Pahath-moab
Who he was
Pahath-moab is listed among the leaders who signed the covenant of renewal during the time of Nehemiah (Nehemiah 10:14). After the completion of the wall of Jerusalem and the public reading of the Law, the people of Israel entered into a covenant to obey God's commandments and to separate themselves from the surrounding nations. The leaders of the people, including Pahath-moab, signed this covenant on behalf of their families and clans, pledging to follow God's law and to support the temple service. The presence of Pahath-moab's name among the signatories indicates that he was a prominent leader within the community and that he represented a significant group of people. This covenant signing was a crucial moment in the history of the Jewish people, as it marked a renewed commitment to God and a determination to maintain their identity as a covenant community.
Every mention
Nehemiah 1 mention
What the dictionary says
Governor of Moab, a person whose descendants returned from the Captivity and assisted in rebuilding Jerusalem (Ezra 2:6; 8:4; 10:30).
Sources
- STEPBible TIPNR · Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References · CC BY 4.0 · github.com/STEPBible/STEPBible-Data