Nehemiah 9:4 · KJV

"Then stood up upon the stairs, of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani, and cried with a loud voice unto the LORD their God."

King James Version

Passage Context

²And the seed of Israel separated themselves from all strangers, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers.

³And they stood up in their place, and read in the book of the law of the LORD their God one fourth part of the day; and another fourth part they confessed, and worshipped the LORD their God.

⁴Then stood up upon the stairs, of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani, and cried with a loud voice unto the LORD their God.

⁵Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.

⁶Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to God's call in your life?

What does it mean for you to stand up for your faith?

When have you felt the need to cry out to God?

Life Application

worship

Engage in communal worship with others to strengthen your faith. Consider leading a prayer or song in a group setting.

community

Be a voice of encouragement in your community, standing up for what is right and just.

People in This Verse

BaniOT

Bani is mentioned as a Levite who participated in the restoration efforts after the exile. His role highlights the importance of the Levites in leading worship.

First appearance: Nehemiah 10:9

BunniOT

Bunni is mentioned among the Levites who played a role in the spiritual renewal of the Jewish people after returning from exile.

First appearance: Nehemiah 10:9

ChenaniOT

Chenani is noted as a Levite who contributed to the worship and restoration efforts in the post-exilic community.

First appearance: Nehemiah 10:10

JeshuaOT

A high priest who played a key role in the return and rebuilding efforts.

First appearance: Ezra 3:2

KadmielOT

A Levite who assisted in the rebuilding of the temple and restoration of worship.

First appearance: Nehemiah 12:8

ShebaniahOT

Shebaniah was a Levite involved in the public reading of the Law during the restoration of the community after the exile.

First appearance: Nehemiah 8:7

SherebiahOT

Sherebiah was a Levite who helped lead worship and the reading of the Law, emphasizing the importance of spiritual leadership.

First appearance: Nehemiah 8:7

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The capital city of Israel, significant for its religious and historical importance. It was the center of Jewish worship and community life.

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