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Nehemiah 11:16

King James Version (KJV)

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Nehemiah 11:16

Verse 16 of 36

Scripture focus

And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, [had] the oversight of the outward business of the house of God.

Nehemiah 11:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Nehemiah 11:16

Theological / Devotional

The oversight. The three Levites here named were in charge of the material requirements and financial affairs of the Temple. They are also mentioned in Neh. 8:7; 12:34, 42 as prominent Levites (see 1 Chron. 26:29).

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