
Text -- Nehemiah 12:44 (NET)




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Wesley -> Neh 12:44
Wesley: Neh 12:44 - -- For the eminent gifts and graces which they observed in many of them: for the great benefit which they had now received by their ministry: and for the...
For the eminent gifts and graces which they observed in many of them: for the great benefit which they had now received by their ministry: and for the competent provision which hereby was made for them, that so they might wholly wait upon their office. The sure way for ministers to gain an interest, in the affections of their people, is to wait on their ministry, to spend their whole time, and thought, and strength therein.
That is, "prescribed by the law."

JFB: Neh 12:44 - -- The cause of this general satisfaction was either the full restoration of the temple service and the reorganized provision for the permanent support o...
The cause of this general satisfaction was either the full restoration of the temple service and the reorganized provision for the permanent support of the ministry, or it was the pious character and eminent gifts of the guardians of religion.
TSK -> Neh 12:44
TSK: Neh 12:44 - -- some : Neh 10:37-39, Neh 13:5, Neh 13:12, Neh 13:13; 2Ch 13:11, 2Ch 13:12, 2Ch 31:11-13
chambers : 1Ch 9:26, 1Ch 26:21-26
of the law : that is, appoin...
some : Neh 10:37-39, Neh 13:5, Neh 13:12, Neh 13:13; 2Ch 13:11, 2Ch 13:12, 2Ch 31:11-13
chambers : 1Ch 9:26, 1Ch 26:21-26
of the law : that is, appointed by the law
Judah rejoiced : Heb. the joy of Judah. Levites. Num 3:10, Num 8:24, Num 8:25; 1Ch 23:28; 2Ch 5:11, 2Ch 5:12; Pro 8:34; Isa 40:31; Rom 12:7
waited : Heb. stood

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Barnes -> Neh 12:44
Barnes: Neh 12:44 - -- Judah rejoiced - Judah’ s satisfaction with the priests and Levites took the shape of increased offerings, more ample tithes, and the like...
Judah rejoiced - Judah’ s satisfaction with the priests and Levites took the shape of increased offerings, more ample tithes, and the like, from where the appointment of treasuries and treasurers became necessary.
Poole -> Neh 12:44
Poole: Neh 12:44 - -- For the offerings such as they had lately engaged themselves to give, or other voluntary or prescribed offerings.
The portions of the law i.e. the ...
For the offerings such as they had lately engaged themselves to give, or other voluntary or prescribed offerings.
The portions of the law i.e. the foresaid first-fruits, and tithes, and other things which God by his law appointed for them.
Judah rejoiced for the priests and for the Levites that waited partly for the eminent gifts and graces which they observed in many of them; and partly for the great benefit which they had now received by their ministry; and therefore for the competent provision which hereby was made for them, that so they might wholly wait upon their office to the people’ s edification and comfort.
Haydock -> Neh 12:44
Haydock: Neh 12:44 - -- Expiation. Or the legal purifications, (Menochius) when necessary. (Haydock)
Expiation. Or the legal purifications, (Menochius) when necessary. (Haydock)
Gill -> Neh 12:44
Gill: Neh 12:44 - -- And at that time were some appointed over the chamber for the treasuries,.... On the selfsame day the dedication was; while the people were in a good ...
And at that time were some appointed over the chamber for the treasuries,.... On the selfsame day the dedication was; while the people were in a good disposition, and a suitable frame for such service, certain persons from among the priests were appointed to be overseers of the chambers fixed upon for treasuries, to lay up safe in them the following things, and take care of them, that they were put to the use for which they were designed:
for the offerings, for the first fruits, and for the tithes, to gather into them out of the fields of the cities the portions of the law for the priests and Levites; what by the law of God were assigned them for their maintenance, and which the people had lately bound themselves to bring in, Neh 10:35,
for Judah rejoiced for the priests, and for the Levites that waited; at the temple, and performed their services there; they were so pleased with their ministrations that day, that they were determined to take care of them, and provide well for them, and that nothing should be wanting to them, enjoined by the law of God, and that they might not be obliged to dwell in fields and villages for the sake of their living, Neh 12:28.

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TSK Synopsis -> Neh 12:1-47
TSK Synopsis: Neh 12:1-47 - --1 The priests and the Levites which came up with Zerubbabel.10 The succession of high priests.22 Certain chief Levites.27 The solemnity of the dedicat...
MHCC -> Neh 12:44-47
MHCC: Neh 12:44-47 - --When the solemnities of a thanksgiving day leave such impressions on ministers and people, that both are more careful and cheerful in doing their duty...
Matthew Henry -> Neh 12:44-47
Matthew Henry: Neh 12:44-47 - -- We have here an account of the remaining good effects of the universal joy that was at the dedication of the wall. When the solemnities of a thanksg...
Keil-Delitzsch -> Neh 12:44
Keil-Delitzsch: Neh 12:44 - --
The joint efforts of Nehemiah and Ezra succeeded both in restoring theenactments of the law for the performance and maintenance of the publicworship...
Constable: Neh 7:73--13:31 - --II. THE RESTORATION OF THE JEWS chs. 8--13
One writer viewed chapters 8-13 (really 7:73-13:37) as the third part...

Constable: Neh 12:27-47 - --C. The Dedication of the Wall 12:27-47
This portion of the book resumes the historical narrative in chro...
