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They also set aside the portion for the other Levites, and the Levites set aside the portion for the descendants of Aaron. <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/12.htm">New Living Translation</a> So now, in the days of Zerubbabel and of Nehemiah, all Israel brought a daily supply of food for the singers, the gatekeepers, and the Levites. The Levites, in turn, gave a portion of what they received to the priests, the descendants of Aaron. <a href="/esv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel and in the days of Nehemiah gave the daily portions for the singers and the gatekeepers; and they set apart that which was for the Levites; and the Levites set apart that which was for the sons of Aaron. <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So in the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah, all Israel contributed the daily portions for the singers and gatekeepers. They also set aside daily portions for the Levites, and the Levites set aside daily portions for the descendants of Aaron. <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12.htm">King James Bible</a> 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: and they sanctified holy things unto the Levites; and the Levites sanctified them unto the children of Aaron. <a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/12.htm">New King James Version</a> In the days of Zerubbabel and in the days of Nehemiah all Israel gave the portions for the singers and the gatekeepers, a portion for each day. They also consecrated holy things for the Levites, and the Levites consecrated them for the children of Aaron. <a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah gave the portions due the singers and the gatekeepers as each day required, and they set apart the consecrated portion for the Levites, and the Levites set apart the consecrated portion for the sons of Aaron. <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> So all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah gave the portions due the singers and the gatekeepers as each day required, and set apart the consecrated portion for the Levites, and the Levites set apart the consecrated portion for the sons of Aaron. <a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And so all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah gave the portions due the singers and the gatekeepers as each day required, and set apart the consecrated portion for the Levites, and the Levites set apart the consecrated portion for the sons of Aaron. <a href="/lsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah were giving the portions due the singers and the gatekeepers as each day required, and set apart the holy portion for the Levites, and the Levites set apart the holy portion for the sons of Aaron. <a href="/amp/nehemiah/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So in the days of Zerubbabel and [later of] Nehemiah, all Israel would give the daily portions for the singers and the gatekeepers; and they set apart the consecrated portion for the Levites, and the Levites set apart the consecrated portion for the sons of Aaron [the priests]. <a href="/csb/nehemiah/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So in the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah, all Israel contributed the daily portions for the singers and gatekeepers. They also set aside daily portions for the Levites, and the Levites set aside daily portions for Aaron’s descendants. <a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So in the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah, all Israel contributed the daily portions for the singers and gatekeepers. They also set aside daily portions for the Levites, and the Levites set aside daily portions for the descendants of Aaron. <a href="/asv/nehemiah/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah, gave the portions of the singers and the porters, as every day required: and they set apart that which was for the Levites; and the Levites set apart that which was for the sons of Aaron. <a href="/cev/nehemiah/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> During the time that Zerubbabel and I were in charge, everyone in Israel gave what they were supposed to give for the daily needs of the singers and temple guards from the Levi tribe. Then the Levites would give the priests their share from what they had received. <a href="/erv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah, gave the portions of the singers and the porters, as every day required: and they sanctified for the Levites; and the Levites sanctified for the sons of Aaron. <a href="/gwt/nehemiah/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> At the time of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah, all the Israelites were giving gifts for the daily support of the singers and the gatekeepers. They set aside holy gifts for [the daily support of] the Levites, and the Levites set aside holy gifts for support of Aaron's descendants. <a href="/gnt/nehemiah/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> In the time of Zerubbabel and also in the time of Nehemiah, all the people of Israel gave daily gifts for the support of the Temple musicians and the Temple guards. The people gave a sacred offering to the Levites, and the Levites gave the required portion to the priests. <a href="/isv/nehemiah/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> All Israel in the time of Zerubbabel and in the time of Nehemiah gave allotments to each of the singers and gate keepers on a daily basis, setting them apart to benefit the descendants of Levi. And the descendants of Levi set them apart to benefit the descendants of Aaron. <a href="/msb/nehemiah/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So in the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah, all Israel contributed the daily portions for the singers and gatekeepers. They also set aside daily portions for the Levites, and the Levites set aside daily portions for the descendants of Aaron. <a href="/net/nehemiah/12.htm">NET Bible</a> So in the days of Zerubbabel and in the days of Nehemiah, all Israel was contributing the portions for the singers and gatekeepers, according to the daily need. They also set aside the portion for the Levites, and the Levites set aside the portion for the descendants of Aaron. <a href="/nheb/nehemiah/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> All Israel in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah, gave the portions of the singers and the gatekeepers, as every day required: and they set apart that which was for the Levites; and the Levites set apart that which was for the sons of Aaron. <a href="/wbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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: and they sanctified holy things to the Levites; and the Levites sanctified them to the children of Aaron. <a href="/web/nehemiah/12.htm">World English Bible</a> All Israel in the days of Zerubbabel and in the days of Nehemiah gave the portions of the singers and the gatekeepers, as every day required; and they set apart that which was for the Levites; and the Levites set apart that which was for the sons of Aaron. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah, are giving the portions of the singers, and of the gatekeepers, the matter of a day in its day, and are sanctifying to the Levites, and the Levites are sanctifying to the sons of Aaron. <a href="/ylt/nehemiah/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah, are giving the portions of the singers, and of the gatekeepers, the matter of a day in its day, and are sanctifying to the Levites, and the Levites are sanctifying to the sons of Aaron. <a href="/slt/nehemiah/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah giving, portions, of the singers and the gate-keepers, the word of a day in its day: and consecrating to the Levites; and the Levites consecrating to the sons of Aaron.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/nehemiah/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And all Israel, in the days of Zorobabel, and in the days of Nehemias gave portions to the singing men, and to the porters, day by day, and they sanctified the Levites, and the Levites sanctified the sons of Aaron. <a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 12:46> And all of Israel, in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah, gave portions to the singing men and to the gatekeepers, for each day, and they sanctified the Levites, and the Levites sanctified the sons of Aaron. <a href="/nabre/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Bible</a> All Israel, in the days of Zerubbabel and in the days of Nehemiah, gave the singers and the gatekeepers their portions, according to their daily needs. They made their consecrated offering to the Levites, and the Levites made theirs to the descendants of Aaron. <a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> In the days of Zerubbabel and in the days of Nehemiah all Israel gave the daily portions for the singers and the gatekeepers. They set apart that which was for the Levites; and the Levites set apart that which was for the descendants of Aaron.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel and in the days of Nehemiah gave gifts to the singers and to the porters, every day his portion; and they set aside holy things to the Levites; and the Levites set them aside for the descendants of Aaron. <a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And all Israel in the days of Zorobabel and in the days of Nekhemiah gave gifts to the Attendants, and the Porters were going out and giving day to day, and they were hallowing the Levites, and Levites were hallowing the sons of Aaron. <div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/nehemiah/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah, gave the portions of the singers and the porters, as every day required; and they hallowed for the Levites; and the Levites hallowed for the sons of Aaron. <a href="/sep/nehemiah/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And all Israel in the days of Zorobabel, and in the days of Neemias, gave the portions of the singers and the porters, a daily rate: and consecrated them to the Levites: and the Levites consecrated them to the sons of Aaron. <a href="/parallel/nehemiah/12-47.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=3820" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Provisions for Temple Worship</a> …46For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. 47<a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bî·mê (Prep-b:: N-mpc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">So in the days</a> <a href="/hebrew/2216.htm" title="2216: zə·rub·bā·ḇel (N-proper-ms) -- From zarab and Babel; descended of Babylon, i.e. Born there; Zerubbabel, an Israelite.">of Zerubbabel</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: ū·ḇî·mê (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-mpc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/5166.htm" title="5166: nə·ḥem·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Yah comforts, three Isr. From nacham and Yahh; consolation of Jah; Nechemjah, the name of three Israelites.">Nehemiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nō·ṯə·nîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">contributed</a> <a href="/hebrew/4521.htm" title="4521: mə·nā·yō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- Portion. From manah; an allotment.">the daily portions</a> <a href="/hebrew/7891.htm" title="7891: ham·šō·rə·rîm (Art:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-mp) -- To sing. Or shuwr; a primitive root; to sing.">for the singers</a> <a href="/hebrew/7778.htm" title="7778: wə·haš·šō·‘ă·rîm (Conj-w, Art:: N-mp) -- A gatekeeper. Or shomer: active participle of sha'ar; a janitor.">and gatekeepers.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6942.htm" title="6942: ū·maq·di·šîm (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-mp) -- To be set apart or consecrated. A primitive root; to be clean.">They also set aside</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yō·wm (N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">daily</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bə·yō·w·mōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: də·ḇar- (N-msc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">portions</a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: lal·wî·yim (Prep-l:: N-proper-mp) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">for the Levites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: wə·hal·wî·yim (Conj-w, Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">and the Levites</a> <a href="/hebrew/6942.htm" title="6942: maq·di·šîm (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-mp) -- To be set apart or consecrated. A primitive root; to be clean.">set aside</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: liḇ·nê (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">daily portions for the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/175.htm" title="175: ’a·hă·rōn (N-proper-ms) -- An elder brother of Moses. Of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses.">of Aaron.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-4.htm">2 Chronicles 31:4-5</a> Moreover, he commanded the people living in Jerusalem to make a contribution for the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD. / As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything. <a href="/numbers/18-21.htm">Numbers 18:21-24</a> Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting. / No longer may the Israelites come near to the Tent of Meeting, or they will incur guilt and die. / The Levites are to perform the work of the Tent of Meeting, and they must bear their iniquity. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come. The Levites will not receive an inheritance among the Israelites. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/18-1.htm">Deuteronomy 18:1-8</a> The Levitical priests—indeed the whole tribe of Levi—shall have no portion or inheritance with Israel. They are to eat the food offerings to the LORD; that is their inheritance. / Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them. / This shall be the priests’ share from the people who offer a sacrifice, whether a bull or a sheep: the priests are to be given the shoulder, the jowls, and the stomach. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/9-33.htm">1 Chronicles 9:33</a> Those who were musicians, the heads of Levite families, stayed in the temple chambers and were exempt from other duties because they were on duty day and night. <a href="/1_chronicles/23-28.htm">1 Chronicles 23:28-32</a> but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, / as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. / They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-8</a> 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. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/26-12.htm">1 Chronicles 26:12-19</a> These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did. / They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. / The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">2 Chronicles 8:14-15</a> In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God. / They did not turn aside from the king’s command regarding the priests or the Levites in any matter, including that of the treasuries. <a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">2 Chronicles 31:2-3</a> Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling. / The king contributed from his own possessions for the regular morning and evening burnt offerings and for the burnt offerings on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts, as written in the Law of the LORD. <a href="/ezra/6-18.htm">Ezra 6:18</a> They also appointed the priests by their divisions and the Levites by their groups to the service of God in Jerusalem, according to what is written in the Book of Moses. <a href="/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10</a> Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure. <a href="/matthew/10-10.htm">Matthew 10:10</a> Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions. <a href="/luke/10-7.htm">Luke 10:7</a> Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-13.htm">1 Corinthians 9:13-14</a> Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel. <a href="/galatians/6-6.htm">Galatians 6:6</a> Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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: and they sanctified holy things to the Levites; and the Levites sanctified them to the children of Aaron.Zerubbabel.<a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1,12,26</a> Now these are the priests and the Levites that went up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, … gave.<a href="/nehemiah/10-35.htm">Nehemiah 10:35-39</a> And to bring the firstfruits of our ground, and the firstfruits of all fruit of all trees, year by year, unto the house of the LORD: … <a href="/nehemiah/13-10.htm">Nehemiah 13:10-12</a> And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them: for the Levites and the singers, that did the work, were fled every one to his field… <a href="/2_chronicles/31-5.htm">2 Chronicles 31:5,6</a> And as soon as the commandment came abroad, the children of Israel brought in abundance the firstfruits of corn, wine, and oil, and honey, and of all the increase of the field; and the tithe of all things brought they in abundantly… and they.<a href="/numbers/18-21.htm">Numbers 18:21-29</a> And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, even the service of the tabernacle of the congregation… sanctified.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/10-38.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-67.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-43.htm">Children</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-23.htm">Daily</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-23.htm">Due</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-45.htm">Gatekeepers</a> <a href="/ezra/3-5.htm">Hallowed</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-27.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-20.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-30.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-26.htm">Nehemiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-26.htm">Nehemi'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-45.htm">Porters</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-23.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-44.htm">Portions</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-23.htm">Required</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">Sanctified</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-46.htm">Singers</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Zerubbabel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Zerub'babel</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/77-20.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/job/8-14.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-2.htm">Children</a> <a href="/esther/3-4.htm">Daily</a> <a href="/job/6-14.htm">Due</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-5.htm">Gatekeepers</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-16.htm">Hallowed</a> <a href="/job/5-1.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-2.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-10.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/ezra/2-2.htm">Nehemiah</a> <a href="/ezra/2-2.htm">Nehemi'ah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-5.htm">Porters</a> <a href="/job/17-5.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-10.htm">Portions</a> <a href="/esther/2-15.htm">Required</a> <a href="/job/1-5.htm">Sanctified</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-5.htm">Singers</a> <a href="/haggai/1-1.htm">Zerubbabel</a> <a href="/haggai/2-2.htm">Zerub'babel</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 12</div>1. <a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">The priests and the Levites which came up with Zerubbabel.</a> 10. <a href="/nehemiah/12-10.htm">The succession of high priests.</a> 22. <a href="/nehemiah/12-22.htm">Certain chief Levites.</a> 27. <a href="/nehemiah/12-27.htm">The solemnity of the dedication of the walls.</a> 44. <a href="/nehemiah/12-44.htm">The offices of priests and Levites appointed in the temple.</a> </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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Zerubbabel, a governor of Judah, played a crucial role in the rebuilding of the temple after the Babylonian exile, while Nehemiah was instrumental in the reconstruction of Jerusalem's walls. Their leadership represents a period of restoration and renewal for the Jewish people. The mention of both leaders highlights a continuity of purpose and divine guidance in the restoration efforts. The Hebrew roots of their names, Zerubbabel meaning "seed of Babylon" and Nehemiah meaning "comforted by Yahweh," reflect their roles in leading the people from exile to a place of divine comfort and restoration.all Israel contributed the daily portions This phrase underscores the collective responsibility and unity of the people of Israel. The term "all Israel" signifies the inclusivity of the entire community in supporting the temple services. The "daily portions" refer to the regular offerings and provisions necessary for the functioning of the temple. This practice of contributing reflects the communal commitment to worship and the sustenance of religious duties. Historically, this system of provision ensured that those who served in the temple could focus on their spiritual responsibilities without concern for their material needs.for the singers and gatekeepers The singers and gatekeepers were essential roles in the temple service. Singers were responsible for leading worship through music, an integral part of Jewish religious life, as seen throughout the Psalms. Gatekeepers maintained the security and order of the temple, ensuring that the sanctity of the space was preserved. The provision for these roles highlights the importance of worship and order in the life of the community. The Hebrew term for singers, "meshorrerim," and gatekeepers, "sho'arim," emphasize their specialized functions in maintaining the spiritual and physical integrity of the temple.They also set aside the portion for the Levites The Levites were a tribe set apart for religious duties, assisting the priests and serving in various capacities within the temple. Setting aside a portion for the Levites ensured that they could dedicate themselves fully to their sacred tasks. This practice reflects the biblical principle of supporting those who minister in spiritual matters, as seen in the broader scriptural context where the Levites had no inheritance of land and relied on the offerings of the people (<a href="/numbers/18-21.htm">Numbers 18:21-24</a>).and the Levites set aside the portion for the descendants of Aaron The descendants of Aaron, the priestly line, were responsible for the most sacred duties in the temple, including sacrifices and offerings. The Levites, in turn, supported the Aaronic priests by setting aside a portion for them. This hierarchical system of provision ensured that the spiritual leaders were adequately supported, allowing them to focus on their priestly functions. The Hebrew term for "descendants of Aaron," "benei Aharon," emphasizes the hereditary nature of the priesthood and the continuity of divine service from generation to generation.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/nehemiah/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(47) The Levites.--Between the people and the priests came the Levites, who received the tithe and gave the priests their "tithe of the tithe" (<a href="/numbers/18-26.htm" title="Thus speak to the Levites, and say to them, When you take of the children of Israel the tithes which I have given you from them for your inheritance, then you shall offer up an heave offering of it for the LORD, even a tenth part of the tithe.">Numbers 18:26</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 47. - In the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah. i.e. "In the days of Nehemiah, no less than in those of Zerubbabel." Gave the portions. Paid their tithes, and other dues, regularly, so that the portions were forthcoming. Every day his portion. Compare <a href="/nehemiah/11-23.htm">Nehemiah 11:23</a>. They sanctified holy things unto the Levites. They, i.e. the people, "set apart" for the Levites all that the law required; and the Levites set apart for the priests their due share - "the tithe of the tithe" (<a href="/numbers/18-26.htm">Numbers 18:26</a>). <a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/12-47.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So in the days בִּימֵ֨י (bî·mê) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day of Zerubbabel זְרֻבָּבֶ֜ל (zə·rub·bā·ḇel) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2216.htm">Strong's 2216: </a> Zerubbabel -- 'begotten in Babylon', a leader of returning Israelite exiles and Nehemiah, נְחֶמְיָ֗ה (nə·ḥem·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5166.htm">Strong's 5166: </a> Nehemiah -- 'Yah comforts', three Israelites all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל֩ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc contributed נֹֽתְנִ֛ים (nō·ṯə·nîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set the daily portions מְנָי֛וֹת (mə·nā·yō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4521.htm">Strong's 4521: </a> An allotment for the singers הַמְשֹׁרְרִ֥ים (ham·šō·rə·rîm) Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7891.htm">Strong's 7891: </a> To sing and gatekeepers. וְהַשֹּׁעֲרִ֖ים (wə·haš·šō·‘ă·rîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7778.htm">Strong's 7778: </a> A gatekeeper They also set aside וּמַקְדִּשִׁים֙ (ū·maq·di·šîm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6942.htm">Strong's 6942: </a> To be set apart or consecrated daily וּבִימֵ֣י (ū·ḇî·mê) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day portions דְּבַר־ (də·ḇar-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause for the Levites, לַלְוִיִּ֔ם (lal·wî·yim) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> Levites -- descendant of Levi and the Levites וְהַלְוִיִּ֔ם (wə·hal·wî·yim) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> Levites -- descendant of Levi set aside מַקְדִּשִׁ֖ים (maq·di·šîm) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6942.htm">Strong's 6942: </a> To be set apart or consecrated daily portions for the descendants לִבְנֵ֥י (liḇ·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Aaron. אַהֲרֹֽן׃ (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_175.htm">Strong's 175: </a> Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/12-47.htm">Nehemiah 12:47 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/12-47.htm">Nehemiah 12:47 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/nehemiah/12-47.htm">Nehemiah 12:47 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12-47.htm">Nehemiah 12:47 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12-47.htm">Nehemiah 12:47 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/12-47.htm">Nehemiah 12:47 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/12-47.htm">Nehemiah 12:47 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/12-47.htm">Nehemiah 12:47 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/12-47.htm">Nehemiah 12:47 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/nehemiah/12-47.htm">Nehemiah 12:47 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-47.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 12:47 All Israel in the days of Zerubbabel (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/12-46.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:46"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:46" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/13-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 13:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 13:1" /></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>