# Eliashib the priest was appointed

This can be translated in active form. AT: "they appointed Eliashib the priest" or "the leaders appointed Eliashib the priest" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# He was related to Tobiah

"Eliashib and Tobiah worked closely together"

# Eliashib ... Tobiah

These are the names of men.