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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Nehemiah 11:4–19

18th Century

Theologian

See the marginal reference notes. Both accounts appear to be extracts from a public official register that Nehemiah had prepared for his census. Th…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Nehemiah 11:4–19

19th Century

Bishop

The heads in Jerusalem: the list, as compared with 1 Chronicles 9:0, is by no means complete. Judah and Benjamin are represented, with …

John Gill

John Gill

On Nehemiah 11:16

17th Century

Pastor

And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites
Along with Shemaiah; these had

the oversi…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Nehemiah 11:1–36

17th Century

Minister

In all ages, people have preferred their own ease and advantage to the public good. Even the professors of religion too commonly seek their own, an…