Neh 10:1-27. The names of those who sealed the covenant.
Nehemiah, the Tirshatha - His name was placed first in the roll on account of his high official rank, as deputy of the Persian monarch. All classes were included in the subscription; but the people were represented by their elders (Neh 10:14), as it would have been impossible for every one in the country to have been admitted to the sealing.