you kings of the earth and all you nations, you princes and all you leaders on the earth,

Listen to the Lord’s word, you leaders of Sodom! Pay attention to our God’s rebuke, people of Gomorrah!

They consume their alcohol, then engage in cult prostitution; they dearly love their shameful behavior.

When Zebul, the city commissioner, heard the words of Gaal son of Ebed, he was furious.

Though Judah was the strongest among his brothers and a leader descended from him, the right of the firstborn belonged to Joseph.)

Rephaiah son of Hur, head of a half-district of Jerusalem, worked on the section adjacent to them.

Shallum son of Hallohesh, head of a half-district of Jerusalem, worked on the section adjacent to him, assisted by his daughters.

After him their relatives worked – Binnui son of Henadad, head of a half-district of Keilah.

The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom, but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

Now a certain man, a Pharisee named Nicodemus, who was a member of the Jewish ruling council,

They caused confusion among the crowd and the city officials who heard these things.

Malkijah son of Recab, head of the district of Beth Hakkerem, worked on the Dung Gate. He rebuilt it and positioned its doors, its bolts, and its bars.

After him the Levites worked – Rehum son of Bani and after him Hashabiah, head of half the district of Keilah, for his district.

Adjacent to him Ezer son of Jeshua, head of Mizpah, worked on another section, opposite the ascent to the armory at the buttress.

When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained.

Then the king elevated Daniel to high position and bestowed on him many marvelous gifts. He granted him authority over the entire province of Babylon and made him the main prefect over all the wise men of Babylon.

(5:1) As for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, seemingly insignificant among the clans of Judah – from you a king will emerge who will rule over Israel on my behalf, one whose origins are in the distant past.

The leaders brought onyx stones and other gems to be mounted for the ephod and the breastpiece,

Phinehas son of Eleazar had been their leader in earlier times, and the Lord was with him.

I will remove Moab’s leader; I will kill all Moab’s officials with him.” The Lord has spoken!