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Nehemiah 12:35

Nehemiah 12:35
And certain of the priests' sons with trumpets; namely, Zechariah the son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Michaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And the other company of them that gave thanks went over against them,.... On the left hand, on the northern part of the wall:

and I after them; Nehemiah, he brought up the rear of his company, as…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Nehemiah 12:27-43

We have read of the building of the wall of Jerusalem with a great deal of fear and trembling; we have here an account of the dedicating of it with a great deal of joy and triumph. Those that sow in…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

certain of the priests" sons with trumpets Apparently a special company following the heads of the priestly houses, and preceding the conclusion of the procession which consisted of the trained…