Zattu זַתּוּא
Israelite leader who sealed Nehemiah's covenant
Who is Zattu in the Bible?
Zattu was an Israelite leader during the post-exilic period who sealed the covenant recorded in Nehemiah 10:14. After the walls of Jerusalem were rebuilt and the Law was publicly read to the people, the leaders of Israel, including Zattu, formally pledged their commitment to follow God's commandments and maintain proper worship practices. His inclusion among those who sealed the covenant indicates he held an influential position in the restored Jewish community. Zattu's role exemplifies the spiritual renewal and leadership commitment that characterized the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the reestablishment of covenant faithfulness after the exile.
Biography
Zattu is listed among the leaders of Israel who sealed the covenant during the time of Nehemiah. After the completion of Jerusalem's wall and the public reading of the Law, the people of Israel made a covenant to follow God's commandments and maintain proper worship. The leaders, including Zattu, sealed this covenant, pledging their commitment to uphold the Law and the religious practices of the community. Zattu's presence among the leaders who sealed the covenant indicates his influential position within the post-exilic Jewish society.
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 10:14
"And the leaders of the people: Parosh, Pahath-moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זַתּוּא |