Shechaniah, Rehum, and Meremoth are named together in a list of priests. That list stands within the account of the dedication of Jerusalem's restored walls after the return from Babylonian captivity. The dedication was celebrated with thanksgiving, music, purification, sacrifices, and rejoicing.
The verse belongs to that festal setting rather than to a statement of promise. It records people by name, illustrating that some biblical verses preserve persons and offices rather than expressing promises.
Shechaniah, Rehum, and Meremoth are named together in a list of priests. That list stands within the account of the dedication of Jerusalem's restored walls after the return from Babylonian captivity. The dedication was celebrated with thanksgiving, music, purification, sacrifices, and rejoicing.
The verse belongs to that festal setting rather than to a statement of promise. It records people by name, illustrating that some biblical verses preserve persons and offices rather than expressing promises.