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chancellors in the Bible
This is one who has judicial authority, literally, a “lord of judgment.”
It is a title given to the Persian governor of Samaria (Ezra 4:8-9, 17)
More information
- Who is Rehum?
- What is a governor in the Bible?
- What is the Book of Ezra?
- What is Samaria?
Persia (Iran)—What is its significance in the Bible?- Judgment seat
- What is a judge of Israel? and when were they active?
Article Version: February 10, 2026