Revised Literal Translation
Nehemiah 12:44
44And 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.123
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 Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang loud, with Jezrahiah their overseer. 43Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced: for God had made them rejoice with great joy: the wives also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off. 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. 45And both the singers and the porters kept the ward of their God, and the ward of the purification, according to the commandment of David, and of Solomon his son. 46For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto 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
- 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 10:37And that we should bring the firstfruits of our dough, and our offerings, and the fruit of all manner of trees, of wine and of oil, unto the priests, to the chambers of the house of our God; and the tithes of our ground unto the Levites, that the same Levites might have the tithes in all the cities of our tillage.
- Nehemiah 13:5And he had prepared for him a great chamber, where aforetime they laid the grain offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the grain, the new wine, and the oil, which was commanded to be given to the Levites, and the singers, and the porters; and the offerings of the priests.
- 2 Chronicles 13:11And they burn unto Yhwh every morning and every evening burnt sacrifices and sweet incense: the shewbread also set they in order upon the pure table; and the lampstand of gold with the lamps thereof, to burn every evening: for we keep the charge of Yhwh our God; but ye have forsaken him.
- 2 Chronicles 31:11Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of Yhwh; and they prepared them,
- 1 Chronicles 9:26For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office, and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.
- 1 Chronicles 26:21As concerning the sons of Laadan; the sons of the Gershonite Laadan, chief fathers, even of Laadan the Gershonite, were Jehieli.
- Numbers 3:10And thou shalt appoint Aaron and his sons, and they shall wait on their priest’s office: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.
- Numbers 8:24This is it that belongeth unto the Levites: from twenty and five years old and upward they shall go in to wait upon the service of the tabernacle of the congregation:
- 1 Chronicles 23:28Because their office was to wait on the sons of Aaron for the service of the house of Yhwh, in the courts, and in the chambers, and in the purifying of all holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God;
- 2 Chronicles 5:11And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place: (for all the priests that were present were sanctified, and did not then wait by course:
- Proverbs 8:34Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
- Isaiah 40:31But they that wait upon Yhwh shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
- Romans 12:7Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;
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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