Nehemiah 8
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Nehemiah 8:7-8

7Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah – all of whom were Levites – were teaching the people the law, as the people remained standing.

8They read from the book of God’s law, explaining it and imparting insight. Thus the people gained understanding from what was read.

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