Nehemiah 11:11

11:11

Seraiah <08304> [Seraiah.]

Seraiah probably had also the name of Azariah.

[Azariah.]

supervisor <05057> [the ruler.]

He had the command over all secular matters; as the high priest had over all those which were spiritual.

Nehemiah 11:16

11:16

Shabbethai <07678> [Shabbethai.]

external <02435> [had the oversight of. Heb. were over.]

external <02435> [outward.]

Calmet supposes they provided the victuals for the priests, the victims for the sacrifices, the sacerdotal vestments, the sacred vessels, and other necessaries for the service of the temple.