The public sealing of the covenant involves a careful recording of the leaders who commit to its terms. The list concludes with the names Maaziah, Bilgai, and Shemaiah. The inclusion of Bilgai is notable, as it refers to a specific priestly group that remained well-known and prominent for many generations afterward [ביאור שטיינזלץ].
To ensure absolute clarity regarding the identities of these men, a final summary is added to the record. This conclusion serves to confirm that all the individuals listed up to this point are exclusively members of the priesthood [מצודת דוד].