Nehemiah 12:40
What does Nehemiah 12:40 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 12:40 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000So stood the two companies of them that gave thanks in the house of God, and I, and the half of the rulers with me;
KJV
King James Version · 1611So stood the two companies of them that gave thanks in the house of God, and I, and the half of the rulers with me:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901So stood the two companies of them that gave thanks in the house of God, and I, and the half of the rulers with me;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949So the two bands of those who gave praise took up their positions in the house of God, and I and half of the chiefs with me:
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And the two thanksgiving companies stand in the house of God, and I and half of the prefects with me,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And the priests, Eliachim, Maasia, Miamin, Michea, Elioenai, Zacharia, Hanania with trumpets,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And both choirs stood in the house ofGod, and I, and the half of the rulers with me;
Context
v.39and above the gate of Ephraim, and by the old gate, and by the fish gate, and the tower of Hananel, and the tower of Hammeah, even unto the sheep gate: and they stood still in the gate of the guard.
v.40This passage
v.41and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 42:4
These things I remember, and pour out my soul within me, How I went with the throng, and led them to the house of God, With the voice of joy and praise, a multitude keeping holyday.
- Nehemiah 12:31
Then I brought up the princes of Judah upon the wall, and appointed two great companies that gave thanks and went in procession; whereof one went on the right hand upon the wall toward the dung gate:
- Psalms 47:6
Sing praises to God, sing praises: Sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
- Psalms 134:1
Behold, bless ye Jehovah, all ye servants of Jehovah, That by night stand in the house of Jehovah.
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