Nehemiah - Chapter 10

Nehemiah 10.1 Now those that sealed were, Nehemiah, the Tirshatha, the son of Hachaliah, and Zidkijah, Nehemiah 10.2 Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, Nehemiah 10.3 Pashur, Amariah, Malchijah, Nehemiah 10.4 Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch, Nehemiah 10.5 Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah, Nehemiah 10.6 Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch, Nehemiah 10.7 Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin, Nehemiah 10.8 Maaziah, Bilgai, Shemaiah: these were the priests. Nehemiah 10.9 And the Levites: both Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel; Nehemiah 10.10 And their brethren, Shebaniah, Hodijah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan, Nehemiah 10.11 Micha, Rehob, Hashabiah, Nehemiah 10.12 Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah, Nehemiah 10.13 Hodijah, Bani, Beninu. Nehemiah 10.14 The chief of the people; Parosh, Pahathmoab, Elam, Zatthu, Bani, Nehemiah 10.15 Bunni, Azgad, Bebai, Nehemiah 10.16 Adonijah, Bigvai, Adin, Nehemiah 10.17 Ater, Hizkijah, Azzur, Nehemiah 10.18 Hodijah, Hashum, Bezai, Nehemiah 10.19 Hariph, Anathoth, Nebai, Nehemiah 10.20 Magpiash, Meshullam, Hezir, Nehemiah 10.21 Meshezabeel, Zadok, Jaddua, Nehemiah 10.22 Pelatiah, Hanan, Anaiah, Nehemiah 10.23 Hoshea, Hananiah, Hashub, Nehemiah 10.24 Hallohesh, Pileha, Shobek, Nehemiah 10.25 Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah, Nehemiah 10.26 And Ahijah, Hanan, Anan, Nehemiah 10.27 Malluch, Harim, Baanah. Nehemiah 10.28 And the rest of the people, the priests, the Levites, the porters, the singers, the Nethinims, and all they that had separated themselves from the people of the lands unto the law of God, their wives, their sons, and their daughters, every one having knowledge, and having understanding; Nehemiah 10.29 They clave to their brethren, their nobles, and entered into a curse, and into an oath, to walk in God’s law, which was given by Moses the servant of God, and to observe and do all the commandments of the LORD our Lord, and his judgments and his statutes; Nehemiah 10.30 And that we would not give our daughters unto the people of the land, not take their daughters for our sons: Nehemiah 10.31 And if the people of the land bring ware or any victuals on the sabbath day to sell, that we would not buy it of them on the sabbath, or on the holy day: and that we would leave the seventh year, and the exaction of every debt. Nehemiah 10.32 Also we made ordinances for us, to charge ourselves yearly with the third part of a shekel for the service of the house of our God; Nehemiah 10.33 For the shewbread, and for the continual meat offering, and for the continual burnt offering, of the sabbaths, of the new moons, for the set feasts, and for the holy things, and for the sin offerings to make an atonement for Israel, and for all the work of the house of our God. Nehemiah 10.34 And we cast the lots among the priests, the Levites, and the people, for the wood offering, to bring it into the house of our God, after the houses of our fathers, at times appointed year by year, to burn upon the altar of the LORD our God, as it is written in the law: Nehemiah 10.35 And to bring the firstfruits of our ground, and the firstfruits of all fruit of all trees, year by year, unto the house of the LORD: Nehemiah 10.36 Also the firstborn of our sons, and of our cattle, as it is written in the law, and the firstlings of our herds and of our flocks, to bring to the house of our God, unto the priests that minister in the house of our God: Nehemiah 10.37 And that we should bring the firstfruits of our dough, and our offerings, and the fruit of all manner of trees, of wine and of oil, unto the priests, to the chambers of the house of our God; and the tithes of our ground unto the Levites, that the same Levites might have the tithes in all the cities of our tillage. Nehemiah 10.38 And the priest the son of Aaron shall be with the Levites, when the Levites take tithes: and the Levites shall bring up the tithe of the tithes unto the house of our God, to the chambers, into the treasure house. Nehemiah 10.39 For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall bring the offering of the corn, of the new wine, and the oil, unto the chambers, where are the vessels of the sanctuary, and the priests that minister, and the porters, and the singers: and we will not forsake the house of our God.

Nehemiah : Chapter 10

Nehemiah 10: A Covenant of Obedience

Chapter 10 of the book of Nehemiah presents us with a covenant of obedience between God's people and the Lord. This pivotal text details the specific commitments that citizens make to affirm their faith and devotion.

The Signatories of the Covenant

This chapter lists the signatories of the covenant, who commit to keeping the promises made to God. These promises include separation from pagan practices, observance of the Sabbath, and unconditional support of the temple. These concrete commitments underscore the importance of a life of faith that manifests itself through tangible actions.

Spiritual Renewal and Practical Changes

Nehemiah 10 reveals that spiritual renewal must lead to practical changes in our lifestyle. This chapter invites each Christian to reflect on the impact of their faith on their daily lives, thus encouraging an inner transformation that translates into outward actions.

Five Bible Passages Related to Commitment and Holiness

To deepen our understanding of commitment and holiness, let's explore five biblical passages that resonate with the themes of Nehemiah 10:

Deuteronomy 29:12-13

"You are here to make a covenant with the Lord your God, a covenant he makes with you today, a covenant confirmed by an oath, to confirm you today as his people, that he may be your God, as he has promised, and sworn to your ancestors, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob." This passage reflects the covenant renewed by the people in Nehemiah 10.

Joshua 24:24-25

"And the people said to Joshua, 'The Lord our God we will serve and obey him.' That day, Joshua made a covenant with the people and gave them decrees and laws in Shechem. » This historical event echoes the renewal of the covenant in Nehemiah 10.

2 Kings 23:3

"The king stood beside the pillar and renewed the covenant before the Lord, committing himself to follow him and obey his commandments, his testimonies, and his decrees with all his heart and with all his soul, thus confirming the words of the covenant written in this book. Then all the people entered into the covenant." » This renewal of the covenant by King Josiah reflects the covenant made in Nehemiah 10.

2 Corinthians 8:5

“And not only did they do what we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, by the will of God.” This passage illustrates the people’s commitment to God and the community, as shown in Nehemiah 10.

Hebrews 8:10

“This is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days,” declares the Lord. I will put my laws into their minds and write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they shall be my people." This verse, quoting Jeremiah, echoes the renewal of the covenant and the people's commitment in Nehemiah 10. In conclusion, Nehemiah 10 reminds us that our commitment to God must be strong and visible through our actions. Let us reflect on these passages and seek to live our faith with integrity and determination.