Nehemiah 12:47
“And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah, gave the portions of the singers and the porters, every day his portion: and they sanctified holy things unto the Levites; and the Levites sanctified them unto the children of Aaron.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The intention is to compare the religious activity and strictness of Nehemiah’s time with that which had prevailed under…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
All Israel - gave the portions of the singers - The singers and the porters were supported by the people at large; and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Nehemiah 12:44-47
We have here an account of the remaining good effects of the universal joy that was at the dedication of the wall. When…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah The mention of Nehemiah in the 3rd person along with Zerubbabel…
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