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The children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy.
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A Unified People of God
Commentators note the specific groups mentioned: priests, Levites, and the "children of the captivity." This emphasizes a unified act of worship. John Gill suggests this gathering included remnants of the ten northern tribes alongside Judah and Benjamin, representing a restored Israel coming together to dedicate God's house.
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Anglican
The dedication of the second Temple.
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