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The Priests Join the Work
Commentators note the specific mention of the Levites, the priestly tribe, taking their turn in the rebuilding. Their involvement, led by Rehum, signifies that the work was approaching the Temple area, highlighting that rebuilding the city's defenses was seen as a sacred duty.
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Nehemiah
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Albert Barnes
On Nehemiah 3:17–30
18th Century
Theologian
The constant mention of “priests,” “Levites,” and “Nethinims” sufficiently indicates that the writer is here concerned with the priestly quarter, t…
Charles Ellicott
On Nehemiah 3:17
19th Century
Bishop
The Levites. —The circuit is coming round to the Temple.
Rehum the son of Bani. —The Levites were under him…
John Gill
On Nehemiah 3:17
17th Century
Pastor
After him repaired the Levites, Rehum the son of Bani
Who was one of them, as he that follows was another:
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Matthew Henry
On Nehemiah 3:1–32
17th Century
Minister
The work was divided so that everyone might know what they had to do and attend to it, with a desire to excel, yet without contention or separate i…