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Nehemiah 12

Nehemiah 12:28

The Dedication of the Wall · Nehemiah 12:27–43
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Translations

Modern
The singers were also assembled from the region around Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites,
Traditional
And the sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both out of the plain country round about Jerusalem, and from the villages of Netophathi;
Literal
And the sons of the singers gathered together from the circuit around Jerusalem, and from the villages of the Netophathite,
Latin
Congregati sunt autem filii cantorum de campestribus circa Jerusalem, et de villis Nethuphathi,

Original

Hebrew
English
The singers were also assembled from the region around Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites,

Notes

Nehemiah 12:27–29

  • Since few Levites had returned to live in Jerusalem (see Ezra 2:40–42; 8:15–19), leaders recruited all Levites throughout the land to form two impressive choirs and orchestras.

  • Netophathites came from near Bethlehem (1 Chronicles 2:54).

  • Beth-gilgal was near Jericho.

  • Geba and Azmaveth were in the territory of Benjamin.

Nehemiah 12:27–43

The dedication of the new wall likely occurred soon after it was finished (Nehemiah 6:15–19). This account likely came from Nehemiah’s personal writings.

Theme notes and profiles

Nehemiah

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions Netophah: A town in Judah, home to several notable individuals

Glossary

Book of Nehemiah Mattaniah Netophah, Netophathite Writer

Topics

Dedication of the Wall of Jerusalem Ezra: A Famous Scribe and Priest: Dedicates the Wall of Jerusalem Jerusalem: Wall of, Dedicated Music: The Jews Used: At Dedication of City Walls Music: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Levites: Services of Conducting the Sacred Music