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the ceremonies of praise and thanksgiving, one section responding to the other, as commanded by David, the man of God. <a href="/esv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the chiefs of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brothers who stood opposite them, to praise and to give thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, watch by watch. <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12.htm">King James Bible</a> And the chief of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brethren over against them, to praise and to give thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, ward over against ward. <a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/12.htm">New King James Version</a> And the heads of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brothers across from them, to praise and give thanks, group alternating with group, according to the command of David the man of God. <a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And the heads of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brothers opposite them, to praise and give thanks, as prescribed by David the man of God, division corresponding to division. <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> The heads of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brothers opposite them, to praise and give thanks, as prescribed by David the man of God, division corresponding to division. <a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the heads of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brothers opposite them, to praise and give thanks, as prescribed by David the man of God, division corresponding to division. <a href="/lsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> The heads of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brothers opposite them, to praise and give thanks, by the commandment of David the man of God, watch by watch. <a href="/amp/nehemiah/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The heads of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, and their brothers opposite them, to praise and to give thanks, as commanded by David the man of God, [one] division [singing] in response to [the men in the opposite] division. <a href="/csb/nehemiah/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The heads of the Levites—Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their relatives opposite them—gave praise and thanks, division by division, as David the man of God had prescribed. <a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The leaders of the Levites—Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their relatives opposite them—gave praise and thanks, division by division, as David the man of God had prescribed. <a href="/asv/nehemiah/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the chiefs of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brethren over against them, to praise and give thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, watch next to watch. <a href="/cev/nehemiah/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Hashabiah, Sherebiah, Jeshua son of Kadmiel, and their assistants organized two choirs of Levites to offer praises to God, just as King David, the man of God, had commanded. <a href="/erv/nehemiah/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the chiefs of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brethren over against them, to praise and give thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, ward against ward. <a href="/gwt/nehemiah/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The heads of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua (son of Kadmiel). They and their relatives stood in groups across from one another to sing hymns of praise and thanksgiving antiphonally as David, the man of God, had ordered. <a href="/gnt/nehemiah/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> Under the direction of Hashabiah, Sherebiah, Jeshua, Binnui, and Kadmiel, the Levites were organized into groups. Two groups at a time praised God responsively and gave thanks to him, in accordance with the instructions given by King David, the man of God. <a href="/isv/nehemiah/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> The leaders of the descendants of Levi were: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Kadmiel's son Jeshua, along with their associates who served opposite them to give praise and thanks, division by division, according to the commands given by David the man of God. <a href="/msb/nehemiah/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. <a href="/net/nehemiah/12.htm">NET Bible</a> And the leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, Jeshua son of Kadmiel, and their colleagues, who stood opposite them to offer praise and thanks, one contingent corresponding to the other, as specified by David the man of God. <a href="/nheb/nehemiah/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The chiefs of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brothers over against them, to praise and give thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, watch next to watch. <a href="/wbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the chief of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brethren over against them, to praise and to give thanks according to the commandment of David the man of God, ward over against ward. <a href="/web/nehemiah/12.htm">World English Bible</a> The chiefs of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brothers close to them, to praise and give thanks according to the commandment of David the man of God, section next to section. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and heads of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, and their brothers, [are] opposite them, to give praise, to give thanks, by command of David the man of God, charge close by charge. <a href="/ylt/nehemiah/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and heads of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, and their brethren, are over-against them, to give praise, to give thanks, by command of David the man of God, charge over-against charge. <a href="/slt/nehemiah/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the heads of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Joshua son of Kadmiel, and their brethren over against them, to praise, to confess in the command of David the man of God watching over against watching.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/nehemiah/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now the chief of the Levites were Hasebia, Serebia, and Josue the son of Cedmihel: and their brethren by their courses, to praise and to give thanks ac- cording to the commandment of David the man of God, and to wait equally in order. <a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now the leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua, the son of Kadmiel, and their brothers, in their turns, so that they would praise and confess, according to the precept of David, the man of God. And they served equally and in order. <a href="/nabre/nehemiah/12.htm">New American Bible</a> The heads of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel. Their kinsmen who stood opposite them to sing praises and thanksgiving in fulfillment of the command of David, the man of God, one section opposite the other, <a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And the leaders of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, with their associates over against them, to praise and to give thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, section opposite to section.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the chiefs of the Levites were Hashbiel, Sherebiah, Joshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brethren opposite them, to praise and to give thanks, according to the commandments of David the prophet of the LORD, watch opposite watch. <a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the Chiefs of the Levites: Shebil, Sherabyah, Yeshua and his brothers, the sons of Qadmayel next to them, singing and giving thanks according to the commandments of David, the Prophet of LORD JEHOVAH, Guard next to Guard.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/nehemiah/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the chiefs of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brethren over against them, to praise and give thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, ward against ward. <a href="/sep/nehemiah/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the heads of the Levites were Asabia, and Sarabia, and Jesu: and the sons of Cadmiel, and their brethren over against them, were to sing hymns of praise, according to the commandment of David the man of God, course by course. <a href="/parallel/nehemiah/12-24.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=3551" 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 Priests and Levites who Returned</a> …23As for the descendants of Levi, the family heads up to the days of Johanan son of Eliashib were recorded in the Book of the Chronicles. 24<a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: wə·rā·šê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">The leaders</a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: hal·wî·yim (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">of the Levites</a> <a href="/hebrew/2811.htm" title="2811: ḥă·šaḇ·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Chashabyahuw; from chashab and Yahh; Jah has regarded; Chashabjah, the name of nine Israelites.">were Hashabiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8274.htm" title="8274: šê·rê·ḇə·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- From sharab and Yahh; Jah has brought heat; Sherebjah, the name of two Israelites.">Sherebiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3442.htm" title="3442: wə·yê·šū·a‘ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Jeshua. For Yhowshuwa'; he will save; Jeshua, the name of ten Israelites, also of a place in Palestine.">and Jeshua</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/6934.htm" title="6934: qaḏ·mî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- God is the ancient one, a Levite name. From qedem and 'el; presence of God; Kadmiel, the name of three Israelites.">of Kadmiel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: wa·’ă·ḥê·hem (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">along with their associates,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5048.htm" title="5048: lə·neḡ·dām (Prep-l:: 3mp) -- From nagad; a front, i.e. Part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually over against or before.">who stood across from them</a> <a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: lə·hal·lêl (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- To shine.">to give praise</a> <a href="/hebrew/3034.htm" title="3034: lə·hō·w·ḏō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To throw, cast. ">and thanksgiving</a> <a href="/hebrew/4929.htm" title="4929: miš·mār (N-ms) -- Place of confinement, jail, prison, guard, watch, observance. From shamar; a guard; a deposit; also a usage, or an example.">as one section</a> <a href="/hebrew/5980.htm" title="5980: lə·‘um·maṯ (Prep-l) -- Close by, side by side with. From amam; conjunction, i.e. Society; mostly adverb or preposition, near, beside, along with.">alternated with</a> <a href="/hebrew/4929.htm" title="4929: miš·mār (N-ms) -- Place of confinement, jail, prison, guard, watch, observance. From shamar; a guard; a deposit; also a usage, or an example.">the other,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4687.htm" title="4687: bə·miṣ·waṯ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Commandment. From tsavah; a command, whether human or divine.">as prescribed</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">by David</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš- (N-msc) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">the man</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God.</a> 25Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates.…<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="/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/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/23-30.htm">1 Chronicles 23:30</a> They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. <a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">2 Chronicles 8:14</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. <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="/1_chronicles/16-4.htm">1 Chronicles 16:4-6</a> David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel. / Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals / and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God. <a href="/2_chronicles/29-25.htm">2 Chronicles 29:25-30</a> 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. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/6-31.htm">1 Chronicles 6:31-32</a> These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them. <a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">1 Chronicles 15:16-22</a> 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. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/5-12.htm">2 Chronicles 5:12-13</a> 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 <a href="/1_chronicles/23-5.htm">1 Chronicles 23:5</a> 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.” <a href="/1_chronicles/25-6.htm">1 Chronicles 25:6-7</a> All these were under the direction of their fathers for the music of the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres, for the service of the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the direction of the king. / Together with their relatives, who were all trained and skillful in the songs of the LORD, they numbered 288. <a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">2 Chronicles 31:2</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. <a href="/1_chronicles/16-41.htm">1 Chronicles 16:41-42</a> With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for “His loving devotion endures forever.” / Heman and Jeduthun had with them trumpets and cymbals for the music and instruments for the songs of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were stationed at the gate. <a href="/1_chronicles/25-9.htm">1 Chronicles 25:9-31</a> The first lot, which was for Asaph, fell to Joseph, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the second to Gedaliah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; / the third to Zaccur, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; / the fourth to Izri, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the chief of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brothers over against them, to praise and to give thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, ward over against ward.Hashabiah.<a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm">Nehemiah 12:8</a> Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, which was over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren.<a href="/nehemiah/8-7.htm">Nehemiah 8:7</a> Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law: and the people stood in their place.<a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Nehemiah 9:4</a> Then stood up upon the stairs, of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani, and cried with a loud voice unto the LORD their God.according.<a href="/1_chronicles/23-1.htm">1 Chronicles 23:1-32</a> So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king over Israel… <a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-26:32</a> Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen according to their service was: … the man.<a href="/deuteronomy/33-1.htm">Deuteronomy 33:1</a> And this is the blessing, wherewith Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.<a href="/joshua/14-6.htm">Joshua 14:6</a> Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said unto him, Thou knowest the thing that the LORD said unto Moses the man of God concerning me and thee in Kadeshbarnea.<a href="/1_kings/17-24.htm">1 Kings 17:24</a> And the woman said to Elijah, Now by this I know that thou art a man of God, and that the word of the LORD in thy mouth is truth.ward.<a href="/nehemiah/12-9.htm">Nehemiah 12:9</a> Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brethren, were over against them in the watches.<a href="/ezra/3-10.htm">Ezra 3:10,11</a> And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, they set the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites the sons of Asaph with cymbals, to praise the LORD, after the ordinance of David king of Israel… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/12-23.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-7.htm">Chiefs</a> <a 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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 leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel were prominent figures among the Levites, a tribe set apart for religious duties in Israel. The Levites were responsible for the temple service, and these leaders played a crucial role in the spiritual life of the community. Hashabiah and Sherebiah are mentioned elsewhere in Nehemiah as key figures in the restoration of Jerusalem's religious practices. Jeshua, son of Kadmiel, is part of a lineage that returned from Babylonian exile, emphasizing the continuity of worship and the importance of maintaining the priestly line. This highlights the restoration of proper worship practices after the exile, aligning with the broader theme of Nehemiah's mission to restore Jerusalem both physically and spiritually.along with their associates, who stood across from them The mention of associates indicates a structured and organized approach to worship, with Levites working in teams. This arrangement reflects the communal nature of worship in ancient Israel, where the Levites served as intermediaries between God and the people. The phrase "stood across from them" suggests a responsive or antiphonal style of worship, where one group would sing or chant a line, and the other would respond. This method of worship is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition and can be seen in various Psalms, which were often sung in a call-and-response format.to give praise and thanksgiving Praise and thanksgiving were central to Israelite worship, reflecting a heart of gratitude towards God for His faithfulness and provision. This practice is consistent with the Psalms, which frequently call the people to praise and thank God. The emphasis on praise and thanksgiving in this context underscores the joy and reverence of the post-exilic community as they reestablish their identity and relationship with God. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of gratitude in worship, a theme that resonates throughout the Bible.as one section alternated with the other The alternating sections suggest a well-organized liturgical practice, possibly involving choirs or groups of Levites. This antiphonal singing was a way to engage the congregation and create a dynamic worship experience. Such practices can be traced back to the time of King David, who organized the Levites into divisions for temple service. This method of worship not only enhanced the communal aspect of worship but also ensured that the focus remained on God, as the people were actively participating in the service.as prescribed by David the man of God David, referred to as "the man of God," is credited with establishing many of the worship practices in Israel, including the organization of the Levites and the introduction of musical instruments in worship. His influence on Israel's worship is profound, as he is seen as a model of devotion and a foreshadowing of the Messiah. The reference to David's prescriptions highlights the continuity of worship practices from David's time to the post-exilic period, emphasizing the importance of adhering to divinely inspired traditions. David's role as a type of Christ is evident in his leadership and heart for worship, pointing to Jesus, who fulfills the ultimate role of mediator and king.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/hashabiah,_sherebiah,_and_jeshua_son_of_kadmiel.htm">Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel</a> These were leaders among the Levites, responsible for organizing worship and praise in the temple. 2. <a href="/topical/l/levites.htm">Levites</a> A tribe in Israel set apart for religious duties, particularly in the temple. 3. <a href="/topical/d/david_the_man_of_god.htm">David the man of God</a> King David, who established many of the worship practices and musical arrangements used in the temple. 4. <a href="/topical/t/temple_worship.htm">Temple Worship</a> The organized system of praise and thanksgiving in the temple, following the traditions set by David. 5. <a href="/topical/r/responsive_worship.htm">Responsive Worship</a> A form of worship where one group responds to another, creating a dynamic and participatory experience.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_leadership_in_worship.htm">The Importance of Leadership in Worship</a> Leaders like Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua were crucial in organizing and maintaining the worship practices. This highlights the need for strong, godly leadership in church worship today. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_tradition_in_worship.htm">The Role of Tradition in Worship</a> The Levites followed the traditions set by David, showing the value of historical practices in worship. While innovation is important, respecting and understanding the roots of worship can enrich our spiritual experience. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_responsive_worship.htm">The Power of Responsive Worship</a> Responsive worship, where one group responds to another, can create a sense of unity and participation. Churches can incorporate this practice to engage congregations more fully in worship. <a href="/topical/t/thanksgiving_as_a_core_element_of_worship.htm">Thanksgiving as a Core Element of Worship</a> The Levites' role included giving praise and thanksgiving, reminding us that gratitude should be central in our worship and daily lives. <a href="/topical/c/continuity_and_change_in_worship_practices.htm">Continuity and Change in Worship Practices</a> While the core elements of worship remain, the expression can change over time. Churches should balance maintaining core traditions with adapting to contemporary contexts.<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/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 href="/q/what_supports_nehemiah's_claim_in_6_12.htm">In Nehemiah 6:12, what historical or textual basis supports Nehemiah's claim that God revealed the prophet's deception?</a> <a href="/q/does_nehemiah_12_44-47_align_with_persian_rule.htm">In Nehemiah 12:44-47, does the organized temple service system align with known Persian-era governance or does it present historical inconsistencies?</a> <a href="/q/bible_books'_order.htm">What is the order of the Bible's books?</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>(24) And the chief.--The account resumes with the Levites, and gives a list of the extant officers of the Temple, many names being the same as in earlier times.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 24. - Hashabiah. See above, <a href="/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Nehemiah 9:5</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/10-11.htm">Nehemiah 10:11</a>. Sherebiah. Compare <a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Nehemiah 9:4, 5</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/10-12.htm">Nehemiah 10:12</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm">Nehemiah 12:8</a>. Jeshua, the son of Kadmiel. For ben, "son," we should probably read "Bani," a common Levitical name (<a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Nehemiah 9:4, 5</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/10-13.htm">Nehemiah 10:13</a>), in which case the passage would run as follows: - "And the chief of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, with their brethren," etc. To praise and to give thanks, according to the commandment of David. Compare <a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">1 Chronicles 15:16</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/23-5.htm">1 Chronicles 23:5</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/25-3.htm">1 Chronicles 25:3</a>, etc. Man of God is an epithet not often applied to David. It occurs, however, again in ver. 36, and also in <a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">2 Chronicles 8:14</a>. Ward over against ward. Antiphonically - division over against division. <a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>The leaders וְרָאשֵׁ֣י (wə·rā·šê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> The head of the Levites הַ֠לְוִיִּם (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> Levites -- descendant of Levi [were] Hashabiah, חֲשַׁבְיָ֨ה (ḥă·šaḇ·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2811.htm">Strong's 2811: </a> Hashabiah -- 'Yah has taken account', the name of a number of Israelites Sherebiah, שֵֽׁרֵבְיָ֜ה (šê·rê·ḇə·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8274.htm">Strong's 8274: </a> Sherebiah -- 'Yah has sent burning heat', an Israelite name and Jeshua וְיֵשׁ֤וּעַ (wə·yê·šū·a‘) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3442.htm">Strong's 3442: </a> Jeshua son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Kadmiel, קַדְמִיאֵל֙ (qaḏ·mî·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6934.htm">Strong's 6934: </a> Kadmiel -- 'God is the ancient one', a Levite name along with their associates, וַאֲחֵיהֶ֣ם (wa·’ă·ḥê·hem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) [who stood] across from them לְנֶגְדָּ֔ם (lə·neḡ·dām) Preposition-l | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5048.htm">Strong's 5048: </a> A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before to give praise לְהַלֵּ֣ל (lə·hal·lêl) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> To shine and thanksgiving לְהוֹד֔וֹת (lə·hō·w·ḏō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3034.htm">Strong's 3034: </a> To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan as one section מִשְׁמָ֖ר (miš·mār) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4929.htm">Strong's 4929: </a> Place of confinement, jail, prison, guard, watch, observance alternated with לְעֻמַּ֥ת (lə·‘um·maṯ) Preposition-l <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5980.htm">Strong's 5980: </a> Society, near, beside, along with the other, מִשְׁמָֽר׃ (miš·mār) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4929.htm">Strong's 4929: </a> Place of confinement, jail, prison, guard, watch, observance as prescribed בְּמִצְוַ֖ת (bə·miṣ·waṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4687.htm">Strong's 4687: </a> Commandment by David דָּוִ֣יד (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse the man אִישׁ־ (’îš-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person of God. הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Nehemiah 12:24 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Nehemiah 12:24 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Nehemiah 12:24 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Nehemiah 12:24 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Nehemiah 12:24 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Nehemiah 12:24 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Nehemiah 12:24 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Nehemiah 12:24 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Nehemiah 12:24 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Nehemiah 12:24 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-24.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 12:24 The chiefs of the Levites: Hashabiah Sherebiah (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/12-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/12-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 12:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 12:25" /></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>