## Jonathan son of Asachel and Jachzeiah theson of Tikvah opposed this ##

Possible meanings are, 1) these men opposed the delay, having the city officials investigate the offenses, or 2) they opposed the investigation. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

## Meshulam and Shabbetai the Levite supported them ##

These men agreed with Jonathan and Asachel in their opposition. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])