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Judah, and Benjamin, and Shemaiah, and Jeremiah,

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Who Were Judah & Benjamin?

Scholars debate the identity of "Judah and Benjamin" in this verse. Some commentators, like Albert Barnes, believe these names represent the lay people of the two main tribes, uniquely placed among the priests in the procession. Others, following ancient Jewish interpretation as noted by John Gill, suggest they are the personal names of two princes, just like Shemaiah and Jeremiah who are also listed.

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Nehemiah

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Nehemiah 12:34

18th Century

Theologian

“Judah and Benjamin” are the lay people of those two tribes.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Nehemiah 12:34

19th Century

Bishop

Judah and Benjamin. — A singular collocation: the laity of Judah and Benjamin, with priests before and after.

John Gill

John Gill

On Nehemiah 12:34

17th Century

Pastor

Judah and Benjamin
Not the tribes, but the names of the two princes, as Jarchi:

and Shemaiah and …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Nehemiah 12:27–43

17th Century

Minister

All our cities, all our houses, must have holiness to the Lord written upon them. The believer should undertake nothing that he does not d…