Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The two choirs that gave thanks then took their places in the house of God; so did I, together with half the officials, New Living Translation The two choirs that were giving thanks then proceeded to the Temple of God, where they took their places. So did I, together with the group of leaders who were with me. English Standard Version So both choirs of those who gave thanks stood in the house of God, and I and half of the officials with me; Berean Standard Bible The two thanksgiving choirs then stood in the house of God, as did I, along with the half of the officials accompanying me, King James Bible So stood the two companies of them that gave thanks in the house of God, and I, and the half of the rulers with me: New King James Version So the two thanksgiving choirs stood in the house of God, likewise I and the half of the rulers with me; New American Standard Bible Then the two choirs took their positions in the house of God. So did I and half of the officials with me; NASB 1995 Then the two choirs took their stand in the house of God. So did I and half of the officials with me; NASB 1977 Then the two choirs took their stand in the house of God. So did I and half of the officials with me; Legacy Standard Bible Then the two choirs took their stand in the house of God. So did I and half of the officials with me; Amplified Bible Then the two choirs stood in the house of God. So did I, and half of the officials with me; Christian Standard Bible The two thanksgiving processions stood in the house of God. So did I and half of the officials accompanying me, Holman Christian Standard Bible The two thanksgiving processions stood in the house of God. So did I and half of the officials accompanying me, American Standard Version So stood the two companies of them that gave thanks in the house of God, and I, and the half of the rulers with me; Contemporary English Version where we stood in front of the temple with the other group, praising God. In the group with me were half of the leaders, English Revised Version So stood the two companies of them that gave thanks in the house of God, and I, and the half of the rulers with me: GOD'S WORD® Translation So both choirs stood in God's temple, as did I and the half of the leaders who were with me. Good News Translation So both the groups that were giving thanks to God reached the Temple area. In addition to the leaders who were with me, International Standard Version Then the two choirs assembled in the Temple of God, as did I, along with half of the officials who accompanied me, Majority Standard Bible The two thanksgiving choirs then stood in the house of God, as did I, along with the half of the officials accompanying me, NET Bible Then the two choirs that gave thanks took their stations in the temple of God. I did also, along with half the officials with me, New Heart English Bible So stood the two companies of those who gave thanks in God's house, and I, and the half of the rulers with me; Webster's Bible Translation So stood the two companies of them that gave thanks in the house of God, and I, and the half of the rulers with me: World English Bible So the two companies of those who gave thanks in God’s house stood, and I and the half of the rulers with me; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the two thanksgiving companies stand in the house of God, and I and half of the prefects with me, Young's Literal Translation And the two thanksgiving companies stand in the house of God, and I and half of the prefects with me, Smith's Literal Translation And the two choirs will stand in the house of God, and I, and half of the prefects with me: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the two choirs of them that gave praise stood still at the house of God, and I and the half of the magistrates with me. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Both choirs took up a position in the house of God; I, too, and half the magistrates with me, New Revised Standard Version So both companies of those who gave thanks stood in the house of God, and I and half of the officials with me; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the two companies that gave thanks entered the house of the LORD, and I and the half of the chieftains who were with me; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And two companies of the house of LORD JEHOVAH entered, and I and half of the Leaders who were with me OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So stood the two companies of them that gave thanks in the house of God, and I, and the half of the rulers with me; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Dedication of the Wall…39over the Gate of Ephraim, the Jeshanah Gate, the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Sheep Gate. And they stopped at the Gate of the Guard. 40The two thanksgiving choirs then stood in the house of God, as did I, along with the half of the officials accompanying me, 41as well as the priests with their trumpets—Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah—… Cross References Nehemiah 8:6 Then Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God, and with their hands uplifted, all the people said, “Amen, Amen!” Then they bowed down and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground. Ezra 3:10-11 When the builders had laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites (the sons of Asaph) with cymbals, took their positions to praise the LORD, as David king of Israel had prescribed. / And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid. 2 Chronicles 5:12-13 all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. / The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud Psalm 68:24-27 They have seen Your procession, O God—the march of my God and King into the sanctuary. / The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines. / Bless God in the great congregation; bless the LORD from the fountain of Israel. ... Psalm 122:1-4 A song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” / Our feet are standing in your gates, O Jerusalem. / Jerusalem is built up as a city united together, ... 1 Chronicles 15:16-28 David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals. / So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah; / and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. ... 2 Chronicles 29:25-30 Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. / And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. ... Psalm 150:1-6 Hallelujah! Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in His mighty heavens. / Praise Him for His mighty acts; praise Him for His excellent greatness. / Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. ... Psalm 48:12-13 March around Zion, encircle her, count her towers, / consider her ramparts, tour her citadels, that you may tell the next generation. Psalm 100:4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name. 1 Chronicles 23:5 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.” 1 Chronicles 25:1-7 Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ... 2 Chronicles 7:6 The priests stood at their posts, as did the Levites with the musical instruments of the LORD, which King David had made for giving thanks to the LORD and with which David had offered praise, saying, “For His loving devotion endures forever.” Across from the Levites, the priests sounded trumpets, and all the Israelites were standing. Psalm 134:1-2 A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! / Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD! Psalm 135:1-3 Hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD. Give praise, O servants of the LORD, / who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God. / Hallelujah, for the LORD is good; sing praises to His name, for it is lovely. Treasury of Scripture So stood the two companies of them that gave thanks in the house of God, and I, and the half of the rulers with me: Nehemiah 12:31,32 Then I brought up the princes of Judah upon the wall, and appointed two great companies of them that gave thanks, whereof one went on the right hand upon the wall toward the dung gate: … Psalm 42:4 When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday. Psalm 47:6-9 Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises… Jump to Previous Bands Chiefs Choirs Companies Half House Officials Places Positions Praise Prefects Rulers Stand Stood Thanks Thanksgiving TogetherJump to Next Bands Chiefs Choirs Companies Half House Officials Places Positions Praise Prefects Rulers Stand Stood Thanks Thanksgiving TogetherNehemiah 12 1. The priests and the Levites which came up with Zerubbabel.10. The succession of high priests. 22. Certain chief Levites. 27. The solemnity of the dedication of the walls. 44. The offices of priests and Levites appointed in the temple. The two thanksgiving choirs In the context of Nehemiah 12, the two choirs represent a significant moment of celebration and dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. This practice of using choirs for worship and thanksgiving is rooted in the traditions of the Israelites, as seen in earlier scriptures like 1 Chronicles 15:16, where David appointed Levites to sing and play instruments. The use of two choirs symbolizes completeness and unity in worship, reflecting the communal aspect of Israel's faith. then stood in the house of God as did I along with the half of the officials accompanying me Persons / Places / Events 1. NehemiahThe governor of Judah who led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and the spiritual renewal of the people. 2. Two Choirs Groups of Levites and singers who were appointed to give thanks and lead the people in worship during the dedication of the wall. 3. The Wall of Jerusalem The structure that Nehemiah and the people rebuilt, symbolizing protection, strength, and the restoration of the community. 4. Leaders The officials and leaders of the people who stood with the choirs, representing unity and support for the worship and dedication. 5. Dedication Ceremony The event where the wall was dedicated to God, marked by worship, thanksgiving, and celebration. Teaching Points The Power of ThanksgivingThanksgiving is a powerful act of worship that acknowledges God's faithfulness and provision. It should be a central part of our spiritual practices. Unity in Worship The leaders standing with the choirs symbolize the importance of unity in worship. Our communities should strive for harmony and collective praise. Symbolism of the Wall The wall represents God's protection and the restoration of His people. In our lives, we should seek to build spiritual "walls" that guard our hearts and communities. Leadership in Worship Leaders play a crucial role in guiding and supporting worship. Spiritual leaders should actively participate and encourage communal worship. Celebration of God's Work The dedication ceremony was a celebration of what God had accomplished through His people. We should regularly celebrate and testify to God's work in our lives.(40) In the house of God.--They stood first outside, but afterwards entered to present their offerings. But the main interest of the day was the professional worship under the open heavens.Verse 40. - So stood the two companies. Having performed their respective portions of the perambulation, and reached the central portion of the eastern wall, opposite the temple area, the two companies came to a stand, one over against the other, not in the house of God, but by it, or near it, which is a meaning that the preposition ב often has. The half of the rulers. Compare ver. 32. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The twoשְׁתֵּ֥י (šə·tê) Number - fdc Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) thanksgiving [choirs] הַתּוֹדֹ֖ת (hat·tō·w·ḏōṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 8426: An extension of the hand, avowal, adoration, a choir of worshippers then stood וַֽתַּעֲמֹ֛דְנָה (wat·ta·‘ă·mō·ḏə·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine plural Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations in the house בְּבֵ֣ית (bə·ḇêṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of God, הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative as did I, וַאֲנִ֕י (wa·’ă·nî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I along with the half וַחֲצִ֥י (wa·ḥă·ṣî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2677: The half, middle of the officials הַסְּגָנִ֖ים (has·sə·ḡā·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5461: A prefect of a, province accompanying me, עִמִּֽי׃ (‘im·mî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with Links Nehemiah 12:40 NIVNehemiah 12:40 NLT Nehemiah 12:40 ESV Nehemiah 12:40 NASB Nehemiah 12:40 KJV Nehemiah 12:40 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 12:40 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 12:40 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 12:40 French Bible Nehemiah 12:40 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 12:40 So stood the two companies of those (Neh Ne) |
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