Nehemiah 12:31
“Then I brought up the princes of Judah upon the wall, and appointed two great companies of them that gave thanks, whereof one went on the right hand upon the wall toward the dung gate:”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Judah and Benjamin,.... Not the tribes, but the names of the two princes, as Jarchi:
and Shemaiah and Jeremiah; who…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
I brought up - Note the resumption of the first person, which has been laid aside since Neh 7:5, and which is confirmed…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Then I brought up the princes - Perhaps this verse should be read thus: "Then I caused the princes of Judah to go upon…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Nehemiah 12:27-43
We have read of the building of the wall of Jerusalem with a great deal of fear and trembling; we have here an account…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Nehemiah 12:31-42
Nehemiah's description of the dedication of the walls
Two processions headed by the priests and Levites started from…
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