Nehemiah 12:47 Meaning
And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah, gave the portions of the singers and the porters, every day his portion: and they sanctified holy things unto the Levites; and the Levites sanctified them unto the children of Aaron.
Context Explained
45And 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.
46For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God.
47And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah, gave the portions of the singers and the porters, every day his portion: and they sanctified holy things unto the Levites; and the Levites sanctified them unto the children of Aaron.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Chronicles 9:33
Both passages discuss the roles of singers and Levites in worship.
Nehemiah 10:39
This verse elaborates on the commitment of the people to provide for the Levites.
Hebrews 13:16
The New Testament encourages sharing and supporting those in ministry.
Source: Nehemiah 12:47