The Covenant Signers

Aaron

First High Priest of Israel who served as the spokesman for Moses during the Exodus

The first High Priest of Israel, elder brother of Moses, and primary spokesman for the Israelites during the Exodus from Egypt.

Abijah, Priest of the Restoration

Priest who signed the solemn covenant under Nehemiah following the return from Babylon

A prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian exile and signed the solemn covenant to observe God's law under Nehemiah.

Adin

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Adonijah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Ahiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Amariah, Priest of the Post-Exilic Return

Priest who signed Nehemiah's covenant and returned from the Babylonian exile

A prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian exile and signed the solemn covenant with Nehemiah in Jerusalem.

Anaiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Anan

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Anathoth

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Ater

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Azaniah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Azariah, Leader of the Return

Leader of the Jewish exiles who returned from Babylon and signed the covenant of Nehemiah

A prominent Jewish leader and priest who returned from the Babylonian exile and signed the covenant of faithfulness under Nehemiah.

Azgad

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Azzur

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Baanah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bani

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bani

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bani, Levite of the Return

Levite leader who instructed the people in the Law and led the public confession under Ezra

A prominent Levite during the post-exilic return to Jerusalem who assisted Ezra in teaching the Law and led the congregation in public confession and worship.

Baruch

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bebai

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Beninu

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bezai

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bigvai

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Bilgah, Priest of the Post-Exilic Period

Priest who returned from the Babylonian Exile and sealed the covenant under Nehemiah

Bilgah was a prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian Exile with Zerubbabel and later participated in the covenant renewal under Nehemiah.

Bunni

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Daniel

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Elam

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Ginnethon

Priest who signed the covenant of Nehemiah

A prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian exile and signed the solemn covenant under Nehemiah.

Hacaliah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hallohesh

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hanan

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hanan

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hanan

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hananiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Harim

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hariph

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hashabiah, Levite Leader under Ezra

Levite leader who transported temple treasures and signed Nehemiah's covenant

A prominent Levite leader and priest who assisted Ezra during the return to Jerusalem and participated in the covenant renewal under Nehemiah.

Hashabnah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hashum

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hasshub

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hattush

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Henadad

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hezekiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hezir

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hodiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hodiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Hodiah, Levite Teacher and Musician

Levite leader who explained the Law to the people during Ezra's public reading

A prominent Levite leader who returned from exile to serve as a teacher of the Law, a liturgical singer, and a primary intercessor during the reforms of Ezra and Nehemiah.

Hoshea

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Israel

Patriarch who wrestled with God and fathered the twelve tribes

The third patriarch of the covenant, formerly known as Jacob, who received his name after wrestling with God and became the father of the twelve tribes.

Jaddua

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Jeremiah, Priest of the Post-Exilic Return

Priest who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel and signed Nehemiah's covenant

A prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel and later participated in the dedication of the rebuilt walls of Jerusalem.

Jeshua, Son of Azaniah

Levite leader who supervised the Temple rebuilding and instructed the people in the Law during the return from exile

A prominent Levite who served as a leader and supervisor during the Jewish return from the Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of the Temple.

Kadmiel

Levite leader who helped rebuild the Temple and led the public confession in Nehemiah 9

A prominent Levite leader who returned from the Babylonian exile to assist in the reconstruction of the Temple and the spiritual reformation of Jerusalem.

Kelita

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Levi, Son of Jacob

Patriarch of the priestly tribe and participant in the massacre at Shechem

The third son of Jacob and Leah, a patriarch whose descendants were set apart as the priestly and ministerial class for the nation of Israel.

Maaseiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Maaziah, Priest of the Post-Exilic Period

Priest who signed the solemn covenant during the time of Nehemiah

A prominent priest who served during the post-exilic return to Jerusalem and signed the solemn covenant under Nehemiah.

Magpiash

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Malchijah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Malluch

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Malluch, Priest of the Return

Priest who returned with Zerubbabel and sealed Nehemiah's covenant

A prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel and later sealed the covenant renewal under Nehemiah.

Meremoth, Priest of the Return

Priest who weighed the Temple gold and repaired two sections of Jerusalem's wall

A prominent post-exilic priest who served as a royal treasurer and played a vital role in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls under Nehemiah.

Meshezabel

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Meshullam

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Meshullam

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Mica

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Mijamin, Priest of the Post-Exilic Return

Priest who signed Nehemiah's covenant to keep the Law of Moses

A prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian exile and signed the covenant of faithfulness under Nehemiah.

Moses

Prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments

The preeminent prophet and lawgiver of Israel who led the Hebrews out of Egyptian bondage and mediated the Covenant at Mount Sinai.

Nebai

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Nehemiah, Governor of Judah

Governor who led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and restored the community's adherence to the Law

A Jewish leader and governor who spearheaded the reconstruction of Jerusalem's walls and religious reforms during the Persian return from exile.

Obadiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Pahath-moab

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Parosh

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Pashhur

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Pelaiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Pelatiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Pilha

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Rehob

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Rehum

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Rehum, Returnee under Zerubbabel

Leader of the first group of Jewish exiles who returned from Babylon to Jerusalem

A prominent leader of the Jewish exiles who returned from Babylon to Jerusalem under the leadership of Zerubbabel in 538 BC.

Seraiah the Returnee Priest

Priest who returned from the Babylonian Exile and signed Nehemiah's covenant

A prominent priest and leader who returned from the Babylonian Exile with Zerubbabel and later signed the covenant of Nehemiah.

Shebaniah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Shebaniah, Levite of the Restoration

Levite leader who led the assembly in confession and signed the national covenant under Nehemiah

A Levite leader in the post-exilic community who led the Israelites in corporate confession and signed the national covenant under Nehemiah.

Shebaniah, Priest of the Post-Exilic Return

Priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah

A prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian exile and served as a representative head of his paternal house during the reconstruction of Jerusalem.

Shemaiah, Priest of the Return

Priest who signed the covenant under Nehemiah and participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall

A prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian exile and signed the renewed covenant under Nehemiah.

Sherebiah, Levite of the Sealed Covenant

Levite leader who signed Nehemiah's covenant and led songs of thanksgiving

A prominent Levite leader who participated in the sealing of the covenant and led liturgical songs of thanksgiving during the post-exilic reconstruction of Jerusalem.

Shobek

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Zaccur

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Zadok

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Zattu

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Zedekiah

Man living at the time of Exile and Return