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So did I, together with the group of leaders who were with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So both choirs of those who gave thanks stood in the house of God, and I and half of the officials with me;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The two thanksgiving choirs then stood in the house of God, as did I, along with the half of the officials accompanying me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So stood the two <i>companies of them that gave</i> thanks in the house of God, and I, and the half of the rulers with me:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So the two thanksgiving choirs stood in the house of God, likewise I and the half of the rulers with me;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the two choirs took their positions in the house of God. So did I and half of the officials with me;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then the two choirs took their stand in the house of God. So did I and half of the officials with me;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then the two choirs took their stand in the house of God. So did I and half of the officials with me;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the two choirs took their stand in the house of God. So did I and half of the officials with me;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the two choirs stood in the house of God. So did I, and half of the officials with me;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The two thanksgiving processions stood in the house of God. So did I and half of the officials accompanying me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The two thanksgiving processions stood in the house of God. So did I and half of the officials accompanying me, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />where we stood in front of the temple with the other group, praising God. In the group with me were half of the leaders, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So both choirs stood in God's temple, as did I and the half of the leaders who were with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So both the groups that were giving thanks to God reached the Temple area. In addition to the leaders who were with me, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the two choirs assembled in the Temple of God, as did I, along with half of the officials who accompanied me, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The two thanksgiving choirs then stood in the house of God, as did I, along with the half of the officials accompanying me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So stood the two companies of those who gave thanks in God's house, and I, and the half of the rulers with me;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So the two companies of those who gave thanks in God’s house stood, and I and the half of the rulers with me; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the two thanksgiving companies stand in the house of God, and I and half of the prefects with me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the two thanksgiving companies stand in the house of God, and I and half of the prefects with me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the two choirs will stand in the house of God, and I, and half of the prefects with me:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And 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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 12:39> And the two choirs of those who gave praise stood still at the house of God, with myself and one half part of the magistrates who were with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Both choirs took up a position in the house of God; I, too, and half the magistrates with me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So both companies of those who gave thanks stood in the house of God, and I and half of the officials with me;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then the two companies that gave thanks entered the house of the LORD, and I and the half of the chieftains who were with me;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And two companies of the house of LORD JEHOVAH entered, and I and half of the Leaders who were with me<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/12-40.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=3724" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/12.htm">The Dedication of the Wall</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">39</span>over 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. <span class="reftext">40</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·tê (Number-fdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">The two</a> <a href="/hebrew/8426.htm" title="8426: hat·tō·w·ḏōṯ (Art:: N-fp) -- From yadah; properly, an extension of the hand, i.e. avowal, or adoration; specifically, a choir of worshippers.">thanksgiving choirs</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: wat·ta·‘ă·mō·ḏə·nāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fp) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">then stood</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bə·ḇêṯ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">in the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: wa·’ă·nî (Conj-w:: Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">as did I,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2677.htm" title="2677: wa·ḥă·ṣî (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Half. From chatsah; the half or middle.">along with the half</a> <a href="/hebrew/5461.htm" title="5461: has·sə·ḡā·nîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A prefect, ruler. From an unused root meaning to superintend; a prefect of a province.">of the officials</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mî (Prep:: 1cs) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">accompanying me,</a> </span><span class="reftext">41</span>as well as the priests with their trumpets—Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah—…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-6.htm">Nehemiah 8:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/3-10.htm">Ezra 3:10-11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-12.htm">2 Chronicles 5:12-13</a></span><br />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<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-24.htm">Psalm 68:24-27</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/122-1.htm">Psalm 122:1-4</a></span><br />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, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">1 Chronicles 15:16-28</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-25.htm">2 Chronicles 29:25-30</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/150-1.htm">Psalm 150:1-6</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/48-12.htm">Psalm 48:12-13</a></span><br />March around Zion, encircle her, count her towers, / consider her ramparts, tour her citadels, that you may tell the next generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/100-4.htm">Psalm 100:4</a></span><br />Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-5.htm">1 Chronicles 23:5</a></span><br />4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-7</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/7-6.htm">2 Chronicles 7:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/134-1.htm">Psalm 134:1-2</a></span><br />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!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/135-1.htm">Psalm 135:1-3</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/12-31.htm">Nehemiah 12:31,32</a></b></br> Then I brought up the princes of Judah upon the wall, and appointed two great <i>companies of them that gave</i> thanks, <i>whereof one</i> went on the right hand upon the wall toward the dung gate: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/42-4.htm">Psalm 42:4</a></b></br> When I remember these <i>things</i>, 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/47-6.htm">Psalm 47:6-9</a></b></br> Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/26-14.htm">Bands</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-31.htm">Choirs</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-31.htm">Companies</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-38.htm">Half</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-37.htm">House</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-5.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-27.htm">Places</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-5.htm">Positions</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-38.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-16.htm">Prefects</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-32.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-39.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-38.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-38.htm">Thanksgiving</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-28.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/1-17.htm">Bands</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-46.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-42.htm">Choirs</a> <a href="/job/6-19.htm">Companies</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-24.htm">Half</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-4.htm">House</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-11.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-11.htm">Places</a> <a href="/job/12-19.htm">Positions</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-46.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-11.htm">Prefects</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-11.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/esther/3-4.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/esther/5-1.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/psalms/6-5.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-46.htm">Thanksgiving</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-45.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">The priests and the Levites which came up with Zerubbabel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-10.htm">The succession of high priests.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-22.htm">Certain chief Levites.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-27.htm">The solemnity of the dedication of the walls.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">44. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/12-44.htm">The offices of priests and Levites appointed in the temple.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This practice of using choirs for worship and thanksgiving is rooted in the traditions of the Israelites, as seen in earlier scriptures like <a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">1 Chronicles 15:16</a>, 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.<p><b>then stood in the house of God</b><br>The "house of God" refers to the temple in Jerusalem, which was the center of Jewish worship and religious life. Standing in the temple signifies the choirs' role in leading the people in worship and thanksgiving to God. This act of standing is a posture of reverence and readiness to serve, as seen in <a href="/psalms/134.htm">Psalm 134:1</a>, where the servants of the Lord stand by night in the house of the Lord. The temple's significance is further highlighted by its role as a place where God's presence dwelt among His people.<p><b>as did I</b><br>Nehemiah's presence with the choirs underscores his leadership and personal commitment to the spiritual and communal life of Jerusalem. As the governor, Nehemiah was not only a political leader but also a spiritual one, guiding the people in their covenant relationship with God. His involvement in the dedication ceremony reflects his dedication to the restoration of both the physical and spiritual state of Jerusalem.<p><b>along with the half of the officials accompanying me</b><br>The mention of "half of the officials" indicates the organized and structured nature of the event. These officials were likely leaders among the people, possibly including priests, Levites, and other prominent figures. Their presence alongside Nehemiah emphasizes the collective leadership and shared responsibility in the community's spiritual renewal. This mirrors the collaborative leadership seen in <a href="/exodus/18-21.htm">Exodus 18:21</a>, where Moses appoints capable men to help govern the people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/nehemiah.htm">Nehemiah</a></b><br>The governor of Judah who led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and the spiritual renewal of the people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/two_choirs.htm">Two Choirs</a></b><br>Groups of Levites and singers who were appointed to give thanks and lead the people in worship during the dedication of the wall.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wall_of_jerusalem.htm">The Wall of Jerusalem</a></b><br>The structure that Nehemiah and the people rebuilt, symbolizing protection, strength, and the restoration of the community.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/l/leaders.htm">Leaders</a></b><br>The officials and leaders of the people who stood with the choirs, representing unity and support for the worship and dedication.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/dedication_ceremony.htm">Dedication Ceremony</a></b><br>The event where the wall was dedicated to God, marked by worship, thanksgiving, and celebration.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_thanksgiving.htm">The Power of Thanksgiving</a></b><br>Thanksgiving is a powerful act of worship that acknowledges God's faithfulness and provision. It should be a central part of our spiritual practices.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_worship.htm">Unity in Worship</a></b><br>The leaders standing with the choirs symbolize the importance of unity in worship. Our communities should strive for harmony and collective praise.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_wall.htm">Symbolism of the Wall</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_in_worship.htm">Leadership in Worship</a></b><br>Leaders play a crucial role in guiding and supporting worship. Spiritual leaders should actively participate and encourage communal worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/celebration_of_god's_work.htm">Celebration of God's Work</a></b><br>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.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_pulpit.htm">What role did a cupbearer serve in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_nehemiah_12_27-43_ceremony_verified.htm">In Nehemiah 12:27-43, is the large-scale dedication ceremony around the walls attested by any external historical sources?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_nehemiah_12_44-47_align_with_persian_rule.htm">In Nehemiah 12:44-47, does the organized temple service system align with known Persian-era governance or does it present historical inconsistencies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_goldsmiths_build_the_wall.htm">How do we reconcile Nehemiah 3:8, which mentions goldsmiths and perfumers constructing the wall, with the specialized skills required for such large-scale building?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/nehemiah/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(40) <span class= "bld">In the house of God.</span>--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.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 40.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">So stood the two companies</span>. 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 <span class="cmt_word">in the house of God</span>, but <span class="accented">by</span> it, or <span class="accented">near</span> it, which is a meaning that the preposition <span class="hebrew">ב</span> often has. <span class="cmt_word">The half of the rulers</span>. Compare ver. 32. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/12-40.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The two</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁתֵּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(šə·tê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - fdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">thanksgiving [choirs]</span><br /><span class="heb">הַתּוֹדֹ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(hat·tō·w·ḏōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8426.htm">Strong's 8426: </a> </span><span class="str2">An extension of the hand, avowal, adoration, a choir of worshippers</span><br /><br /><span class="word">then stood</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽתַּעֲמֹ֛דְנָה</span> <span class="translit">(wat·ta·‘ă·mō·ḏə·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the house</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּבֵ֣ית</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḇêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of God,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as did I,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאֲנִ֕י</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">along with the half</span><br /><span class="heb">וַחֲצִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(wa·ḥă·ṣî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2677.htm">Strong's 2677: </a> </span><span class="str2">The half, middle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the officials</span><br /><span class="heb">הַסְּגָנִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(has·sə·ḡā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5461.htm">Strong's 5461: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prefect of a, province</span><br /><br /><span class="word">accompanying me,</span><br /><span class="heb">עִמִּֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘im·mî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/12-40.htm">Nehemiah 12:40 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/12-40.htm">Nehemiah 12:40 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/12-40.htm">Nehemiah 12:40 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12-40.htm">Nehemiah 12:40 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12-40.htm">Nehemiah 12:40 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/12-40.htm">Nehemiah 12:40 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/12-40.htm">Nehemiah 12:40 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/12-40.htm">Nehemiah 12:40 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/12-40.htm">Nehemiah 12:40 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/12-40.htm">Nehemiah 12:40 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/12-40.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 12:40 So stood the two companies of those (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/12-39.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:39"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:39" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/12-41.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:41"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:41" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>