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Nehemiah 12:35

King James Version (KJV)

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And [certain] of the priests’ sons with trumpets; [namely], Zechariah the son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Michaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph:

Nehemiah 12:35 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Nehemiah 12:35

Theological / Devotional

With trumpets. Each procession was accompanied by a body of priests who blew the trumpets (v. 41), the leader of Ezra’s company being Zechariah, a descendant of Asaph. With him were eight trumpeters, listed in v. 36.

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