Nehemiah 12:27
The Scripture
(27) And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to keep the dedication with gladness, both with thanksgivings, and with singing, with cymbals, psalteries, and with harps.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Nehemiah 12 records the dedication of the temple and the giving of the people, after Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem and is given authority to oversee the work. The chapter describes the king’s decree that the people should give a portion of their food, oil, and wine, and the joy of the people as they celebrate the completion of the temple. It emphasizes God’s faithfulness and the importance of communal worship and sacrifice.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 20:5Psalms 30:1Nehemiah 11:20I Chronicles 15:4I Chronicles 15:12I Chronicles 25:6I Chronicles 26:31II Chronicles 5:13II Chronicles 29:4II Chronicles 29:5II Chronicles 29:6II Chronicles 29:7
Related verses (shared words)
I Chronicles 15:16II Chronicles 5:12II Chronicles 29:25I Chronicles 13:8Nehemiah 4:13I Samuel 19:10