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They sang one to another in praising and giving thanks to Yahweh, [saying], For he is good, for his lovingkindness endures forever toward Israel. All the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised Yahweh, because the foundation of the house of Yahweh was laid.

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Organized, Responsive Worship

Commentators explain that the phrase "they sang one to another" describes an organized, responsive form of worship. Rather than a chaotic crowd, the Levites likely sang in alternating choirs, a practice known as antiphonal singing. This structured praise, combined with the people's unified shout, created a powerful and corporate expression of thanksgiving.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezra 3:11

19th Century

Bishop

They sang together. — They answered each other in chorus, or antiphonally.

Shouted. — As later in religious…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezra 3:11

17th Century

Pastor

And they sang together by course
They sang by turns in responses, and answered one another, as the word signifies; w…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ezra 3:8–13

17th Century

Minister

There was a remarkable mixture of emotions when the foundation of the temple was laid. Those who only knew the misery of having no temple at all pr…