Question

Describe the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem under the leadership of Nehemiah.
(Nehemiah 12: 27-47)

Answer 1

• Nehemiah summoned the Levites/priests/political leaders to come to Jerusalem to give thanks to God.
• The sons of the singers gathered around Jerusalem/they sang/praise using musical instruments.
• The Levites/priests purified themselves.
• The gates/wall were purified.
• Nehemiah brought the princes/ princesses of Judah
• appointed two great groups which went in two processions.
• One group, led by Ezra the scribe, went to the right while the other group, led by Nehemiah, went to the left. They then converged in the house of God.
• The people led by the priests offered sacrifices of dedication to God.
• Women & children rejoiced/was a moment of great joy.
• Nehemiah then chose people who would ensure that the contributions/tithes/offerings were handled well.
• A service of purification was performed.