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I followed them on top of the wall, together with half the people—past the Tower of the Ovens to the Broad Wall, <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/12.htm">New Living Translation</a> The second choir giving thanks went northward around the other way to meet them. I followed them, together with the other half of the people, along the top of the wall past the Tower of the Ovens to the Broad Wall, <a href="/esv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> The other choir of those who gave thanks went to the north, and I followed them with half of the people, on the wall, above the Tower of the Ovens, to the Broad Wall, <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The second thanksgiving choir proceeded to the left, and I followed it with half the people along the top of the wall, past the Tower of the Ovens to the Broad Wall, <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12.htm">King James Bible</a> And the other company of them that gave thanks went over against them, and I after them, and the half of the people upon the wall, from beyond the tower of the furnaces even unto the broad wall; <a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/12.htm">New King James Version</a> The other thanksgiving choir went the opposite way, and I was behind them with half of the people on the wall, going past the Tower of the Ovens as far as the Broad Wall, <a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The second choir proceeded to the left, while I followed them with half of the people on the wall, above the Tower of Furnaces, to the Broad Wall, <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> The second choir proceeded to the left, while I followed them with half of the people on the wall, above the Tower of Furnaces, to the Broad Wall, <a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> The second choir proceeded to the left, while I followed them with half of the people on the wall, above the Tower of Furnaces, to the Broad Wall, <a href="/lsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> The second choir proceeded to the left, while I followed them with half of the people on the wall, above the Tower of Furnaces, to the Broad Wall, <a href="/amp/nehemiah/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The second choir went to the left; I followed with half of the people on the wall, above the Tower of the Furnaces, to the Broad Wall, <a href="/csb/nehemiah/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The second thanksgiving procession went to the left, and I followed it with half the people along the top of the wall, past the Tower of the Ovens to the Broad Wall, <a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The second thanksgiving procession went to the left, and I followed it with half the people along the top of the wall, past the Tower of the Ovens to the Broad Wall, <a href="/asv/nehemiah/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the other company of them that gave thanks went to meet them, and I after them, with the half of the people, upon the wall, above the tower of the furnaces, even unto the broad wall, <a href="/cev/nehemiah/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The second group of singers marched along the wall in the opposite direction, and I followed them, together with the other half of the leaders of Judah. We went past Oven Tower, Broad Wall, <a href="/erv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the other company of them that gave thanks went to meet them, and I after them, with the half of the people, upon the wall, above the tower of the furnaces, even unto the broad wall; <a href="/gwt/nehemiah/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The other choir went to the left. I followed them with the other half of the people. We walked on the wall, past the Tower of the Ovens, as far as Broad Wall, <a href="/gnt/nehemiah/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> The other group of those who gave thanks went to the left along the top of the wall, and I followed with half of the people. We marched past the Tower of the Ovens to the Broad Wall, <a href="/isv/nehemiah/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> The second thanksgiving choir approached opposite them, and I followed them. Half of the people stood on the crest of the wall from beyond the Tower of the Ovens to the Broad Wall, <a href="/msb/nehemiah/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The second thanksgiving choir proceeded to the left, and I followed it with half the people along the top of the wall, past the Tower of the Ovens to the Broad Wall, <a href="/net/nehemiah/12.htm">NET Bible</a> The second choir was proceeding in the opposite direction. I followed them, along with half the people, on top of the wall, past the Tower of the Ovens to the Broad Wall, <a href="/nheb/nehemiah/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The other company of those who gave thanks went to meet them, and I after them, with the half of the people, on the wall, above the Tower of the Ovens, even to the Broad Wall, <a href="/wbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the other company of them that gave thanks went over against them, and I after them, and the half of the people upon the wall, from beyond the tower of the furnaces even to the broad wall; <a href="/web/nehemiah/12.htm">World English Bible</a> The other company of those who gave thanks went to meet them, and I after them, with the half of the people on the wall above the tower of the furnaces, even to the wide wall, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the second thanksgiving company that is going opposite, and I after it, and half of the people on the wall from beyond the Tower of the Furnaces and to the broad wall, <a href="/ylt/nehemiah/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the second thanksgiving company that is going over-against, and I after it, and half of the people on the wall from beyond the tower of the furnaces and unto the broad wall, <a href="/slt/nehemiah/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the second praised going about to the front, and I after it, and, half the people above to the wall, above to the tower of the furnaces and even to the broad wall;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/nehemiah/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the second choir of them that gave thanks went on the opposite side, and I after them, and the half of the people upon the wall, and upon the tower of the furnaces, even to the broad wall, <a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 12:37> And the second choir of those who gave thanks went forth on the opposite side, and I went after them, and one half part of the people were upon the wall, and upon the tower of the furnaces, as far as the widest wall, <a href="/nabre/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Bible</a> The second choir proceeded to the left, followed by myself and the other half of the administrators, along the top of the wall past the Oven Tower as far as the Broad Wall, <a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The other company of those who gave thanks went to the left, and I followed them with half of the people on the wall, above the Tower of the Ovens, to the Broad Wall,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they gave thanks and went up upon the wall, and I after them, and the half of the people went up upon the wall, and they stood upon the great tower and upon the high wall and upon the broad wall; <a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And they gave thanks and they came up above, and I after them, and half of the people came up on the wall, and they stood on the great tower and upon the high wall, higher than the wide wall.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/nehemiah/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the other company of them that gave thanks went to meet them, and I after them, with the half of the people, upon the wall, above the tower of the furnaces, even unto the broad wall; <a href="/parallel/nehemiah/12-38.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=3699" 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">The Dedication of the Wall</a> …37At the Fountain Gate they climbed the steps of the City of David on the ascent to the wall and passed above the house of David to the Water Gate on the east. 38<a href="/hebrew/8145.htm" title="8145: haš·šê·nîṯ (Art:: Number-ofs) -- Second (an ord. number). From shanah; properly, double, i.e. Second; also adverbially, again.">The second</a> <a href="/hebrew/8426.htm" title="8426: wə·hat·tō·w·ḏāh (Conj-w, Art:: N-fs) -- From yadah; properly, an extension of the hand, i.e. avowal, or adoration; specifically, a choir of worshippers.">thanksgiving choir</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: ha·hō·w·le·ḵeṯ (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-fs) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">proceeded</a> <a href="/hebrew/4136.htm" title="4136: lə·mō·wl (Prep-l) -- Or mowl; or mowtl; or mul; from muwl; properly, abrupt, i.e. A precipice; by implication, the front; used only adverbially opposite.">to the left,</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: wa·’ă·nî (Conj-w:: Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">and I</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·re·hā (Prep:: 3fs) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">followed</a> <a href="/hebrew/2677.htm" title="2677: wa·ḥă·ṣî (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Half. From chatsah; the half or middle.">it with half</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: mê·‘al (Prep-m) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">along the top</a> <a href="/hebrew/2346.htm" title="2346: lə·ha·ḥō·w·māh (Prep-l, Art:: N-fs) -- A wall. Feminine active participle of an unused root apparently meaning to join; a wall of protection.">of the wall,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: mê·‘al (Prep-m) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">past</a> <a href="/hebrew/4026.htm" title="4026: lə·miḡ·dal (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- A tower. Also feminine migdalah; from gadal; a tower; by analogy, a rostrum; figuratively, a bed of flowers.">the Tower</a> <a href="/hebrew/8574.htm" title="8574: hat·tan·nū·rîm (Art:: N-cp) -- (portable) stove, firepot. From niyr; a fire-pot.">of the Ovens</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: wə·‘aḏ (Conj-w:: Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/7342.htm" title="7342: hā·rə·ḥā·ḇāh (Art:: Adj-fs) -- Wide, broad. From rachab; roomy, in any direction, literally or figuratively.">the Broad</a> <a href="/hebrew/2346.htm" title="2346: ha·ḥō·w·māh (Art:: N-fs) -- A wall. Feminine active participle of an unused root apparently meaning to join; a wall of protection.">Wall,</a> 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.…<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="/nehemiah/4-3.htm">Nehemiah 4:3</a> Then Tobiah the Ammonite, who was beside him, said, “If even a fox were to climb up on what they are building, it would break down their wall of stones!” <a href="/nehemiah/2-13.htm">Nehemiah 2:13-15</a> So I went out at night through the Valley Gate toward the Well of the Serpent and the Dung Gate, and I inspected the walls of Jerusalem that had been broken down and the gates that had been destroyed by fire. / Then I went on to the Fountain Gate and the King’s Pool, but there was no room for the animal under me to get through; / so I went up the valley by night and inspected the wall. Then I headed back and reentered through the Valley Gate. <a href="/nehemiah/3-15.htm">Nehemiah 3:15-16</a> The Fountain Gate was repaired by Shallun son of Col-hozeh, ruler of the district of Mizpah. He rebuilt it, roofed it, and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. He also repaired the wall of the Pool of Shelah near the king’s garden, as far as the stairs that descend from the City of David. / Beyond him, Nehemiah son of Azbuk, ruler of a half-district of Beth-zur, made repairs up to a point opposite the tombs of David, as far as the artificial pool and the House of the Mighty. <a href="/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Nehemiah 3:31-32</a> Next to him, Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and the merchants, opposite the Inspection Gate, and as far as the upper room above the corner. / And between the upper room above the corner and the Sheep Gate, the goldsmiths and merchants made repairs. <a href="/nehemiah/8-6.htm">Nehemiah 8:6</a> 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. <a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Nehemiah 9:4</a> And the Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani—stood on the raised platform and cried out in a loud voice to the LORD their God. <a href="/nehemiah/10-39.htm">Nehemiah 10:39</a> For the Israelites and the Levites are to bring the contributions of grain, new wine, and oil to the storerooms where the articles of the sanctuary are kept and where the ministering priests, the gatekeepers, and the singers stay. Thus we will not neglect the house of our God.” <a href="/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Nehemiah 11:22</a> Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. He was one of Asaph’s descendants, who were the singers in charge of the service of the house of God. <a href="/ezra/3-10.htm">Ezra 3:10-11</a> 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. <a href="/ezra/6-16.htm">Ezra 6:16-17</a> Then the people of Israel—the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the exiles—celebrated the dedication of the house of God with joy. / For the dedication of the house of God they offered a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and a sin offering for all Israel of twelve male goats, one for each tribe of Israel. <a href="/psalms/48-12.htm">Psalm 48:12-13</a> March around Zion, encircle her, count her towers, / consider her ramparts, tour her citadels, that you may tell the next generation. <a href="/psalms/122-3.htm">Psalm 122:3-4</a> Jerusalem is built up as a city united together, / where the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, as a testimony for Israel, to give thanks to the name of the LORD. <a href="/isaiah/52-8.htm">Isaiah 52:8-9</a> Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices, together they shout for joy. For every eye will see when the LORD returns to Zion. / Break forth in joy, sing together, O ruins of Jerusalem, for the LORD has comforted His people; He has redeemed Jerusalem. <a href="/zechariah/4-7.htm">Zechariah 4:7</a> What are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. Then he will bring forth the capstone accompanied by shouts of ‘Grace, grace to it!’” <a href="/zechariah/8-19.htm">Zechariah 8:19</a> “This is what the LORD of Hosts says: The fasts of the fourth, the fifth, the seventh, and the tenth months will become times of joy and gladness, cheerful feasts for the house of Judah. Therefore you are to love both truth and peace.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the other company of them that gave thanks went over against them, and I after them, and the half of the people on the wall, from beyond the tower of the furnaces even to the broad wall;other.<a href="/nehemiah/12-31.htm">Nehemiah 12:31</a> 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:tower.<a href="/nehemiah/3-11.htm">Nehemiah 3:11</a> Malchijah the son of Harim, and Hashub the son of Pahathmoab, repaired the other piece, and the tower of the furnaces.broad.<a href="/nehemiah/3-8.htm">Nehemiah 3:8</a> Next unto him repaired Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, of the goldsmiths. Next unto him also repaired Hananiah the son of one of the apothecaries, and they fortified Jerusalem unto the broad wall.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/9-35.htm">Broad</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-19.htm">Choir</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-66.htm">Company</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-13.htm">Direction</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-37.htm">Far</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-11.htm">Furnaces</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-32.htm">Half</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-10.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-11.htm">Ovens</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-9.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-27.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-10.htm">Proceeded</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-17.htm">Second</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-31.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-27.htm">Thanksgiving</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-31.htm">Top</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-2.htm">Tower</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-37.htm">Wall</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/esther/4-6.htm">Broad</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-19.htm">Choir</a> <a href="/job/15-34.htm">Company</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-42.htm">Direction</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-39.htm">Far</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-11.htm">Furnaces</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-40.htm">Half</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-2.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/esther/5-1.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/exodus/8-3.htm">Ovens</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-21.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-40.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/job/36-1.htm">Proceeded</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-6.htm">Second</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-40.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-40.htm">Thanksgiving</a> <a href="/esther/5-2.htm">Top</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-39.htm">Tower</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-39.htm">Wall</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/nehemiah/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The second thanksgiving choir proceeded to the left This phrase indicates the organization and orderliness of the procession, reflecting the importance of worship and thanksgiving in the community. The use of choirs in worship is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, emphasizing the communal aspect of praise (e.g., <a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">1 Chronicles 15:16</a>). The direction "to the left" suggests a specific route, highlighting the detailed planning involved in the dedication of the wall. This procession is part of a larger celebration of the completion of the wall, a significant achievement for the returned exiles, symbolizing God's faithfulness and protection.and I followed it with half the people Nehemiah's leadership is evident as he personally participates in the procession, demonstrating humility and solidarity with the people. The division of the people into two groups may symbolize unity and balance, ensuring that the entire community is involved in the celebration. This division also reflects the practical need to manage a large group effectively during the procession. Nehemiah's role as a leader who leads by example is consistent with biblical principles of servant leadership (e.g., <a href="/mark/10-42.htm">Mark 10:42-45</a>).along the top of the wall Walking on top of the wall signifies the strength and stability of the structure, a testament to the successful completion of Nehemiah's project. This act serves as a public declaration of God's provision and protection, as the wall was a crucial defense for the city. The wall's completion fulfilled the prophecy and promise of restoration for Jerusalem (e.g., <a href="/isaiah/58-12.htm">Isaiah 58:12</a>). The physical act of walking on the wall also symbolizes the spiritual fortification of the community.past the Tower of the Ovens The Tower of the Ovens is a specific landmark in Jerusalem, likely named for its proximity to the area where bread was baked. This detail provides insight into the daily life and economy of the city, as bread was a staple food. The mention of such landmarks underscores the historical and geographical accuracy of the account. It also highlights the integration of worship with everyday life, as the procession moves through familiar and essential parts of the city.to the Broad Wall The Broad Wall is an archaeological feature in Jerusalem, identified as a massive fortification built during the reign of King Hezekiah (<a href="/2_kings/18-7.htm">2 Kings 18:7-8</a>). Its mention here connects the current celebration with the city's past, reminding the people of God's enduring protection and the continuity of His promises. The Broad Wall's construction was a response to the Assyrian threat, and its inclusion in the procession route symbolizes the enduring strength and resilience of God's people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/n/nehemiah.htm">Nehemiah</a> The central figure in the book, Nehemiah was a cupbearer to the Persian king who became the governor of Jerusalem. He led the efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and restore the community's spiritual and social life. 2. <a href="/topical/t/thanksgiving_choirs.htm">Thanksgiving Choirs</a> Two groups of Levites and singers who were appointed to give thanks and lead the people in worship during the dedication of the wall. Their procession was a significant part of the celebration. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_wall_of_jerusalem.htm">The Wall of Jerusalem</a> The wall that Nehemiah and the people rebuilt, symbolizing protection, identity, and the restoration of the Jewish community. 4. <a href="/topical/t/tower_of_the_ovens.htm">Tower of the Ovens</a> A specific location on the wall of Jerusalem, possibly named for its proximity to a bakery or ovens used for communal purposes. 5. <a href="/topical/b/broad_wall.htm">Broad Wall</a> A section of the wall that was notably wide, possibly indicating its importance or strength.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community_worship.htm">The Importance of Community Worship</a> The procession and thanksgiving choirs illustrate the power of collective worship in uniting and strengthening a community. Engaging in communal worship can reinforce faith and foster a sense of belonging. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_in_action.htm">Leadership in Action</a> Nehemiah's role in leading the procession demonstrates effective leadership. Leaders should actively participate and guide their communities in spiritual and communal activities. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_wall.htm">Symbolism of the Wall</a> The wall represents more than physical protection; it symbolizes spiritual and communal restoration. In our lives, we should seek to build 'walls' that protect and nurture our spiritual well-being. <a href="/topical/t/thanksgiving_as_a_spiritual_discipline.htm">Thanksgiving as a Spiritual Discipline</a> The act of thanksgiving is central to the dedication ceremony. Practicing gratitude can transform our perspective and draw us closer to God. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_music_in_worship.htm">The Role of Music in Worship</a> The use of choirs highlights the importance of music in worship. Music can be a powerful tool for expressing faith and enhancing spiritual experiences.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 12</a> <a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</a> <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 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> <a href="/q/why_is_the_tribe_of_judah_important.htm">What is the significance of the Tribe of Judah?</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>(38) The other company.--Comparing the order with Nehemiah 3, the reader will have a clear view of the second company. They had the longer route, proceed. ing to the left, rounding the north "broad wall," passing the sheep-gate, and so meeting the priestly company near the prison-gate. The space where they met had the Temple straight in front, the prison-gate on the right, and the water-gate on the left.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 38, 39. - And the other company. Nehemiah now proceeds to trace the course of the other choir or procession - the one which he himself accompanied. Starting from the same part of the western wall as the other, its course was northward to the N.W. angle of the city wall, after which it was eastward to the "sheep gate, and then southward to the "prison gate." In this part of his description Nehemiah traces the same portion of the wall as that which had engaged his attention in <a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">Nehemiah 3:1-11</a>, and mentions almost exactly the same features, but in the reverse order. For the tower of the furnaces see <a href="/nehemiah/3-11.htm">Nehemiah 3:11</a>; for the broad wall, ver. 8; for the old gate, ver. 6; for the fish gate, ver. 3; for the tower of Hananeel, the tower of Meah, and the sheep gate, ver. 1. The gate of Ephraim is not mentioned in ch. 3. It must have been in the north wall, a little to the west of the "old gate." The prison gate, also omitted in ch. 3, was probably in the east wall, a little north of the water gate. <a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/12-38.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>The second הַשֵּׁנִ֛ית (haš·šê·nîṯ) Article | Number - ordinal feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8145.htm">Strong's 8145: </a> Second (an ordinal number) thanksgiving [choir] וְהַתּוֹדָ֧ה (wə·hat·tō·w·ḏāh) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8426.htm">Strong's 8426: </a> An extension of the hand, avowal, adoration, a choir of worshippers proceeded הַהוֹלֶ֥כֶת (ha·hō·w·le·ḵeṯ) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk to the left, לְמ֖וֹאל (lə·mō·wl) Preposition-l <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4136.htm">Strong's 4136: </a> Abrupt, a precipice, the front, opposite and I וַאֲנִ֣י (wa·’ă·nî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I followed אַחֲרֶ֑יהָ (’a·ḥă·re·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> The hind or following part it with half וַחֲצִ֨י (wa·ḥă·ṣî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2677.htm">Strong's 2677: </a> The half, middle the people הָעָ֜ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock along the top מֵעַ֣ל (mê·‘al) Preposition-m <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against of the wall, לְהַחוֹמָ֗ה (lə·ha·ḥō·w·māh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2346.htm">Strong's 2346: </a> A wall of protection past מֵעַל֙ (mê·‘al) Preposition-m <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the Tower לְמִגְדַּ֣ל (lə·miḡ·dal) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4026.htm">Strong's 4026: </a> A tower, a rostrum, a, bed of flowers of the Ovens הַתַּנּוּרִ֔ים (hat·tan·nū·rîm) Article | Noun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8574.htm">Strong's 8574: </a> (portable) stove, firepot to וְעַ֖ד (wə·‘aḏ) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while the Broad הָרְחָבָֽה׃ (hā·rə·ḥā·ḇāh) Article | Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7342.htm">Strong's 7342: </a> Wide, broad Wall, הַחוֹמָ֥ה (ha·ḥō·w·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2346.htm">Strong's 2346: </a> A wall of protection <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/12-38.htm">Nehemiah 12:38 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/12-38.htm">Nehemiah 12:38 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/nehemiah/12-38.htm">Nehemiah 12:38 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12-38.htm">Nehemiah 12:38 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12-38.htm">Nehemiah 12:38 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/12-38.htm">Nehemiah 12:38 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/12-38.htm">Nehemiah 12:38 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/12-38.htm">Nehemiah 12:38 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/12-38.htm">Nehemiah 12:38 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/nehemiah/12-38.htm">Nehemiah 12:38 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-38.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 12:38 The other company of those who gave (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/12-37.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:37"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:37" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/12-39.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:39"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:39" /></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>