Nehemiah 11:21 · KJV

"But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa were over the Nethinims."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁹Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that kept the gates, were an hundred seventy and two.

²⁰And the residue of Israel, of the priests, and the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance.

²¹But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa were over the Nethinims.

²²The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micha. Of the sons of Asaph, the singers were over the business of the house of God.

²³For it was the king's commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day.

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Reflection Questions

What role do you play in supporting your community's spiritual leaders?

How can you serve others in your church or community?

When have you felt called to a service role?

Life Application

service

Consider how you can support your church leaders through service and dedication.

community

Look for opportunities to volunteer in your local community to help those in need.

Places in This Verse

Ophel

Ophel was an area near the Temple in Jerusalem, significant for the settlement of the Nethinim and their service roles.

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