Nehemiah 12:44

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, Malchijah, Elam and Ezer. The singers sang under the direction of Jezrahiah. 43On that day they offered great sacrifices and rejoiced, for God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced. The joy in Jerusalem could be heard from far off. On that day men were appointed over the storehouses for the offerings, firstfruits and tithes. They were to gather into them the portions from the fields of the cities required by the Torah for the kohanim and the Levites. For Judah delighted in the kohanim and in the Levites who were ministering. 45They kept the ceremonial functions of their God and the ceremony of the purification according to the command of David and of Solomon his son. 46For of old, in the days of David and Asaph, there were leaders of the singers who sang songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.

Nehemiah 12:44 word by word

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 10:37and the firstborn of our sons and our livestock as written in the Torah; the firstborn of our cattle and our sheep to the House of our God—to the kohanim ministering in the House of our God;
• Nehemiah 13:5He was closely associated with Tobiah and provided him with a large chamber previously used to store the offerings, frankincense, and the Temple vessels, and also the tithes of grain, wine and oil prescribed for the Levites, singers and gatekeepers, along with the offerings for the kohanim.
• 2 Chronicles 13:11Every morning and evening they burn to Adonai burnt offerings and sweet incense. They set the rows of bread on the pure table and they light the golden menorah with its lamps burning every evening—for we keep the service of Adonai Eloheinu—but you have forsaken Him.
• 2 Chronicles 31:11Then Hezekiah ordered them to prepare storerooms in the House of Adonai, and they prepared them.
• 1 Chronicles 9:26For the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted over the chambers and over the treasuries in the House of God.
• 1 Chronicles 26:21The descendants of Ladan who were sons of Gershon through Ladan and were chiefs of the clans of Ladan the Gershonite were Jehieli,
• Numbers 3:10You are to appoint Aaron and his sons to maintain the priesthood; any commoner who approaches must be executed.”
• Numbers 8:24“This is for the Levites. Men 25 years old and upward are to present themselves for service to work in the Tent of Meeting.
• 1 Chronicles 23:28For their duty was to help the descendants of Aaron in the avodah of Adonai’s House concerning the courtyards and rooms, the purification of all holy things and the performance of the avodah of God’s House,
• 2 Chronicles 5:11And it came to pass, when the kohanim came out of the Holy Place—for all the kohanim that were present had consecrated themselves, without regard to divisions—
• Proverbs 8:34Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my doorposts.
• Isaiah 40:31but they who wait for Adonai will renew their strength. They will soar up with wings as eagles. They will run, and not grow weary. They will walk, and not be faint.
• Romans 12:7if service, in our serving; or the one who teaches, in his 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

Topics related to Nehemiah 12:44

• Levites
• Offerings
• Tithes
• Treasure-Houses

In the dictionaries

• Judah
• Priests and Levites
• Ezra
• Nehemiah
• Darius
• Ezekiel
• Genealogy
• Temple
• Firstfruits

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