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After him repaired the Levites, Rehum the son of Bani. Next to him repaired Hashabiah, the ruler of half the district of Keilah, for his district.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
The constant mention of “priests,” “Levites,” and “Nethinims” sufficiently indicates that the writer is here concerned with the priestly quarter, t…
19th Century
Anglican
The Levites. —The circuit is coming round to the Temple.
Rehum the son of Bani. —The Levites were under him…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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