What does Nehemiah 12:7 mean?

Nehemiah 12:7 highlights themes such as leadership, priesthood, community when read in context.

How should I apply Nehemiah 12:7 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah. These were the chief of the priests and of their brethren in the days of Jeshua.

5Miamin, Maadiah, Bilgah,

6Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah,

7Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah. These were the chief of the priests and of their brethren in the days of Jeshua.

8Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, which was over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren.

9Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brethren, were over against them in the watches.

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