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For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall bring the heave-offering of the grain, of the new wine, and of the oil, to the chambers, where are the vessels of the sanctuary, and the priests who minister, and the porters, and the singers: and we will not forsake the house of our God.

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Worship Requires Practical Support

Commentators explain that the pledge "we will not forsake the house of our God" was not just a spiritual sentiment but a practical commitment. The people promised to bring specific offerings to the temple storerooms to materially support the priests, singers, and others who enabled public worship. This shows that supporting God's house involves tangible, faithful giving.

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Nehemiah

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Nehemiah 10:39

19th Century

Bishop

Shall bring. —The priests themselves were exempted from the care of gathering the tithes.

We will not f…

John Gill

John Gill

On Nehemiah 10:39

17th Century

Pastor

For the children of Israel, and the children of Levi, shall
bring the offering of the corn, of the new w…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Nehemiah 10:32–39

17th Century

Minister

Having covenanted against the sins of which they had been guilty, they obliged themselves to observe the duties they had neglected. We must not onl…