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Nehemiah 7:2

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What does Nehemiah 7:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “that 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.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

that 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.
Nehemiah 7:2 — American Standard Version

Context — Nehemiah 7

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1Now it came to pass, when the wall was built, and I had set up the doors, and the porters and the singers and the Levites were appointed,
2that 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.
3And I said unto them, Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun be hot; and while they stand [on guard], let them shut the doors, and bar ye them: and appoint watches of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, every one in his watch, and every one [to be] over against his house.
4Now the city was wide and large; but the people were few therein, and the houses were not builded.
5And my God put into my heart to gather together the nobles, and the rulers, and the people, that they might be reckoned by genealogy. And I found the book of the genealogy of them that came up at the first, and I found written therein:
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“That I gave my brother Hanani, etc.] Who first brought him the melancholy account of the state of Jerusalem, (<160102>Nehemiah 1:2,3), and Hananiah the ruler of the palace; the king’s palace, in which the viceroy of the king of Persia dwelt, and now Nehemiah; to these two men he gave charge over Jerusalem; committed it to their care during his absence, who may be supposed now to return to Persia, as he had promised, (<160206>Nehemiah 2:6), for he was a faithful man; this is said of Hananiah, and given as a reason why such a trust was committed to him; Hanani’s character was well known, and his journey from Jerusalem to Shushan was a full proof of his hearty concern for the interest of it:…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“My brother Hanani - See Nehemiah 1:2. The ruler of the palace - Or, “the governor of the fortress.” See the marginal reference note. He - i. e. Hananiah. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“7:2 a faithful man who feared God: Hanani displayed two leadership characteristics favored by Nehemiah and God (see also 5:9, 15; Dan 6:4; Luke 16:10-12; 1 Pet 5:12).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“my brother: Neh 1:2 Hananiah: Neh 10:23 the ruler: Neh 2:8 a faithful man: Num 12:7; Psa 101:6; Dan 6:4; Mat 24:45, Mat 25:21; Luk 16:10-12; Co1 4:2; Ti2 2:2 feared God: Neh 5:15; Gen 42:18; Exo 18:21; Sa2 23:3; Kg1 18:3, Kg1 18:12; Job 1:1; Isa 33:5, Isa 33:6 Nehemiah 7:3”
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