On the sealed documents were the following names: Nehemiah the governor, son of Hacaliah, along with Zedekiah,

The governor instructed them not to eat any of the sacred food until there was a priest who could consult the Urim and Thummim.

The governor instructed them not to eat any of the sacred food until there was a priest who could consult the Urim and Thummim.

Some of the family leaders contributed to the work. The governor contributed to the treasury 1,000 gold drachmas, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments.

Then Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priestly scribe, and the Levites who were imparting understanding to the people said to all of them, “This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people had been weeping when they heard the words of the law.