New English Translation
Nehemiah 12:44
44On that day men were appointed over the storerooms for the contributions, first fruits, and tithes, to gather into them from the fields of the cities the portions prescribed by the law for the priests and the Levites, for the people of Judah took delight in the priests and Levites who were ministering.
Nehemiah 12:44 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And at that time were some appointed over the chambers for the treasures, for the offerings, for the firstfruits, and for the tithes, to gather into them out of the fields of the cities the portions of the law for the priests and Levites: for Judah rejoiced for the priests and for the Levites that waited.
- New International Version (NIV)At that time men were appointed to be in charge of the storerooms for the contributions, firstfruits and tithes. From the fields around the towns they were to bring into the storerooms the portions required by the Law for the priests and the Levites, for Judah was pleased with the ministering priests and Levites.
- English Standard Version (ESV)On that day men were appointed over the storerooms, the contributions, the firstfruits, and the tithes, to gather into them the portions required by the Law for the priests and for the Levites according to the fields of the towns, for Judah rejoiced over the priests and the Levites who ministered.
- New King James Version (NKJV)And at the same time some were appointed over the rooms of the storehouse for the offerings, the firstfruits, and the tithes, to gather into them from the fields of the cities the portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites; for Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who ministered.
Context of Nehemiah 12:44
42and also Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malkijah, Elam, and Ezer. The choirs sang loudly under the direction of Jezrahiah. 43And on that day they offered great sacrifices and rejoiced, for God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced. The rejoicing in Jerusalem could be heard from far away. On that day men were appointed over the storerooms for the contributions, first fruits, and tithes, to gather into them from the fields of the cities the portions prescribed by the law for the priests and the Levites, for the people of Judah took delight in the priests and Levites who were ministering. 45They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, according to the commandment of David and his son Solomon. 46For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there had been directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanks to God.
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וַיִּפָּקְד֣וּ בַיּוֹם֩ הַה֨וּא אֲנָשִׁ֜ים עַל־הַנְּשָׁכ֗וֹת לָא֨וֹצָר֥וֹת לַתְּרוּמוֹת֮ לָרֵאשִׁ֣ית וְלַמַּֽעַשְׂרוֹת֒ לִכְנ֨וֹס בָּהֶ֜ם לִשְׂדֵ֤י הֶעָרִים֙ מְנָא֣וֹת הַתּוֹרָ֔ה לַכֹּהֲנִ֖ים וְלַלְוִיִּ֑ם כִּ֚י שִׂמְחַ֣ת יְהוּדָ֔ה עַל־הַכֹּהֲנִ֥ים וְעַל־הַלְוִיִּ֖ם הָעֹמְדִֽים׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- And at that timeיוֹםyôm · dayH3117
- were someאֱנוֹשׁ'ĕnôsh · humanH582
- appointedפָּקַדpâqad · to reckon: overseerH6485
- over the chambersנִשְׁכָּהnishkâh · chamberH5393
- for the treasuresאוֹצָר'ôtsâr · treasureH214
- for the offeringsתְּרוּמָהterûmâh terûmâh · contributionH8641
- for the firstfruitsרֵאשִׁיתrê'shîyth · first: beginningH7225
- and for the tithesמַעֲשֵׂרma‛ăώêr ma‛ăώar ma‛aώrâh · titheH4643
- to gatherכָּנַסkânas · to gatherH3664
- into them out of the fieldsשָׂדֶהώâdeh ώâday · land: countryH7704
- of the citiesעִיר‛îyr ‛âr ‛âyar · cityH5892
- the portionsמְנָתmenâth · portionH4521
- of the lawתּוֹרָהtôrâh tôrâh · instructionH8451
- for the priestsכֹּהֵןkôhên · priestH3548
- and Levitesלֵוִיlêvîyîy lêvîy · LeviH3881
- for Judahיְהוּדָהyehûdâh · JudahH3063
- rejoicedשִׂמְחָהώimchâh · joyH8057
- that waitedעָמַד‛âmad · to stand: appointH5975
Cross-references for Nehemiah 12:44
- Nehemiah 10:37We will also bring the first of our coarse meal, of our contributions, of the fruit of every tree, of new wine, and of olive oil to the priests at the storerooms of the temple of our God, along with a tenth of the produce of our land to the Levites, for the Levites are the ones who collect the tithes in all the cities where we work.
- Nehemiah 13:5He made for himself a large storeroom where previously they had been keeping the grain offering, the incense, and the vessels, along with the tithes of the grain, the new wine, and the olive oil as commanded for the Levites, the singers, the gate keepers, and the offering for the priests.
- 2 Chronicles 13:11They offer burnt sacrifices to the Lord every morning and every evening, along with fragrant incense. They arrange the Bread of the Presence on a ritually clean table and light the lamps on the gold lampstand every evening. Certainly we are observing the Lord our God’s regulations, but you have rejected him.
- 2 Chronicles 31:11Hezekiah ordered that storerooms be prepared in the Lord’s temple. When this was done,
- 1 Chronicles 9:26The four head gatekeepers, who were Levites, were assigned to guard the storerooms and treasuries in God’s sanctuary.
- 1 Chronicles 26:21The descendants of Ladan, who were descended from Gershon through Ladan and were leaders of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, included Jehieli
- Numbers 3:10So you are to appoint Aaron and his sons, and they will be responsible for their priesthood; but the unauthorized person who comes near must be put to death.”
- Numbers 8:24“This is what pertains to the Levites: At the age of twenty-five years and upward one may begin to join the company in the work of the tent of meeting,
- 1 Chronicles 23:28Their job was to help Aaron’s descendants in the service of the Lord’s temple. They were to take care of the courtyards, the rooms, ceremonial purification of all holy items, and other jobs related to the service of God’s temple.
- 2 Chronicles 5:11The priests left the holy place. All the priests who participated had consecrated themselves, no matter which division they represented.
- Proverbs 8:34Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching at my doors day by day, waiting beside my doorway.
- Isaiah 40:31But those who wait for the Lord’s help find renewed strength; they rise up as if they had eagles’ wings, they run without growing weary, they walk without getting tired.
- Romans 12:7If it is service, he must serve; if it is teaching, he must teach;
Commentaries on Nehemiah 12:44
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 44Judah rejoiced - Judah‘s satisfaction with the priests and Levites took the shape of increased offerings, more ample tithes, and the like, from where the appointment of treasuries and treasurers became necessary.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 44-47Verses 44-47 When the solemnities of a thanksgiving day leave such impressions on ministers and people, that both are more careful and cheerful in doing their duty, they are indeed acceptable to the Lord, and turn to good account. And whatever we do, must be purified by the blood of sprinkling, and by the grace of the Holy Spirit, or it cannot be acceptable to God.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 44-47On the day of the wall's dedication (Nehemiah 12:44; 13:1), men were appointed to manage the tithes and gifts for the priests and Levites' needs. Their duties included collecting people's gifts for the priests and Levites (Nehemiah 10:32–39; see also Exodus 30:11–16; 38:25–26), performing services for God (probably sacrifices; see Leviticus 1–5), and overseeing the purification of unclean people. They also purified pans, knives, and clothing used in…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 4444. portions of the law--that is, "prescribed by the law." for Judah rejoiced for the priests and ... Levites that waited--The cause of this general satisfaction was either the full restoration of the temple service and the reorganized provision for the permanent support of the ministry, or it was the pious character and eminent gifts of the guardians of religion.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Nehemiah 12
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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