Nehemiah 12:45

And both the singers and the porters kept the ward of their God, and the ward of the purification, according to the commandment of David, and of Solomon his son.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Nehemiah 12:45

BSB
They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed.
AKJV
And both the singers and the porters kept the ward of their God, and the ward of the purification, according to the commandment of David, and of Solomon his son.
CPDV
And they kept the vigil of their God, and the vigil of expiation, with the singing men and the gatekeepers, in accord with the precept of David, and of Solomon, his son.
ERV
And they kept the ward of their God, and the ward of the purification, and so did the singers and the porters, according to the commandment of David, and of Solomon his son.
NHEB
They performed the duty of their God, and the duty of the purification, and so did the singers and the gatekeepers, according to the commandment of David, and of Solomon his son.
SMT
And they will watch the watches of their God, and the watches of the purification, and those singing, and the gate-keepers, according to the command of David, and of Solomon his son.

Commentary for Nehemiah 12:45

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Overview of Nehemiah 12:45
Summary
Musicians and gatekeepers maintain sanctuary duties and purification
Place
House of God, Jerusalem
Event
Temple staff maintains sacred responsibilities
Estimated Time Period
c. 445 BC
Category
Ritual