person who was in charge... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Nehemiah 7:2

Nehemiah 7:2. I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah, &c.— Nehemiah was now, most likely, returning to Shushan, to give the king an account of the state of affairs in Judea; and, therefore, he took care to place such men in the city as he knew would faithfully secure it in his absence. Hanani is said to be his brother; but he chose his officers, not out of partial views to his own kindred, but because he knew that they would acquit themselves in their employment with a strict fidelity.... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Nehemiah 7:2

2. I gave my brother Hanani . . . charge over Jerusalem—If, as is commonly supposed, Nehemiah was now contemplating a return to Shushan according to his promise, it was natural that he should wish to entrust the custody of Jerusalem and the management of its civic affairs to men on whose ability, experience, and fidelity, he could confide. Hanani, a near relative (Nehemiah 1:2), was one, and with him was associated, as colleague, Hananiah, "the ruler of the palace"—that is, the marshal or... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Nehemiah 7:1-4

B. The Rebuilding of the Walls 3:1-7:4Nehemiah described the reconstruction of the walls, starting with the Sheep Gate near the city’s northeast corner, moving counterclockwise. This record honors those who-by building-helped reestablish Israel in the Promised Land, in harmony with God’s will (cf., e.g., Isaiah 52:11-12). read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Nehemiah 7:1-73

A List of those who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel2. Hanani] after carrying information to Nehemiah respecting the condition of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 1:2), he must have returned with him to Judaea. 3. Until the sun be hot] By this time the mass of the citizens would be astir. While they stand by] RV ’while they (i.e. the sentries) stand on guard.’4. The houses were not builded] i.e. the area of the city was not yet fully occupied with buildings.5. Reckoned by genealogy] It was proposed to... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Nehemiah 7:1-4

VII.(1-4) Measures were taken for the security of the city, now made a complete fortress. The comparative thinness of the population taxed the governor’s resources, and the result appears at a later stage.(1) Were appointed.—Placed in charge, probably over all the walls. This was an extraordinary provision, to be explained by the fact that these organised bodies formed a large proportion of the inhabitants. The Levites had usually guarded only the Temple.(2) Hanani.—Who probably had returned... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Nehemiah 7:1-73

CHAPTER 7 1. Provisions made for the defense of the city (Nehemiah 7:1-4 ) 2. The genealogy (Nehemiah 7:5-65 ) 3. Their whole number (Nehemiah 7:66-69 ) 4. The gifts for the work (Nehemiah 7:70-73 ) Nehemiah 7:1-4 . The wall had been finished and the doors set up. Porters, singers and the Levites were appointed, and Nehemiah gave to his brother Hanani and Hananiah, the ruler of the castle, charge over Jerusalem. The porters were gate keepers. These gate keepers are named in Ezra 2:42 ,... read more

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