Nehemiah 12

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 12 of 13

1 ¶ And these are the priests and the Levites who went up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,

2 Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,

3 Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth,

4 Iddo, Ginnetho, Abijah,

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Chapter Summary

The priests, and the Levites, which came to Zerubbabel

Key Hebrew Words

זְבָחִ֨ים sacrifice H2077 · TWOT 525a
עִ֣יר excitement H5892 · TWOT 1587a
כֹהֲנִ֖ים priest H3548 · TWOT 959a
יְהוּדָ֣ה Judah H3063 · TWOT 850c
שְׁלֹמֹ֥ה Solomon H8010 · TWOT 2401i

People & Context

Genealogy of Priests and Levites

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…

Purification for the Wall's Dedication

Levites and singers are sought out from all regions and brought to Jerusalem for the dedication of the wall. They purify themselves, the people, the g…

The Two Thanksgiving Choirs and Rejoicing

Nehemiah appoints two great choirs to march in opposite directions on top of the wall with musical instruments, eventually meeting at the house of God…

Timeline

Genealogy of Priests and Levites

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 12:1-26
Purification for the Wall's Dedication

Levites 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 12:27-30
The Two Thanksgiving Choirs and Rejoicing

Nehemiah 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 12:31-43

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