Nehemiah 10:15
Bunni, Azgad, Bebai,
Bunni
Bunni is one of the names listed among those who sealed the covenant in Nehemiah 10. This name is also found in Nehemiah 9:4, where the Levites, including Bunni, are mentioned as leading the people in confession and worship. The name Bunni may be derived from a root meaning "to build," which is fitting given the context of rebuilding Jerusalem's walls and the spiritual renewal of the people. This reflects the broader theme of restoration and covenant renewal in Nehemiah.

Azgad
Azgad is another name in the list of those who sealed the covenant. The name Azgad appears earlier in Ezra 2:12 and Nehemiah 7:17, where it is associated with a family that returned from the Babylonian exile. This connection highlights the continuity of God's faithfulness to His people across generations. The inclusion of Azgad in the covenant renewal signifies the collective commitment of the returned exiles to uphold the Law and maintain their distinct identity as God's chosen people.

Bebai
Bebai is also listed among those who sealed the covenant. The family of Bebai is mentioned in Ezra 2:11 and Nehemiah 7:16 as part of the group that returned from exile. This name, like the others, underscores the importance of family lineage and the fulfillment of God's promises to restore His people to their land. The presence of Bebai in this covenant renewal ceremony emphasizes the communal aspect of faith and obedience, as well as the role of each family in the spiritual life of the nation.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Nehemiah
The governor of Judah who led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and initiated spiritual reforms among the Israelites.

2. The Israelites
The people of God who returned from exile and recommitted themselves to following God's Law.

3. Jerusalem
The city where the Israelites returned to rebuild the temple and the walls, symbolizing the restoration of their community and faith.

4. The Covenant Renewal
The event where the Israelites, led by Nehemiah, made a public commitment to obey God's commandments, statutes, and laws.

5. The Levites and Priests
Religious leaders who played a crucial role in teaching the Law and leading the people in worship and covenant renewal.
Teaching Points
Commitment to God's Word
The Israelites' covenant renewal demonstrates the importance of committing to God's Word and living according to His commandments.

Community Accountability
The public nature of the covenant renewal shows the value of community accountability in spiritual growth and obedience.

Repentance and Renewal
Just as the Israelites repented and renewed their covenant, believers today are called to regularly examine their lives and renew their commitment to God.

Leadership in Spiritual Reforms
Nehemiah's leadership highlights the role of godly leaders in guiding communities toward spiritual renewal and obedience.

The Role of Worship
The involvement of Levites and priests underscores the importance of worship and teaching in maintaining a faithful community.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does the covenant renewal in Nehemiah 10 inspire us to recommit to God's Word in our daily lives?

2. In what ways can we foster community accountability in our church or small group to encourage spiritual growth?

3. Reflect on a time when you experienced personal or communal renewal. What steps led to that renewal, and how can you apply them today?

4. How can we support and pray for our church leaders as they guide us in spiritual reforms and obedience to God's Word?

5. What role does worship play in your personal spiritual life, and how can you incorporate it more intentionally into your daily routine?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Deuteronomy 29
The renewal of the covenant in Nehemiah 10 echoes the covenant renewal in Deuteronomy, where Moses calls the Israelites to commit to God's commandments.

Ezra 9-10
Ezra's reforms and the confession of the people set the stage for the covenant renewal in Nehemiah, emphasizing the importance of repentance and obedience.

Joshua 24
Joshua's call for the Israelites to choose whom they will serve parallels Nehemiah's call for covenant renewal, highlighting the need for intentional commitment to God.
Entering into CovenantW. Clarkson Nehemiah 10:1-37
A National CovenantThe ThinkerNehemiah 10:1-39
Covenant ComfortThe ThinkerNehemiah 10:1-39
Covenanting with GodW. Ritchie.Nehemiah 10:1-39
Solemn Engagement to Maintain the House of GodR.A. Redford Nehemiah 10:1-39
People
Aaron, Abijah, Adin, Adonijah, Ahiah, Ahijah, Amariah, Anaiah, Anan, Anathoth, Ater, Azaniah, Azariah, Azgad, Azzur, Baanah, Bani, Baruch, Bebai, Beninu, Bezai, Bigvai, Bilgai, Binnui, Bunni, Daniel, Elam, Ginnethon, Hachaliah, Hallohesh, Hanan, Hananiah, Harim, Hariph, Hashabiah, Hashabnah, Hashub, Hashum, Hasshub, Hattush, Henadad, Hezekiah, Hezir, Hizkijah, Hodiah, Hodijah, Hoshea, Jaddua, Jeremiah, Jeshua, Kadmiel, Kelita, Levi, Levites, Maaseiah, Maaziah, Magpiash, Malchijah, Malluch, Meremoth, Meshezabeel, Meshullam, Micha, Mijamin, Nebai, Nehemiah, Obadiah, Pahathmoab, Parosh, Pashur, Pelaiah, Pelatiah, Pileha, Rehob, Rehum, Seraiah, Shebaniah, Shemaiah, Sherebiah, Shobek, Zaccur, Zadok, Zatthu, Zattu, Zedekiah, Zidkijah
Places
Gate of Ephraim
Topics
Azgad, Bebai, Be'bai, Bunni
Dictionary of Bible Themes
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Library
The "Fraternity" of Pharisees
To realise the state of religious society at the time of our Lord, the fact that the Pharisees were a regular "order," and that there were many such "fraternities," in great measure the outcome of the original Pharisees, must always be kept in view. For the New Testament simply transports us among contemporary scenes and actors, taking the then existent state of things, so to speak, for granted. But the fact referred to explains many seemingly strange circumstances, and casts fresh light upon all.
Alfred Edersheim—Sketches of Jewish Social Life

The Formation of the Old Testament Canon
[Sidenote: Israel's literature at the beginning of the fourth century before Christ] Could we have studied the scriptures of the Israelitish race about 400 B.C., we should have classified them under four great divisions: (1) The prophetic writings, represented by the combined early Judean, Ephraimite, and late prophetic or Deuteronomic narratives, and their continuation in Samuel and Kings, together with the earlier and exilic prophecies; (2) the legal, represented by the majority of the Old Testament
Charles Foster Kent—The Origin & Permanent Value of the Old Testament

Influences that Gave Rise to the Priestly Laws and Histories
[Sidenote: Influences in the exile that produced written ceremonial laws] The Babylonian exile gave a great opportunity and incentive to the further development of written law. While the temple stood, the ceremonial rites and customs received constant illustration, and were transmitted directly from father to son in the priestly families. Hence, there was little need of writing them down. But when most of the priests were carried captive to Babylonia, as in 597 B.C., and ten years later the temple
Charles Foster Kent—The Origin & Permanent Value of the Old Testament

The Second Commandment
Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am o jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of then that hate me; and shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments.' Exod 20: 4-6. I. Thou shalt not
Thomas Watson—The Ten Commandments

Ezra-Nehemiah
Some of the most complicated problems in Hebrew history as well as in the literary criticism of the Old Testament gather about the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. Apart from these books, all that we know of the origin and early history of Judaism is inferential. They are our only historical sources for that period; and if in them we have, as we seem to have, authentic memoirs, fragmentary though they be, written by the two men who, more than any other, gave permanent shape and direction to Judaism, then
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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