Nehemiah 12:44
The Scripture
(44) And at that time were some appointed over the chambers for the treasures, for the offerings, for the firstfruits, and for the tithes, to gather into them out of the fields of the cities the portions of the law for the priests and Levites: for Judah rejoiced for the priests and for the Levites that waited.
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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