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and Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chiefs of the Levites, who had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God;
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The 'Outward Business' of Faith
Commentators explain that the 'outward business of the house of God' referred to the practical, logistical tasks essential for worship. This included collecting the temple tax, managing supplies like wood for the altar, and overseeing building repairs. This highlights that administrative and operational work is a vital part of serving God.
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Nehemiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
See the marginal reference notes. Both accounts appear to be extracts from a public official register that Nehemiah had prepared for his census. Th…
19th Century
Anglican
The heads in Jerusalem: the list, as compared with 1 Chronicles 9:0, is by no means complete. Judah and Benjamin are represented, with …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites Along with Shemaiah; these had
the oversi…
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