נחמיה, פרק י׳, פסוק ט״ו

A major public covenant requires the firm backing of recognized authorities to carry true weight. The primary approach among commentators is that the leaders of the general public stepped forward to add their names as signatories to this binding agreement. This group of officials included prominent figures such as Parosh, Elam, Zattu, and Bani.

Another notable leader among the signers is Pahath-moab. His name serves as a direct reflection of his background and authority, indicating that he previously held the position of governor in the territory of Moab [מצודת דוד].