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Leadership in Worship
Commentators explain that Uzzi's role as overseer was for the 'business of the house of God.' This likely referred to the internal management of temple worship, particularly the choirs, as distinct from the 'outward business' of logistics and supplies. This shows the importance of organized leadership for even the artistic and spiritual aspects of God's service.
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Nehemiah
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Albert Barnes
On Nehemiah 11:22
18th Century
Theologian
The business intended was probably the internal business, as distinct from the outward business (Nehemiah 11:16): a part of wh…
Charles Ellicott
On Nehemiah 11:20–36
19th Century
Bishop
The leaders in the country.
John Gill
On Nehemiah 11:22
17th Century
Pastor
The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi, the
son of Bani
He was the su…
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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…