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and Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. The singers sang loud, with Jezrahiah their overseer.
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Organized and Joyful Worship
Commentators explain that this verse lists two distinct groups participating in the celebration: priests who blew trumpets and a choir of Levites who sang. This worship was not chaotic but highly organized, with Jezrahiah acting as the overseer or musical director, showing that joyful praise can be both structured and heartfelt.
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Nehemiah
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19th Century
Anglican
The dedication of the wall. From this point on, Nehemiah speaks in his own person.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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Presbyterian
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