Nehemiah 12
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 12 of 13
Chapter Summary
The priests, and the Levites, which came to Zerubbabel
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
The governor who leads the wall dedication, bringing up rulers and choirs onto the wall (vv.31-40)
The scribe who goes before the procession of one thanksgiving choir (vv.33,36)
Israel's king; the singers' worship follows his command and uses his musical instruments (vv.24,36,45-46)
Leader with whom the listed priests and Levites first came up from exile (vv.1,47)
Son of Jozadak; head of the returning Levites and ancestral line of high priests (vv.1,8,10,26)
David's son; the singers and gatekeepers serve by the command of David and Solomon (v.45)
Timeline
A genealogical record is detailed of the priests and Levites who returned with Zerubbabel, and the heads of the fathers up to the days of Nehemiah and Ezra.
Nehemiah 12:1-26Levites and singers are sought out from all regions and brought to Jerusalem for the dedication of the wall. They purify themselves, the people, the gates, and the wall.
Nehemiah 12:27-30Nehemiah appoints two great choirs to march in opposite directions on top of the wall with musical instruments, eventually meeting at the house of God for great sacrifices and loud rejoicing.
Nehemiah 12:31-43Read Nehemiah 12 in the KJ3 Reader
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