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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/12.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/nehemiah/12.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The musicians also were brought together from the region around Jerusalem—from the villages of the Netophathites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/12.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The singers were brought together from the region around Jerusalem and from the villages of the Netophathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of the singers gathered together from the district surrounding Jerusalem and from the villages of the Netophathites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The singers were also assembled from the region around Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both out of the plain country round about Jerusalem, and from the villages of Netophathi;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the sons of the singers gathered together from the countryside around Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the sons of the singers were assembled from the territory around Jerusalem, and from the villages of the Netophathites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So the sons of the singers were assembled from the district around Jerusalem, and from the villages of the Netophathites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So the sons of the singers were assembled from the district around Jerusalem, and from the villages of the Netophathites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So the sons of the singers were gathered from the district around Jerusalem and from the villages of the Netophathites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So the sons of the singers gathered together from the district around Jerusalem, and from the villages of the Netophathites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The singers gathered from the region around Jerusalem, from the settlements of the Netophathites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The singers gathered from the region around Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both out of the plain round about Jerusalem, and from the villages of the Netophathites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both out of the plain round about Jerusalem, and from the villages of the Netophathites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So the groups of singers came together from the countryside around Jerusalem, from the villages of Netophah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The Levite families of singers gathered from the area where they had settled around Jerusalem and from the towns around Netophah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So the descendants of the singers gathered themselves together from the region surrounding Jerusalem, from the villages of Netophathi, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The singers were also assembled from the region around Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The singers were also assembled from the district around Jerusalem and from the settlements of the Netophathites<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both out of the plain around Jerusalem, and from the villages of the Netophathites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of the singers assembled, both out of the plain country around Jerusalem, and from the villages of Netophathi;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both out of the plain around Jerusalem and from the villages of the Netophathites; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and sons of the singers are gathered together even from the circuit around Jerusalem, and from the villages of Netophathi,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and sons of the singers are gathered together even from the circuit round about Jerusalem, and from the villages of Netophathi,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of those singing will gather together, and from the circuit round about Jerusalem, and from the villages of Netophathi;<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 sons of the singing men were gathered together out of the plain country about Jerusalem, and out of the villages of Nethuphati, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now the sons of the singing men were gathered from the plains surrounding Jerusalem, and from the villages of Netophati,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The levitical singers gathered together from the region about Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The companies of the singers gathered together from the circuit around Jerusalem and from the villages of the Netophathites;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of the singers gathered themselves together from the plain country round about Jerusalem and from the villages of Netopha;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Ministers assembled from the plain that is around Jerusalem and from the courtyards of Netapha<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both out of the Plain round about Jerusalem, and from the villages of the Netophathites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of the singers were assembled both from the neighbourhood round about to Jerusalem, and from the villages,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/12-28.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=3609" 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">27</span>At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres. <span class="reftext">28</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></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.">The singers were also</a> <a href="/hebrew/622.htm" title="622: way·yê·’ā·sə·p̄ū (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To gather, remove. A primitive root; to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. Remove.">assembled</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: ū·min- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/3603.htm" title="3603: hak·kik·kār (Art:: N-fs) -- From karar; a circle, i.e. a circumjacent tract or region, expec. The Ghor or valley of the Jordan; also a loaf; also a talent (round) coin).">the region</a> <a href="/hebrew/5439.htm" title="5439: sə·ḇî·ḇō·wṯ (Adv) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around.">around</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">Jerusalem,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: ū·min- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/2691.htm" title="2691: ḥaṣ·rê (N-cpc) -- A yard, a hamlet.">the villages</a> <a href="/hebrew/5200.htm" title="5200: nə·ṭō·p̄ā·ṯî (N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Netophah. Patronymic from Ntophah; a Netophathite, or inhabitant of Netophah.">of the Netophathites,</a> </span><span class="reftext">29</span>from Beth-gilgal, and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for they had built villages for themselves around Jerusalem.…<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="/ezra/2-41.htm">Ezra 2:41</a></span><br />The singers: the descendants of Asaph, 128.<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/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/68-25.htm">Psalm 68:25</a></span><br />The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/81-1.htm">Psalm 81:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob. / Lift up a song, strike the tambourine, play the sweet-sounding harp and lyre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/95-1.htm">Psalm 95:1-2</a></span><br />Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout to the Rock of our salvation! / Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/100-1.htm">Psalm 100:1-2</a></span><br />A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. / Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/147-1.htm">Psalm 147:1</a></span><br />Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and lovely to praise Him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-11.htm">Isaiah 51:11</a></span><br />So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-12.htm">Jeremiah 31:12-13</a></span><br />They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD—the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish. / Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">1 Chronicles 15:16-22</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="/2_chronicles/35-15.htm">2 Chronicles 35:15</a></span><br />The singers, the descendants of Asaph, were at their stations according to the command of David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer. And the gatekeepers at each gate did not need to leave their posts, because their fellow Levites made preparations for them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/149-1.htm">Psalm 149:1-3</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly. / Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King. / Let them praise His name with dancing, and make music to Him with tambourine and harp.<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. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both out of the plain country round about Jerusalem, and from the villages of Netophathi;</p><p class="hdg">plain.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/6-2.htm">Nehemiah 6:2</a></b></br> That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in <i>some one of</i> the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.</p><p class="hdg">Netophathi.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/2-54.htm">1 Chronicles 2:54</a></b></br> The sons of Salma; Bethlehem, and the Netophathites, Ataroth, the house of Joab, and half of the Manahethites, the Zorites.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/9-16.htm">1 Chronicles 9:16</a></b></br> And Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, that dwelt in the villages of the Netophathites.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/9-1.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-23.htm">Children</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-22.htm">Circuit</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-3.htm">Country</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-30.htm">Daughter-Towns</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-9.htm">District</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-1.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-27.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-22.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm">Music-Makers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-16.htm">Netophathites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-16.htm">Netoph'athites</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-2.htm">Plain</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-22.htm">Region</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-16.htm">Round</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-23.htm">Singers</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-2.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm">Together</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-31.htm">Villages</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/13-11.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-43.htm">Children</a> <a href="/job/22-14.htm">Circuit</a> <a href="/job/18-17.htm">Country</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-29.htm">Daughter-Towns</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-8.htm">District</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-11.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-29.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/job/40-23.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-29.htm">Music-Makers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-54.htm">Netophathites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-54.htm">Netoph'athites</a> <a href="/job/39-6.htm">Plain</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-29.htm">Region</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-29.htm">Round</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-29.htm">Singers</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-29.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-40.htm">Together</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-29.htm">Villages</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'; </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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>The singers were also assembled</b><br>The role of singers in ancient Israel was significant, especially in temple worship and during important religious ceremonies. The assembly of singers indicates a well-organized effort to ensure that worship was conducted with reverence and joy. This reflects the importance of music in worship, as seen in other parts of the Bible, such as the Psalms, which were often sung. The gathering of singers for this occasion highlights the communal aspect of worship and the dedication to glorifying God through song.<p><b>from the region around Jerusalem</b><br>Jerusalem was the spiritual and political center of Israel, and its surrounding region was integral to the nation's identity. The mention of the region around Jerusalem emphasizes the centrality of the city in Jewish life and worship. This area was home to many who were involved in temple service, and it was common for those living nearby to participate in religious activities. The proximity to Jerusalem made it easier for these singers to be involved in the temple's musical worship.<p><b>from the villages of the Netophathites</b><br>Netophah was a small town near Bethlehem, mentioned in the genealogies of those returning from the Babylonian exile (<a href="/1_chronicles/9-16.htm">1 Chronicles 9:16</a>). The Netophathites were known for their contributions to temple service, and their inclusion here underscores the widespread participation in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. This reflects the unity and cooperation among the Israelites in rebuilding and restoring their community after the exile. The involvement of the Netophathites also highlights the fulfillment of God's promises to restore His people and their land, as prophesied in the Old Testament.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/singers.htm">Singers</a></b><br>These were Levites assigned to lead worship and music in the temple. Their role was crucial in maintaining the spiritual atmosphere and leading the people in praise and worship.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The central city of worship for the Israelites, where the temple was located. It was the focal point of Jewish religious life and the place where God's presence dwelt among His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/v/villages_of_the_netophathites.htm">Villages of the Netophathites</a></b><br>Netophah was a town near Bethlehem. The Netophathites were likely descendants of those who returned from exile and settled in this area. They were known for their contributions to the temple service, particularly in music.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_worship_in_community.htm">The Importance of Worship in Community</a></b><br>The gathering of singers from various regions underscores the communal aspect of worship. Worship is not just an individual act but a collective expression of faith and devotion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dedication_to_service.htm">Dedication to Service</a></b><br>The singers' commitment to travel from their villages to Jerusalem highlights the dedication required in serving God. It challenges us to consider our own commitment to the roles God has given us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_music_in_worship.htm">The Role of Music in Worship</a></b><br>Music is a powerful tool for worship, capable of uniting believers and elevating the spiritual atmosphere. We should value and support those who lead us in musical worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>The gathering of singers from different regions illustrates the unity that can be achieved despite geographical and cultural differences. In Christ, we are called to be one body, working together for His glory.<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_was_the_tribe_of_levi's_role.htm">What role did the Tribe of Levi serve biblically?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_jerusalem_'established_forever'.htm">Psalm 48:8: In what sense is the city 'established forever' if Jerusalem has repeatedly fallen under foreign rule and been rebuilt?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_priests_corrupted_covenant.htm">Malachi 2:7-8 - Where is the historical or archaeological support that the priests actually corrupted God's covenant in this manner?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_nehemiah_12_1-7_priests_verified.htm">In Nehemiah 12:1-7, are there any historical or archaeological records confirming the specific priests and Levites named here?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 28.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The sons of the singers</span>. <span class="accented">i.e.</span> the Levites who belonged to the class of singers (<a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">1 Chronicles 15:16-22</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/7-44.htm">Nehemiah 7:44</a>, etc.). <span class="cmt_word">The plain country round about Jerusalem</span>. Dean Stanley understands by this "the Jordan valley" ('Lectures on the Jewish Church,' Third Series, p. 129); but that is a district too remote to be intended by the words "round about Jerusalem." The valleys of Hinnom and Jehoshaphat better suit the description. <span class="cmt_word">The villages of Netophathi</span>. Rather, "of the Netophathites" (see <a href="/1_chronicles/9-16.htm">1 Chronicles 9:16</a>), or people of Netophah, which was a country town not far from Bethlehem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/12-28.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 singers were also</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמְשֹׁרְרִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(ham·šō·rə·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7891.htm">Strong's 7891: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">assembled</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּאָ֣סְפ֔וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·’ā·sə·p̄ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_622.htm">Strong's 622: </a> </span><span class="str2">To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִן־</span> <span class="translit">(ū·min-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the region</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכִּכָּר֙</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kik·kār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3603.htm">Strong's 3603: </a> </span><span class="str2">A round, a round district, a round loaf, a round weight, a talent (a measure of weight or money)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">around</span><br /><span class="heb">סְבִיב֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(sə·ḇî·ḇō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5439.htm">Strong's 5439: </a> </span><span class="str2">A circle, neighbour, environs, around</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jerusalem,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְרוּשָׁלִַ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(yə·rū·šā·lim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִן־</span> <span class="translit">(ū·min-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the villages</span><br /><span class="heb">חַצְרֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(ḥaṣ·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2691.htm">Strong's 2691: </a> </span><span class="str2">A yard, a hamlet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Netophathites,</span><br /><span class="heb">נְטֹפָתִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(nə·ṭō·p̄ā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5200.htm">Strong's 5200: </a> </span><span class="str2">Netophathite -- inhabitant of Netophah</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/12-28.htm">Nehemiah 12:28 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/12-28.htm">Nehemiah 12:28 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/12-28.htm">Nehemiah 12:28 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12-28.htm">Nehemiah 12:28 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12-28.htm">Nehemiah 12:28 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/12-28.htm">Nehemiah 12:28 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/12-28.htm">Nehemiah 12:28 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/12-28.htm">Nehemiah 12:28 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/12-28.htm">Nehemiah 12:28 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/12-28.htm">Nehemiah 12:28 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/12-28.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 12:28 The sons of the singers gathered themselves (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/12-27.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:27"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:27" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/12-29.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:29"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:29" /></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>