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thanksgiving processions

20250505 thanksgiving processions Nehemiah 12:27-47 Nehemiah 12:27 At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, they sent for the Levites wherever they lived and brought them to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing accompanied by cymbals, … Continue reading

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a tithe of the people

20250504 a tithe of the people Nehemiah 11:1-12:26 Nehemiah 11:1 Now the leaders of the people stayed in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots for one out of ten to come and live in Jerusalem, the holy … Continue reading

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when the task is done

Nehemiah 12:27-47 When they celebrated the dedication of the newly rebuilt wall in Jerusalem, all the leaders were there, and they formed two processions, each headed by a large choir for singing praises.  Instead of sitting around congratulating each other … Continue reading

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ten percent

Nehemiah 11:1-12:26 This section records the effort to repopulate Jerusalem, and the proof that levitical duties were carried out during the entire time of the restoration.  It is interesting that the goal was to put a tithe of the people … Continue reading

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