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I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them; so that the Levites and the singers, who did the work, were fled everyone to his field.
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Ministry Requires Support
Commentators explain that the Levites and singers abandoned their temple duties because their required portions were not being provided. They were forced to return to their fields to farm for their own survival, demonstrating that ministry depends on the faithful, practical support of the community.
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Nehemiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And so on. During Nehemiah’s absence there had been a general falling away, and there was danger of a complete national apostasy.
19th Century
Anglican
The provision for the Levites.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And I perceived that the portion of the Levites had not been given them The tithes, b…
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