Nehemiah 12:44-47 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Nehemiah 12:44-47

We have here an account of the remaining good effects of the universal joy that was at the dedication of the wall. When the solemnities of a thanksgiving day leave such impressions on ministers and people as that both are more careful and cheerful in doing their duty afterwards, then they are indeed acceptable to God and turn to a good account. So it was here. 1. The ministers were more careful than they had been of their work; the respect the people paid them upon this occasion encouraged... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 12:44

And at that time were some appointed over the chamber for the treasuries ,.... On the selfsame day the dedication was; while the people were in a good disposition, and a suitable frame for such service, certain persons from among the priests were appointed to be overseers of the chambers fixed upon for treasuries, to lay up safe in them the following things, and take care of them, that they were put to the use for which they were designed: for the offerings, for the first fruits, and for... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 12:45

And both the singers and the porters kept the ward of their God, and the ward of their purification ,.... The singers kept their turns in course in the temple, and were not wanting to officiate on all occasions, besides morning and evening services; and the porters they diligently kept the gates of the temple, that no impure person or thing in a ceremonial sense entered: according to the commandment of David, and Solomon his son ; who made very good rules and orders relative to the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 12:46

For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chief of the singers ,.... Persons appointed over the rest to instruct them, and see that they did their work aright, as besides Asaph, Haman, and Jeduthun, and their sons, 1 Chronicles 25:2 and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God ; such were made by them, some under divine inspiration, which bear the names of David and Asaph, as may be observed in the book of Psalms. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 12:47

And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah, gave the portions of the singers and the porters every day his portion ,.... While these two men governed they did their duty, and punctually paid the Levites their dues at the proper season: and they sanctified holy things unto the Levites ; set them apart for their use, and brought them to them, their offerings, firstfruits, and tithes: and the Levites sanctified them unto the children of Aaron; the Levites set... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Nehemiah 12:47

All Israel - gave the portions of the singers - The singers and the porters were supported by the people at large; and each of these had their portions served out to them daily. And they sanctified - unto the Levites - The things which were provided for sacred uses were delivered by the people to the Levites, and the Levites presented them to the priests. The children of Aaron - This may refer principally to the tithes which the people brought to the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 12:1-47

Ministers of the Lord. Twenty-six verses of this chapter are given to the record of the names of priests and Levites. That fact itself is suggestive. It is indicative of the high place which the ministers of God held in the national estimation. We meet in these chronicles with the names of few men of comparative wealth, or rank, or soldierly ability; but the names of the ministers of religion are recorded, and are thus immortalised. Concerning these we may learn— I. THEIR RELATIVE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 12:1-47

Joy of Jerusalem. "That day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced: for God had made them rejoice with great joy: the wives also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off" ( Nehemiah 12:43 ). I. THE CONSTITUENTS OF TRUE JOY . These are— 1. Thankfulness and praise in the remembrance of the past and in confident anticipation of the future. The people recounted the mercies of the Lord. Their dedication of the completed walls... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 12:27-47

PART IV . DEDICATION OF THE WALL OF JERUSALEM UNDER NEHEMIAH AND EZRA , WITH NEHEMIAH 'S ARRANGEMENT OF THE TEMPLE OFFICERS , AND HIS EFFORTS FOR THE REFORM OF RELIGION ( Nehemiah 12:27-47 , AND , Nehemiah 13:1-31 .). The dedication of a city wall was, so far as we know, a new thing in Israel; but it had been customary from a remote time to dedicate houses ( Deuteronomy 20:5 ); and natural piety extended this practice to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 12:44

At that time . Literally, "On that day;" but a certain latitude must be allowed to the expression. The chambers for the treasures . On these adjuncts of the temple, see the comment on Nehemiah 10:37 . The "treasures" themselves consisted chiefly of tithes (including corn, wine, and oil), firstfruits, and free-will offerings. They also included frankincense ( Nehemiah 13:5 ), and probably other spices. The portions of the law . i.e. the proportion of the produce required by the law... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Nehemiah 12:44-47

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 12:44

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 12:45

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 12:46

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 12:47

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Nehemiah 12:47

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 12:1-47

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 12:1-47

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 12:27-47

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 12:44

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