Nehemiah 12:28
The Scripture
(28) And the sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both out of the plain country round about Jerusalem, and from the villages of Netophathi;
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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Related verses (shared words)
Numbers 11:32II Chronicles 28:18Nehemiah 11:25Exodus 16:18Ecclesiastes 2:8Leviticus 25:31