Nehemiah 12:8
The Scripture
(8) Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, which was over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren.
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
Nehemiah 7:48Nehemiah 9:4Nehemiah 10:9Nehemiah 10:10Nehemiah 10:11Nehemiah 10:12Nehemiah 10:13Nehemiah 11:17Nehemiah 11:22Nehemiah 12:24I Chronicles 9:33
Related verses (shared words)
Nehemiah 9:4Nehemiah 9:5Nehemiah 10:9Nehemiah 12:24Numbers 3:45Ezra 2:40