Nobles and Officials
Overview
- Testament: Old
- Role: Judean leaders confronted by Nehemiah over economic oppression
- Family: Civic and social leadership of the returned community
- Key Books: Nehemiah
Biography
The nobles and officials in Nehemiah 5 were lending at interest and taking fields, vineyards, houses, and even children as collateral. Nehemiah rebuked them publicly and required restitution as part of covenant reform.
Key Events
Relationships
- Nehemiah - Governor who confronted them
Important Verses
- Nehemiah 5:7-13
Cross-References
- Mentioned in: Nehemiah